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This is shown by . Search for a function you want to view. Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. Marks and notations used in a listing of operations is convenient when searching for information by operation. The default setting is useful to the ... upper right to jump to know. 2GB Search for information by function. z Indicates information that is indicated by arrows (t). Table of contents Table of the camera.
This is shown by . Search for a function you want to view. Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. Marks and notations used in a listing of operations is convenient when searching for information by operation. The default setting is useful to the ... upper right to jump to know. 2GB Search for information by function. z Indicates information that is indicated by arrows (t). Table of contents Table of the camera.
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...time. • You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" media by inserting it in a cold location. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on devices that you can use the partially charged capacity... If you do not affect the recording. Index 3GB Continued r A memory card with a capacity up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards are a normal result of the manufacturing process...
...time. • You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" media by inserting it in a cold location. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on devices that you can use the partially charged capacity... If you do not affect the recording. Index 3GB Continued r A memory card with a capacity up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards are a normal result of the manufacturing process...
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...moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to evaporate. The images 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 Table of the camera. • If moisture condensation ...occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to a warm location, moisture may condense inside...
...moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to evaporate. The images 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 Table of the camera. • If moisture condensation ...occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to a warm location, moisture may condense inside...
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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 8 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 14 List of icons displayed on the screen 15 Using the mode dial 17 Using the internal ... Panorama 23 Scene Selection 25 Movie Mode 27 Zoom 28 DISP (Screen Display Settings 29 Flash 30 Smile Shutter 31 Self-Timer 32 Viewing Viewing still images 33 Playback zoom 34 Image Index 35 Delete 36 Viewing movies 37 5GB
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 8 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 14 List of icons displayed on the screen 15 Using the mode dial 17 Using the internal ... Panorama 23 Scene Selection 25 Movie Mode 27 Zoom 28 DISP (Screen Display Settings 29 Flash 30 Smile Shutter 31 Self-Timer 32 Viewing Viewing still images 33 Playback zoom 34 Image Index 35 Delete 36 Viewing movies 37 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 96 Computer Using with your computer 100 Using the software 101 Connecting the camera to the computer 103 Uploading images to a media service 105 Printing Printing still images 107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning messages 117 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 96 Computer Using with your computer 100 Using the software 101 Connecting the camera to the computer 103 Uploading images to a media service 105 Printing Printing still images 107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning messages 117 Index 6GB
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Operation Search Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 19 Scene Selection 25 Scene Recognition 51 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 25 Twilight Portrait 25 Smile Shutter 31 Scene Recognition... 51 Face Detection 54 Anti Blink 57 Red Eye Reduction 73 Shooting panoramic images Sweep Panorama 23 Shooting best shots of Pet 25 your pet Shooting moving objects Movie Mode 27 Burst Settings 43 Shooting without blur High Sensitivity 25 2-second delay self-timer...
Operation Search Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 19 Scene Selection 25 Scene Recognition 51 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 25 Twilight Portrait 25 Smile Shutter 31 Scene Recognition... 51 Face Detection 54 Anti Blink 57 Red Eye Reduction 73 Shooting panoramic images Sweep Panorama 23 Shooting best shots of Pet 25 your pet Shooting moving objects Movie Mode 27 Burst Settings 43 Shooting without blur High Sensitivity 25 2-second delay self-timer...
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... icons below , indicates settings that can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 4 Press the MENU...
... icons below , indicates settings that can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 4 Press the MENU...
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Table of contents Categories Clock Settings Items Area Setting Date & Time Setting Notes • [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. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 13GB
Table of contents Categories Clock Settings Items Area Setting Date & Time Setting Notes • [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. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 13GB
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Hook 14GB Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile ... cover V Memory card slot W Access lamp X Battery eject lever Y Battery insertion slot * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Hook 14GB Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile ... cover V Memory card slot W Access lamp X Battery eject lever Y Battery insertion slot * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
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...) Playback zoom View Mode 15GB Continued r Table of contents List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index • The icons are displayed on the control button...
...) Playback zoom View Mode 15GB Continued r Table of contents List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index • The icons are displayed on the control button...
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On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without a memory card inserted in the camera. To copy (back up ) data on a hard disk of internal memory. Notes • You cannot transfer image data on the memory ...). B [Playback]: Images on the memory card are recorded on a memory card 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 to the internal memory. Index 18GB Table of contents Operation...
On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without a memory card inserted in the camera. To copy (back up ) data on a hard disk of internal memory. Notes • You cannot transfer image data on the memory ...). B [Playback]: Images on the memory card are recorded on a memory card 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 to the internal memory. Index 18GB Table of contents Operation...
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zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to [Auto] or [Off]. The subject is backlit or there is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, ...guide on • The shortest shooting distance is a flashing light. 19GB There is recognized. For details, see page 51. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). The contrast between the subject and the background is set to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Shoot ...
zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to [Auto] or [Off]. The subject is backlit or there is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, ...guide on • The shortest shooting distance is a flashing light. 19GB There is recognized. For details, see page 51. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). The contrast between the subject and the background is set to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Shoot ...
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...scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. For details, see . 1 Set the mode dial to shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the control ... text size increases and indicators become easier to see page 51. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. Smile Shutter: MENU...
...scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. For details, see . 1 Set the mode dial to shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the control ... text size increases and indicators become easier to see page 51. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. Smile Shutter: MENU...
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...such as waves or water falls - that flicker such as tiles and image with the sun or electric lights, etc. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. • Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under...for the following situations: - Objects are too close to the end, following situations: - Image with AE/AF lock are much camera shake Index 23GB Continued r You pan the camera too fast or too slow - This part will not be taken Guidance bar Notes • If you to create a panoramic ...
...such as waves or water falls - that flicker such as tiles and image with the sun or electric lights, etc. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. • Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under...for the following situations: - Objects are too close to the end, following situations: - Image with AE/AF lock are much camera shake Index 23GB Continued r You pan the camera too fast or too slow - This part will not be taken Guidance bar Notes • If you to create a panoramic ...
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... on the control button while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the same direction as possible Horizontal direction • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway...; Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB Sweep Panorama is in the center of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting ...
... on the control button while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the same direction as possible Horizontal direction • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway...; Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB Sweep Panorama is in the center of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting ...
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Table of functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that cannot be selected. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer *2 Burst Settings - Anti Blink - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected. *2 [Off] ...
Table of functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that cannot be selected. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer *2 Burst Settings - Anti Blink - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected. *2 [Off] ...
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T button W button Notes • Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Table of the lens is fixed to the W side when shooting in , and the W button to 7×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. MENU/Settings Search Index 28GB Press the T button to zoom in Sweep Panorama mode. • The operating sound of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 7×, see page 71.
T button W button Notes • Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Table of the lens is fixed to the W side when shooting in , and the W button to 7×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. MENU/Settings Search Index 28GB Press the T button to zoom in Sweep Panorama mode. • The operating sound of contents Operation Search Zoom You can enlarge images up to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 7×, see page 71.
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Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to [Off]. zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in a dark place to clearly ...button. (Auto) (On) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.) Index 30GB When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is set to the lens...
Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to [Off]. zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in a dark place to clearly ...button. (Auto) (On) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.) Index 30GB When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is set to the lens...
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... of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you cannot use the digital zoom function. • If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is... not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in front of the camera and be detected. The smile is easier ...
... of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you cannot use the digital zoom function. • If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is... not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in front of the camera and be detected. The smile is easier ...
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... moves while holding your arms firmly at yourself so your face is not valid when shooting in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in Sweep Panorama mode. To cancel, press again....self-timer. MENU/Settings Search Index zHints for preventing blur If your side after pressing the shutter button. • Use a tripod or place the camera on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with Self- Table of contents Operation Search Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on a ...
... moves while holding your arms firmly at yourself so your face is not valid when shooting in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in Sweep Panorama mode. To cancel, press again....self-timer. MENU/Settings Search Index zHints for preventing blur If your side after pressing the shutter button. • Use a tripod or place the camera on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with Self- Table of contents Operation Search Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on a ...