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Notes on the types of memory card that you can use (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 cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards. MultiMediaCard is not compatible. In this handbook, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media and “Memory Stick Duo” media are called “Memory Stick Duo” media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are called SD memory cards.

• “Memory Stick Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera.

When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards: – (Mark2) (“Memory

Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media)

– (“Memory Stick PRO-

HG Duo” media)

– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see page 125.

Notes on the battery pack

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.

• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions.

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 127.

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.

Black, white, red, blue or green dots

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When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately).

“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

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On moisture condensation

• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation 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. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

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.

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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 memory ·································· 18

Shooting

Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 19 Easy Shooting····················································· 20 Program Auto ······················································ 22 Manual Exposure Shooting································· 23 Sweep Panorama················································ 24 Scene Selection ·················································· 26 Movie Mode························································· 28 Zoom ··································································· 29 DISP (Screen Display Settings) ····························30 Flash ··································································· 32 Smile Shutter······················································· 33 Self-Timer···························································· 34

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Viewing

Viewing still images············································· 35 Playback zoom···················································· 36 Image Index ························································ 37 Delete·································································· 38 Viewing movies ··················································· 39

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MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11

Setting items ······················································· 12

Viewing an image on a TV ································ 100

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Using with your computer·································· 103 Using the software ············································ 104 Connecting the camera to the computer···············106 Uploading images to a media service ···················108

Printing

Printing still images ··········································· 110

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ················································ 112 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 120

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“Memory Stick Duo” media································ 125 Battery pack ······················································ 127 Battery charger·················································· 128

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Leaving the settings to the camera

Shooting portraits

Shooting in manual mode

Shooting panoramic images

Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 19 Scene Selection··················································· 26 Scene Recognition ·············································· 55

Soft Snap ······························································· 26 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 26 Smile Shutter ························································ 33 Scene Recognition ·············································· 55 Face Detection····················································· 58 Anti Blink ································································ 61 Red Eye Reduction ············································· 78

Manual Exposure Shooting ······························ 23

Sweep Panorama················································ 24

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Shooting best shots of your pet

Shooting moving objects

Shooting without blur

Shooting with backlight

Pet············································································ 26

Movie Mode··························································· 28 Advanced Sports Shooting······························· 26 Burst Settings ······················································· 45

High Sensitivity····················································· 26 2-second delay self-timer·································· 34 ISO··········································································· 48 SteadyShot ···························································· 62

Forced Flash························································· 32 Scene Recognition ·············································· 55 DRO········································································· 60

Shooting in dark places

High Sensitivity····················································· 26 Slow Synchro························································ 32 ISO··········································································· 48

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Adjusting exposure

Changing focus position

Changing image size

Deleting images

Displaying enlarged images

Editing images

Playing back a series of images in order

EV ············································································ 47

Focus ······································································ 52 Face Detection····················································· 58

Image Size····························································· 41

Delete································································ 38, 68 Format ···································································· 92

Playback zoom····················································· 36 Trimming (Resize)··············································· 67

Retouch ·································································· 67

Slideshow ······························································ 63

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Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators

Printing images with the date

Changing date and time settings

Initializing settings

Printing images

Viewing on TVs

Easy Shooting ······················································ 20

Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

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Area Setting ·························································· 98 Date & Time Setting············································ 99

Initialize··································································· 84

Print ······································································· 110

Viewing an image on a TV······························ 100

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MENU items (Shooting)

You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.

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1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the

camera to shooting mode.

ON/OFF (Power) button

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 button to turn off the Menu

screen.

In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while — indicates settings that cannot be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode. For details, see the page for each item. The icons below indicate the available modes.

Mode dial

Menu items

Scene Selection

Shooting Direction

Image Size

Flash

Burst Settings

Bracket Settings

ISO

White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

DRO

Anti Blink

SteadyShot

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• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

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You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.

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1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to

Control button

playback mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

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3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on

the control button.

4 Press z on the center of the control button.

In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while — indicates settings that cannot be changed.

(Playback)

button

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View Mode

Menu items

(Slideshow)

(View Mode)

(Retouch) —

(Delete)

(Protect)

DPOF

(Print) —

(Rotate) —

(Select Folder) ——

(Settings)

Date View Folder view

Memory card

(Still)

Folder view

(Movie)

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Internal

Memory

Folder View

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• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

Setting items

You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.

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1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button,

then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen.

3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then press z.

4 Select the desired setting, then press z.

Categories Items

Shooting Settings

Main Settings

Memory Card Tool

Internal Memory Tool

AF Illuminator

Grid Line

Disp. Resolution

Digital Zoom

Auto Orientation

Red Eye Reduction

Blink Alert

Beep

Language Setting

Function Guide

Demo Mode

Initialize

COMPONENT

Video Out

USB Connect

LUN Settings

Download Music

Format Music

Power Save

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Delete REC.Folder

Copy

File Number

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File Number

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Clock Settings

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.

Area Setting

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Identifying parts

A Shutter button B Mode dial (17) C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (29)

For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/

(Index) lever (36, 37)

D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF

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H Lens I LCD screen J Hook for wrist strap* K (Playback) button (35) L (Delete) button (38) M MENU button (10) N Control button

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

O Tripod receptacle P Speaker Q Multi connector R Battery/Memory card cover S Access lamp T Battery insertion slot U Battery eject lever V Memory card slot

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* Using the wrist strap

The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at the factory. Place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

Hook

List of icons displayed on the screen

Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

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When shooting still images

• The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode.

When shooting movies

When playing back

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Mode dial (Intelligent Auto

Metering Mode

Bracket Settings

Image Size

Scene Selection

Adjustment/Movie Mode/Sweep Panorama/Manual Exposure Shooting/Program Auto)

Scene Recognition icon

White Balance

Vibration warning

Scene Recognition

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Display Indication

Zoom scaling

PictBridge connecting

Protect

Print order (DPOF)

Playback zoom

View Mode

Display Indication

ISO400

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F3.5

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REC Standby

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AE/AF lock

ISO number

NR slow shutter

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Exposure value

Recording a movie/Standby a movie

Recording time (m:s)

Folder-file number

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Display Indication

Recording folder

Playback folder

12/12

100Min

Recording/Playback Media

Changing folder

Metering Mode

Flash mode

Number of recordable images

Image number/Number of images recorded in date range, selected folder

Recordable time

(Memory card, internal memory)

AF Illuminator

Red-eye reduction

Flash charging

Display Indication

ISO 400

Database file full/Database file

White Balance

ISO number

error

Display Indication

Self-timer

C:32:00

Face Detection

Database file full/Database file

+2.0EV

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F3.5

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Self-diagnosis display

Destination

Overheating warning

error

AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross hair

Exposure value

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Playback

Playback bar

Counter

Direction

GPS information

Latitude and Longitude display

Histogram

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Volume

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

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(Movie Mode)

(Sweep Panorama)

(Manual Exposure

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(Program Auto)

(Intelligent Auto

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(Easy Shooting)

(Scene Selection)

Allows you to record movies (page 28).

Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 24).

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)) (page 23).

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)) (page 22). You can set various functions using the menu.

Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 19).

Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to-see indicators (page 20).

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 26).

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.

When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.

[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.

Internal memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be

performed on images on the memory card.

When there is no memory card inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal

memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

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We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 106 without a memory card inserted in the camera.

To copy (back up) data on a memory card

Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 96).

Notes

• 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 a cable for multi-use terminal, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory.

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Intelligent Auto Adjustment

Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].

zOn Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

Scene Recognition icon and guide

• The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. For details, see page 55.

zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult

to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T).

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 52).

• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant. – The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. – The subject is seen through glass. – The subject is moving quickly. – There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. – The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

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Easy Shooting

Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

Note

• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.

zFunctions available in Easy Shooting mode

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Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired

mode t z Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

Self-Timer: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.

Flash: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

Smile Shutter: on the control button

zOn Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Easy Shooting mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

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• The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. For details, see page 55.

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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, only the deletion function becomes available.

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

Select [OK] t z on the control button.

MENU button You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single

Image] and delete all images in the selected date range or internal memory (if selected) with [Delete All Images].

• [View Mode] is set to [Date View] when using a memory card.

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Program Auto

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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Manual Exposure Shooting

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting).

2 Press z on the control button.

3 Select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) using control button.

Control button Feature

z Return

v V Shutter speed

b B Aperture (F value)

• Select a shutter speed from 1/1600 to 30 seconds.

• When zoom is set fully to W, you can select an aperture of F3.5 or F8 (when used with the Internal ND (Neutral Density) Filter). When zoom is set fully to T, you can select an aperture of F5.5 or F13 (when used with the Internal ND (Neutral Density) Filter).

4 Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

Notes

• If proper exposure is not obtained by your settings, the setting value indicators on the screen will flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but exposure readjustment is recommended.

• The flash is set to [On] or [Off].

• You cannot select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) when the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

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zSetting the shutter speed and aperture (F value)

The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen.

Shutter speed/aperture (F value)

Exposure value 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

• When the shutter speed is one second or slower, the shutter speed is indicated by [”], for example,

[1”].

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of

vibration.

• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, the NR slow shutter function is

activated automatically to reduce image noise, and [NR] appears on the screen.

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.

1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama).

2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then

press the shutter button fully down.

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3 Pan the camera to the end, following the

guidance on the LCD screen.

Guidance bar

Notes

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. 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 flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again.

• Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations: – Objects are moving – Objects are too close to the camera – Image with a repeating pattern such as tiles and image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or

lawn – Image with constant change such as waves or water falls – Image with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings

• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations: – You pan the camera too fast or too slow – There is too much camera shake

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zChanging the shooting direction or image size of a

panoramic image

Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up]

and [Down] t z on the control button

Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z

zTips for shooting a panoramic image

Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. Sweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.

Radius as short

Vertical direction Horizontal direction

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• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus exposure

and white balance.

• Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is in the center of the

image.

zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images

You can scroll panoramic images by pressing z on the control button while panoramic images are being displayed. Turn the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again.

Operation button/ lever

z Plays back scrolling images/Stops

b/B/v/V Scrolls images

W Displays the whole image

Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image

• Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software “PMB” (page 104).

• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly.

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Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button.

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

(High Sensitivity)

Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.

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(Soft Snap)

(Advanced

Sports Shooting)

(Landscape)

(Twilight Portrait)

(Twilight)

(Gourmet)

Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.

Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted.

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.

Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color.

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(Pet)

(Beach)

(Snow)

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.

Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.

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(Fireworks)

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

Note

• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.

Functions you can use in Scene Selection

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates an available function, — indicates an unavailable function. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the available modes. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

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Flash

*1[Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.

[Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.

[White Balance] for [Bracket Settings] cannot be selected.

Face Detection/

Smile Shutter

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Self-Timer

Burst Settings/

Bracket

Settings

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ISO

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White

Balance

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Anti Blink

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Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 Press the shutter button fully down.

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3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

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Zoom

You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 10×.

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1 Turn the W/T (zoom) lever.

Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out.

• Turn the W/T (zoom) lever lightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, see page 76.

Notes

• Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.

• The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.

T side

W side

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DISP (Screen Display Settings)

1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

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(Bright +

Image Only)

(Bright +

Exposure Data)

(Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the

(Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays

Note

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Displays a recorded image. A histogram is also displayed.

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Sony DSC-H55 Handbook

How to use this handbook

Notes on using the camera

Table of contents

Operation Search

MENU/Settings Search

Identifying parts

List of icons displayed on the screen

Using the mode dial

Using the internal memory

Intelligent Auto Adjustment

Easy Shooting

Program Auto

Manual Exposure Shooting

Sweep Panorama

Scene Selection

Movie Mode

Zoom

DISP (Screen Display Settings)