Samsung EC-PL170ZBPBUS - Manual (Page 33)

Extended functions 32
Shooting modes
Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Icon Description
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Clear skies
Forested areas
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Camera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting in
the dark)
Actively moving subjects
Fireworks (when using a tripod)
Using the Smart Auto mode
In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the
appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it
detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar
with the camera settings for various scenes.
1
Rotate the mode dial to S.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
• The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate
scene icon will appear at the top left of the screen. The icons
are listed below.
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night (when the flash is off)