Samsung ST550 user manual Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode

Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your 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 In Shooting mode, select a “ S.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

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The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon	Description
	Appears when taking photos of landscapes.
	Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.

Icon	Description
	Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
	This is available only when the flash is off.
	Appears when taking portraits at night.
	Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
	backlighting.
	Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.
	Appears when taking portraits.
	Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.
	Appears when taking close-up photos of text.
	Appears when taking photos of sunsets.
	Appears when taking photos of clear skies.
	Appears when taking photos of forested areas.
	Appears when taking close-up photos of colourful
	subjects.
	Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.
	Appears when the camera and subject are stable for
	a while.
	Appears when taking photos of actively moving
	subjects.

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