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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
Basic functions
PL170/PL171
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Settings
Appendixes
Index
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Keep your camera away from small children and pets. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others 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 Do not disassemble or attem
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Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an disconnect the power to the AC charger. extended period of time. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause s
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Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and Check that the camera is operating properly before use. install batteries and memory cards. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or use. improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. You must plug the end of the c
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Outline of the User Manual Basic functions 12 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered functions for shooting. trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 31 • microSD™, microSDHC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Learn how to capture a photo, record a video, and Association. voice memo by selecting a mode. • HDMI, the HDMI logo
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto S Additional information Auto a Safety warnings and precautions Program p Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents DUAL IS d [] the shutter button. Beauty Shot b () Page number of related information Night N The order of options or menus you must select to Scene s perform a step; for example: Select Shooting Movie v Photo Size (represents Select Shooting, and then select Photo
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, backgro
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Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 50) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 81) Photos have dust If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. • Se
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Quick reference Capturing photos of people Capturing photos of text, insects, or • Viewing files by category in flowers Smart Album 71 • b mode 36 • s mode > Text 33 • Viewing files as thumbnails • Self-Shot 42 • Macro 52 72 • Deleting files on the memory • Children 43 card 73 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) Applying effects to photos 50 • Viewing files as a slide show 75 • Face Detection 55 • s mode > Magic Frame 34 • Viewing files on a TV or HDTV • s mode >
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Contents Extended functions .......................................................... 31 Basic functions ................................................................. 12 Unpacking ................................................................... 13 Shooting modes .......................................................... 32 Camera layout ............................................................. 14 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 32 Using the Sce
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Contents Using burst modes ...................................................... 63 Shooting options .............................................................. 46 Applying effects/Adjusting images .............................. 64 Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 47 Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 64 Selecting a resolution .................................................. 47 Adjusting your photos ..............
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Contents Settings ............................................................................. 93 Settings menu ............................................................. 94 Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 94 Sound ....................................................................... 95 Front Display Settings ................................................. 95 Display ...................................................................... 96 Setti
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 13 Selecting options or menus ……………… 21 Camera layout ……………………………… 14 Setting the display and sound …………… 23 Setting the display type …………………… 23 Inserting the battery and memory card … 16 Setting the sound ………………………… 23 Charging the battery and turning on your Capturing photos ………………………… 24 camera ……………………………………… 17 Turning on the front display ……………… 25 Charging the bat
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Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case HDMI cable A/V cable Rechargeable battery Strap Battery charger Memory card/ Memory card adapter User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. Basic functions 13
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. POWER button Front LCD button Shutter button Microphone Speaker Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Front display Lens USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Tripod mount HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 14
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Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust Status lamp volume • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a Attaching the strap computer or printer, or out of focus • Steady: When the camera is x connecting to a computer or in focus y Main display Mode dial Icon Description Button Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo by letting the camera automatically Access
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Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Battery lock Slide the lock up to release Memory card the battery. Insert the battery with Rechargeable battery the Samsung logo facing up. You can use the internal memo
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. for the first time. (p. 18) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and immedia
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Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. Press [t] to select Language, and then press [t] or Press [F] or [t] to select a time zone, and then press 1 4 [o]. [o]. • To set the daylight-saving time, press [D]. Time Zone London DST Back Press [D] or [c] to select a language, and then 2 Press [D] or [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [o]. 5 press [t] or [o]. Press [D] or [c] to select Time Zone,
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Performing the initial setup Press [D] or [c] to set the date and time, and then 7 press [o]. Press [D] or [c] to select Date Type, and then press 8 [t] or [o]. English London Time Zone Date/Time Set YYYY/MM/DD Date Type MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Off Back Set Press [D] or [c] to set a date format, and then press 9 [o]. Press [m] to switch to the Shooting mode. 10 Basic functions 19
