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Basic functions

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Basic functions Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking 13 Camera layout 14 Inserting the battery and memory card ... 16 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 17 Charging the battery 17 Turning on your camera 17 Performing the initial setup 18 Learning icons 20 Selecting options or menus 21 Setting the display and sound 23 Setting the display type 23 Setting the sound 23 Capturing photos 24 Turning on the front display 25 Zooming 26 Reducing camera shake (OIS 28 Tips for getting a clearer photo 29

Section	Page
PL170/PL171	1
Health and safety information	2
Basic troubleshooting	8
Quick reference	9
Contents	10
Basic functions	13
Unpacking	14
Camera layout	15
Inserting the battery and memory card	17
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	18
Charging the battery	18
Turning on your camera	18
Performing the initial setup	19
Learning icons	21
Selecting options or menus	22
Setting the display and sound	24
Setting the display type	24
Setting the sound	24
Capturing photos	25
Turning on the front display	26
Zooming	27
Reducing camera shake (OIS)	29
Tips for getting a clearer photo	30
Extended functions	32
Shooting modes	33
Using the Smart Auto mode	33
Using the Scene mode	34
Using the Magic Frame mode	35
Using the Object Highlight mode	35
Using the Beauty Shot mode	37
Using the Night mode	38
Using the DUAL IS mode	39
Using the Program mode	39
Using the Movie mode	40
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode	41
Capturing photos with the front display	43
Using the Self-portrait mode	43
Using the Children mode	44
Using the Jump Shot Timer	44
Recording a video with the front display	45
Recording voice memos	46
Recording a voice memo	46
Adding a voice memo to a photo	46
Shooting options	47
Selecting a resolution and quality	48
Selecting a resolution	48
Selecting a photo quality	49
Using the timer	50
Shooting in the dark	51
Preventing red-eye	51
Using the flash	51
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity	52
Changing the camera’s focus	53
Using macro	53
Using auto focus	53
Using tracking auto focus	54
Adjusting the focus area	55
Using Face Detection	56
Detecting faces	56
Capturing a smile shot	57
Detecting eye blinking	57
Using Smart Face Recognition	58
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)	59
Adjusting brightness and color	60
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)	60
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)	61
Changing the metering option	61
Selecting a light source (White balance)	62
Using burst modes	64
Applying effects/Adjusting images	65
Applying Smart Filter effects	65
Adjusting your photos	68
Playback/Editing	69
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode	70
Starting Playback mode	70
Viewing photos	75
Playing a video	77
Playing a voice memo	79
Editing a photo	80
Resizing photos	80
Rotating a photo	80
Applying Smart Filter effects	81
Adjusting your photos	82
Creating a print order (DPOF)	83
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV	85
Transferring files to your Windows computer	87
Transferring files with Intelli-studio	88
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk	90
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)	91
Transferring files to your Mac computer	92
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer	93
Settings	94
Settings menu	95
Accessing the settings menu	95
Sound	96
Front Display Settings	96
Display	97
Settings	98
Appendixes	101
Error messages	102
Camera maintenance	103
Cleaning your camera	103
Using or storing the camera	104
About memory cards	105
About the battery	107
Before contacting a service center	111
Camera specifications	114
Glossary	118
FCC notice	123