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PL170/PL171
Health and safety information
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Health and safety information
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions 12
Extended functions 31
Shooting options 46
Playback/Editing 68
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Abbreviations used in this manual
Expressions used in this manual
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Extended functions
Basic functions
Contents Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Contents Settings
Appendixes
Basic functions
Unpacking
Camera layout
Camera layout
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Turning on your camera
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Charging the battery
Performing the initial setup
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Learning icons
Selecting options or menus
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Setting the display and sound
Setting the sound
Setting the display type
Capturing photos
Turning on the front display
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
Select a shooting option.
Zooming
Digital zoom
Intelli zoom
Setting Intelli zoom
Select Shooting Intelli Zoom.
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Half-pressing the shutter button
Reducing camera shake
When is displayed
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Extended functions
Capturing photos with the front display
Recording voice memos
Shooting modes
Shooting modes
Using the Smart Auto mode
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Rotate the mode dial to
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Using the Scene mode
In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specic scene.
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Select a scene.
], and then select Scene. You can select any scene you want.
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Shooting modesShooting modes
Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone.
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
Blur: The higher the value, the more intense the blur effect in the photo.
Tone: The higher the value, the brighter the photo.
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Using the Program mode
Using the DUAL IS mode
Using the Movie mode
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
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Capturing photos with the front display
Capturing an Easy Self Shot
Using the Self-portrait mode
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
Select Self-Shot.
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Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Recording voice memos
Selecting a resolution and quality
Using Face Detection
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Using burst modes
Shooting options
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution
Selecting a photo quality
Using the timer
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Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
The front display will start a countdown a few seconds before shooting.
Shooting in the dark
Using the ash
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Preventing red-eye
Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
Select Shooting ISO.
Select to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.
Changing the cameras focus
Using auto focus
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Using macro
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Using tracking auto focus
Focus on the subject you want to track and press [
Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.
Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF.
The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject.
Adjusting the focus area
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Using Face Detection
Detecting faces
Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.
Select Shooting Face Detection Normal.
Detecting eye blinking
Capturing a smile shot
Using Smart Face Recognition
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)
Adjusting brightness and color
Select a value to adjust the exposure.
Select Shooting or Movie EV.
The photo will be brighter as exposure increases.
When you adjust the exposure value, the icon will appear as shown below.
Changing the metering option
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
Selecting a light source (White balance)
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Using burst modes
Select Shooting Drive.
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Applying Smart Filter effects
Select an effect.
Select Shooting or Movie Smart Filter.
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Applying effects/Adjusting images
Adjusting your photos
Select Shooting Image Adjust.
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
Playback/Editing
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Photo le information
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Select a slide show effect option.
Select Multi Slide Show.
In Playback mode, press [
Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects.
Playing a video
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Press [
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Press [
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Playing a voice memo
Editing a photo
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
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Creating a print order (DPOF)
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Viewing les on a TV or HDTV
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Transferring les to your Windows computer
Requirements
Transferring les with Intelli-studio
Transferring les to your Windows computer
Using Intelli-studio
Transferring les by connecting the camera as a removable disk
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
Select Settings PC Software Off.
Turn off the camera.
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
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Transferring les to your Mac computer
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer
Settings menu
Settings
Settings
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Settings menu
Learn to congure your camera's settings.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
] to return to the previous screen.
Select an item.
Sound
Front Display Settings
Display
Settings
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Appendixes
Error messages
Camera maintenance
Camera body
Cleaning your camera
Camera lens and display
Using on beaches or shores
Using or storing the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
About memory cards
Supported memory cards
Other cautions
Memory card capacity
Cautions when using memory cards
Battery life
About the battery
Battery specications
Cautions about using the battery
Notes about charging the battery
Low battery message
Notes about using the battery
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Notes about charging with a computer connected
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Before contacting a service center
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Before contacting a service center
Camera specications
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Focus,
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Glossary
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FCC notice
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