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Search for information by function. Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. z Indicates information that is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to ... to the corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by operation. Marks and notations used in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to view. This is indicated...
Search for information by function. Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. z Indicates information that is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to ... to the corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by operation. Marks and notations used in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to view. This is indicated...
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...media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of the memory card that you can use (sold separately). A memory card with standard-sized "Memory Stick" media slot You... pack as is not fully charged, you use the partially charged capacity of the pixels are a normal result of 1 GB or larger marked with the camera. The screen may be used to refer to operate properly with : - ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) ...
...media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of the memory card that you can use (sold separately). A memory card with standard-sized "Memory Stick" media slot You... pack as is not fully charged, you use the partially charged capacity of the pixels are a normal result of 1 GB or larger marked with the camera. The screen may be used to refer to operate properly with : - ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) ...
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...The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB Table of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt ...record clear images. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction 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 condense inside the lens, you will be unable to shoot with moisture...
...The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB Table of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt ...record clear images. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction 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 condense inside the lens, you will be unable to shoot with moisture...
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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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Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Hook 13GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Microphone E ON/... 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.
Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Hook 13GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Microphone E ON/... 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.
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When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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...
When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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...
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...memory [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the camera. To copy (back up) data on a memory card Prepare a memory card with the dedicated USB cable, you can be performed on images... on the memory card. When a memory card is no memory card inserted in the camera, 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...
...memory [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the camera. To copy (back up) data on a memory card Prepare a memory card with the dedicated USB cable, you can be performed on images... on the memory card. When a memory card is no memory card inserted in the camera, 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...
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Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54. 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. T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. MENU/Settings Search Index 18GB
Table of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54. 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. T button W button Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. MENU/Settings Search Index 18GB
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... Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is 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 out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings...
... Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is 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 out of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings...
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...button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. Index 21GB When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible. Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Notes •... when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. Table of smiles 1 Do not cover the...
...button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. Index 21GB When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • When shooting movies, Smile Shutter cannot be as level as possible. Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Notes •... when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. Table of smiles 1 Do not cover the...
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... Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
... Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
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..., the LCD screen changes to the single-image screen, select an image with even more images. 3 To return to the single- Note • When the camera is set to Easy Mode during Easy Mode. image screen. zDisplaying images of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Image Index Displays multiple images...
..., the LCD screen changes to the single-image screen, select an image with even more images. 3 To return to the single- Note • When the camera is set to Easy Mode during Easy Mode. image screen. zDisplaying images of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Image Index Displays multiple images...
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Table of a movie. Movie playback starts. The Playback bar appears, you want to display using other cameras. Playback bar Index 27GB Control button z B b V Playback feature Normal playback/Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. • Adjust ... can check a playback position of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to play back some images shot using b/B on image size. Note • You may vary depending on the control button, and press z. The icon displayed may not be able...
Table of a movie. Movie playback starts. The Playback bar appears, you want to display using other cameras. Playback bar Index 27GB Control button z B b V Playback feature Normal playback/Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. • Adjust ... can check a playback position of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to play back some images shot using b/B on image size. Note • You may vary depending on the control button, and press z. The icon displayed may not be able...
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... is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon and...Recognition Scene Recognition operates in the following situations: - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 41). zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button (Intelligent...
... is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon and...Recognition Scene Recognition operates in the following situations: - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 41). zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button (Intelligent...
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... . indicates settings that can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
... . indicates settings that can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
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...[Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z on the control button. The text size increases and indicators become easier to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. zShooting functions available in Easy Shooting mode. zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode ...to [Easy Mode]. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Index 33GB Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or...
...[Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z on the control button. The text size increases and indicators become easier to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. zShooting functions available in Easy Shooting mode. zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode ...to [Easy Mode]. Select between [Large] or [Small] size. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Index 33GB Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or...
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...pixels. Description of pixels. "Image size" is displayed in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Table of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a TV screen QVGA (320...215;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 shown by the number of the pixels and the image size Pixels... The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in fine detail.
...pixels. Description of pixels. "Image size" is displayed in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Table of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a TV screen QVGA (320...215;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 shown by the number of the pixels and the image size Pixels... The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in fine detail.