PL170/PL171
Health and safety information
Health and safety information
Health and safety information
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Icons used in this manual
Indicators used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Subject
Expressions used in this manual
Basic troubleshooting
Capturing photos of people
Quick reference
Contents
Contents
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Tips for getting a clearer photo ……………
Capturing photos …………………………
Camera case Hdmi cable
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Unpacking
Flash Speaker
Camera layout
Front LCD button
Microphone
Button Description
Camera layout
Status lamp
Icon
Removing the battery and memory card
Inserting the battery and memory card
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up
Battery
Turning on your camera
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
To set the daylight-saving time, press D
Performing the initial setup
Press D or c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o
Press F or t to select an item
Performing the initial setup
Icon Description
Learning icons
Icon Description Face detection Microphone muted
Going back to the previous menu
Selecting options or menus
Select an option or menu
Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu
Selecting options or menus
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Auto mode
Press Shutter to capture a photo
Capture a self-portrait. p
Turning on the front display
Capturing photos
Front On Turn on the front display
Digital zoom a p s
Zooming
Intelli range
Setting Intelli zoom
Optical range Zoom indicator
Intelli zoom S a p s
Icon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated
Reducing camera shake OIS a p b N s
Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake
When is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Shooting modes ……………………………
Extended functions
Shooting modes
Using the Smart Auto mode
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Using the Scene mode
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Shooting modes
Optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you use
Using the Magic Frame mode
Using the Object Highlight mode
Press m Select Shooting Object Highlight Effect
Press o to save
Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone
Half-press Shutter to focus
Select Shooting Face Retouch
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Aperture value Shutter speed
Using the Night mode
Using the Program mode
Using the Dual is mode
Press m Select Movie Sound Alive Select an option
Using the Movie mode
Press Shutter again to stop recording
Landscapes
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
Pause recording
Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume
Shooting modes
Capturing an Easy Self Shot
Using the Self-portrait mode
Capturing photos with the front display
Shooting mode, press the front LCD button Select Self-Shot
Shooting mode, press the front LCD button Select Children
Using the Children mode S a p d b N s
Using the Jump Shot Timer S p d b N s
Capturing photos with the front display
Recording a video with the front display
Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display
Recording a video in Self-portrait mode
Recording a video in Children mode
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Press m to return to the Shooting mode
Recording voice memos a p d b N s
Recording a voice memo
Using Face Detection ………………………
Using the timer ………………………………
Adjusting brightness and color ……………
Setting a video resolution
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution
Setting a photo resolution S a p d b N s
Selecting a photo quality a p d b N s
Selecting a resolution and quality
Shooting mode, press t
Using the timer S a p d b N s
Press Shutter to start the timer
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting
Shooting mode, press F
Using the flash S a p b N s
Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye a p b N
Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p
80 cm
Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p d
Changing the camera’s focus
Shooting mode, press c
Changing the camera’s focus
Using tracking auto focus a p d N s
Adjusting the focus area a p d N s
Detecting faces
Using Face Detection a p d b
Capturing a smile shot
Using Face Detection
Detecting eye blinking
Using Smart Face Recognition
Viewing your favorite faces
Registering faces as your favorites My Star
Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list
Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting or Movie EV
Adjusting brightness and color
Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d
Select a value to adjust the exposure
Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting ACB
Adjusting brightness and color
Compensating for backlighting ACB p
Changing the metering option p d
Auto WB Daylight Cloudy
Selecting a light source White balance
FluorescentL For shooting under white fluorescent light
Defining your own White Balance
Maximum of 30 photos
Using burst modes p
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos
Applying Smart Filter effects a p d
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Select an effect
Retro Apply a sepia tone effect
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Available filters in Movie mode
fisheye lens
Select an option
Defining your own RGB tone
Adjust each value
Adjusting your photos p
Contrast Sharpness Saturation
Editing a photo ………………………………
Viewing photos or videos Playback mode ……………………………
Transferring files to your Windows computer …………………………
Press F or t to scroll through files
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Starting Playback mode
Press P
Video file information
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Playback mode, press m
Select a face from the list, and then press o
Up to 20 people
Canceling your favorite faces
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
View files by category, such as date, face, or file type
Viewing files as thumbnails
Press o to return to the normal view
ToDescription
Deleting files
Press f When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Select the file you want to protect, and then press o
Protecting files
Copy files from the internal memory to a memory card
Viewing photos
Copying files to a memory card
Enlarging a photo
Skip to to start a slide show with no effects
Playing a slide show
Select Repeat to loop the slide show
Playing a video
Select Start Play
View the slide show
Capturing an image from video
Trimming a video
Playing voice memos that are attached to photos
Playing a voice memo
Listening to a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Rotating a photo
Learn how to edit photos
Editing a photo
Resizing photos
Editing a photo
Applying Smart Filter effects
Adjust the option
Adjusting your photos
Select All to print all photos
Creating a print order Dpof
Press m Select File Options Dpof Size Select
Adding noise to the photo
Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once
Printing photos as thumbnails
Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv
Turn on your camera
Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv
Viewing files on an Hdtv
Requirements
Transferring files to your Windows computer
Requirements
Transferring files to your Windows computer
Transferring files with Intelli-studio
Transferring files to your Windows computer
Using Intelli-studio
Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk
Open menus
Computer recognizes the camera automatically
Turn on the camera
Transferring files to your Mac computer
Press F or t to select a file to print
Press m to configure print settings
Configuring print settings
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings
Settings
Select an item
Settings menu
Accessing the settings menu
Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menu
Settings menu
Front Display Settings
Sound
Display
Settings
Mexico
Auto Power Off
Set the video signal output for your region
Imprint
Printing files
PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Hdmi Output
Computer* Connect your camera to a
Computer for transferring files
Appendixes
Camera maintenance …………………………………
Error message Suggested remedies
Error messages
Camera body
Camera maintenance
Cleaning your camera
Camera lens and display
Camera maintenance
Using or storing the camera
Other cautions
About memory cards
Supported memory cards
Size
Memory card capacity
Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS
Specification Description
About the battery
Battery specifications
Battery life
Low battery message
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Camera maintenance
Situation Suggested remedies
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Before contacting a service center
Your computer
TV does not
Not recognize your
Operating system
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
Media
Guaranteed
Type Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album
Edit
Interface
Power source
Video output
Digital zoom
Glossary
AF Auto Focus
Composition
Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
Correct Disposal of This Product
Telephone No Samsung
FCC notice
Model No Samsung PL170/PL171 Responsible Party
Address
Index
Red-eye Saturation
Center-weighted Multi Spot
Index
Add Noise Brightness
Slide show 75 Smart Album 70 thumbnails 72 TV
Shooting mode 49 timer lamp
Photo 42 video
Playing 76 shooting