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... is convenient when searching for information by operation. Marks and notations used in the camera's default setting. Marks are shown as they appear in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the ...cautions and limitations relevant to know. 2GB Search for information by . Search for information by keyword. Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to view. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search MENU/Settings...
... is convenient when searching for information by operation. Marks and notations used in the camera's default setting. Marks are shown as they appear in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the ...cautions and limitations relevant to know. 2GB Search for information by . Search for information by keyword. Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to view. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search MENU/Settings...
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...) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) • For details on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may cause malfunctions. "Memory Stick Duo" media: For recording movies, it . "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on "Memory Stick ... on the LCD screen in a cool, dry place. This is used . Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Notes on using the camera Notes on the LCD screen. These dots are operational for a long time, use (sold separately). Black, white, red, blue or green dots...
...) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) • For details on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may cause malfunctions. "Memory Stick Duo" media: For recording movies, it . "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on "Memory Stick ... on the LCD screen in a cool, dry place. This is used . Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Notes on using the camera Notes on the LCD screen. These dots are operational for a long time, use (sold separately). Black, white, red, blue or green dots...
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... used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the... camera. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a malfunction of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an...
... used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the... camera. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a malfunction of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an...
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 13 List of icons displayed on the screen 14 Using the mode switch 16 Using the internal memory 17 Shooting Zoom 18 DISP (Screen Display Settings 19 Flash 20 Smile Shutter 21 Self-Timer 22 Viewing Viewing still images 23 Playback zoom 24 Image Index 25 Delete 26 Viewing movies 27 Index 5GB
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 13 List of icons displayed on the screen 14 Using the mode switch 16 Using the internal memory 17 Shooting Zoom 18 DISP (Screen Display Settings 19 Flash 20 Smile Shutter 21 Self-Timer 22 Viewing Viewing still images 23 Playback zoom 24 Image Index 25 Delete 26 Viewing movies 27 Index 5GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 11 Settings Setting items 12 TV Viewing images on a TV 71 Computer Using with your computer 73 Using the software 74 Connecting the camera to a computer 76 Uploading images to a media service 78 Printing Printing still images 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning messages 90 Index 6GB
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 11 Settings Setting items 12 TV Viewing images on a TV 71 Computer Using with your computer 73 Using the software 74 Connecting the camera to a computer 76 Uploading images to a media service 78 Printing Printing still images 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning messages 90 Index 6GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment 29 the camera Scene Selection 31 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 31 Twilight Portrait 31 Smile Shutter 21 Face Detection 44 Red Eye Reduction 55 Shooting moving objects Movie ...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment 29 the camera Scene Selection 31 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 31 Twilight Portrait 31 Smile Shutter 21 Face Detection 44 Red Eye Reduction 55 Shooting moving objects Movie ...
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... setting, then press z. Index 12GB Control button MENU button Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items Grid Line Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Beep Language Setting Function Guide Power Save Initialize Video Out USB Connect LUN Settings Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder... [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
... setting, then press z. Index 12GB Control button MENU button Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items Grid Line Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Beep Language Setting Function Guide Power Save Initialize Video Out USB Connect LUN Settings Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder... [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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... cover U Battery insertion slot V Access lamp W Memory card slot X Battery eject lever * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 13GB Place your hand through the loop to the...
... cover U Battery insertion slot V Access lamp W Memory card slot X Battery eject lever * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 13GB Place your hand through the loop to the...
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When shooting movies When playing back Scene Selection Camera mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Movie Mode) Scene Recognition icon White balance Metering Mode SteadyShot Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling ...14GB Continued r Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in (Easy Mode). When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the control button. You can change the screen ...
When shooting movies When playing back Scene Selection Camera mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Movie Mode) Scene Recognition icon White balance Metering Mode SteadyShot Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling ...14GB Continued r Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in (Easy Mode). When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the control button. You can change the screen ...
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... card inserted in [Copy] (page 68). Index 17GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 6 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on page 76 without error using this internal memory. To copy (back up...internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the camera. Notes • You cannot transfer image data on images in the camera, you can record images using one of the following methods....
... card inserted in [Copy] (page 68). Index 17GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 6 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on page 76 without error using this internal memory. To copy (back up...internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the camera. Notes • You cannot transfer image data on images in the camera, you can record images using one of the following methods....
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T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. MENU/Settings Search Index 18GB The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to 4×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54.
T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. MENU/Settings Search Index 18GB The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to 4×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54.
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...backlight. When they appear as white circular spots. Notes • The flash strobes twice. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control... automatically selected.) Index 20GB Table of flash light. zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to clearly shoot the background that is in Intelligent Auto...
...backlight. When they appear as white circular spots. Notes • The flash strobes twice. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control... automatically selected.) Index 20GB Table of flash light. zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to clearly shoot the background that is in Intelligent Auto...
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... the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the... hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in setting menu. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to detect when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected ...
... the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the... hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in setting menu. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to detect when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected ...
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... the two-second self-timer Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. When you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter...
... the two-second self-timer Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. When you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter...
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Note • When the camera is set to the single-image screen, select an image with v/V. 25GB image screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even ...
Note • When the camera is set to the single-image screen, select an image with v/V. 25GB image screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even ...
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Table of a movie. The icon displayed may not be able to play back some images shot using b/B on the control button, then press z. zOn the movie viewing screen Select the image you can check a playback position of contents Operation Search ...MENU/Settings Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to display using other cameras. The Playback bar appears, you want to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with v/V on the control button, and press z. or appears on image size. Note ...
Table of a movie. The icon displayed may not be able to play back some images shot using b/B on the control button, then press z. zOn the movie viewing screen Select the image you can check a playback position of contents Operation Search ...MENU/Settings Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to display using other cameras. The Playback bar appears, you want to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with v/V on the control button, and press z. or appears on image size. Note ...
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...; The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W), 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. This function lets the... of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to [Auto] or [Off]. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 41). The subject is backlit or there ...
...; The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W), 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. This function lets the... of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to [Auto] or [Off]. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 41). The subject is backlit or there ...
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... the scene condition, a combination of contents Operation Search Functions you can be selected. MENU/Settings Search Index 32GB Table of functions is determined by the camera.
... the scene condition, a combination of contents Operation Search Functions you can be selected. MENU/Settings Search Index 32GB Table of functions is determined by the camera.
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...] mode. on the control button t desired mode. on the control button. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the control button 2... (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the LCD screen when the scene is pressed, the playback mode also changes to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Mode Allows you to [Easy Mode]. MENU t...
...] mode. on the control button t desired mode. on the control button. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the control button 2... (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the LCD screen when the scene is pressed, the playback mode also changes to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Mode Allows you to [Easy Mode]. MENU t...
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Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of small dots called pixels. Description of contents Operation ...×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in fine detail. Movie image size VGA (640×480) Usage...
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of small dots called pixels. Description of contents Operation ...×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in fine detail. Movie image size VGA (640×480) Usage...