Samsung WB5500 User manual

User Manual
Basic Operation
WB5500
ENG / TUR

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Contents
Get answers to common questions …3
Health and safety information ……… 4
Camera layout ………………………… 6
Setting up your camera ……………… 8
Unpacking …………………………………8
Inserting the battery and memory card …9
Removing the battery and memory card… 9
Charging the battery …………………… 10
Turning on your camera………………… 10
Selecting a language …………………… 11
Setting up the Time Zone ……………… 12
Setting the date and time ……………… 12
Selecting options …………………… 13
Capturing photos or videos ……… 14
Transferring files to a PC
(Windows) …………………………… 17
Specifications ……………………… 20
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered•
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
•Cameraspecicationsorcontentsofthismanualmaybe
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera
functions.
•ForOpenSourceLicenseinformation,refertothe
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf”intheprovidedCD-ROM.
•HDMI,theHDMIlogoandtheterm"HighDenition
MultimediaInterface"aretrademarksorregistered
trademarksofHDMILicencingLLC.

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Get answers to common questions
You can easily solve most problems by setting shooting options.
TherearemoredetailsabouthowtosetshootingoptionsintheCDversionoftheusermanual.
The subject's
eyes appear red.
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
Set the flash option to• Red–eye or Red–eye Fix.
Ifthephotohasalreadybeentaken,select• Red–eye Fix in the edit menu.
Photos have
dust
spots.
Dustparticlesoatingintheairmaybecapturedinphotoswhenusingtheash.
Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.•
SetISOspeedoptions.•
Photos are
blurred.
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera
incorrectly.
Press [• Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused.
Photos are
blurred when
shooting at night.
Asthecameratriestoletinmorelight,theshutterspeedslows.
Thiscanmakeitdifculttosteadythecameraandmayresultincamerashake.
Turn on the flash.•
Select• Night in the mode.
SetISOspeedoptions.•
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.•

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Health and safety information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous
or illegal situations while operating the camera and keep
this manual handy for future reference.
Warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Donotuseyourcameranearfuels,combustibles,or
ammablechemicals.Donotstoreorcarryammable
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ash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.
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disposeofbatteriesinare.Followalllocal•
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating•
devices,suchasmicrowaveovens,stoves,or
radiators.Batteriesmayexplodewhenoverheated.

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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.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal•
objects,asthiscancreateaconnectionbetweenthe+
and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary
or permanent battery damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with•
liquids,dirt,orforeignsubstances.Ifdirty,wipethe
memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in
your camera.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
camera,causeinjury,orvoidyourwarranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Protectyourlensfromngerprintsandscratches.Clean
yourlenswithasoft,clean,debris-freelenscloth.
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.
Protectyourcamerafromimpact,roughhandling,and•
excessivevibrationtoavoidseriousdamage.
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.

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Camera layout
AF lamp/Self-timer lamp
Hook for neck strap
Speaker
Lens
Flash pop-up button
Microphone
Diopter adjustment lever
Built-in flash
HDMI port
USB and A/V port
Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom)
Shutter button Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail)
Battery chamber
cover lever
Tripod socket Battery holder
Battery chamber coverBattery chamber
Memory card slot

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Electronic Viewfi nder (EVF)
LCD monitor
Video shooting button
EVF/LCD button
MENU button
Play mode button
Smart dial
POWER button
Hook for neck strap
Mode Dial
AE lock/image protection button
Exposure compensation button
OK/AF point button
Fn / Delete button

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Setting up your camera
Unpacking
Camera ACadapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable battery Neck strap
Lenscap/
Lenscapstrap
SoftwareCD-ROM
(Usermanualincluded)
Quick Start Manual
Optional accessories
Memory cards
A/Vcable
Battery charger
HDMIcable

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Inserting the battery and memory card Removing the battery and memory card
Note
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage
device when the memory card is not inserted.
Push the lock up to
release the battery.
Push gently until the card
disengages from the
camera and then pull it
out of the slot.
▼ Removing the battery
▼ Removing the memroy card
4
With the
2
Samsung logo
facing up
1
Withthegold-colored
3
contacts facing up

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Press [POWER].
Setting up your camera
Turning on your cameraCharging the battery
Be sure to charge the battery before using the
camera.
Indicator light
Red▪: Charging
Green▪:Fullycharged

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Turning on your camera
Press [▪P] to turn on the camera
in Playback mode.
Press and hold [▪P] to mute
camera sounds.
Press [
1
t] to select Language.
Back Set
Language
Time Zone
Date & Time
: English
: London
: 10/03/01
English
穢剳檺
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Press [
2
D] or [M] to select a language.
Press [
3
o].
Selecting a language

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Press [
1
D] or [M] to select Date & Time.
Press [
2
t]toselectthedateeld.
Back Set
Language
Time Zone
Date & Time
: English
: London
: 2010/03/01
yyyy mm dd
/03/01 10:00 Off
2010
Press [
3
D] or [M] to change the number.
Press [
4
t]toselectthenextitemoreld.
Press [
5
D] or [M] to change the number or
select another date format.
Press [
6
o].
Setting the date and time
Press [
1
D] or [M] to select Time Zone.
Press [
2
t].
Back DST
2010/03/01
Press [
3
F] or [t] to select a time zone.
Press [
4
o].
Setting up the Time Zone

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You can select options by pressing [m] and using the
navigationbuttons([D],[M],[F],[t]).
Note
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but
some options are not available.
InShootingmode,press[
1
m].
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option
2
or menu.
White Balance
Back Move
Tomoveleftorright,press[▪F] or [t].
Tomoveupordown,press[▪D] or [M].
Press [
3
o]toconrmthehighlightedoptionor
menu.
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Note
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the
P mode
Rotate the mode dial to
1
p.
Press [
2
m].
Press [
3
D] or [M] to scroll to Shooting and
then press [t] or [o].
Press [
4
D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance
and then press [t] or [o].
Press [
5
F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance
option.
Press [
6
o].
Selecting options

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Press [
3
Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
A green frame means the subject in focus.▪
Press [
4
Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
Taking a photo
Rotate the mode dial to
1
p.
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Capturing photos or videos

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Note
Number of photos by resolution (for1GBSD)
Resolution
4288x3216 29 33 116 191 285
4288x2848 - - 131 215 321
4288x2416 - - 154 252 375
3264x2448 - - 199 324 479
2592x1944 - - 311 502 733
2048x1536 - - 487 779 1113
1920x1080 - - 716 1113 1558
1024x768 - - 1640 2397 3116
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions
and camera settings.
Viewing photos
Press [
1
P].
Ifthecameraisoff,itwillturnon.▪
Press [
2
F] or [t]toscrollthroughles.
Pressandholdtoviewlesquickly.▪
Capturing photos or videos

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Viewing videos
Press [
1
P].
Press [
2
o].
Pause
Use the following buttons to control playback.
3
[F]Scan backward
[o]Pause or resume playback
[t]Scan forward
[Zoom W/T Lever]
left or right
Adjust the volume level
Recording a video
Rotate the mode dial to
1
v.
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Press [
3
Shutter].
Press [▪o] to pause or resume.
Press [
4
Shutter] again to stop the recording.
Note
You can record video of up to 20 minutes in length
(1280x720HQ).
Capturing photos or videos

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Transferring files to a PC (Windows)
InserttheinstallationCDinaCD-ROMdrive
1
and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note
Click Samsung Digital Camera Manual to read the user
manual.
The CD contains the following programs
Samsung Master Editphotosandvideos
Adobe Reader Viewtheusermanual
Connect the camera to the PC with the USB
2
cable.
Caution
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator
light(▲)intoyourcamera.Ifthecableisreversed,itmay
damageyourles.Themanufacturerisnotresponsiblefor
any loss of data.

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OnyourPC,select
2
My Computer →
Removable Disk →DCIM →100PHOTO.
Turn on the camera.
1
The PC recognises the camera automatically.▪
Note
Ifthecamerafailstoconnect,apop-upwindowwillappear.
Select Computer.
Transferring files to a PC (Windows)

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Selectthelesyouwantanddragorsavethem
3
to the PC.
To disconnect safely (for Windows XP)
ThewaytodisconnecttheUSBcableforWindowsVista
/7issimilar.
Click
Click

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Specifications
Image
sensor
Type 1/2.33"(Approx.7.79mm)CCD
Pixels
Effectivepixels:approx.13.8mega-pixels,
Totalpixels:approx.14.5mega-pixels
Lens
Focal length
Focallength:Schneider-Kreuznach
lensf=4.6-119.6mm(35mmlm
equivalent:26-676mm)
F-stop range F2.8(W)-F5.0(T)
Display
3.0"(7.62cm)230K,TFTLCD
Viewnder(EVF):0.24"colorTFTLCD
(230,000dot)
Focusing
Type
TTLautofocus(MultiAF,CenterAF,Face
DetectionAF,TrackingAF),ManualFocus
Range
Wide Tele
Normal 80cm-innity 170cm-innity
Macro 10cm-80cm 80cm-150cm
Auto
Macro 10cm-innity 170cm-innity
Super
Macro 1cm-10cm
Manual
Focus 10cm-innity
Shutter speed
Program:1/2-1/2,000sec.•
A·S/Manual/User:16-1/2,000sec.•
(Continuous,AEB:1/4-1/2,000sec.)
Storage
Internalmemory:approx.8MB•
Externalmemory(Optional):•
SDcard(upto2GBguaranteed),
SDHCcard(upto32GBguaranteed)
Internal memory capacity may not match
these specifications.
Interface
Digital output Connector: USB 2.0
Audio output Mono(Internalspeaker),
Stereo(Microphone)
Video output A/V:NTSC,PAL(selectable)•
HDMI(Built-in,D-typeStandard)•
DC power
input
connector
20 pin
Rechargeable battery
Lithium-ionbattery(SLB-11A,1,130mAh)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 116.1×82.8×91.1mm
(excludingprotrusions)
Weight 396g
(withoutbatteryandmemorycard)
Operating temperature 0-40°C
Operating humidity 5-85%