Samsung ST550 Instruction manual

This Quick Start Manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the basic functions and features of your device.
Please read the Quick Start Manual and User Manual carefully to
ensure safe and correct use.
Quick Start Manual
ST550/ST560
For more information, refer to
the User Manual included on the
supplied CD-ROM.
ENG / GER / FRE / SPA / ITA / DUT / POR
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Health and safety informationContents
Warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or
flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable
liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the camera or its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of
small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking
or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories
may present physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1m/3
ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your
subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Health and safety
information…………………… 2
Camera layout ……………… 4
Setting up your camera …… 5
Unpacking ……………………… 5
Inserting the battery and
memory card …………………… 6
Charging the battery …………… 6
Turning on your camera………… 7
Using the touch screen ………… 7
Capturing photos or videos 8
Playing files ………………… 9
Transferring files to a PC
(Windows) ……………………10
Specifications ………………11
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English
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters•
and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing
the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or
improperly installing batteries and memory cards can
damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s•
compartments, slots, or access points. This type of
damage may not be covered by your warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very•
cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or
above 40° C/104° F). Extreme temperatures can
reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and
can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to•
come in contact with memory cards or the memory
card slot. Doing so may cause memory cards or the
camera to malfunction.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted•
by other cameras or by a computer. Reformat the
memory card with your camera.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with
care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.•
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your camera.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating•
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Cautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can•
cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera
with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,•
humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage
to moving parts and internal components.
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Speaker
2
AF-assist light/timer lamp
3
Lens
4
USB, A/V, and HDMI port (Accepts USB cable,
A/V cable, or HDMI adapter)
5
Battery chamber cover
6
Front display
7
Flash
Camera layout
8
Microphone
9
POWER button
10
Shutter button
11
Zoom button
12
Playback button
13
Status lamp
14
Main display
(Referred to "Touch screen" in this manual)
15
Tripod mount
7 1
2
3
4
5
6
8 9
10
11
15
14
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12
1
2
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Setting up your camera
Unpacking
Camera AC adapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable battery Strap
Quick Start Manual User Manual CD-ROM
Optional accessories
Camera case
Memory card
(microSD
TM
)
A/V cable
HDMI cable/
HDMI adapter
Remote control
Sold as a set
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Setting up your camera
Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery
With the Samsung
3
logo facing up
With the gold-
2
coloured contacts
facing up
▼ Removing the battery ▼ Removing the memory card
Push gently until the card
disengages from the camera
and then pull it out of the slot.
1
4
Indicator light
Red▪: Charging
Green▪: Fully charged
Before using the camera for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
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Press [
1
POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on▪
your camera for the first time.
Select a language, set the date and time, and
2
select a time zone.
Use your finger to touch or drag on the touch screen.
Caution
Do not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils,
to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen.
Touching
Touch an icon to
open a menu or
set an option.
-2 -1 0+2-2 -
1
0
0
+
2+1
EV
Dragging
Drag left or
right to scroll
horizontally.
Turning on your camera Using the touch screen
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Taking a photo using the front display
Take photos of yourself conveniently using the front
display.
In Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn
1
it on.
Your camera will detect your face automatically.▪
The camera automatically releases the shutter▪
when it detects a smiling face.
Press [
2
Shutter] halfway down to focus.
Press [
3
Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
Taking a photo
Make sure that the camera is in the
1
amode
(Auto mode).
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Press [
3
Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
A green frame means the subject in focus.▪
F3.5
1/30s
Press [
4
Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
Capturing photos or videos
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Playing files
Recording a video
Select
1
a→v.
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Press [
3
Shutter].
To pause, select▪.
To resume, select▪.
Press [
4
Shutter] again to stop recording.
Note
Number of photos by resolution (for 1 GB microSD
TM
)
Resolution Super fine Fine Normal
4000 X 3000 145 281 399
3984 X 2656 166 310 436
3840 X 2160 200 363 522
3264 X 2448 209 357 531
2560 X 1920 339 630 860
2048 X 1536 526 885 1,198
1920 X 1080 873 1,455 1,909
1024 X 768 1,697 2,037 2,350
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may
vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Viewing photos
Press [
1
P].
Draw a horizontal bar left or right,
2
or select <or >to scroll through photos.
You can also view files by tilting your camera.▪
Viewing videos
Press [
1
P] and select .
Use the following icons to control playback.
2
Scan backward
/
Pause or resume playback
Stop playback
Scan forward
Adjust volume or mute sound
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Transferring files to a PC (Windows)
Connect the camera to your computer with the
1
USB cable.
Note
Make sure that the PC Software option is set to On in the
settings menu.
Turn on the camera.
2
The computer recognises the camera automatically.▪
For Windows Vista, select▪Run iStudio.exe from
the AutoPlay window.
Select a folder on your computer to save new
3
files.
If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window▪
for saving new files will not appear.
Select
4
Yes.
New files will be transferred to your computer.▪
You can now use the Intelli-studio program.
Note
About Intelli-studio
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play
back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites,
such as Flickr or YouTube.
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