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User Manual PL120/PL121 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index
User Manual PL120/PL121 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index
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....pdf' in the provided CD-ROM. Outline of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of the User Manual Basic functions 12 Learn about error messages, specifications...are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual without prior permission. • For Open Source License information, refer to your computer, photo...
....pdf' in the provided CD-ROM. Outline of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of the User Manual Basic functions 12 Learn about error messages, specifications...are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual without prior permission. • For Open Source License information, refer to your computer, photo...
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...Size (represents Select Shooting, and then select Photo Size). See the example below. Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Smart Auto S Program p Scene s Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the... text when a function is available in a mode. Indicators used in this manual Abbreviation ACB AEB AF DIS DPOF EV ISO WB Definition Auto Contrast Balance Auto Exposure Bracket...in Program and Movie modes Icons used in this manual Icon [] () “ * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions...
...Size (represents Select Shooting, and then select Photo Size). See the example below. Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Smart Auto S Program p Scene s Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the... text when a function is available in a mode. Indicators used in this manual Abbreviation ACB AEB AF DIS DPOF EV ISO WB Definition Auto Contrast Balance Auto Exposure Bracket...in Program and Movie modes Icons used in this manual Icon [] () “ * Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Expressions used in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Background: the objects around the subject • Composition: the combination ... shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Exposure (Brightness) The...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Expressions used in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Background: the objects around the subject • Composition: the combination ... shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Exposure (Brightness) The...
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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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Unpacking The following items are included in your product. Basic functions 13 Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card/Memory card adapter The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product box.
Unpacking The following items are included in your product. Basic functions 13 Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card/Memory card adapter The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product box.
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...option. Confirm the highlighted option or menu. D c F t Basic functions Change the display option. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is connecting to the table at the bottom Button Description Button Description Access options or menus. Select a shooting ...or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in Playback mode. M S p s v Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually. Change the timer option. Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Enter Playback mode. • Access options in Shooting ...
...option. Confirm the highlighted option or menu. D c F t Basic functions Change the display option. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is connecting to the table at the bottom Button Description Button Description Access options or menus. Select a shooting ...or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in Playback mode. M S p s v Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually. Change the timer option. Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Enter Playback mode. • Access options in Shooting ...
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...set the options 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 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 ...
...set the options 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 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 ...
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... macro p v Use macro to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Macro: Manually focus on a subject farther than 16 in (40 cm). 2 Select an option. Normal... (AF) • Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos. • Turn off the flash if the...
... macro p v Use macro to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Macro: Manually focus on a subject farther than 16 in (40 cm). 2 Select an option. Normal... (AF) • Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos. • Turn off the flash if the...
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p v Depending on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). In these cases, you adjust the exposure value, the icon will be too bright ...; When you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will appear as shown below. The camera will be stored automatically. Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to avoid overexposure or underexposure. • If you adjust the exposure, the setting will capture...
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p v Depending on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). In these cases, you adjust the exposure value, the icon will be too bright ...; When you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will appear as shown below. The camera will be stored automatically. Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to avoid overexposure or underexposure. • If you adjust the exposure, the setting will capture...
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... select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 Select Edit “ Resize. 3 Select an option. • Select Start Image to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. Playback/Editing 80 Resizing photos Change the size of the photo. You can also select a photo to...original size of a photo and save it as a new file. Rotated photos overwrite the original files. • When you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. Editing a photo Learn how to save the photo as a start image. (p. 97) Rotating a photo 1...
... select a photo, and then press [m]. 2 Select Edit “ Resize. 3 Select an option. • Select Start Image to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. Playback/Editing 80 Resizing photos Change the size of the photo. You can also select a photo to...original size of a photo and save it as a new file. Rotated photos overwrite the original files. • When you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. Editing a photo Learn how to save the photo as a start image. (p. 97) Rotating a photo 1...
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..., On*) Select the mode to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer with the front display, the camera will not automatically turn off when you perform no operations for printing files. • Select Mode: Manually select the USB mode when you connect your computer. (Off..., On*) Settings 99 Auto Power Off Set the camera to automatically turn off when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, when you are recording a ...
..., On*) Select the mode to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer with the front display, the camera will not automatically turn off when you perform no operations for printing files. • Select Mode: Manually select the USB mode when you connect your computer. (Off..., On*) Settings 99 Auto Power Off Set the camera to automatically turn off when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, when you are recording a ...
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...• Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. • Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose it to excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an...ammable surfaces, such as bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period. • When the device is handled carelessly or improperly. Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can ignite or explode if not charged properly. For your safety, follow these instructions for a prolonged period. &#...
...• Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual. • Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose it to excessively warm environments, such as the inside of an...ammable surfaces, such as bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period. • When the device is handled carelessly or improperly. Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can ignite or explode if not charged properly. For your safety, follow these instructions for a prolonged period. &#...
