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Starting the Recording mode

How to use the Smart Auto mode

The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1. Select Smart Auto mode by using the

1

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.

If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the default settings will be used.

Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject’s position or lighting.

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.

The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the flash is set to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking the shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time.

Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod mode depending on the subject’s movement.

Each scene is recognized in the following conditions;

[Landscape]

(

) : When shooting outdoor scenes

[White]

(

) : When shooting in a very bright environment

[Night]

(

) : When shooting the nighttime scenes

[Night Portrait]

(

) : When shooting people in a dark outdoor

 

 

place

[Backlight]

(

) : When shooting a backlit scenery without a

 

 

portrait

[Backlight Portrait]

(

) : When shooting a backlit portrait

[Portrait]

(

) : When shooting a portrait

[Macro]

(

) : When shooting close-ups

[Macro Text]

(

) : When shooting texts in a close focus

[Tripod]

(

) : When shooting a subject without any

 

 

movement on the tripod

[Action]

(

) : When shooting a subject making frequent

 

 

movements

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Contents Page Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera InstructionsGetting to know your camera Use this camera in the following order002 Contents 004 084 005Effect button Rotating an image 066System requirements 006Package Contents Front & Top Identification of featuresMode dial Flash AF sensor/ Self-timer lampBack Function button BottomSelf-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp011 012 Connecting to a power sourceSLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification Number of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A013 Charging LED How to charge the rechargeable batteryCharging LED of the AC Adapter 014015 Inserting the batteryBattery Inserting the memory card016 Instructions on how to use the memory cardAbout Label SD Secure Digital memory card017 Fine Normal 60FPS 30FPS 15FPSUp/Down button When using the camera for the first timeSetting up the language 018LCD monitor indicator Image & Full Status019 Selecting modes Starting the Recording modeHow to use the Auto mode How to use the mode dialSelect the Dual is mode by using Mode dial . p.20 How to use the Program modeHow to use the Manual mode Select the Program mode by using Mode dial . p.20How to use the Beauty Shot mode How to use the Scene modes022 How to use the Frame Guide mode 023Icons Scene modes Description It supports a high quality movie clip in a small file size How to use the Movie clip modeWhat is H.264MPEG4 part10/AVC ? Recording HD High Definition movie clips025 Using Successive RecordingRecording the movie clip without sound You can record the movie clip without sound026 How to use the Smart Auto modeSelect Smart Auto mode by using Mode dial . p.20 Each scene is recognized in the following conditionsThings to watch out for when taking pictures 027Pressing the Shutter button down half way 028 Power buttonUsing the Focus Lock Focus lockTele Zoom Shutter buttonZoom W/T Lever RatioWide Zoom 030Digital zoom Wide Optical zoom Controlling ISO/White Balance Command LeverHow to use the Command lever mode Exposure compensationGrid Function Description / Info / Up button032 Histogram/Grid Window Histogram shows you the distributionHow to Set Focus Manually Macro / Down button033 Types of focus mode and focus range W Wide, T Tele Available focusing method, by Recording mode034 035 Selecting the flash modeFlash / Left button Flash range Unit m036 Flash mode indicatorAvailable flash mode, by Recording mode Icon Flash mode DescriptionIcon Self-timer / Right buttonSelecting the self-timer 037Motion Timer Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp038 Menu button Remote control rangeReplacing battery for the remote control Menu / OK button040 How to use the Fn menuSelectable menu may differ depending on each scene mode Fn buttonFocus Area Fn button SizeIcon Metering Description Fn button Frame rate Fn button Metering042 Mode043 Fn button Drive modeIcon Drive Mode Description AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing044 You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking picturesIcon ISO Mode Description Fn button ISO Fn button White balanceFn button White balance Fn button Aperture Value Using the Custom White BalanceSetting up the Aperture Value Setting up the Shutter SpeedFn button Face Detection Face Detection046 047 Self PortraitSmile Shot Blink DetectionMode Button Effect button048 Colour Icon Style mode DescriptionEffect button Photo Style Selector Effect button Image editingContrast SaturationSharpness 051 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settingsItems indicated by are default settings Sub menu Available modeCommand Lever Flash Intensity You can control flash intensity052 Quality 053ACB Sub menus Off, On OIS Optical image Stabilization Voice Memo 054OIS Sub menus Off, On Pausing while recording a voice Voice recording055 056 Starting play modeScene mode Playing back a still imageMovie clip capture function How to capture the movie clipHow to Control Volume While Playing Back Movie clip Playing back a movie clipPause button again On camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice058 Press the Zoom T Lever100-0010 Playing back a voice memoImage 059Thumbnail display Using the camera buttons to set the cameraPlay mode button Thumbnail / Digital Zoom LeverX12.5 X11.1 X10.3 X10.2 X8.1 X6.4 Image enlargementMaximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size 061062 Info / Up buttonPlay & Pause / Down button Play mode, the Play & Pause / Down button works as followsLeft/Right/MENU/OK button activate the following Left / Right / Menu / OK buttonDelete button Print buttonEffect button Resize Image Resize Types064 You can rotate the stored images by Various degrees Is finished, it will switch back to Original stateEffect button Rotating an image Effect button ColourRed eye effect can be removed from the captured image Effect button Colour Effect button Image editingRed eye removal Custom colourBrightness control Saturation control Face Retouch Contrast control068 Using the remote control in play modeYou can play the movie clip and images by remote control Noise effectSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 069Main Menu Sub Menu 070 Starting the slide showStart the slide show Slide show can start only in the Show Start menuUnique screen effects can be used for the slide show Selecting ImagesConfigure slide show effects You can select image to viewSet the slide show music Setting play intervalSetting Background Music Set the slide show play intervalYou can add your voice to a stored still image PlaybackVoice memo Smart AlbumCategory Description File Format Details of Each CategorySearching or Deleting Files 074Protecting images 075Up/Down/Left/Right button Select an image Deleting images 076To delete is displayed Standard Index077 Print size 078Up /Down /Left /Right button 079 Copy To CardStart up Sound VolumeSound menu SoundBeep Sound sub menus Beep Sound Self PortraitAF Sound 081Language Setup menuSetting the Grid Line Display083 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up imageYou can adjust the LCD brightness Display brightnessDisplay Save SettingsQuick view Formatting a memory085 Their defaultsMenu and all settings will be restored to their defaults Initialisation Recycle BinFile name Description File name Imprinting the recording dateThere is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images 086Connecting to an external monitor Selecting video out type087 Information, refer to Setting the Anynet+CECAuto focus lamp You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lampSetting the USB Computer or Printer089 How to use the Anynet+CEC Anynet+CEC090 091 Setting up the camera for connection to the printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Easy printing PictBridgeYou can select images you want to print PictBridge Print SettingSetting the Number of Copies to Print PictBridge Picture Selection093 PictBridge ResetSoftware notes Initialises user-changed configurationsFor Windows For Macintosh System requirementsQuickTime Player 7.5 H.264MPEG4.AVC playback Requirements 094About the software QuickTime Player 7.5 The movie viewing program095 Auto run frame Will Display. Click the Samsung Setting up the application softwareYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet 096097 Your PC through the USB cable Starting PC modeCamera settings for connection Disconnecting the camera and PC099 Downloading stored imagesUnplug the USB cable Removing the removable diskWindows 2000/XP/Vista 100Connect the camera to your PC Samsung MasterDownloading images 101102 Image viewer You can view the stored images103 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC104 105 SpecificationsImage Play 106Date Imprinting StorageHandling the camera Be sure to observe the following precautionsImportant notes Sand can be particularly troublesome to camerasSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Extremes in temperature may cause problemsDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera 108Card Locked File ErrorLow Battery DCF Full ErrorBefore contacting a service centre Colour of image is different to the original scene flash does not fireIncorrect date and time is displayed Images don’t play backWhen using the USB hub 112Case → Plays back using the video player 113Are other USB cables connected to the PC? 114 When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installedIts working life Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect disposal of batteries in this product 115
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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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