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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
Basic functions
ST550
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
Index
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s Caution—situations that could cause damage to your eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. camera
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Health and safety information Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged damage exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or Ex
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Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour Protect your camera’s lens until all moisture has evaporated before using th
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Organisation of the user manual Basic functions 11 ©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD. Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be functions for shooting. changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Extended functions 29 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting options 39 Copyright information Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode. Mic
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Icon Function Smart Auto S Additional information Auto a Safety warnings and precautions Program p Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] [] Scene s (represents the shutter button) DUAL IS d () Page number of related information Movie v The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select > (represents Select >, and then ) Shooting mode icons * Annotation These icons indicat
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Subject, background, and
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Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 44) If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 76) Photos have dust spots. Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
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Quick reference Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Viewing files by category in Smart Album 65 s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children 31 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 45 Deleting all files on the Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) EV (to adjust exposure) 53 memory card 67 44 Viewing files as a slide show ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright Face Detection 49 backgrounds) 54 69 Metering 55 Viewing fi
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Contents Using the DUAL IS mode ..................................................... 35 Basic functions ...................................................................... 11 Using the Program mode ..................................................... 35 Unpacking ......................................................................... 12 Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 36 Camera layout ................................................
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Contents Adjusting brightness and colour ........................................ 53 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 80 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 53 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 81 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 54 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable Changing the metering option ................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking …………………………………… 12 Setting the dual displays and sound ……… 22 Setting the front display ……………………… 22 Camera layout ……………………………… 13 Setting the display type for the touch screen … 23 Icons …………………………………………… 15 Setting the touch vibration or sound ………… 23 Inserting the battery and memory card … 16 Taking photos ………………………………… 24 Charging the battery and turning your Zooming ……………………………………
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ Rechargeable battery USB cable Camera case Memory card TM (microSD ) Sold as a set A/V cable Strap User Manual CD-ROM HDMI cable/ Remote control HDMI adapter The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Quick Start Manual Basic functions 12
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER button Flash AF-assist light/ timer lamp Front display Lens Speaker Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount USB, A/V, and HDMI port Accepts USB cable, A/V cable, or HDMI adapter Basic functions 13
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Camera layout Status lamp Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Microphone Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button Zoom in or out Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails Main display* * Referred to “Touch screen” in this manual Playback button Basic functions 14
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Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. Icon Description Icon Description A Photo styles Display type Available number of photos : Motion recognition Available recording time l M: Shooting options and Internal memory settings menu Memory card inserted Image setting options : Exposure value : Fully charged : White balance B : Partially charged : ISO speed : Charging needed : Face tone A. Status icons : Face retouch Zoom ratio Icon
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Inserting the battery and memory card TM Learn to insert the battery and an optional microSD memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts Battery lock Push the lock up to release facing up. the battery. Battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. The internal memory can be used as a temporary stora
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Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. cable with the indicator light into your camera. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 18) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Indicator light Red: Charging Green: Fully
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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Select Language. Select Date & Time (Date & Time). 1 5 Set the date and time, select a date format, and select 6 . Select a language. 2 Select Time Zone (Time Zone). 3 Select to switch to the Shooting mode. 7 Select a time zone and select . 4 To set the daylight-saving time, select . Basic functions 18
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Using the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your finger. Dragging Do not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen. Drag left or right to scroll horizontally. When you touch or drag on the screen, discolourations will occur. It is not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or EV drag lightly to reduce these annoying effec
