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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
ST5500
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network/Bluetooth
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 Safety precautions Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty. Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious to yourself or others. damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water Do not paint your
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Health and safety information Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory Turn off the camera near medical equipment card. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and or pressure. directions from medical personnel. Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
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Health and safety information Important usage information Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty. Use your ca
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Organization of the user manual Basic functions 13 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shooting. registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 32 • HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered how to record a vi
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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 Smart Scene Detection D The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select > Movie v (represents Select >, and then ) * Annotation Shooting mode i
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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. 47) If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 82) 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 70 s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children 34 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 48 Deleting all files on the Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) EV (to adjust exposure) 57 memory card 72 47 Viewing files as a slide show ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright Face Detection 52 backgrounds) 58 74 Metering 59 Viewing fi
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Contents Extended functions ........................................................ 32 Basic functions ............................................................... 13 Unpacking ......................................................................... 14 Shooting modes ................................................................ 33 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 33 Camera layout ............................................................
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Contents Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 47 Using burst modes ............................................................ 62 Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 47 Improving your photos ...................................................... 63 Using the flash .................................................................... 47 Applying photo styles .............................................
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Contents Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 86 Sending photos via email ................................................ 103 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 87 Viewing photos or videos on the DLNA devices .............. 104 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable Viewing photos or videos on a TV screen ............................ 104 disk ........................................................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 14 Setting the touch screen and sound …… 26 Setting the display type for the touch screen 26 Camera layout ……………………………… 15 Setting the sound …………………………… 26 Inserting the battery and memory card … 17 Taking photos ……………………………… 27 Charging the battery and turning your Zooming ……………………………………… 28 camera on …………………………………… 18 Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………… 29 Charging the
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/ Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM USB cable The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Quick Start Manual Cradle Touch pen Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A/V cable Battery charger HDMI cable TM (microSD ) Basic functions 14
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Microphone Flash AF-assist light/timer lamp Lens Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. Tripod mount Speaker Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 15
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Camera layout Status lamp Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, out of focus, connecting to a WLAN, sending a photo, or turning on the Bluetooth feature Playback button 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 HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable 1 Touch screen 2 Basic functions 16
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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-colored contacts Battery Push the lock up to release lock facing up. the battery. Battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down. The internal memory can be used as a temporary sto
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Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. for the first time. (p. 19) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [Playback]. The camera turns on and a
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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Select a time zone and select . 4 Select Language. 1 To set the daylight-saving time, select . Select a language. Select Date & Time (Date & Time). 2 5 Select Time Zone (Time Zone). Set the date and time, select a date format, and select 3 6 . Basic functions 19
