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... operations is shown by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to know. 2GB Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. The default setting is useful to view. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. z Indicates information that is indicated by...
... operations is shown by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to know. 2GB Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. The default setting is useful to view. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. z Indicates information that is indicated by...
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..., blue or green dots • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to record clear images. Note that if you attempt to shoot with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. "...a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Handbook are a normal result of the DSC-S2100 unless noted otherwise. The images used in this manual, the term "Memory Stick Duo" media is not a malfunction. • ...
..., blue or green dots • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to record clear images. Note that if you attempt to shoot with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. "...a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Handbook are a normal result of the DSC-S2100 unless noted otherwise. The images used in this manual, the term "Memory Stick Duo" media is not a malfunction. • ...
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Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 6 MENU/Settings Search 8 Identifying parts 11 List of icons displayed on the screen 12 Using the mode switch 14 Using the internal memory 15 Shooting Zoom 16 DISP (Screen Display Settings 17 Flash 18 Smile Shutter 19 Self-Timer 20 Viewing Viewing still images 21 Playback zoom 22 Image Index 23 Delete 24 Viewing movies 25 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 8 4GB
Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 6 MENU/Settings Search 8 Identifying parts 11 List of icons displayed on the screen 12 Using the mode switch 14 Using the internal memory 15 Shooting Zoom 16 DISP (Screen Display Settings 17 Flash 18 Smile Shutter 19 Self-Timer 20 Viewing Viewing still images 21 Playback zoom 22 Image Index 23 Delete 24 Viewing movies 25 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 8 4GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 9 Settings Setting items 10 Computer Using with your computer 68 Using the software 69 Connecting the camera to a computer 71 Uploading images to a media service 73 Printing Printing still images 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning messages 85 Others "Memory Stick Duo" media 88 Batteries 90 Index Index 92 Index 5GB
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 9 Settings Setting items 10 Computer Using with your computer 68 Using the software 69 Connecting the camera to a computer 71 Uploading images to a media service 73 Printing Printing still images 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning messages 85 Others "Memory Stick Duo" media 88 Batteries 90 Index Index 92 Index 5GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment 27 the camera Scene Selection 29 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 29 Twilight Portrait 29 Smile Shutter 19 Face Detection 42 Red Eye Reduction 53 Shooting moving objects Movie ...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment 27 the camera Scene Selection 29 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 29 Twilight Portrait 29 Smile Shutter 19 Face Detection 42 Red Eye Reduction 53 Shooting moving objects Movie ...
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...desired setting, then press z. 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 USB Connect LUN Settings Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC... 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. Index 10GB
...desired setting, then press z. 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 USB Connect LUN Settings Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC... 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. Index 10GB
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... S Tripod receptacle T Memory card slot U Battery/Memory card cover V Batteries insertion slot * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook Index 11GB Place your hand through the loop to the...
... S Tripod receptacle T Memory card slot U Battery/Memory card cover V Batteries insertion slot * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook Index 11GB Place your hand through the loop to the...
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... screen Icons are displayed only for the DSC-S2100. • / are displayed on the control button. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. When shooting movies A Display Indication...Camera mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Movie Mode) Scene Recognition icon White balance When playing back Metering Mode SteadyShot Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Index 12GB Continued r When shooting still...
... screen Icons are displayed only for the DSC-S2100. • / are displayed on the control button. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. When shooting movies A Display Indication...Camera mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Movie Mode) Scene Recognition icon White balance When playing back Metering Mode SteadyShot Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Index 12GB Continued r When shooting still...
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...Various functions can record images using the internal B Internal memory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 6 MB of the following methods. This memory is inserted [Recording]: Images are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: ...We recommend that you can be performed on a computer to the internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. Index 15GB Notes • You cannot...
...Various functions can record images using the internal B Internal memory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 6 MB of the following methods. This memory is inserted [Recording]: Images are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: ...We recommend that you can be performed on a computer to the internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. Index 15GB Notes • You cannot...
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Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, see page 52. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to 3×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. MENU/Settings Search Index 16GB T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, see page 52. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to 3×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. MENU/Settings Search Index 16GB T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
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... spots" appears in Scene Selection. ([Off] is slow in a dark place to the lens. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is in dark locations or when there is out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Flash...reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity) mode 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 backlight.
... spots" appears in Scene Selection. ([Off] is slow in a dark place to the lens. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is in dark locations or when there is out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Flash...reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity) mode 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 backlight.
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... memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown. • ... To stop shooting, press (Smile) again. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in front of smiles 1 Do...point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible.
... memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown. • ... To stop shooting, press (Smile) again. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in front of smiles 1 Do...point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible.
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Note • In Easy Mode, you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is released 2 seconds after you can select only [10sec] or [Off]. MENU/Settings Search Index 20GB To cancel, press again. ...
Note • In Easy Mode, you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is released 2 seconds after you can select only [10sec] or [Off]. MENU/Settings Search Index 20GB To cancel, press again. ...
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Note • When the camera is set to Easy Mode during Easy Mode. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. 3 To return to the ...
Note • When the camera is set to Easy Mode during Easy Mode. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. 3 To return to the ...
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... Normal playback/Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Notes • You cannot listen to display using other cameras. The icon displayed may not be able to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with this camera when a movie is played back. • You may vary depending on image size. Table of... a movie. zOn the movie viewing screen Select the image you can check a playback position of contents Operation Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to play back some images shot...
... Normal playback/Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Notes • You cannot listen to display using other cameras. The icon displayed may not be able to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with this camera when a movie is played back. • You may vary depending on image size. Table of... a movie. zOn the movie viewing screen Select the image you can check a playback position of contents Operation Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to play back some images shot...
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...: - The subject is backlit or there is distant. - Index 27GB Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 39). It is dark and the subject is a flashing...Table of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is set to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t z on ... automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to [Auto] or [Off]. Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and...
...: - The subject is backlit or there is distant. - Index 27GB Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 39). It is dark and the subject is a flashing...Table of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is set to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t z on ... automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to [Auto] or [Off]. Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and...
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... Search Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter *2 Burst - White Balance *1 - - - - - - - - - - - - *1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be...
... Search Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter *2 Burst - White Balance *1 - - - - - - - - - - - - *1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be...
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...[Auto] or [Off] mode. MENU t [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z on the control button t desired mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. on the control button. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates... [10sec] or [Off] mode. 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]. Scene...
...[Auto] or [Off] mode. MENU t [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z on the control button t desired mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. on the control button. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates... [10sec] or [Off] mode. 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]. Scene...
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...movies shot with this camera will be recorded in [5M] size. "Image size" is displayed in fine detail. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, ...the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen QVGA (320×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital...screen. Shoots images in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Shoots images in [12M] size (DSC-S2100). Table of the pixels and the image size Pixels 1 Image size: 12M 4000 pixels × 3000 ...
...movies shot with this camera will be recorded in [5M] size. "Image size" is displayed in fine detail. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, ...the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen QVGA (320×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital...screen. Shoots images in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Shoots images in [12M] size (DSC-S2100). Table of the pixels and the image size Pixels 1 Image size: 12M 4000 pixels × 3000 ...
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..."subject blur." Subject blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject is shot blurred when the shutter button is required for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire... screen is reduced automatically using the anti-blur function. Index 34GB Camera shake is blurred. •...
..."subject blur." Subject blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject is shot blurred when the shutter button is required for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire... screen is reduced automatically using the anti-blur function. Index 34GB Camera shake is blurred. •...