Samsung ST50 user manual White balance, Icon Description, For taking images outside, Overcast sky

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Functions ( )

White balance

 

 

 

The white balance control allows you to

 

adjust the colours to appear more natural.

 

 

 

White Balance

 

 

 

Back

Move

Mode

Icon

Description

 

 

 

The camera automatically selects the ap-

Auto WB

 

propriate white balance settings, depending

 

 

on the prevailing lighting conditions.

 

Daylight

 

For taking images outside.

 

Cloudy

 

For taking images under a cloudy and

 

overcast sky.

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent_H

 

For shooting under daylight fluorescent

 

types of three-way fluorescent lighting.

 

 

Fluorescent_L

 

Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.

Tungsten

 

For shooting under tungsten (standard light

 

bulb) lighting.

 

 

 

 

Custom Set

 

Allows the user to set the white balance

 

according to the shooting condition.

 

 

 

 

Using the Custom White Balance

White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance.

1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance and place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so that the LCD monitor shows only white.

2. OK button : selects previous White paper custom white balance.

Shutter button : saves new custom white balance.

-The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take.

-The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten.

ÄDifferent lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.

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Contents ST50 Instructions Getting to Know your cameraPage Contents Drive mode 047 Quick view 041 Image Adjust045 Volume 039 Frame Guide047 Display Save 049 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type052 Setting the USB 048 Formatting a memorySmart Mode Package Contents System chartSold Separately Front & Top Identification of featuresMicrophone Function button Delete button Menu button Play mode button Camera status lamp Mode switch LCD monitorBack Bottom Function button Battery chamber Information / Up buttonButton Self-timer lamp Mode iconSLB-07A rechargeable battery Specification Connecting to a Power SourceNumber of images and battery life Using the SLB-07A Charging LED of the AC Adapter How to charge the rechargeable batteryCharging LED Inserting the memory card BatteryInsert the memory card as shown Instructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectlyClip 3343 Digital Zoom rate LCD monitor indicatorDescription Icons 00001Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus How to use the menuUse the left or right buttons to select a sub menu Program mode Starting the recording modeHow to use the Program mode Selecting modesMovie clip file type AVI MPEG-4 How to use the Movie clip modeRecording the movie clip without sound Frame RatePausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording Pressing the shutter button down half wayPower button Shutter button Mode switchNormal mode Smart buttonWide Zoom Zoom W/T LeverDigital zoom Wide Info Disp / Up button Down button to take macro pictures Available focusing method, by recording modeMacro / Down button MacroFlash range Focus lockFlash / Left button Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Smart Auto flash icon will appear in Smart Auto modeSelecting the self-timer Self-timer / Right buttonAvailable flash mode, by recording mode Selectable Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shakingStarting Motion TimerDo not move Taking an image after 2 sec OK button Available modeMenu button FunctionsHow to Enable Functions Using the Menu Button Exposure compensationFor taking images outside White balanceIcon Description For taking images under a cloudyOr subject brightness Face DetectionPress the shutter button fully to take a picture When the person being taken does not look at the camera Digital zoom is not activated in this modeThis function can detect up to 10 persons Smile Shot Image SizeBlink Detection ACB Sub menus Off, On Mode Still Image modeQuality / Frame rate FineDrive mode MeteringFrame Guide Auto Focus type Set Frame Guide mode when you wantFrom the 9 AF points Photo Style Selector Up/Down button Selects R, G, BLeft/Right button Image AdjustUp/Down button ImageMovie clip frame stabiliser Digital Image Stabilization DISAvailable recording time Max hour Voice MemoVoice Recording AllowsRecording the movie clip without voice Sound  Volume Shutter soundSound menu Beep SoundLanguage Setup menuDisplay Function DescriptionDisplay Bright Start up imageQuick view Display SaveFormatting a memory SettingsNo* Settings will not be restored to their defaults InitialisationFile name Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeTime Zone There is an option to include Date / Time on still images Auto power offImprinting the recording date Date Only the Date will beOn* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions Connecting to an external monitorAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type Off The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditionsWith a USB cable Setting the USBUSB sub menus Auto Automatically enables an AutomaticallyPlaying back a movie clip Starting play modePlaying back a still image It back, press the OK button againMovie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voicePlaying back a voice memo To resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK buttonThumbnail º / Enlargement í Lever Play mode buttonPress the Play mode button once to Smart AlbumDescription File Format Searching or Deleting FilesDetails of Each Category Recorded datesMessage will be displayed Image enlargementButton. Press the OK button and a Select a desired sub menu byTemporarily stops playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Resumes playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete Õ buttonSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Layout 4X6 SizeMenus are subject to change without prior notice Edit ResizeSelector Rotating an imageYou can rotate the stored images by various degrees Changed image is saved as a new file nameNew file name Custom colourButton and press the OK button Face RetouchChange the saturation by pressing the Left/Right button Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right buttonButton and press the OK button. Then By pressing the Left/RightStarting the Multi Slide Show  Repeat The Slide show is repeated until cancelledView Start the Multi Slide ShowConfigure Multi Slide show effects Selecting ImagesFile Options Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Deleting imagesYou can add your voice to a stored still image Protecting imagesOK button Protect / release the image When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print Reset Cancel the print setupDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayZoom W/T Lever Change the print size Copy To Card Press the Right buttonÄWhen you press the Smart button, it will turn blue Smart modeSmart mode display Smart Auto modeStarting Smart mode 000000How to use Smart Auto mode Use the Smart button to select Smart Auto modeHow to use Smart Movie Clip mode Setting up the Smart menuUse the Smart button to select Smart Movie Clip mode 15 FPS 30 FPSMain Menu Sub Menu Setting up the Smart Play menu Smart Play mode displaySetting up the Smart Play menu 100-0010PictBridge PictBridge Print Setting PictBridge Picture SelectionWeather PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt Sand can be particularly troublesome to camerasDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera Extremes in temperature may cause problemsSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries Memory card is lockedPlease check the following Before contacting a service centreRefer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is off Insert fresh batteries. p.14Turn the camera on Check the connection The camera is offSpecifications DC power input connector 4.2 SD card Up to 4GB guaranteedInterface Digital output connector USB Audio Mono Movie Clip ·With Audio or without AudioWeight Power SourceDimensions WxHxD 720mAhSoftware Notes System RequirementsAbout the software Setting up the application software You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internetSetting up the application software Starting PC mode Will open and the computer will recognise the cameraRefer to page 97 Removing the removable disk Cut Pop-up menu will open. Click the Cut or Copy menuRemoving the removable disk Unplug the USB cableDownloaded images will be displayed Samsung MasterClick Next button Click the Start button to download the imagesAdjust Help menuWindows media asf file types Edit ClipSaturation Add MediaSetting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MACCase 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC? Right-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamationInstalling codec for Mac OS Insert the CD provided with the cameraCorrect Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product
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ST50 specifications

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