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