Samsung 170 User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Basic troubleshootingQuick referenceContent

9Contents Extended functions ... 31Shooting modes ...

Settings 99Settings menuItem DescriptionHDMI OutputSet the resolution of photos when the camera plays back files on an HDTV via the HDMI cable. (NTSC

Error messages ……………………………………… 101Camera maintenance ………………………………… 102Cleaning your camera ……………………………… 102Using or storing the camera …………………

Appendixes 101Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard Error• Turn off your ca

Appendixes 102Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.• Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These

Appendixes 103Camera maintenance Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar

Appendixes 104Camera maintenance• Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with s

Appendixes 105Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capa

Appendixes 106Camera maintenance Battery life Average shooting time / Number of photosTest conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox

Appendixes 107Camera maintenance Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damagePrevent batteries from ma

Appendixes 108Camera maintenance Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local reg

10 Contents Shooting options ... 46Selecting a resolution and quality ...

Appendixes 109Camera maintenancePersonal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these

Appendixes 110Before contacting a service centerIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a

Appendixes 111Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesThe flash fires unexpectedlyThe flash may fire due to static electricity. The

Appendixes 112Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesThe TV does not display your photos• Make sure that the camera is correct

Appendixes 113Camera specificationsFocusingTypeTTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF)RangeWid

Appendixes 114Camera specificationsFlashMode Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Off, Red-eye FixRange• Wide: 0.2 m-3.5 m (ISO Auto)• Tele: 0.5 m-2.0 m

Appendixes 115Camera specificationsPlaybackTypeSingle image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album** Smart Albu

Appendixes 116Camera specificationsInterfaceDigital output connectorUSB 2.0Audio input/output Internal speaker (Mono), Microphone (Mono)Video output•

Appendixes 117GlossaryCompositionComposition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a goo

Appendixes 118GlossaryFocal lengthThe distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). Longer focal lengths result in narro

11 Contents Settings ... 93Settings menu ...

Appendixes 119GlossaryNoise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random, bright pixels. Noise usually occurs when

Appendixes 120GlossaryVignettingA reduction of an image’s brightness or saturation at the periphery (outer edges) compared to the center of the image

Appendixes 121Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

Appendixes 122FCC notice• NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 o

Appendixes 123IndexAAF-assist lightlocation 14settings 98AF Sound 95Anynet+ 98Aperture value 37Auto contrast balance (ACB)Playback mode 81Shoot

Appendixes 124IndexHHalf-press shutter 29HDMI Output 99HDTV 85IIconsPlayback mode 69Shooting mode 20Image AdjustmentAdd Noise 82BrightnessPlayb

Appendixes 125Viewing filesslide show 75Smart Album 70thumbnails 72TV 84Voice memoplaying 78recording 45WWhite Balance 61ZZoomusing the zoom 2

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Unpacking ………………………………… 13Camera layout ……………………………… 14Inserting the battery and memory card … 16Charging the battery and turning on your came

Basic functions 13UnpackingThe following items are included in your product box.Camera AC adapter/ USB cableRechargeable battery StrapUser Manual CD-

Basic functions 14USB and A/V portAccepts USB cable and A/V cableHDMI portAccepts HDMI cableCamera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with

Basic functions 15Camera layoutStatus lamp• Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focu

Basic functions 16Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the b

Basic functions 17Charging the battery and turning on your cameraTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.• The initial set

Basic functions 18Performing the initial setupWhen the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.4

1Keep your camera away from small children and pets.Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small part

Basic functions 19Performing the initial setup7 Press [D] or [c] to set the date and time, and then press [o].8 Press [D] or [c] to select Date Type,

Basic functions 20Icon DescriptionFace detectionMicrophone muted3 Option Icons (on the left)Icon DescriptionAperture and shutter speedLong time shutt

Basic functions 21Selecting options or menusYou can select options by pressing [m], and then pressing [D], [c], [F], or [t]. Press [o] to confirm.You

Basic functions 22Selecting options or menus4 Press [D] or [c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o].Photo SizeQualityEVISOWhite Balance

Basic functions 23Setting the display and soundLearn how to change the basic display information and the sound settings.Setting the soundSet the soun

Basic functions 24Capturing photosLearn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Auto mode.3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.• A green frame means t

Basic functions 25Capturing photosIconDescriptionFront On: Turn on the front display.Self-Shot: View yourself on the front display while you capture

Basic functions 26Capturing photosZoomingYou can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X Optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, a

Basic functions 27Capturing photos Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolutio

Basic functions 28Capturing photos• OIS may not function properly when: - you move your camera to follow a moving subject - you use the Digital zoom

2Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipmentRemove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended

Basic functions 29 Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] a

Basic functions 30 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: -there is little con

Extended functionsLearn how to capture a photo, record a video, and voice memo by selecting a mode.Shooting modes …………………………… 32Using the Smart Aut

Extended functions 32Shooting modesCapture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionPortraits a

Extended functions 33Shooting modes3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.• In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photo when you half-press

Extended functions 34Shooting modesUsing the Object Highlight modeThe Object Highlight mode makes the subject more discernible by adjusting the depth

Extended functions 35Shooting modesShooting modes• Available resolutions in Object Highlight mode are and .• If the shooting distance is not withi

Extended functions 36Shooting modes7 Select an option.• For example, increase the Face Retouch setting to hide more imperfections.BackMoveLevel 28 Al

Extended functions 37Shooting modes5 Select an option.• If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically.6 Alig

Extended functions 38Shooting modesUsing the Program modeIn Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, whic

3Health and safety informationExercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.If you force the connecto

Extended functions 39Shooting modes5 Press [m].6 Select Movie  Sound Alive.7 Select an option.Icon DescriptionSound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Aliv

Extended functions 40Shooting modesUsing the Smart Scene Detection modeIn Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropria

Extended functions 41Shooting modes5 Press [Shutter] to start recording.6 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.• If the camera does not recognize

Extended functions 42Capturing photos with the front displayThe front display helps you capture self-portraits or photos of children. You can also us

Extended functions 43Capturing photos with the front displayUsing the Jump Shot TimerCapture a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the fr

Extended functions 44Capturing photos with the front displayRecording a video with the front display Recording a video in Self-portrait mode 1 In Sh

Extended functions 45Recording a voice memo1 In Shooting mode, press [m].2 Select Shooting  Voice  Record.3 Press [Shutter].• Press [o] to pause or

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 47Selecting a resolution …………………… 47Selecting a photo quality ………………… 48Using the timer ……………………………… 49

Shooting options 47Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.Icon Description1984 X 1488: Print

Shooting options 48Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a photo qualityThe camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG form

4Copyright information• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.• Mac is a registered trade

Shooting options 49Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapdbNsv3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.• The AF-assist light/t

Shooting options 50Shooting in the darkLearn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions.Using the flashUse the flash when you capture ph

Shooting options 51Shooting in the dark• Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection.• Make sure that your sub

Shooting options 52Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions.Using auto focus

Shooting options 53Changing the camera’s focus• If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.• Tracking

Shooting options 54Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Shooting options 55Using Face DetectionIf you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

Shooting options 56Using Face DetectionDetecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession

Shooting options 57Using Face Detection• The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, drastic changes in

Shooting options 58Using Face Detection4 When you are finished capturing the photos, the face list appears.• Your favorite faces are indicated with a

5Indicators used in this manualShooting mode IndicatorSmart AutoSAutoaProgrampDUAL ISdBeauty ShotbNightNScenesMovievShooting mode iconsThese icons

Shooting options 59Adjusting brightness and colorLearn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.3 Select a value to adjust the

Shooting options 60Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering optionThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quant

Shooting options 61Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of

Shooting options 62Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own White Balance You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white

Shooting options 63Using burst modesIt can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures o

Shooting options 64Applying effects/Adjusting imagesAvailable filters in Auto, Program, and DUAL IS modesIcon DescriptionNormal: No effectMiniature: A

Shooting options 65Applying effects/Adjusting imagesIcon DescriptionRetro: Apply a sepia tone effect.Negative: Apply a negative film effect.Custom RGB

Shooting options 66Applying effects/Adjusting images Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode, press [m].2 Select Shooting or Movie  Smart Filt

Shooting options 67Applying effects/Adjusting imagesSaturation Description-Decrease the saturation.+Increase the saturation.• Select 0 if you do not

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode …………………………… 69Starting Playback mode ………………… 69Viewing photos …………………………… 74Playing a video …………………

6Pressing the shutter• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutt

Playback/Editing 69Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and how to manage files. Photo file

Playback/Editing 70Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. The favorite face feature

Playback/Editing 71Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files by category in Smart Album View files by category, such as date, face, or fi

Playback/Editing 72Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files.In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to t

Playback/Editing 73Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion.1 In Playback mode, press [m

Playback/Editing 74Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeViewing photosEnlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Enlarging a photo

Playback/Editing 75Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode3 Select a slide show effect option.• Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effect

Playback/Editing 76Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePlaying a videoIn Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of

Playback/Editing 77Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Trimming a video 1 While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you want the tri

Playback/Editing 78Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m].2

7Basic troubleshootingLearn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.The subject’s eyes appear red.This is caused by a reflection from t

Playback/Editing 79Editing a photoLearn how to edit photos.• The camera will save edited photos as new files.• When you edit photos, the camera will a

Playback/Editing 80Editing a photoApplying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos.1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then pres

Playback/Editing 81Editing a photo Retouching faces 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m].2 Select Edit  Image Adjust  Face Retouc

Playback/Editing 82Editing a photo Adding noise to the photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m].2 Select Edit  Image Adjust  A

Playback/Editing 83Editing a photo Printing photos as thumbnails Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once.1 In Playback mode, pres

Playback/Editing 84Viewing files on a TV or HDTVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable.6 Turn on your TV, and

Playback/Editing 85Viewing files on a TV or HDTV6 Turn on your camera.• If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung HDTV, the HDTV will turn on automati

Playback/Editing 86Transferring files to your Windows computerTransfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them t

Playback/Editing 87Transferring files to your Windows computer5 Turn on the camera.• The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Intelli-stud

Playback/Editing 88Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back

8Quick referenceCapturing photos of people• b mode f 36• Self-Shot f 42• Children f 43• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 50•

Playback/Editing 89Transferring files to your Windows computerNo. Description1Open menus.2Display files in the selected folder.3Switch to the Photo edi

Playback/Editing 90Transferring files to your Windows computerDisconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)With Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods f

Playback/Editing 91Transferring files to your Mac computerWhen you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will automatically recogni

Playback/Editing 92Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerPrint photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directl

Settings menu ………………………………………… 94Accessing the settings menu ……………………… 94Sound ……………………………………………… 95Front Display Settings ……………………………… 95D

Settings 94Settings menuLearn to configure your camera's settings.3 Select an item.Exit BackVolumeStart SoundShutter SoundBeep SoundAF SoundMediu

Settings 95Settings menuSound* DefaultItem DescriptionVolumeSet the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*, High)Start SoundSet the sound the camera

Settings 96Settings menuDisplay* DefaultItem DescriptionFunction DescriptionDisplay a brief description of an option or menu. (Off, On*)Start ImageSe

Settings 97Settings menuSettings* DefaultItem DescriptionFormatFormat the internal memory and the memory card (formatting will delete all files, inclu

Settings 98Settings menuItem DescriptionImprintSet whether or not to display the date and time on captured photos. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)• The