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... Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by operation. Search for a function you want to view... for information by . Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to know. 2GB This is useful to the correct operation of MENU/Settings items. Search for information ...
... Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the camera's default setting. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by operation. Search for a function you want to view... for information by . Marks are shown as they appear in the order indicated. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to know. 2GB This is useful to the correct operation of MENU/Settings items. Search for information ...
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... Stick Duo" media by inserting it . In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use . Therefore, movies recorded using this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. "Memory ...Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may be careful not to apply force to it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards...
... Stick Duo" media by inserting it . In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use . Therefore, movies recorded using this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory card and SDHC memory card. "Memory ...Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may be careful not to apply force to it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately) The following memory cards...
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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 record clear ...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. Table of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate...
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 record clear ...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. Table 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 display the MENU screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the shooting mode. White Balance - - Index...
... 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 shooting mode. White Balance - - Index...
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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. 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. Place your hand through the loop to the...
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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. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of icons...
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. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of icons...
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...Internal memory. You can transfer data stored in the internal memory 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 [Copy] (page 92). However you can record images on the... functions can be performed on images on the memory card. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 19 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on a memory card Prepare a memory card with a dedicated USB cable, ...
...Internal memory. You can transfer data stored in the internal memory 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 [Copy] (page 92). However you can record images on the... functions can be performed on images on the memory card. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 19 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on a memory card Prepare a memory card with a dedicated USB cable, ...
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... backlit or there is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - 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...inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the LCD screen when the scene is poor. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). For details, see page 51. zIf you to shoot still images with the shutter button. It is dark and the...
... backlit or there is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - 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...inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the LCD screen when the scene is poor. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 48). For details, see page 51. zIf you to shoot still images with the shutter button. It is dark and the...
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...] size. 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 t z Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions...
...] size. 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 t z Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions...
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...little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - This part will not be successful. Objects are moving - 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 low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred. • Under lights that are much camera shake Index 23GB Continued r Image with constant change the lock angle and shoot again. • Sweep Panorama is too much brighter than surroundings ...
...little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - This part will not be successful. Objects are moving - 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 low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred. • Under lights that are much camera shake Index 23GB Continued r Image with constant change the lock angle and shoot again. • Sweep Panorama is too much brighter than surroundings ...
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... [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. Press the W (zoom) button to display the whole image again. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Vertical ...panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the center of the image. zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images You...suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB
... [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. Press the W (zoom) button to display the whole image again. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Vertical ...panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 101). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the center of the image. zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images You...suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 24GB
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indicates settings that can use of a tripod is determined by the camera. To prevent blurring, the use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to blur. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the ...
indicates settings that can use of a tripod is determined by the camera. To prevent blurring, the use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to blur. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the ...
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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. 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.
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When they appear as white circular spots. Flash does not operate. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is set to clearly shoot ... the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (On) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Flash always operates.
When they appear as white circular spots. Flash does not operate. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Sweep Panorama, flash is set to clearly shoot ... the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (On) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Flash always operates.
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If 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 as level as possible. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, ...2 Wait for a different face, change the priority face 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 conditions. • You cannot use the Smile Shutter function. To...
If 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 as level as possible. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, ...2 Wait for a different face, change the priority face 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 conditions. • You cannot use the Smile Shutter function. To...
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... with the below tips in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. 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 mind. • Shoot with a 2-second... delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by pressing the shutter button during this operation. To cancel, press again. Table of contents Operation Search Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) ...
... with the below tips in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. 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 mind. • Shoot with a 2-second... delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by pressing the shutter button during this operation. To cancel, press again. Table of contents Operation Search Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) ...