Performing the initial setup ………………… | Samsung ST550 specification

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

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

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Samsung ST550 user manual Performing the initial setup …………………, Selecting a shooting mode …………………

Contents

ST550 Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Use only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lens How to record a video or voice memo Maintenance tipsCopyright information Functions for shooting Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents Performing the initial setup ………………… Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessories UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a set Power button Timer lampCamera layout Flash Camera layout Microphone Main displayFocus Icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon Description Inserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Select Language Select Date & Time Date & TimeSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Select a time zone and select Using the touch screen Using gesturesDragging Touching Selecting a shooting mode Select the mode icon Select a modeMode Movie Record a video. p Basic functions Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the front displayShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option Description Setting the display type for the touch screen Setting the touch vibration or soundSetting the dual displays and sound Select to return to the previous mode Taking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo Zooming Taking photosDigital zoom Reducing camera shake OIS a p s Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option When h is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapesShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc sceneShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a scene Using the Beauty Shot mode Shooting mode, select a “ s ““““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an option Using the frame guide Using the Children modeTo cancel the guides, select Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““ApertureSelect an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Using the Dual is mode Using the Program mode Taking a self-portrait shot Recording a videoShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “ Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per second Select f “ ““ ““a sound optionTo pause recording Off Record a video without sound Recording voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s dV mode, select f ““ Select an option Option Using the timer S a p s d Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an option Using the timer Using the motion timerPress Shutter Using the ﬂash S a p s Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p s Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, select Using smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frame Using one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s d Using face detection a p s d Detecting faces Using face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favourites My Star Shooting mode, select f “Face Viewing your favourite faces Adjusting brightness and colour Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colour Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is on Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted Changing the metering option p dMulti Suitable for general photos Selecting a light source White balance p d Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Improving your photos Applying photo styles a p s dDeﬁning your own RGB tone Adjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemImproving your photos Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Playing backPress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁles Selecting a menu using motion recognition Playing backPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show p Display in Playback mode Select a menu using motion recognition pPlayback mode, select Ranking your favourite faces Select “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, or face Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails Protecting ﬁlesDo this Select a category Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁleSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Viewing photos Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ OnSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ Retrieve Playback mode, select Set a slide show effect Viewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automaticallyEnlarging a photo Starting a slide show Playing a video Playback mode, select a video “Select to start the slide show Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playback Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/Editing Adding a voice memo to a photoPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Editing a photo Rotating a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Adjust the amount of the colour Editing colourEditing a photo Select ““an option Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Editing photos of portraits Set Dpof options Select photos to printSelect , or . to set the number of copies Select Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screen Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera Cable Using Intelli-studio Icon Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select to printSelect Yes to conﬁrm Conﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Appendixes Settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Sound settings Display settingsSettings menu Camera settings Auto Power ImprintAF Lamp Anynet+ Control Computer or printer AutomaticallyFor transferring ﬁles Printing ﬁles Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and touch screen Camera body Camera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity About the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centre Situation Your camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio on Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Power source Rechargeable Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAhInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridge Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound AutoMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour ﬁlter Elegant