Diopter adjustment lever

When the electronic viewfinder is out of focus, the user can achieve the clearest focus by turning the diopter adjustment lever. (p.36)

AEL/Image protection button ()

An exposure value can be saved prior

to shooting when the AEL button is pressed. When a subject is too small to obtain the appropriate exposure or for backlight shots, this button can be used. The AEL button can be used for AFL, AEL/AFL, and AF (see page 61 for setting procedure).

In the playback mode, this button can be used as an image protec- tion button () (p. 92).

Flash pop-up button

When a background is brighter than a subject, or when intentionally turning on the flash, e.g. backlight shooting or shooting in poor lighting conditions, the user must pop up the flash by pressing the flash pop-up button.

See page 41 to set the desired flash mode for a shooting situation when using the flash.

Precautions when using built-in flash

Ɣ Do not attempt to open the built-in flash forcibly, as it may damage the camera.

ƔEnsure that the flash is always closed when it is not used. If the flash is pushed backwards, it may damage the flash.

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Samsung WB5500 manual Diopter adjustment lever, AEL/Image protection button, Flash pop-up button

WB5500 specifications

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