Samsung ST550 user manual Contents

Contents

Basic functions	11
Unpacking	12
Camera layout	13
Icons	15
Inserting the battery and memory card	16
Charging the battery and turning your camera on	17
Charging the battery	17
Turning on your camera	17
Performing the initial setup	18
Using the touch screen	19
Selecting a shooting mode	20
Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition	21
Setting the dual displays and sound	22
Setting the front display	22
Setting the display type for the touch screen	23
Setting the touch vibration or sound	23
Taking photos	24
Zooming	25
Reducing camera shake (OIS)	26
Tips for getting a clearer photo	27
Extended functions	29
Shooting modes	30
Using the Smart Auto mode	30
Using the Scene mode	31
Using the Beauty Shot mode	32
Using the frame guide	33
Using the Children mode	33
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode	34

Using the DUAL IS mode	35
Using the Program mode	35
Taking a self-portrait shot	36
Recording a video	36
Recording voice memos	38
Recording a voice memo	38
Adding a voice memo to a photo	38
Shooting options	39
Selecting a resolution and quality	40
Selecting a resolution	40
Selecting image quality	41
Using the timer	42
Shooting in the dark	44
Preventing red-eye	44
Using the flash	44
Adjusting the ISO speed	45
Changing the camera’s focus	46
Using macro	46
Using auto focus	46
Using smart touch focus	47
Using one touch shooting	48
Adjusting the focus area	48
Using face detection	49
Detecting faces	49
Taking a smile shot	50
Detecting eye blinking	50
Using smart face recognition	51
Registering faces as your favourites (My Star)	52

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