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ST550/ST560
Common questions
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.Ä Click a topicUser ManualST550/ST560Common

Page 2 - Health and safety information

9ContentsUsing the DUAL IS mode ... 35Using the Program mode ...

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Appendixes 99Before contacting a service centreIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a s

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Appendixes 100Before contacting a service centreSituationSuggested remediesThe photo is too brightYour photo is overexposed. Adjust the texposure va

Page 5 - Appendixes 88

Appendixes 101Before contacting a service centreSituationSuggested remediesYour camera cannot play videosYou can play videos only with the Intelli-t

Page 6 - Icons used in this manual

Appendixes 102Camera specificationsShutter speedAutot : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.Programt : 1 - 1/2,000 sec.Nightt : 8 - 1/2,000 sec.Fireworkst : 2 sec.E

Page 7 - Exposure (Brightness)

Appendixes 103Camera specificationsPlaybackTypeSingle image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show with music and effects, Movie clip, Smart Album** Smart Albu

Page 8 - Common questions

Appendixes 104Camera specificationsPower sourceRechargeable batteryLithium-ion battery (SLB-07/SLB-07A)The power source may differ depending on your r

Page 9 - Quick reference

Appendixes 105Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

Page 10 - Contents

Appendixes 106FFace detectionBlink detection 50Face detection 49Smart face recognition 51Smile shot 50Facial brightness 32Facial imperfections

Page 11 - Contents

Appendixes 107Printing photos 86Print order 77Program mode 35Protecting files 66QQuick View 91RRecordingVideo 36Voice memo 38Recycle bin 68Red

Page 12 - Basic functions

Appendixes 108VVideoPlaying 70Recording 36Video Out 92Viewing filesas thumbnails 66on TV 78Slide show 69Smart album 65Voice memoPlaying 71Reco

Page 13 - Unpacking

10 ContentsAdjusting brightness and colour ... 53Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...

Page 14 - Camera layout

Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries.

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Unpacking …………………………………… 12Camera layout ……………………………… 13Icons …………………………………………… 15Inserting the battery and memory card … 16Charging the ba

Page 16 - A. Status icons

Basic functions 12Camera AC adapter/ USB cableRechargeable battery StrapUser Manual CD-ROM Quick Start ManualUnpackingCheck your product box for the

Page 17 - memory card into the camera

Basic functions 13Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.FlashLensAF-assist light/time

Page 18 - Charging the battery

Basic functions 14Camera layoutMain display** Referred to “Touch screen” in this manualPlayback button MicrophoneStatus lampBlinking• : When saving

Page 19 - Performing the initial setup

Basic functions 15Icon DescriptionScreen lockedl• : Motion recognitionM• : Shooting options and settings menufImage setting options• : Exposure va

Page 20 - Using the touch screen

Basic functions 16Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn to insert the battery and an optional microSDTM memory card into the camera. Removing t

Page 21 - Selecting a shooting mode

Basic functions 17Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.The initial setup

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Basic functions 18Performing the initial setupThe initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.Select 5 Dat

Page 23 - Setting the front display

1Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance

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Basic functions 19Using the touch screenLearn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of y

Page 25 - Taking photos

Basic functions 20Selecting a shooting modeLearn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting.Mode Descrip

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Basic functions 21Selecting a shooting modeAccess the Smart Auto mode (p. 30)Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to

Page 27 - Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Basic functions 22Setting the dual displays and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your

Page 28

Basic functions 23Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the touch vibration or soundSet whether your camera vibrates or emits a specified sound w

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Basic functions 24Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.Make sure that the camera is in the 1 a mode (A

Page 30 - Extended functions

Basic functions 25Taking photosZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 4.6X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. B

Page 31 - Shooting modes

Basic functions 26Taking photosOIS may not function properly when:tyou move your camera to follow a moving subject -you use digital zoom -there is t

Page 32 - Using the Scene mode

Basic functions 27 Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-pres

Page 33 - Using the Beauty Shot mode

Basic functions 28 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little con

Page 34 - Using the frame guide

2Health and safety informationProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageAvoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or ver

Page 35 - 1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 16.0

Shooting modes …………………………………………… 30Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 30Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 31Using the Beauty Shot mode

Page 36 - Using the DUAL IS mode

Extended functions 30Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionAppears when t

Page 37 - Taking a self-portrait shot

Extended functions 31Shooting modesSelect a scene.2 SceneThis mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a variety of situations.For the t B

Page 38 - To pause recording

Extended functions 32Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select 3 f  an option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of timp

Page 39 - Recording voice memos

Extended functions 33Shooting modesUsing the Children modeIn this mode, you can draw children’s attention to the camera by showing a short animation

Page 40 - Shooting options

Extended functions 34Shooting modesSelect 4 f  Shutter Speed.1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 16.0Shutter SpeedApertureSelect a value to adjust the shutter speed

Page 41 - Selecting a resolution

Extended functions 35Shooting modesUsing the Program modeSet various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.In Sho

Page 42 - Selecting image quality

Extended functions 36Shooting modesHalf-press [4 Shutter] or select on the touch screen to take another photo.You can use this function when the fr

Page 43 - Using the timer

Extended functions 37Shooting modesSet other options as desired. (For options, refer to 4 “Shooting options.”)Press [5 Shutter] to start recording.Pr

Page 44 - Using the motion timer

Extended functions 38Recording voice memosLearn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as

Page 45 - Shooting in the dark

3Health and safety informationExercise caution when using the camera in humid environmentsWhen transferring the camera from a cold environment to a

Page 46 - Adjusting the ISO speed

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 40Selecting a resolution ………………………… 40Selecting image quality ………………………… 41Using the timer ……………………………

Page 47 - Changing the camera’s focus

Shooting options 40Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.Option Description4000 X 3000: Pri

Page 48 - Using smart touch focus

Shooting options 41Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video:In the 1 v mode, select f  .Select an option.2 1280 X 720 HQOption Desc

Page 49 - Using one touch shooting

Shooting options 42Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapsdvPress [3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/time

Page 50 - Using face detection

Shooting options 43Using the timerPose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 5 is blinking.The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop bli

Page 51 - Taking a smile shot

Shooting options 44Shooting in the darkLearn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.Using the flashUse the flash when taking photos in

Page 52 - Using smart face recognition

Shooting options 45Shooting in the darkAdjusting the ISO speedThe ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the Internati

Page 53

Shooting options 46Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp ph

Page 54 - +: brighter, -: darkert

Shooting options 47Changing the camera’s focusIf you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will tappear in the centre of the screen.T

Page 55 - Option Description

Shooting options 48Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Page 56 - Changing the metering option

4Copyright informationMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered ttrademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Mac is a registered trademark

Page 57 - (White balance)

Shooting options 49Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

Page 58

Shooting options 50Using face detectionDetecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession.

Page 59 - Using burst modes

Shooting options 51Using face detectionThe camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending ton lighting conditions, remarkable changes

Page 60 - Improving your photos

Shooting options 52Using face detectionSelect 3 to register the face as one of your favourites. Select 4 when the face list appears.Your favourite

Page 61 - Adjusting your photos

Shooting options 53Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In the

Page 62 - Playback/Editing

Shooting options 54Adjusting brightness and colourOption DescriptionOff: ACB is off.On: ACB is on.The ACB feature is always on in the ta mode.This f

Page 63 - Playing back

Shooting options 55Adjusting brightness and colourOption DescriptionSpot:Your camera measures only the light intensity of the tvery centre of the fr

Page 64

Shooting options 56Adjusting brightness and colourAuto WBIcon DescriptionAuto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions.Dayligh

Page 65 - In Playback mode, select

Shooting options 57Adjusting brightness and colour Defining your own white balance You can customise the white balance by taking photos of a white s

Page 66 - 2009. 7. 1

Shooting options 58Using burst modesIt can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of y

Page 67

5Indications used in this manualShooting mode IndicationSmart Auto SAuto aProgram pScene sDUAL IS dMovie vShooting mode iconsThese icons indicate t

Page 68 - Deleting files

Shooting options 59Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours, or make some adjustments.Defining your o

Page 69 - Viewing photos

Shooting options 60Improving your photosContrast option Description-Decrease the colour and brightness.+Increase the colour and brightness.Saturation

Page 70 - Enlarging a photo

Playing back ………………………………… 62Starting Playback mode ……………………… 62Viewing photos ………………………………… 68Playing a video ………………………………… 70Playing a voi

Page 71 - Playing a video

Playback/Editing 62Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.You can also view files by tilting the cam

Page 72 - Playing a voice memo

Playback/Editing 63Playing backStart a slide show (p. 69)Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown

Page 73 - Adjust volume or mute sound

Playback/Editing 64Playing backIcon DescriptionSelect a display type (p. 23)Select a menu using motion recognition (p. 63)MPlayback and settings menu

Page 74 - Editing a photo

Playback/Editing 65Playing backOption DescriptionTypeView files by the file type.DateView files by the date they were saved.ColorView files by the domina

Page 75 - Editing colour

Playback/Editing 66Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion.To select and protect files,In Playback mode, select 1 M.

Page 76 - Correcting exposure problems

Playback/Editing 67Playing backTo delete all files,In Playback mode, select 1 M.Select 2 Delete  All  Yes.Alternate way to delete a fileWhile viewing

Page 77 - Editing photos of portraits

Playback/Editing 68Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.In Playback mode, selec

Page 78 - Creating a print order (DPOF)

6Pressing the shutterHalf-press [t Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutt

Page 79 - Viewing files on a TV or HDTV

Playback/Editing 69Playing backIcon DescriptionDelete the file.Crop the enlarged photo (it will be saved as a new file).Go back to the original view.

Page 80 - Viewing files on an HDTV

Playback/Editing 70Playing backPlaying a videoYou can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video.In Playback mode, select a video 1

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Playback/Editing 71Playing backPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo 1  .Use the following icons to con

Page 82

Playback/Editing 72Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice 1 memo  .Use the fol

Page 83 - Using Intelli-studio

Playback/Editing 73Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast,

Page 84 - Icon Description

Playback/Editing 74Editing a photoDefining your own RGB toneIn Playback mode, select a photo 1    .Select a colour (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue)

Page 85

Playback/Editing 75Editing a photoApplying a special effectApply special effects to the photo, such as colour filters or noise effects.In Playback mod

Page 86

Playback/Editing 76Editing a photo Applying snow effect In Playback mode, select a photo 1  .Select 2  . Snow falls around the subjects. tSel

Page 87 - Print the photos you want

Playback/Editing 77Editing a photoSet DPOF options.5 Option DescriptionSelect whether to print the photos as thumbnails. (Select to print photos as

Page 88 - Configuring print settings

Playback/Editing 78Viewing files on a TV or HDTVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.View photos or play v

Page 89

7Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.The subject's eyes appear red.This

Page 90 - Settings menu

Playback/Editing 79Viewing files on a TV or HDTVTurn on your camera.6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera tscreen will be displa

Page 91 - Sound settings

Playback/Editing 80Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can

Page 92 - Camera settings

Playback/Editing 81Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Turn on the camera.5 The computer recognises the camera automatically.tSelect a f

Page 93

Playback/Editing 82Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to pl

Page 94

Playback/Editing 83Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable diskYou can connect the

Page 95 - Error messages

Playback/Editing 84Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)The way to disconnect the USB cable for W

Page 96 - Camera maintenance

Playback/Editing 85Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise the d

Page 97 - About memory cards

Playback/Editing 86Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera direc

Page 98 - About the battery

Playback/Editing 87Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Configuring print settings Option DescriptionSize: Specify the size of the prin

Page 99

Settings menu …………………………………………… 89Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 89Sound settings ……………………………………………… 90Display settings ……………………………

Page 100

8Quick referenceTaking photos of peoplest mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 31 Red-eyet , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

Page 101

Appendixes 89Settings menuLearn about various options to configure your camera's settings.Select an option and save your settings.3 1/2VolumeHapt

Page 102

Appendixes 90Settings menuDisplay settings* DefaultItem DescriptionLanguageSelect a language for the display text.Function DescriptionDisplay a brief

Page 103 - Camera specifications

Appendixes 91Settings menuItem DescriptionTime ZoneSelect a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST).File No.Specify how to name files.Resett :

Page 104

Appendixes 92Settings menu* Default * DefaultItem DescriptionHDMI Size Select the resolution of photos when playing back files on an HDTV with the HDM

Page 105

Appendixes 93Settings menuItem DescriptionUSBSet the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer.Autot *: Set your camera to sel

Page 106 - Appendixes

Appendixes 94Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard ErrorTurn off your camer

Page 107

Appendixes 95Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t

Page 108

Appendixes 96Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capa

Page 109

Appendixes 97Camera maintenance SLB-07 Battery life Average time / Number of photosTest conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox.

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Appendixes 98Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted tcorrectly.

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