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Starting the Recording mode

How to use the Program mode

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions.

1. Select the Program mode by using the

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Mode dial. (p.20)

 

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3.Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

Refer to page 40-47 for more

information about the Program mode menus.

How to use the Manual mode

The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed.

How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode

This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well exposed image in dim conditions.

1. Select the DUAL IS mode by using the

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Mode dial. (p.20)

 

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3.Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

Things to watch out for using the DUAL IS mode

– The digital zoom will not operate in the DUAL IS mode.

– If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions,

the DUAL IS will not activate.

– If the lighting conditions are darker than in fluorescent lighting

conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( ) will be displayed.

For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake

1.Select the Manual mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20)

2.Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

3.Press the Shutter button to capture an image.

Refer to page 45 for more information about the menus.

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warning indicator ( ) is not displayed.

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If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.

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As the DUAL IS uses the camera’s digital signal processor, it may take

 

a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.

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Contents Page Use this camera in the following order InstructionsGetting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera002 Contents 004 066 005Effect button Rotating an image 084006 System requirementsPackage Contents AF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Identification of featuresMode dial Flash Front & TopBack Bottom Function buttonCamera Status Lamp Self-timer lamp011 Number of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A Connecting to a power sourceSLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification 012013 014 How to charge the rechargeable batteryCharging LED of the AC Adapter Charging LEDInserting the memory card Inserting the batteryBattery 015Instructions on how to use the memory card 016Fine Normal 60FPS 30FPS 15FPS Label SD Secure Digital memory card017 About018 When using the camera for the first timeSetting up the language Up/Down buttonImage & Full Status LCD monitor indicator019 How to use the mode dial Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Auto mode Selecting modesSelect the Program mode by using Mode dial . p.20 How to use the Program modeHow to use the Manual mode Select the Dual is mode by using Mode dial . p.20How to use the Scene modes How to use the Beauty Shot mode022 023 How to use the Frame Guide modeIcons Scene modes Description Recording HD High Definition movie clips How to use the Movie clip modeWhat is H.264MPEG4 part10/AVC ? It supports a high quality movie clip in a small file sizeYou can record the movie clip without sound Using Successive RecordingRecording the movie clip without sound 025Each scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the Smart Auto modeSelect Smart Auto mode by using Mode dial . p.20 026027 Things to watch out for when taking picturesPressing the Shutter button down half way Focus lock Power buttonUsing the Focus Lock 028Ratio Shutter buttonZoom W/T Lever Tele Zoom030 Wide ZoomDigital zoom Wide Optical zoom Exposure compensation Command LeverHow to use the Command lever mode Controlling ISO/White BalanceHistogram/Grid Window Histogram shows you the distribution Function Description / Info / Up button032 GridMacro / Down button How to Set Focus Manually033 Available focusing method, by Recording mode Types of focus mode and focus range W Wide, T Tele034 Flash range Unit m Selecting the flash modeFlash / Left button 035Icon Flash mode Description Flash mode indicatorAvailable flash mode, by Recording mode 036037 Self-timer / Right buttonSelecting the self-timer IconMotion Icon & Self-timer lamp Motion Timer038 Menu / OK button Remote control rangeReplacing battery for the remote control Menu buttonFn button How to use the Fn menuSelectable menu may differ depending on each scene mode 040Fn button Size Focus AreaMode Fn button Frame rate Fn button Metering042 Icon Metering DescriptionAEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Fn button Drive modeIcon Drive Mode Description 043Fn button ISO Fn button White balance You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking picturesIcon ISO Mode Description 044Setting up the Shutter Speed Using the Custom White BalanceSetting up the Aperture Value Fn button White balance Fn button Aperture ValueFace Detection Fn button Face Detection046 Blink Detection Self PortraitSmile Shot 047Effect button Mode Button048 Effect button Image editing Icon Style mode DescriptionEffect button Photo Style Selector ColourSaturation ContrastSharpness Sub menu Available mode Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsItems indicated by are default settings 051You can control flash intensity Command Lever Flash Intensity052 053 QualityACB Sub menus Off, On 054 OIS Optical image Stabilization Voice MemoOIS Sub menus Off, On Voice recording Pausing while recording a voice055 Playing back a still image Starting play modeScene mode 056Playing back a movie clip How to capture the movie clipHow to Control Volume While Playing Back Movie clip Movie clip capture functionPress the Zoom T Lever On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice058 Pause button again059 Playing back a voice memoImage 100-0010Thumbnail / Digital Zoom Lever Using the camera buttons to set the cameraPlay mode button Thumbnail display061 Image enlargementMaximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size X12.5 X11.1 X10.3 X10.2 X8.1 X6.4Play mode, the Play & Pause / Down button works as follows Info / Up buttonPlay & Pause / Down button 062Print button Left / Right / Menu / OK buttonDelete button Left/Right/MENU/OK button activate the followingImage Resize Types Effect button Resize064 Effect button Colour Is finished, it will switch back to Original stateEffect button Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by Various degreesCustom colour Effect button Colour Effect button Image editingRed eye removal Red eye effect can be removed from the captured imageFace Retouch Contrast control Brightness control Saturation controlNoise effect Using the remote control in play modeYou can play the movie clip and images by remote control 068069 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMain Menu Sub Menu Slide show can start only in the Show Start menu Starting the slide showStart the slide show 070You can select image to view Selecting ImagesConfigure slide show effects Unique screen effects can be used for the slide showSet the slide show play interval Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Set the slide show musicSmart Album PlaybackVoice memo You can add your voice to a stored still image074 Details of Each CategorySearching or Deleting Files Category Description File Format075 Protecting imagesUp/Down/Left/Right button Select an image 076 Deleting imagesTo delete is displayed Index Standard077 078 Print sizeUp /Down /Left /Right button Copy To Card 079Sound VolumeSound menu Start up Sound081 Beep Sound Self PortraitAF Sound Beep Sound sub menusDisplay Setup menuSetting the Grid Line LanguageDisplay brightness Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up imageYou can adjust the LCD brightness 083Formatting a memory SettingsQuick view Display SaveInitialisation Recycle Bin Their defaultsMenu and all settings will be restored to their defaults 085086 File name Imprinting the recording dateThere is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images File name DescriptionSelecting video out type Connecting to an external monitor087 You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp Setting the Anynet+CECAuto focus lamp Information, refer toComputer or Printer Setting the USB089 Anynet+CEC How to use the Anynet+CEC090 PictBridge Setting up the camera for connection to the printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Easy printing 091PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingSetting the Number of Copies to Print You can select images you want to printInitialises user-changed configurations PictBridge ResetSoftware notes 093094 System requirementsQuickTime Player 7.5 H.264MPEG4.AVC playback Requirements For Windows For MacintoshQuickTime Player 7.5 The movie viewing program About the software095 096 Setting up the application softwareYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Auto run frame Will Display. Click the Samsung097 Disconnecting the camera and PC Starting PC modeCamera settings for connection Your PC through the USB cableDownloading stored images 099100 Removing the removable diskWindows 2000/XP/Vista Unplug the USB cable101 Samsung MasterDownloading images Connect the camera to your PCImage viewer You can view the stored images 102103 Using the USB Driver for MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MAC104 Specifications 105Storage 106Date Imprinting Image PlaySand can be particularly troublesome to cameras Be sure to observe the following precautionsImportant notes Handling the camera108 Extremes in temperature may cause problemsDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctionsDCF Full Error File ErrorLow Battery Card LockedBefore contacting a service centre Images don’t play back flash does not fireIncorrect date and time is displayed Colour of image is different to the original scene112 When using the USB hubCase 113 → Plays back using the video playerAre other USB cables connected to the PC? When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installed 114115 Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Its working life
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EC-WB550ABP/E2, EC-WB550BBP/E3, EC-WB550ABP/ME, EC-WB550ABP/SA, EC-WB550ABP/E1 specifications

The Samsung EC-WB550 series of digital cameras, including models EC-WB550BDP/AS, EC-WB550ABP/E3, EC-WB550ABP/RU, EC-WB550ABP/FR, and EC-WB550ABP/IT, represent a blend of versatility, performance, and user-friendly technology, perfect for photography enthusiasts and casual users alike.

At the core of the EC-WB550 models is a powerful 12.2-megapixel CCD sensor that delivers stunning image quality with vibrant colors and impressive detail. This allows users to capture high-resolution photos and enables cropping without significant loss of quality. Additionally, a 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens gives photographers the ability to capture expansive landscapes and group shots, making it an ideal companion for vacation and family gatherings.

The optical zoom capability of 12x allows for flexibility in framing shots. Whether users are shooting distant subjects or crafting stunning close-ups, the WB550 series provides exceptional clarity and detail. Coupled with Samsung's SMART Auto technology, the camera intelligently analyzes the scene around it and optimizes the settings accordingly. This makes taking great photos easier than ever, even for novice photographers.

Another standout feature is the integrated Dual Image Stabilization system, which combines both Optical Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization. This helps reduce blurriness caused by shaky hands or fast-moving subjects, ensuring that each photo is sharp and clear.

The EC-WB550’s 3.0-inch AMOLED display enhances the shooting experience, providing vivid colors and great viewing angles. This user-friendly screen allows for easy navigation through menus and settings, as well as the ability to review images with accuracy. Furthermore, the camera's compact and stylish design makes it easy to carry, fitting comfortably in pockets or bags.

The camera also supports HD video recording at a resolution of 720p, making it possible to capture life’s moments in motion with clarity and detail. Users can enjoy a range of artistic options, thanks to multiple scene modes, including Portrait, Night, and Macro.

Other notable features of the Samsung EC-WB550 series include face detection technology, which ensures improved focus on subjects, and smart filters that facilitate creative effects, enriching the overall photography experience. With its combination of ease of use, advanced technologies, and a robust feature set, the Samsung EC-WB550 series is a strong choice for anyone looking to enhance their photographic skills or capture memorable moments with ease.
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