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 …………………………
Battery charger
Rechargeable battery
Unpacking
Camera case Hdmi cable
Front LCD button
Camera layout
Microphone
Flash Speaker
Status lamp
Camera layout
Icon
Button Description
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up
Inserting the battery and memory card
Battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Charging the battery
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged
Press D or c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o
Performing the initial setup
Press F or t to select an item
To set the daylight-saving time, press D
Performing the initial setup
Icon Description
Learning icons
Icon Description Face detection Microphone muted
Select an option or menu
Selecting options or menus
Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu
Going back to the previous menu
Selecting options or menus
Setting the display type
Setting the display and sound
Setting the sound
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Auto mode
Press Shutter to capture a photo
Capturing photos
Turning on the front display
Front On Turn on the front display
Capture a self-portrait. p
Digital zoom a p s
Zooming
Optical range Zoom indicator
Setting Intelli zoom
Intelli zoom S a p s
Intelli range
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
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Using the Scene mode
Shooting modes
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Using the Object Highlight mode
Using the Magic Frame mode
Press m Select Shooting “ Object Highlight Effect
Optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you use
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
Pause recording
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume
Landscapes
Shooting modes
Capturing photos with the front display
Using the Self-portrait mode
Shooting mode, press the front LCD button Select Self-Shot
Capturing an Easy Self Shot
Using the Jump Shot Timer S p d b N s
Using the Children mode S a p d b N s
Capturing photos with the front display
Shooting mode, press the front LCD button Select Children
Recording a video in Self-portrait mode
Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display
Recording a video in Children mode
Recording a video with the front display
Recording voice memos a p d b N s
Press m to return to the Shooting mode
Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Using Face Detection ………………………
Using the timer ………………………………
Adjusting brightness and color ……………
Selecting a resolution
Selecting a resolution and quality
Setting a photo resolution S a p d b N s
Setting a video resolution
Selecting a photo quality a p d b N s
Selecting a resolution and quality
Press Shutter to start the timer
Using the timer S a p d b N s
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting
Shooting mode, press t
Shooting in the dark
Using the flash S a p b N s
Preventing red-eye a p b N
Shooting mode, press F
Shooting in the dark
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p
Changing the camera’s focus
Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p d
Shooting mode, press c
80 cm
Changing the camera’s focus
Using tracking auto focus a p d 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
Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d
Adjusting brightness and color
Select a value to adjust the exposure
Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting or Movie “ EV
Compensating for backlighting ACB p
Adjusting brightness and color
Changing the metering option p d
Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting “ ACB
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 apdv
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Select an effect
Available filters in Movie mode
Applying effects/Adjusting images
fisheye lens
Retro Apply a sepia tone effect
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 …………………………
Starting Playback mode
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Press P
Press F or t to scroll through files
Playback mode, press m
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Select a face from the list, and then press o
Video file Video length
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
Canceling your favorite faces
View files by category, such as date, face, or file type
Up to 20 people
Viewing files as thumbnails
Press o to return to the normal view
ToDescription
Select the file you want to protect, and then press o
Press f When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Protecting files
Deleting files
Copying files to a memory card
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Copy files from the internal memory to a memory card
Skip to to start a slide show with no effects
Playing a slide show
Select Start “ Play
Playing a video
View the slide show
Select Repeat to loop the slide show
Capturing an image from video
Trimming a video
Listening to a voice memo
Playing a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Playing voice memos that are attached to photos
Editing a photo
Learn how to edit photos
Resizing photos
Rotating a photo
Editing a photo
Applying Smart Filter effects
Adjust the option
Adjusting your photos
Press m Select File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ Select
Creating a print order Dpof
Adding noise to the photo
Select All to print all photos
Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once
Printing photos as thumbnails
Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv
View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
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
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
Configuring print settings
Press m to configure print settings
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer
Press F or t to select a file to print
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings
Settings
Accessing the settings menu
Settings menu
Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menu
Select an item
Settings menu
Front Display Settings
Sound
Display
Settings
Set the video signal output for your region
Auto Power Off
Imprint
Mexico
Computer* Connect your camera to a
PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Hdmi Output
Computer for transferring files
Printing files
Appendixes
Camera maintenance …………………………………
Error message Suggested remedies
Error messages
Cleaning your camera
Camera maintenance
Camera lens and display
Camera body
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
Battery specifications
About the battery
Battery life
Specification Description
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
Not recognize your
TV does not
Operating system
Your computer
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
Specifications
Guaranteed
Type Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album
Edit
Camera specifications
Power source
Interface
Video output
AF Auto Focus
Glossary
Composition
Digital zoom
Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
Correct Disposal of This Product
Model No Samsung PL170/PL171 Responsible Party
FCC notice
Address
Telephone No Samsung
Index
Index
Center-weighted Multi Spot
Add Noise Brightness
Red-eye Saturation
Photo 42 video
Shooting mode 49 timer lamp
Playing 76 shooting
Slide show 75 Smart Album 70 thumbnails 72 TV