Samsung EC-ST550ZBPODZ, EC-ST550ZBPOIN manual Preventing your subject from being out of focus

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when:

-there is little contrast between the subject and background

(When your subject is wearing a colour of clothing that is similar to the background)

-the light source behind the subject is too bright

-the subject is shiny

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame

Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

t When you take photos in low light

Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 44)

t When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 58)

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Contents ST550/ST560 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensMaintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoCopyright information Functions for shootingIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Performing the initial setup …………………Unpacking Optional accessoriesTimer lamp Power buttonCamera layout FlashPlayback button Basic functions Camera layoutMain display Status icons IconsOption icons touch IconRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Performing the initial setupSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Select a time zone and selectUsing gestures Using the touch screenDragging TouchingSelect the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Setting the front display Setting the dual displays and soundShooting mode, select → Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the dual displays and sound Select to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p sHolding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneShooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot mode““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the Children mode Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, select Shooting mode, select a “ s “Select an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Taking a self-portrait shotShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““ ““a sound option Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondTo pause recording Off Record a video without soundAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in Shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p s dLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an optionPress Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Preventing red-eye a p s Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, selectChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Shooting mode, select f “ Registering faces as your favourites My StarFace Viewing your favourite facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colourShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedMulti Suitable for general photosShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balance p dDeﬁning your own white balance Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Using burst modes p sDeﬁning your own RGB tone Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁlesPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pSelect a menu using motion recognition p Display in Playback modePlayback mode, select Ranking your favourite facesSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select “ a facePlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, or faceProtecting ﬁles Viewing ﬁles as thumbnailsDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁle Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Viewing photosSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveViewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automatically Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ End and select Select Yes Playing a voice memoTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing colour Adjust the amount of the colourEditing a photo Select ““an optionSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “Editing photos of portraits Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof optionsSelect photos to print Select on the camera screen Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTurn on the camera CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Select Yes to conﬁrm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings Camera settings Imprint Auto PowerAF Lamp Anynet+ ControlAutomatically Computer or printerFor transferring ﬁles Printing ﬁlesError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacitySLB-07 Battery life About the batterySLB-07 Battery specifications Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation Before contacting a service centreYour computer. p Your camera cannotPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Camera specifications Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour ﬁlter Elegant

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