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Search for information in the camera's default setting. Marks and notations used in the order indicated. This is convenient when searching for information by keyword. The default setting is indicated by . ... corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to the correct operation of the camera. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence...
Search for information in the camera's default setting. Marks and notations used in the order indicated. This is convenient when searching for information by keyword. The default setting is indicated by . ... corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for a function you want to the correct operation of the camera. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search MENU/Settings Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence...
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...Memory Stick Duo" media For recording movies, it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible 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. These... ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) - ("Memory Stick PRO- The screen may trail across on the LCD screen in a cool, dry place. In this camera cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. "Memory Stick Duo...
...Memory Stick Duo" media For recording movies, it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible 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. These... ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) - ("Memory Stick PRO- The screen may trail across on the LCD screen in a cool, dry place. In this camera cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. "Memory Stick Duo...
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...used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you will be unable to ... 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 hour for the moisture to evaporate.
...used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you will be unable to ... 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 hour for the moisture to evaporate.
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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 turn off the MENU screen. indicates settings that are available for each mode are displayed on the...
... 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 turn off the MENU screen. indicates settings that are available for each mode are displayed on the...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...) Playback zoom View Mode 15GB Continued r You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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...
...) Playback zoom View Mode 15GB Continued r You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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...
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... • You cannot transfer image data 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 are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]:...Perform the procedure on a computer to a computer. Index 18GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 19 MB of the following methods. When there is not removable. This memory is no memory card inserted in the internal ...
... • You cannot transfer image data 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 are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]:...Perform the procedure on a computer to a computer. Index 18GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 19 MB of the following methods. When there is not removable. This memory is no memory card inserted in the internal ...
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.... - The subject is backlit or there is poor. - Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance 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 LCD screen when the scene is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). The contrast between the subject and the background is...
.... - The subject is backlit or there is poor. - Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance 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 LCD screen when the scene is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). The contrast between the subject and the background is...
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...z on the control button t desired mode Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. 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 button t desired mode Select... mode. on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. on the control button zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates ...
...z on the control button t desired mode Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. 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 button t desired mode Select... mode. on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. on the control button zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates ...
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...waves or water falls - Objects are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. 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 blurred. • Under ...is not always the same. • When the whole angle of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the camera - Image with the sun or electric lights, etc. There is not suitable for the following the guidance on the LCD screen. that flicker...
...waves or water falls - Objects are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. 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 blurred. • Under ...is not always the same. • When the whole angle of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the camera - Image with the sun or electric lights, etc. There is not suitable for the following the guidance on the LCD screen. that flicker...
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...Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z zTips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images You can lock the focus exposure and white balance. • Adjust the frame composition so... the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB Sweep Panorama is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with greatly varied scenery is in the same direction ...
...Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z zTips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images You can lock the focus exposure and white balance. • Adjust the frame composition so... the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB Sweep Panorama is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with greatly varied scenery is in the same direction ...
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... Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to the scene condition, a combination of a tripod is determined by the camera. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer *2 Burst Settings - indicates settings that can use of functions is recommended.
... Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to the scene condition, a combination of a tripod is determined by the camera. Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer *2 Burst Settings - indicates settings that can use of functions is recommended.
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MENU/Settings Search Index 28GB T button W button Notes • Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. 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. 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.
MENU/Settings Search Index 28GB T button W button Notes • Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting. 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. 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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... (High Sensitivity) mode in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is caused by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.) Index 30GB Notes • The flash strobes twice. Flash...
... (High Sensitivity) mode in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is caused by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.) Index 30GB Notes • The flash strobes twice. Flash...
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... the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected, you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to be detected. zHints for face detection... with [Face Detection]. Table 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 control button. 2 Wait for a different face, change the...
... the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function. • If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected, you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to be detected. zHints for face detection... with [Face Detection]. Table 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 control button. 2 Wait for a different face, change the...
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...Point the lens at your face is not valid when shooting in mind. • Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by pressing the shutter button during this operation. MENU/Settings Search Index zHints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding your...One Person) (Self-portrait Two People) Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to hold the camera steady. 32GB Do not move the camera during this while. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in the LCD screen. ...
...Point the lens at your face is not valid when shooting in mind. • Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by pressing the shutter button during this operation. MENU/Settings Search Index zHints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding your...One Person) (Self-portrait Two People) Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to hold the camera steady. 32GB Do not move the camera during this while. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in the LCD screen. ...