Samsung EC-PL170ZBPBUS - Manual (Page 26)

Basic functions 25
Capturing photos
Icon Description
Front On: Turn on the front display.
Self-Shot: View yourself on the front display while you
capture a self-portrait. (p. 42)
Children: Show a short animation on the front display
to attract the attention of children. (p. 43)
Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display,
so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 43)
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When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 49)
•
When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not
be able to see the front display clearly.
• When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not
activate even if you press the front LCD button.
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Self-Shot is automatically selected if you do not select an option
within 3 seconds.
• You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it
detects a smiling face in Self Shot or Children mode. (p. 95)
Turning on the front display
The front display helps you capture self-portraits, or photos of
children, or photos of people jumping. If you use the Children
mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to
attract a child’s attention. (p. 43)
1
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
2
Select a shooting option.
Self-Shot