Sony DSC-H20 Instruction Manual

4-133-906-61(1)

Digital Still Camera Cámara fotografía digital

DSC-H20

Instruction Manual

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ESES

English

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-H20

Serial No. ___________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.

This product has received UL Listing.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used w ith the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of

this product, please contact your local Civic

Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

Notes on using the camera .......................................................................8

Getting started ................................................................... 10

Checking the accessories supplied ........................................................10

Identifying parts.......................................................................................11

Charging the battery pack.......................................................................12

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

.................................................................................................................14

Setting the clock ......................................................................................16

Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 18

Shooting images......................................................................................18

Viewing images........................................................................................19

Using shooting functions ........................................................ 20

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) .....................................20

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) .................21

Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)... 22

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)............................. 24

Shooting close-ups (Macro) ....................................................................25

Using the self-timer..................................................................................25

Selecting a flash mode............................................................................26

Changing the screen display...................................................................26

Selecting the image size to match the usage..........................................27

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) ....28

Shooting with Program Auto ....................................................................30

Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)............. 30

Shooting movies ......................................................................................31

Using viewing functions .......................................................... 33

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom).........................................33

Searching for an image (Image Index)....................................................33

Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)............................................34

Selecting the display format (View Mode)...............................................35

Deleting images .............................................................................36

Deleting images ...................................................................................... 36

Deleting all images (Format) ................................................................... 37

Connecting to other devices .................................................38

Viewing images on a TV.......................................................................... 38

Printing still images ................................................................................. 38

Using the camera with a computer......................................................... 40

Changing camera settings ...................................................... 44

Changing the operation sounds.............................................................. 44

Using the MENU items ............................................................................ 45

Using the (Settings) items................................................................. 48

Others ..................................................................................................50

List of icons displayed on the screen...................................................... 50

Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) .................. 53

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 54

Precautions.............................................................................................. 57

Specifications.......................................................................................... 58

Notes on using the camera

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

On management files

When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media without a management file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick Duo” media capacity is used to automatically create a management file. It may take some time until you can perform the next operation.

Notes on recording/playback

• Before you start recording, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 57) before operating the camera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water

enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other

bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera (page 57).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may

cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat

of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/ or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.

• When the battery level becomes low, the lens

might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.

On camera’s temperature

Your camera and battery may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.

On image data compatibility

• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will

play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

Getting started

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/

Battery case (1)

• USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

Using the wrist and lens cap straps

Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

Hook for wrist strap

Hook for lens cap strap

• Lens cap (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

– Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

Identifying parts

Bottom

A (Smile) button B ON/OFF (Power) button C Mode dial D Shutter button E For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever

For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever

F Microphone G Flash H Hook for lens cap strap I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/

AF illuminator

J Lens K LCD screen L Speaker M Hook for wrist strap N (Playback) button O Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / /

P (Delete) button Q MENU button R Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

S Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media

cover

T Battery insertion slot U “Memory Stick Duo” media slot V Multi connector W Battery eject lever X Access lamp

Getting started

Charging the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into

the battery charger.

• You can charge the battery even when

it is partially charged.

Getting started

Battery pack

Connect the battery

charger to the wall

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

outlet (wall socket).

If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge).

CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal

charge)

CHARGE lamp

For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada

Power cord (mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

When charging is finished, disconnect the battery

charger.

Charging time

Full charge time Normal charge time

Approx. 330 min. Approx. 270 min.

Notes

• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of

25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall

socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.

• Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.

Battery life and number of images you can record/view

Battery life (min.) No. of Images

Shooting still images Approx. 145 Approx. 290

Viewing still images Approx. 320 Approx. 6400

The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging

Products Association)

Note

• The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.

zUsing the camera abroad

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.

Getting started

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

Open the cover.

Getting started

Insert the “Memory Stick

Duo” media (sold separately).

With the terminal side facing the LCD, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack.

Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Close the cover.

“Memory Stick” media that you can use

“Memory Stick Duo” media

You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media with the camera.

For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see pages 28, 32. Other types of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are not compatible with the camera.

“Memory Stick” media

You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with the camera.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted

Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 11 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy].

To remove the battery pack

Battery eject lever

Getting started

To remove the

“Memory

Stick Duo” media

Access lamp

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” media in once.

Note

• Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”

media/battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo” media/internal memory.

Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Checking the remaining battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen.

High

Notes

• It takes about one minute until the correct

remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be

correct under certain circumstances.

• If the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately)

is used, the minute display is also shown after the remaining charge indicator.

• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack.

• If the camera is running on and you do not

operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

Low

Setting the clock

Press the ON/OFF (Power)

button.

The camera is turned on.

• It may take time for the power to turn on

and allow operation.

Getting started

Select a setting item with v/

V on the control button, then press z.

Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time.

ON/OFF (Power) button

Control button

Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/

B, then press z.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Select [Go to next], then press z.

Select your desired area with

b/B on the control button, then press z.

Select [OK], then press z.

Note

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the

CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

Setting the date and time again

Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 49).

Getting started

Shooting/viewing imag

Shooting images

Set the camera to

(Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button.

To shoot movies, set the mode dial to

(Movie Mode) (page 31).

Shooting/viewing images

ON/OFF (Power) button

Mode dial

Hold the camera steady as

illustrated.

• Move the W/T (Zoom) lever towards T to

zoom in, towards W to zoom out. Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly and moving the lever fully zooms fast.

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is working. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90 cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens).

Press the shutter button fully

down.

The image is shot.

W/T (Zoom) lever

T side

W side

Shutter button

SteadyShot

mark

AE/AF

lock

Viewing images

Press the (Playback)

button.

The last image shot is displayed.

• When images on the “Memory Stick Duo”

media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35).

Selecting next/previous image

Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button.

Shooting/viewing images

(Playback) button

Deleting an image

1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control

button, then press z.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

Turning off the camera

Press ON/OFF (Power) button.

Control button

(Delete) button

Control button

Using shooting f

unctions

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)

This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

Set the mode dial to (Easy

Shooting).

Action How to change

Self-Timer Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [Self-

Image Size Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].

Flash Press on the control button t Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]/

Timer Off].

Press MENU t [Flash] t Select [Auto] or [Off].

zOn Easy Viewing mode

When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited.

(Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image.

MENU button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image],

Select [OK]

delete all images in a folder with [Delete All Images].

t z.

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)

Press (Smile) button.

(Smile) button

Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends.

• If you press the shutter button during

Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

Face Detection frame

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

zHints for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the

camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.

3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.

The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

Using shooting functions

Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)

Set the mode dial to (Intelligent

Auto Adjustment).

Aim the camera at the subject.

When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),

(Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the LCD screen.

Scene Recognition icon

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the

subject, then shoot images.

zShooting two images with different settings and selecting the

one you like

Press the MENU button, then select (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with v/V/b/B on the control button.

When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait),

(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings

as follows and shoots two images with different effects.

First shot Second shot

Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur

Shot in Slow Synchro mode

using the face most

illuminated by the flash as

the reference

Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with a slower shutter speed and the sensitivity not

Shot using the flash Shot with the background brightness and contrast adjusted

Shot using the face most

illuminated by the flash as

the reference

Shot with the sensitivity increased using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur

increased

(DRO plus)

Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted (DRO plus)

Using shooting functions

When shooting with Scene Recognition set to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when selected, displayed, and recorded.

(Portrait) is recognized. An image without closed eyes is automatically

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)

The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which subject takes priority when focusing.

Press the MENU button.

MENU button

Select (Face Detection) with

v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z.

(Off): Does not use Face Detection.

(Auto): Automatically selects and

focuses on a priority face.

(Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face.

(Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face.

zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)

1 Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is

registered as the priority face, and the frame changes to an orange-colored .

2 Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right. Press z

repeatedly until the orange frame ( ) is on the face you want to register.

3 To cancel the face registration (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face,

then press z again.

Shooting close-ups (Macro)

You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.

Press (Macro) on the control

button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z.

(Auto): The camera adjusts the focus

automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode.

(Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects.

Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.

Note

• Macro mode is fixed to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie

Mode.

Using the self-timer

Press (Self-Timer) on the control

button, then select the desired mode with v/V t z.

(Self-Timer Off): Not using the self-timer.

(Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a

10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image. To cancel, press again.

(Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent

blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.

Using shooting functions

Press the shutter button.

The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Selecting a flash mode

Press (Flash) on the control

button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z.

(Flash Auto): Flashes when there is

insufficient light or backlight.

(Flash On): Flash always operates.

(Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. The shutter speed is

slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

(Flash Off): Flash does not operate.

Notes

• [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto

Adjustment mode.

• You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.

Changing the screen display

Press DISP (screen display) on the

control button, then select the desired mode with v/V.

(Bright + Image Only): Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

(Bright + Histogram): Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness.

(Bright): Sets screen brighter and displays the information.

(Normal): Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information.

zHistogram and brightness settings

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery

power may decrease faster under such condition.

Selecting the image size to match the usage

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.

Press the MENU button.

MENU button

Select (Image Size) with v/

V/b/B on the control button t desired size t z.

Using shooting functions

Image size Usage guidelines No. of

(3648×2736)

(2592×1944)

(2048×1536)

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(3648×2432)

(3648×2056)

(1920×1080)

For prints up to A3+ size Less

For prints up to A4 size

For prints up to L/2L size

3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and postcards

For viewing on a high-definition TV. Less

images

Less Fine

Printing

Fine

Rough

Fine

Rough

Note

• When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.

Number of still images that can be recorded

(Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

10M 2 47 99 202 412 812 1640 3335 5M 3 68 143 293 595 1174 2372 4821 3M 7 144 301 617 1253 2472 4991 10140 VGA 70 1383 2897 5924 12030 23730 47910 97390 3:2(8M) 2 46 97 200 406 801 1618 3290 16:9(7M) 2 47 98 201 409 807 1629 3312 16:9(2M) 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230

Notes

• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording

media.

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator

appears.

• When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear

in the actual image size.

Internal

memory Approx.

11 MB

“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera

256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection)

Set the mode dial to (Scene

Selection).

A list of Scene Selection modes is displayed.

Select the desired mode with

v/V/b/B on the control button t z.

If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button.

(High Sensitivity):

Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.

(Soft Snap): Shoots

images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.

(Advanced Sports

Shooting): Shoots images

by predicting the movement of the subject and setting focus.

(Landscape): Shoots

with the focus on a distant subject.

(Twilight Portrait):

Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

Note

• The flash does not operate in some modes.

(Twilight): Shoots night

scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

(Gourmet): Shoots food

arrangements in delicious color.

Using shooting functions

(Beach): Shoots

seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.

(Snow): Shoots snow

scenes in white more clearly.

(Fireworks): Shoots

fireworks in all their splendor.

Shooting with Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

Set the mode dial to (Program

Auto).

Press the shutter button.

Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)

You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value.

Set the mode dial to (Manual

Exposure Shooting).

Press z on the control button.

Select the shutter speed and

aperture value using control button.

Control button Feature

bB Aperture value

vV Shutter speed

z Return

Shutter speed/ aperture value

Exposure value

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