Sony DSC-HX1 User Manual [en, es]

Digital Still Camera Cámara fotografía digital

DSC-HX1

4-132-059-61(1)

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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-HX1

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-HX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

[ CAUTION

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

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

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

[ 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

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.

[ 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.

[ 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.......................................................................13

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media

(sold separately)......................................................................................15

Setting the clock ......................................................................................18

Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 20

Shooting images......................................................................................20

Viewing images........................................................................................21

Using shooting functions ........................................................ 22

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) ..................................... 22

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) .................23

Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)... 24

Selecting the focus method ..................................................................... 26

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)............................. 27

Shooting close-ups (Macro) ....................................................................28

Using the self-timer..................................................................................28

Selecting a flash mode............................................................................29

Changing the screen display...................................................................30

Selecting the image size to match the usage..........................................31

Shooting with Program Auto ....................................................................33

Shooting moving subjects with different effects

(Shutter Speed Priority Shooting) ............................................................34

Adjusting background blur, and shooting

(Aperture Priority Shooting) ..................................................................... 35

Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)............. 36

Shooting with reduced blur......................................................................37

Shooting panoramic images....................................................................38

Shooting continuously

(High-speed burst shooting/Exposure bracket) ......................................40

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) .... 42

Shooting movies ......................................................................................44

Using viewing functions ........................................................... 46

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)......................................... 46

Searching for an image (Image Index) ................................................... 46

Selecting the display format (View Mode)............................................... 47

Deleting images .............................................................................48

Deleting images ...................................................................................... 48

Connecting to other devices ................................................. 49

Viewing images on a TV.......................................................................... 49

Printing still images ................................................................................. 50

Using the camera with a computer......................................................... 52

Changing camera settings ...................................................... 56

Changing the operation sounds.............................................................. 56

Setting the custom button ....................................................................... 57

Using the MENU items ............................................................................ 58

Using the (Settings) items................................................................. 62

Others .................................................................................................. 65

Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) .................. 65

List of icons displayed on the screen...................................................... 66

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 69

Precautions.............................................................................................. 72

Specifications.......................................................................................... 73

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 72) 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 72).

• 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, the LCD finder 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.

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the

LCD screen.

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.

If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Initialize]

If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [Initialize] in (Main Settings) (page 63).

Note when playing movies on other devices

This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

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-VH1 (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

Getting started

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1)

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

• HDMI adaptor (1)

Using the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged.

About HDMI adaptor

When you connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable, attach the HDMI adaptor (supplied) to the HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect it to the multi connector of the camera.

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

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

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

HDMI cable

HDMI adaptor

Identifying parts

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

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

F FOCUS button G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/

AF illuminator

H Lens I Flash J Finder adjustment dial

• You can choose to shoot using the finder

with the FINDER/LCD button. Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder.

• Face the camera toward the brighter area

for easier adjustment.

K FINDER/LCD button

• Switch the finder or LCD screen to view

for shooting.

L Hook for shoulder strap

M DC IN jack/DC IN jack cover

• You cannot charge the battery pack by

connecting your camera to the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack.

N Multi connector

Getting started

U Jog dial

Press

Selecting the item

Getting started

OStereo microphone PFinder Q (Playback) button RLCD screen

Turn

Selecting the setting value/adjusting the focus area/scrolling images

V Hook for shoulder strap W MENU button X Control button

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

Y Speaker Z Battery insert slot

wjBattery eject lever wk“Memory Stick Duo” media slot wlAccess lamp e;Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media

cover

eaTripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5

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

esRESET button

• You can adjust the angle of the LCD

S (Delete) button T (Custom) button

screen 90 degrees towards 1 or 160 degrees towards 2. Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.

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. 256 min. Approx. 205 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.

Getting started

• 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

Viewing still images Approx. 370 Approx. 7400

LCD screen Approx. 195 Approx. 390

Finder Approx. 200 Approx. 400

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 Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.

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

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

Open the cover.

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media

(sold separately).

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

Insert the battery pack.

Insert the battery with the v mark downward while pressing the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow.

Getting started

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 recording movies with [1440×1080(Fine)],

Getting started

it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of 512 MB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo” media)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo” media)

* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

whether Mark2 is indicated or not.

For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see pages 32, 45. 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.

To remove the

“Memory

Stick Duo” media

Access lamp

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.

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

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

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

Checking the remaining battery charge

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

Remaining charge icon

Remaining time

Notes

• It takes about one minute until the correct

remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be

correct under certain circumstances.

• 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).

Getting started

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 64).

Getting started

Shooting/viewing imag

Shooting images

Shooting/viewing images

Set the mode dial to

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

To shoot movies, set the mode dial to

(Movie Mode) (page 44).

Hold the camera

steady as illustrated.

• Turn the W/T (Zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, and turn it to the W side to return.

• Turn the W/T(Zoom) lever slightly to zoom slowly, and more to zoom quickly.

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 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/150 cm (4 feet 11 1/8 inches) (T) (from the lens).

Mode dial

ON/OFF (Power) button

Operation of the W/T (Zoom) lever

T side

W side

Shutter button

SteadyShot

mark

AE/AF lock

Press the shutter button fully

down.

The image is shot.

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 47).

(Playback) button

Selecting next/previous image

Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. You can also select an image with the jog dial.

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.

(Delete)

button

Jog dial

Control button

Shooting/viewing images

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 the (Custom) button.

• If the Smile Shutter screen does not appear,

set [Smile Shutter] with [Custom Button] in

(Settings).

(Custom) button

Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press the (Custom) 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

When shooting with Scene Recognition set to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is recognized. An image without closed eyes is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded.

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

Selecting the focus method

Press the FOCUS button.

FOCUS button

Select the desired mode with v/

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

(Multi AF): Focuses on a subject in all

range of the finder frame automatically.

(Center AF): Focuses on a subject in

the center of the finder frame automatically.

(Flexible Spot AF): Move the AF range finder frame to the desired spot and

focuses on it.

(Semi Manual): Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a set

distance.

(Manual Focus): Allows you to focus on the subject manually.

zSelecting Flexible Spot AF, Semi Manual or Manual Focus

You can determine the focus position with the control button. You can also adjust the rough position by using the jog dial.

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.

Note

• You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the metering

mode is set to [Multi].

Using shooting functions

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): This camera adjusts the focus

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

(Macro On): This 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.

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.

Using shooting functions

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.

When shooting still images

Using shooting functions

Image size Usage guidelines No. of

(3456×2592)

(2592×1944)

(2048×1536)

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(3456×2304)

(3456×1944)

(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

When shooting the Sweep Panorama images

(Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080)

(Wide) (Vertical direction: 4912×1920) (Horizontal direction: 7152×1080)

Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using standard size.

Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using wide size.

Note

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

Number of still images that can be recorded

(Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

9M 2 51 108 221 448 885 1787 3634 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 51 107 219 445 879 1774 3607 16:9(6M) 2 51 107 219 445 879 1774 3607 16:9(2M) 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230 Panorama Wide

(horizontal) Panorama Standard

(horizontal) Panorama Wide

(vertical) Panorama Standard

(vertical)

Internal

memory Approx.

11 MB

“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera

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

3 60 127 259 527 1040 2101 4271

3 73 154 315 640 1262 2548 5180

2 49 104 213 432 853 1723 3503

2 52 108 222 452 892 1801 3661

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.

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 program shift

You can change the aperture (F value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the exposure fixed.

1 Press the jog dial. 2 Turn the jog dial.

“ ” on the screen changes to “ ” and the shooting mode changes to program shift.

3 Turn the jog dial to select the aperture (F value) and shutter speed combination. 4 Press the shutter button.

To cancel program shift, turn the jog dial to return the indication to “ ”.

Using shooting functions

Shooting moving subjects with different effects (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting)

You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

Set the mode dial to (Shutter

Speed Priority Shooting).

Press the jog dial.

Jog dial

Turn the jog dial to select the shutter speed value.

You can select a shutter speed from 1/4000 to 30 seconds. You can set the EV or ISO setting with the jog dial.

Press the shutter button.

Note

• The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off].

zAbout the shutter speed

When you set the shutter speed faster, moving objects such as running people, cars or splashing water, etc., appear stopped.

When you set the shutter speed slower, the traces of moving objects such as a river current or golf swing, etc., appear. You can shoot more natural live action images.

Adjusting background blur, and shooting (Aperture Priority Shooting)

You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens.

Set the mode dial to (Aperture

Priority Shooting).

Press the jog dial.

Turn the jog dial to select the aperture (F value).

You can select an aperture (F value) from F2.8 to F8.0. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. You can set the EV or ISO setting with the jog dial.

Press the shutter button.

Note

• The flash is set to [Flash On], [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] or [Flash Off].

zAbout the aperture

The lower the aperture (F value), the wider the hole that lets light pass through. The depth of focus decrease, and everything except objects within a narrow range of distance will be out of focus. This is good for portraits, etc.

The higher the aperture (F value), the smaller the hole that lets light pass through. Both objects relatively close and far away from the lens will appear sharp. This is good for landscapes, etc.

Jog dial

Using shooting functions

Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)

You can shoot still images at a desired exposure after adjusting the shutter speed and aperture (F value) manually. The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value, you can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting).

Set the mode dial to (Manual

Exposure Shooting).

Press the jog dial to select an item

you desired to set.

Each time you press the jog dial, the selectable items change.

Jog dial

Turn the jog dial to set the value.

Press the shutter button.

Note

• The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off].

Shooting with reduced blur

A series of high-speed burst shots are taken with one full press of the shutter button, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.

Set the mode dial to (Hand-held Twilight) or (Anti

Motion Blur).

Select (Hand-held Twilight) when you shoot night scene without a tripod. Select (Anti Motion Blur) when you shoot in a room.

Press the shutter button.

Notes

• The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded.

• Reducing blur is less effective in the following situations:

– Images with erratic movement – The main object is too close from the camera – Image with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach or lawn – Image with constant change such as waves or water falls

Using shooting functions

Shooting panoramic images

Shoots multiple images and allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images while you pan the camera. You can create both up and down, and right and left panoramic images.

Set the mode dial to (Sweep

Panorama).

Hold the camera at the position

where you can see the LCD screen clearly.

Press the MENU button for changing [Shooting Direction] or [Image Size] (page 58).

This part will not be taken.

Fully press the shutter button.

Pan the camera following the

indication on the screen.

When a guidance bar reaches to the end, the shooting stops and panoramic images are recorded.

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.

• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations:

– You pan the camera too fast or too slow – There is too much camera shake – You pan the camera in a different direction from the setting

• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred.

zTips for shooting a panoramic image

• Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity.

Horizontal direction

Vertical direction

• Pan the camera in the same direction as the

indications on the LCD screen. If the camera shakes while the panning, the joint may not be recorded smoothly.

• Pan the camera keeping the radius of the arc as short

as possible.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button

halfway, so that you can lock the exposure and white balance.

• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the

locked angle are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change 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 sky, sandy

beach, or lawn

– Image with constant change such as waves or

water falls

• Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the

brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

zPlaying back for panoramic images

You can scroll panoramic images by pressing z on the control button while panoramic images are played back.

Press b/B to scroll images to the horizontal position. Press v/V to scroll images to the vertical position.

Using shooting functions

Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.

• Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software “PMB.”

Shooting continuously (High-speed burst shooting/Exposure bracket)

Press the / (Burst/Bracket)

button.

/ (Burst/Bracket)

button

Select a shooting mode with b/

B on the control button, and press z.

(Normal): Shoots a single image.

(Burst(High)): Shoots up to 10

images per second in succession.

(Burst(Mid)): Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.

(Burst(Low)): Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.

(Bracket): Shoots 3 images with different exposure.

Press the shutter button.

Note

• The number of shots taken in one second may decrease because some shooting settings make the

shutter speed slow.

zAbout the recording of High-speed burst shooting images

After shooting High-speed burst images, the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen. When all the images are fitted in the frames, recording completes.

You can stop the recording by selecting [OK] with z on the control button. When stopped, the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are recorded.

zPlaying back grouped burst images

Burst shots are recorded in a group and you can play them back automatically.

Display Main Image Only

When a face is detected in burst images, a most suitable image is displayed as a main image. When a face is not detected, the first image will become a main image. The main image can be changed.

Display All

• [Date View] and [Event View] can group burst images.

The burst images can be displayed in a list.

1 Press z on the control button.

Burst groups are displayed as thumbnail images.

2 Select images with b/B.

Display or hide the index with V, and press z to go back to single playback.

Using shooting functions

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.

(Twilight): Shoots night

scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

(Gourmet): Shoots food

arrangements in delicious color.

(Portrait): Shoots with

backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened.

(Advanced Sports

Shooting): Shoots subjects

with fast movements such as sports.

(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.

(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.

Using shooting functions

Shooting movies

Set the mode dial to (Movie

Mode).

Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

Note

• The operating sound of the lens might be recorded while shooting a movie. A beep sound of other

buttons such as the jog dial or W/T (Zoom) lever might be recorded.

Viewing movies

1 Press the (Playback) button and press B (next)/b (previous) on the control button

to select a movie.

2 Press z

Control panel

Press z again to pause. Press b/B to fast rewind/forward, and press V to display the control panel.

Button Available functions

Rewind

Playback/Pause

Fast forward

Play slow

Volume control

Close the control panel

Image size

The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.

Movie image size Average bit rate Usage guidelines

1440×1080(Fine) 12 Mbps Shoot highest quality movie for display on

1440×1080(Standard) 7 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display on

1280×720 6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display on

VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB

Maximum recording time

HDTV (1080)

HDTV (720)

upload

The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.

(Units: hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

1440×1080(Fine) – – 0:05:00 0:10:20 0:21:10 0:41:50 1:24:50 2:52:30 1440×1080(Standard) – 0:03:50 0:08:20 0:17:20 0:35:40 1:10:30 2:22:20 4:49:40 1280×720 – 0:04:40 0:09:50 0:20:20 0:41:30 1:22:10 2:46:10 5:38:00 VGA 0:00:10 0:08:40 0:18:20 0:37:40 1:16:50 2:31:50 5:07:00 10:24:10

Internal memory

Approx. 11 MB

“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera

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

Using shooting functions

Notes

• The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.

• The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting conditions (temperature, etc.). The

value above is based on screen brightness set to [Normal].

• Movies with the size set to [1440×1080(Fine)], [1440×1080(Standard)] or [1280×720] can only be

recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

• The size of a movie file is limited to approx. 2 GB. During recording, movie recording stops before

reaching 29 minutes when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB.

Using viewing f

unctions

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)

Press the (Playback) button

to display an image, then turn the (Playback zoom) lever to the T side.

The image is enlarged twice the previous size, at the center of the image.

Adjust the zoom scale and position.

(Playback zoom) lever: Zooms in by turning to the T side. Zooms out by turning to the W side. v/V/b/B on the control button: Adjusts the position.

Shows the displayed area of the whole image

Searching for an image (Image Index)

Press the (Playback) button

to display an image, then turn the (Index) lever to the W side.

• Turn (Index) lever again to display an

index screen with even more images.

Select an image with v/V/b/B

on the control button.

• To return to the single-image screen,

press z.

Selecting the display format (View Mode)

Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using “Memory Stick Duo” media.

Press the (Playback) button to

display an image, then press the MENU button.

MENU button

Select (View Mode) with

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

(Date View): Displays images by

the date.

(Event View): Analyzes the dates

shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them.

(Favorites): Displays images registered as Favorites. (Folder View): Displays and organizes images by folders.

Note

• When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder

View].

Using viewing functions

Deleting imag

Deleting images

Press (Playback) button to

display an image, then press

(Delete) button.

(Delete) button

Press v/V on the control

button to select the desired

MENU button

setting.

All in Date Range: You can delete all images in the displayed date range. According to the View Mode, this item will be [All in This Folder], [All in Event], [All In This Group] or [All Except Main Image].

Multiple Images: You can select and delete multiple images. Select the images, press z, and then press the MENU button to delete.

This Image: You can delete the currently displayed image. Exit: Cancels the deletion.

zDeleting all images (Format)

You can delete all data stored on “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. If a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media are deleted. If no “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored in the internal memory are deleted. Formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected images, and the data cannot be recovered.

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, and press z. 3 Select (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) with v/V/b/B t

[Format] t z.

4 Select [OK] and press z.

onnecting to other devices

Viewing images on a TV

Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use

terminal (supplied).

To the multi connector

Cable for multi-use terminal

Note

• The Video Out setting is set to NTSC mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie image

quality. When images do not appear or appear jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try switching the Video Out setting to PAL (page 63).

zViewing images on an HD (High Definition) TV

You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately) or an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

When you use the HDMI cable:

• Press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t [Auto] or

[1080i].

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo mark.

To audio/video input jacks

Connecting to other devices

When you use the HD Output Adaptor Cable:

• Press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t [HD(1080i)].

• Use a Type2d-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.

Printing still images

If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following procedure. First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer.

Connect the camera to the printer with the cable for multi-

use terminal (supplied).

Turn on the printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Press MENU t (Print) with v/

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

(This Image): Print the currently

displayed image.

(Multiple Images): Press b/B to display

the image, then z.

Select the desired setting item, then [OK] t z.

The image is printed.

Notes

• If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main

Settings) to [PictBridge].

• Panoramic images may not be printed depending on the printer.

MENU button

zPrinting at a shop

You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the print shop.

How to copy: Press MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy] t [OK].

For details, consult your photo printing service shop.

zSuperimposing dates on images

This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing.

Printing at a shop:

You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed. For details, consult with a photo printing service shop.

Printing at home:

Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t [Date] to [Date] or [Day&Time].

Superimposing dates on images using PMB:

With the supplied “PMB” software installed on a PC (page 53), you can directly superimpose the date on an image. However, note that when images with a superimposed date are printed, the date may be duplicated depending on print settings. For details on “PMB,” see the “PMB Guide” (page 54).

Connecting to other devices

Using the camera with a computer

Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 54).

Import to

computer

Calendar

Media service

Uploading the image to the media service.

Viewing images in a calendar.

Printing images with date stamps.

Export to

camera

Exporting images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media and viewing them.

Note

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

CD/DVD

Creating a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.

Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed.

• Log on as Administrator.

Check your computer environment.

Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*

CPU:

For playing/editing still images: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

For playing/editing the High Definition movies: [1440×1080(Fine)]: Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz

or faster [1440×1080(Standard)]: Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Core Duo

1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster

Memory:

1 GB or more)

Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more)

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies:

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1

Connecting to other devices

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

installation.

Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.

Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB”

Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press

the (Playback) button.

Connect the camera to your computer.

“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.

1 To a USB jack

2 To the multi

Cable for multi-use terminal

• is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the

computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can

start using the computer again.

Click the [Import] button.

For details, see the “PMB Guide.”

Stage 3: Viewing “PMB Guide”

Double-click the (PMB Guide)

icon on the desktop.

• To access the “PMB Guide” from the start

menu: Click [Start]

[Sony Picture Utility]

Guide].

t [All Programs] t

t [Help] t [PMB

connector

Notes

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating

or while “Accessing…” appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data.

• When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the

data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

Using the camera with your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible. When images are exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder View]. You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh computer.

Recommended computer environment

The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.

Recommended environment for importing images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5)

Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 50 MB

Connecting to other devices

Changing

camera se

tting

Changing the operation sounds

You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Press the MENU button.

Select (Settings) with V on

the control button, then press z.

Select (Main Settings) with v/V/b/B on the control button,

then press [Beep] t desired mode t z.

Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter

button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

MENU button

Setting the custom button

You can set the commonly-used function selecting from Smile Shutter, White Balance or Metering Mode to the custom button and set easily when shooting. The default setting for the custom button is [Smile Shutter].

Press the MENU button.

MENU button

Select (Settings) with V on

the control button, then press z.

Select (Shooting Settings) with v/V/b/B t [Custom

Button] t desired mode t z.

Smile Shutter: Shoots using the Smile Shutter (default setting). White Balance: Displays the White Balance setting screen. Metering Mode: Displays the Metering Mode setting screen.

Note

• Custom Button is fixed to [Smile Shutter] in (Easy Shooting) and Demo Mode.

Changing camera settings

Using the MENU items

Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Select default setting.

(Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the

Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

MENU button

Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. During playback, confirm by pressing z.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.

MENU in shooting mode

Item Description

Movie shooting mode Changes the setting according to the selected scene when shooting

Shooting Direction Sets the direction of moving the camera.

Image Size Sets the image size.

White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.

Metering Mode Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Bracket Set Sets the shooting with Bracket.

Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot.

Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.

Face Detection Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face

Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light.

Anti Blink Sets Anti Blink function.

Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

DRO Optimizes the brightness and contrast.

Noise Reduction Adjusts the image resolution and the noise balance.

Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.

movies.

( Auto/ High Sensitivity)

( Right/ Left/ Up/ Down)

( //// / /)

( Standard/ Wide)

( 1440×1080(Fine)/ 1440×1080(Standard)/ 1280×720/

VGA)

( Auto/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent Light 1,

Fluorescent Light 2, Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/

Flash/ One Push/ One Push Set)

( Multi/ Center/ Spot)

( EXP±0.3/ EXP±0.7/ EXP±1.0/ White Balance/ Color Mode)

( Auto/ Advanced)

( Big Smile/ Normal Smile/ Slight Smile)

Detection.

( Off/ Auto/ Child Priority/ Adult Priority)

(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)

( Auto/ Off)

( Auto/ On/ Off)

( Off/ DRO standard/ DRO plus)

( –/ Standard/ +)

( Normal/ Vivid/ Real/ Sepia/ B & W)

Changing camera settings

Item Description

Color Filter Adds color effects as if you use a color filter.

( Off/ Red/ Green/ Blue/ Warm/ Cool)

Color Saturation Adjusts the brightness of the image.

( –/ Standard/ +)

Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image.

( –/ Standard/ +)

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

( –/ Standard/ +)

SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode.

( Shooting/ Continuous/ Off)

(Settings) Changes the camera settings.

MENU in viewing mode

Item Description

(Slideshow) Plays back images in succession along with effects and music.

( Continuous Playback/ Slideshow with music)

(Date List) Selects the playback date list.

(Event List) Selects the event group to be played back.

(View Mode) Switches the View Mode.

( Date View/ Event View/ Favorites/ Folder View)

(Filter by Faces) Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.

( Off/ All people/ Children/ Infants/

Smiles)

(Change Main Image) Set the burst images to display on the screen.

(Add / Remove

Favorites)

(Display Burst Group) Select how to display the burst images on the screen.

(Retouch) Retouches still images.

(Multi-Purpose

Resize)

(Delete) Deletes images.

Adds images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites.

( This Image/ Multiple Images/ Add All in Date Range*/

Remove All in Date Range*)

* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.

( Display Main Image Only/ Display All)

( Trimming/ Red Eye Correction/ Unsharp masking/

Soft Focus/ Partial Color/ Fisheye Lens/ Cross Filter/

Radial Blur/ Retro/ Happy Faces)

Changes the image size according to usage.

( HDTV/ Blog/E-mail)

( This Image/ Multiple Images/ All in Date Range*)

* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.

Item Description

(Protect) Prevents accidental erasure.

( This Image/ Multiple Images)

Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

( This Image/ Multiple Images)

(Print) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.

( This Image/ Multiple Images)

(Rotate) Rotates a still image.

(Select Folder) Selects the folder for viewing images.

(Settings) Changes settings other than shooting settings.

Changing camera settings

Using the (Settings) items

You can change the default settings of the camera.

(Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from

shooting mode.

Press the MENU button to display

the menu screen.

MENU button

Select (Settings) with V on

the control button, and confirm by pressing z.

Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button,

then press z.

Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen.

Category Item Description

(Shooting

Settings)

(Main Settings) Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you

AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more

Grid Line Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the

Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.

Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a

Flash Sync. Selects the timing to flash.

Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait

Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for

Expanded Focus Displays the center part of the image double while

Custom Button Sets the desired function to the custom button.

Language Setting Selects the language to be used in menu items,

Function Guide Selects whether or not to display the function guide

Initialize Initializes settings to their default settings.

Demo Mode Sets whether to view a demonstration of the Smile

HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution to be output to a TV when the

CTRL FOR HDMI Enables you to operate the camera using the TV

COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type according to the

Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color

Wide Zoom Display Plays back still images at a 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio as a

USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to

Download Music Changes music files using “Music Transfer”.

Format Music Deletes all background music files stored in the

easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

screen.

conversion lens.

(vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.

approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

using the Manual Focus.

operate the camera.

warnings and messages.

when you operate the camera.

Shutter and Scene Recognition.

camera is connected to a High Definition TV.

remote controller when your camera is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV.

TV connected.

system of the connected video equipment.

16:9 aspect ratio on HD (High Definition) TV.

a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

camera.

Changing camera settings

Category Item Description

(“Memory

Stick” Tool)

(Internal

Memory Tool)

(Clock Settings) Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of the selected area.

Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for

Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording

Delete REC.Folder Deletes folders in “Memory Stick Duo” media.

Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory

File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to

Format Formats the internal memory.

File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to

Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time.

recording images.

images.

Stick Duo” media.

images.

Oth

ers

Learning more about the camera (“Cybershot Handbook”)

“Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

• You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from web page: http://www.adobe.com/

For Windows users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

Click “Cyber-shot Handbook”.

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, which contains information on accessories for the camera, is installed at the same time.

Start “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on the

desktop.

For Macintosh users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

Others

Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”

stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.

After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”

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) on the control button (page 30).

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

Movie shooting mode

Image Size

Scene Selection

Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Manual Exposure Shooting, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama)

White Balance

Metering Mode

SteadyShot

Vibration warning

Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition icon

DRO

Noise Reduction

Color Filter

Display Indication

Color Mode

Filter by Faces

Color Saturation

Contrast

Sharpness

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

Zoom scaling

PictBridge connecting

View Mode

Display Burst Group

Main image in the burst group

Favorites

Protect

Print order (DPOF)

PMB export

Playback zoom

Display Indication

ISO400

125 F3.5 +2.0EV

AF range finder frame

REC Standby

0:12 101-0012 2009 1 1

9:30 AM

z STOP z PLAY

bB BACK/NEXT V VOLUME

AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value

indicator Macro

Recording a movie/Standby a movie

Recording time (m:s) Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the

playback image

Function guide for playing image

Selecting images Adjusting volume Semi Manual

Manual Focus

Manual Focus bar

Others

Display Indication

Recording folder

Playback folder

12/12

100Min

ISO400

Number of recordable images

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder

Recordable time Recording/Playback Media

(“Memory Stick Duo” media, internal memory)

Changing folder

AF Illuminator

Red Eye Reduction

Metering Mode

Flash mode

Flash charging

White Balance

ISO number

Display Indication

Self-Timer

C:32:00

Face Detection

+2.0EV 500 F3.5

35° 37’ 32” N 139° 44’ 31” E

Self-diagnosis display Destination Overheating warning Conversion Lens

Burst/Bracket

Management file full

Bracket Set

AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross hair Exposure value Shutter speed Aperture value PictBridge connecting Playback Playback bar Latitude and Longitude

display

Histogram

•

appears when histogram display is disabled.

Volume

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.”

2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery

pack, then turn on the power.

3 Press the RESET button using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the power

(page 12).

If you do the operation above, the date and time setting is cleared.

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data.

Battery pack and power

Cannot insert the battery pack.

• Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 15).

Cannot turn on the camera.

• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to

power up.

• Insert the battery pack correctly (page 15).

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack (page 13).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to

protect the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 18).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Others

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

• The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be

lower than the indicator in the following cases:

– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. – When you use the flash and zoom frequently. – When you repeatedly turn the power on and off. – When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.

• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery

charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 13).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery

charger (supplied) to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.

• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again

within the proper charging temperature range (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).

Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media (pages 32, 45).

If it is full, do one of the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (page 48). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to other than (Movie Mode).

• Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies.

• You can record movies with an image size of [1440×1080(Fine)], [1440×1080(Standard)] or

[1280×720] on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size to [VGA].

• The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].

Cannot create panoramic images.

• Pan the camera as the guidance bar with a constant velocity. You cannot create panoramic

images in the following situations:

– Pan the camera too fast or too slow. – Pan the camera in the different direction from the setting.

• If there is too much camera shake during panning, the shooting stops. Hold the camera firmly.

Viewing images

Cannot play back images.

• Press the (Playback) button (page 21).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were

processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

• You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot

using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 47).

• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media

without using the “PMB.” Play such images in Folder View (page 47).

Others

Precautions

Do not use/store the camera in the following places

• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place

In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

• Near strong magnetic place

• In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: – Do not expose the camera to chemical

products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.

– Do not touch the camera with any of the

above on your hand.

– Do not leave the camera in contact with

rubber or vinyl for a long time.

On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

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.

On the internal rechargeable backup battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera.

However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated.

Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery

Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: 7.63 mm (1/2.4 type) Exmor

CMOS sensor

Total pixel number of camera:

Approx. 10.3 Megapixels

Effective pixel number of camera:

Approx. 9.1 Megapixels

Lens: G-series 20× zoom lens

f = 5.0 mm – 100.0 mm (28 mm – 560 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) – F5.2 (T) Shooting movies (16:9): 31 mm – 620 mm Shooting movies (4:3): 38 mm – 760 mm

Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter

speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (10 modes)

White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push

File format (DCF compliant):

Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compliant (stereo)

Recording media: Internal Memory

(approx. 11 MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media

Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity

(Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx. 0.3 m to 9.2 m (11 7/8 inches to 30 feet 2 1/4 inches) (W)/ approx. 1.5 m to 5.1 m (4 feet 11 1/8 inches to 16 feet 8 7/8 inches) (T)

Viewfinder: Electric view finder (color)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi use terminal Type2d: (AV-out(SD/HD

Component)/HDMI/USB) Video output Audio output (stereo) HDMI output USB communication

USB communication:

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots

[Finder]

Panel: 0.5 cm (0.2 type) Total number of dots:

Approx. 201 000 dots equivalent

[Power, general]

Power: Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH50, 6.8 V

Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen

on): 1.2 W

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to

104 °F)

Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to

+140 °F)

Dimensions:

114.5 × 82.8 × 91.8 mm (4 5/8 × 3 3/8 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

Mass (including NP-FH50 battery pack and

“Memory Stick Duo” media):

Approx. 504 g (1lb 1.8 oz) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible

Others

BC-VH1 battery charger

Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz, 4 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V, 0.28 A Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to

104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (– 4 °F to

+140 °F) Dimensions: Approx. 60 × 25 × 95 mm

(2 3/8 × 1 × 3 3/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.6 oz)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50

Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage: DC 6.8 V Maximum charge current: 1.75 A Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Capacity:

typical: 6.1 Wh (900 mAh)

minimum: 5.9 Wh (870 mAh)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

• The following marks are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

, “Cyber-shot,” “Memory

Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,”

, “Memory Stick Duo,”

, “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”

, “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” , “BRAVIA,” “PhotoTV HD,” “Info LITHIUM”

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.

• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows

Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or

registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

Others

Español

Nombre del producto: Cámara Digital Modelo: DSC-HX1

POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO.

RECUERDE QUE UN MAL USO DE SU APARATO PODRÍA ANULAR LA GARANTÍA.

AVISO

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descarga eléctrica, no exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

-GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

PELIGRO PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, SIGA ATENTAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

PRECAUCIÓN

[ Batería

Si la batería se manipula indebidamente, puede explotar y causar un incendio o provocarle quemaduras químicas. Tenga en cuenta las siguientes precauciones.

• No desmonte el producto.

• No aplaste ni exponga la batería a impactos tales como golpes o caídas, ni la deje caer o la pise.

• No provoque un cortocircuito en la batería ni permita que objetos metálicos entren en contacto con sus terminales.

• No exponga la batería a temperaturas superiores a 60 °C como a la luz solar directa, o en el interior de un automóvil estacionado al sol.

• No la incinere ni la arroje al fuego.

• No manipule baterías de iones de litio dañadas o con fugas.

• Asegúrese de cargar la batería con un cargador de baterías original de Sony o con un dispositivo que pueda cargarla.

• Mantenga la batería fuera del alcance de niños pequeños.

• Mantenga la batería seca.

• Sustitúyala únicamente por otra del mismo tipo o equivalente recomendada por Sony.

• Deshágase de la baterías usada lo antes posible según el procedimiento que se describe en las instrucciones.

[ Cargador de batería

Aunque la lámpara CHARGE no esté encendida, el cargador de batería no estará desconectado de la fuente de alimentación de ca en tanto que el mismo esté conectado a la toma de corriente de la pared. Si ocurre algún problema mientras utiliza el cargador de batería, interrumpa inmediatamente la alimentación desconectando la clavija de la toma de corriente de la pared.

Si la forma de la clavija no encaja en la toma de corriente, utilice un accesorio adaptador de clavija de la configuración apropiada para la toma de corriente.

Atención para los clientes en Europa

[ Aviso para los clientes de países

en los que se aplican las directivas de la UE

El fabricante de este producto es Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075, Japón. El representante autorizado en lo referente al cumplimiento de la directiva EMC y a

la seguridad de los productos es Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Alemania. Para resolver cualquier asunto relacionado con el soporte técnico o la garantía, consulte las direcciones que se indican en los documentos de soporte técnico y garantía suministrados por separado.

Este producto se ha probado y cumple con la normativa que establece la Directiva EMC si se utiliza un cable de conexión de menos de 3 metros de longitud.

[ Atención

Los campos electromagnéticos a frecuencias específicas podrán influir en la imagen y el sonido de esta unidad.

[ Aviso

Si la electricidad estática o el electromagnetismo interrumpen la transmisíon de datos (fallo), reinicie la aplicación o desconecte el cable de comunicación (USB, etc.) y vuelva a conectarlo.

[ Tratamiento de los equipos

eléctricos y electrónicos al final de su vida útil (aplicable en la Unión Europea y en países europeos con sistemas de recogida selectiva de residuos)

Este símbolo en el equipo o el embalaje indica que el presente producto no puede ser tratado como residuos domésticos normales, sino que debe entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos. Al asegurarse de que este producto se desecha correctamente, Ud. ayuda a prevenir las consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud humana que podrían derivarse de la incorrecta manipulación en el momento de deshacerse de este producto. El reciclaje de materiales ayuda a conservar los recursos naturales. Para recibir información detallada sobre el reciclaje de este producto, póngase en contacto con el ayuntamiento, el punto de recogida más cercano o el establecimiento donde ha adquirido el producto.

Tratamiento de las baterías al final de su vida útil (aplicable en la Unión Europea y en países europeos con sistemas de recogida selectiva de residuos)

Este símbolo en la batería o en el embalaje indica que la batería proporcionada con este producto no puede ser tratada como un residuo doméstico normal.

Al asegurarse de que estas baterías se desechan correctamente, Ud. ayuda a prevenir las consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud humana que podrían derivarse de la incorrecta manipulación en el momento de deshacerse de la batería. El reciclaje de materiales ayuda a conservar los recursos naturales.

En el caso de productos que por razones de seguridad, rendimiento o mantenimiento de datos, sea necesaria una conexión permanente con la batería incorporada, esta batería solo deberá ser reemplazada por personal técnico cualificado para ello. Para asegurarse de que la batería será tratada correctamente, entregue el producto al final de su vida útil en un punto de recogida para el reciclado de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos.

Para las demás baterías, vea la sección donde se indica cómo quitar la batería del producto de forma segura.

Deposite la batería en el correspondiente punto de recogida para el reciclado.

Para recibir información detallada sobre el reciclaje de este producto o de la batería, póngase en contacto con el ayuntamiento, el punto de recogida más cercano o el establecimiento donde ha adquirido el producto.

Índice

Notas sobre la utilización de la cámara ...................................................6

Introducción ........................................................................... 8

Comprobación de los accesorios suministrados ......................................8

Identificación de los componentes............................................................ 9

Carga de la batería..................................................................................11

Inserción de la batería o de un “Memory Stick Duo” (se vende por

separado) ................................................................................................13

Ajuste del reloj .........................................................................................16

Toma/visualización de imágenes ................. 18

Toma de imágenes ..................................................................................18

Visualización de imágenes ......................................................................19

Utilización de las funciones de toma de

imágenes ........................................................................................... 20

Visualización de los mínimos indicadores (Toma fácil)...........................20

Detección de sonrisas y captura de imágenes automáticamente

(Captador de sonrisas)............................................................................21

Detección de las condiciones de toma de imágenes automáticamente

(Reconocimiento de escena)...................................................................22

Selección del método de enfoque...........................................................24

Enfoque de la cara del motivo (Detección de cara)................................25

Toma de primeros planos (Macro)..........................................................27

Utilización del autodisparador.................................................................27

Selección de un modo de flash ...............................................................28

Cambio de la visualización en pantalla...................................................29

Selección del tamaño de la imagen para adaptarlo al tipo de uso.........30

Toma de imágenes mediante Programa automático ..............................32

Toma de imágenes de motivos en movimiento con distintos efectos

(Toma con prioridad de la velocidad del obturador) .............................. 33

Ajuste del desenfoque de fondo y de la toma de imágenes

(Toma con prioridad de la abertura) .......................................................35

Toma de imágenes con la exposición deseada

(Toma con exposición manual) ...............................................................36

Toma de imágenes con desenfoque reducido .......................................37

Toma de imágenes panorámicas............................................................38

Toma de imágenes continua

(Toma en ráfaga a alta velocidad/variación de la exposición) ............... 40

Utilización del modo de toma de imágenes adaptado a una escena

(Selección escena).................................................................................. 42

Filmación de películas............................................................................. 44

Utilización de las funciones de visualización ............. 46

Visualización de imágenes ampliadas (Zoom de reproducción) ........... 46

Búsqueda de una imagen (Índice imágenes)......................................... 46

Selección del formato de visualización (Modo visualización)................. 47

Eliminación de imágenes ........................................................ 48

Eliminación de imágenes........................................................................ 48

Conexión con otros dispositivos .......................................49

Visualización de imágenes en un televisor ............................................. 49

Impresión de imágenes fijas ................................................................... 50

Utilización de la cámara con un ordenador............................................ 52

Modificación de los ajustes de la cámara ..................... 56

Modificación de los sonidos de funcionamiento..................................... 56

Configuración del botón personalizado.................................................. 57

Utilización de los elementos de MENU................................................... 58

Utilización de los elementos de (Ajustes) ......................................... 62

Otros ..................................................................................................... 65

Más información acerca de la cámara

(“Guía práctica de Cyber-shot”).............................................................. 65

Lista de los iconos visualizados en la pantalla ....................................... 66

Solución de problemas ........................................................................... 69

Precauciones........................................................................................... 72

Especificaciones ..................................................................................... 73

Notas sobre la utilización de la cámara

Copia de seguridad de la memoria interna y del “Memory Stick Duo”

No apague la cámara ni extraiga la batería ni el “Memory Stick Duo” con la lámpara de acceso encendida, ya que, de lo contrario, es posible que los datos de la memoria interna o del “Memory Stick Duo” se destruyan. Realice siempre una copia de seguridad de sus datos para protegerlos.

Acerca de los archivos de administración

Si inserta un “Memory Stick Duo” sin un archivo de administración en la cámara y activa la alimentación, parte de la capacidad del “Memory Stick Duo” se utilizará automáticamente para crear un archivo de administración. Es posible que transcurran unos instantes antes de que pueda efectuar la siguiente operación.

Notas sobre la grabación/ reproducción

• Antes de comenzar a grabar, realice una

grabación de prueba para asegurarse de que la cámara funciona correctamente.

• Esta cámara no es resistente al polvo, a las

salpicaduras ni al agua. Lea “Precauciones” (página 72) antes de utilizar la cámara.

• Tenga cuidado de no dejar que la cámara se

moje. Si entra agua en la cámara, puede ocasionar un fallo de funcionamiento y, en algunos casos, no se podrá reparar.

• No enfoque la cámara hacia el sol ni hacia

otras luces intensas, ya que podrían producirse fallos de funcionamiento en ésta.

• No utilice la cámara cerca de un lugar donde

se generen ondas de radio fuertes o se emita radiación. Es posible que la cámara no grabe o reproduzca las imágenes debidamente.

• La utilización de la cámara en lugares

arenosos o polvorientos puede ocasionar un fallo de funcionamiento.

• Si se condensa humedad, elimínela antes de

utilizar la cámara (página 72).

• No agite ni golpee la cámara. Además de

producirse un fallo de funcionamiento y de no poder grabar imágenes, es posible que el soporte de grabación quede inutilizable o que los datos de las imágenes se dañen.

• Limpie la superficie del flash antes de

utilizarlo. El calor de la emisión del flash puede hacer que la superficie del flash se ensucie, que se descolore o incluso se puede adherir a ella, lo que ocasionaría una emisión de luz insuficiente.

Notas sobre la pantalla LCD, el visor LCD y el objetivo

• La pantalla LCD está fabricada mediante

tecnología de muy alta precisión, de forma que más del 99,99% de los píxeles son operativos para uso efectivo. No obstante, es posible que se observen constantemente en la pantalla LCD pequeños puntos negros y/o brillantes (blancos, rojos, azules o verdes). Estos puntos son normales en el proceso de fabricación y no afectan en modo alguno a la grabación.

• Cuando baje el nivel de la batería, puede que

el objetivo deje de moverse. Inserte una batería cargada y vuelva a encender la cámara.

• No sujete la cámara por la parte de la

pantalla LCD.

Acerca de la temperatura de la cámara

Es posible que la cámara y la batería se calienten durante el uso continuado, pero no se trata de ningún fallo de funcionamiento.

Acerca de la protección contra el sobrecalentamiento

En función de la temperatura de la cámara y la batería, es posible que no pueda grabar películas o que la alimentación se desactive automáticamente para proteger la cámara. Antes de desactivarse la alimentación o de que no pueda continuar grabando películas, se mostrará un mensaje en la pantalla LCD.

Sobre la compatibilidad de datos de imágenes

• La cámara cumple con la norma universal

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) definida por la JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Sony no garantiza la reproducción en otros

equipos de imágenes grabadas con su cámara y la reproducción en la cámara de imágenes grabadas o editadas con otros equipos.

Si no puede grabar o reproducir imágenes, ejecute [Inicializar]

Si repite las operaciones de grabación o eliminación de imágenes durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado, se producirá la fragmentación de datos en el soporte. No se pueden guardar o grabar imágenes. En tal caso, guarde primero las imágenes en algún tipo de soporte externo y, a continuación, ejecute [Inicializar] en (Ajustes principales) (página 63).

Al reproducir películas en otros dispositivos

Esta cámara utiliza Main Profile MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 para grabar películas. Por lo tanto, las películas grabadas con esta cámara no se podrán reproducir en dispositivos no compatibles con MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

Aviso sobre los derechos de autor

Los programas de televisión, las películas, las cintas de vídeo y demás materiales pueden estar protegidos por las leyes de derechos de autor. La grabación no autorizada de tales materiales puede ir en contra de lo establecido por las leyes de derechos de autor.

No se ofrecerá ninguna compensación por daños en los contenidos o fallos en la grabación

Sony no ofrecerá compensación alguna por la imposibilidad de efectuar grabaciones o la pérdida o daños en el contenido grabado debido a algún fallo de funcionamiento de la cámara o del soporte de grabación, etc.

Introd

ucción

Comprobación de los accesorios suministrados

• Cargador de batería BC-VH1 (1)

Introducción

• Cable de alimentación (1)

(no suministrado en EE. UU. ni Canadá)

• Batería recargable NP-FH50 (1)

• Cable USB, A/V para terminal multiuso (1)

• Adaptador HDMI (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

– Software de aplicación Cyber-shot – “Guía práctica de Cyber-shot” – “Guía avanzada de Cyber-shot”

• Manual de instrucciones (este manual) (1)

Uso de la correa para el hombro

Coloque la correa para el hombro y la correa de la tapa del objetivo para evitar que la cámara caiga o se dañe.

• Correa para el hombro (1)

• Tapa del objetivo (1)/Correa de la tapa del

objetivo (1)

Acerca del adaptador HDMI

Cuando conecte la cámara al televisor mediante un cable HDMI, acople el adaptador HDMI (suministrado) al cable HDMI (se vende por separado) y conéctelo al conector múltiple de la cámara.

Cable HDMI

Adaptador HDMI

Identificación de los componentes

L Gancho de la correa para el hombro M Toma DC IN/tapa de la toma DC IN

• No es posible cargar la batería

conectando la cámara al adaptador de alimentación de ca (se vende por separado). Utilice el cargador de batería para cargar la batería.

N Conector múltiple

A Botón ON/OFF (Encendido) B Dial de modo C Botón / (Ráfaga/Variación) D Botón del disparador E Para tomar imágenes: palanca W/T

(Zoom) Para visualizar: palanca (Índice)/ palanca (Zoom de reproducción)

F Botón FOCUS G Indicador luminoso del

autodisparador/Indicador luminoso del captador de sonrisas/iluminador AF

H Objetivo I Flash J Dial de ajuste del visor

• Es posible elegir tomar imágenes

utilizando el visor con el botón FINDER/ LCD. Ajuste el dial de ajuste del visor a su vista para que la imagen aparezca claramente en el mismo.

• Dirija la cámara hacia la zona más

luminosa para ajustarla con mayor facilidad.

K Botón FINDER/LCD

• Encienda el visor o la pantalla LCD al

realizar las tomas.

Introducción

U Dial táctil

Pulsar

Seleccionar el elemento

Introducción

OMicrófono estéreo PVisor QBotón (Reproducción) RPantalla LCD

Girar

Seleccionar el valor de ajuste/ajustar la zona de enfoque/desplazar imágenes

V Gancho de la correa para el hombro W Botón MENU X Botón de control

Menú activado: v/V/b/B/z Menú desactivado: DISP/ / /

Y Altavoz Z Ranura de inserción de la batería

wjPalanca de expulsión de la batería wkRanura para “Memory Stick Duo” wlIndicador luminoso de acceso e;Batería/tapa del “Memory Stick Duo” eaRosca para trípode

• Utilice un trípode que disponga de un

tornillo con una longitud inferior a 5,5 mm De lo contrario, no podrá fijar la cámara con seguridad y es posible que se produzcan daños en ella.

esBotón RESET

• Es posible ajustar el ángulo de la pantalla

LCD 90 grados hacia 1 o 160 grados hacia 2. Si fuerza la pantalla LCD para moverla más allá del rango de movimiento puede provocar fallos de funcionamiento.

SBotón (Borrar) TBotón (Personalizado)

Carga de la batería

Introduzca la batería en el cargador.

• Es posible cargar la batería aunque se encuentre

parcialmente cargada.

Introducción

Batería

Conecte el cargador

de la batería a una

Para los clientes de EE. UU. y Canadá

Clavija

toma de pared.

Si sigue cargando la batería durante aproximadamente más de una hora después de apagarse el indicador luminoso CHARGE, la carga durará un poco más (Carga completa).

Indicador luminoso CHARGE Iluminado: Carga en curso Apagado: Carga finalizada (Carga normal)

Indicador luminoso CHARGE

Para los clientes en países o regiones que no sean EE. UU. ni Canadá

Cable de alimentación

Indicador luminoso CHARGE

Una vez finalizada la carga, desconecte el cargador de

batería.

Tiempo de carga

Tiempo de carga completa Tiempo de carga normal

Aprox. 256 min (minuto) Aprox. 205 min (minuto)

Notas

• La tabla anterior muestra el tiempo necesario para cargar una batería totalmente vacía a una

temperatura de 25 °C El tiempo de carga puede ser mayor en determinadas circunstancias o condiciones de uso.

• Conecte el cargador de la batería a la toma de pared más cercana.

• Cuando la batería esté cargada, desconecte el cable de alimentación de la toma de pared y retire la

Introducción

batería del cargador.

• Asegúrese de utilizar la batería o el cargador de batería originales de Sony.

Duración de la batería y número de imágenes que se pueden grabar/ver

Duración de la batería

(min (minuto))

Toma de imágenes fijas

Visualización de imágenes fijas Aprox. 370 Aprox. 7 400

Pantalla LCD Aprox. 195 Aprox. 390

Visor Aprox. 200 Aprox. 400

N.° de imágenes

El método de medición está basado en el estándar CIPA. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

Nota

• La vida útil de la batería y el número de imágenes fijas que se pueden grabar/ver pueden variar en

función de los ajustes de la cámara.

zUtilización de la cámara en el extranjero

Es posible utilizar la cámara, el cargador de batería (suministrado), y el adaptador de alimentación de ca (se vende por separado) en cualquier país o región cuyo suministro de electricidad se encuentre comprendido entre los 100 V y los 240 V de ca 50 Hz/60 Hz

No utilice un transformador electrónico (convertidor de viaje), ya que es posible que se produzca un fallo de funcionamiento.

Inserción de la batería o de un “Memory Stick Duo” (se vende por separado)

Abra la tapa.

Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” (se

vende por separado).

Introduzca el “Memory Stick Duo” con el lado del terminal orientado hacia el objetivo hasta que encaje.

Introduzca la batería.

Inserte la batería con la marca v hacia abajo mientras pulsa la palanca de expulsión de la batería en la dirección de la flecha.

Introducción

Cierre la tapa.

“Memory Stick” que es posible utilizar

“Memory Stick Duo”

También es posible utilizar un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” o un “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” con la cámara.

Para la grabación de películas con

Introducción

[1440×1080(Fina)], se recomienda utilizar un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” de 512 MB o más que presente la marca:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo”)

* Es posible utilizar soportes “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” independientemente de si incluyen la marca Mark2.

Si desea obtener más información acerca del número de imágenes/tiempo que se puede grabar, consulte las páginas 31 y 45. El resto de tipos de “Memory Stick” o tarjetas de memoria no son compatibles con la cámara.

“Memory Stick”

No es posible utilizar un “Memory Stick” con la cámara.

Para extraer el

“Memory

Stick Duo”

Indicador luminoso de acceso

Nota

• No retire el “Memory Stick Duo”/la batería

cuando el indicador luminoso de acceso esté encendido. Podría dañar los datos del “Memory Stick Duo”/memoria interna.

Cuando no hay insertado un “Memory Stick Duo”

Las imágenes se almacenan en la memoria interna de la cámara (aproximadamente 11 MB) Para copiar imágenes de la memoria interna en un “Memory Stick Duo”, inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la cámara y, a continuación, seleccione MENU t (Ajustes) t (Her “Memory Stick”) t [Copiar].

Para retirar la batería

Palanca de expulsión de la batería

Deslice la palanca de expulsión de la batería. Tenga cuidado de que no se caiga la batería.

Compruebe que el indicador luminoso de acceso no esté encendido y, a continuación, empuje el “Memory Stick Duo” hacia dentro una vez.

Comprobación de la carga restante de la batería

Se mostrará un indicador de carga restante en la parte superior izquierda de la pantalla LCD.

Icono de carga restante

Tiempo restante

Notas

• El indicador correcto de la carga restante

tarda aproximadamente un minuto en aparecer.

• Es posible que el indicador de carga restante

no sea correcto en determinadas circunstancias.

• La capacidad de la batería disminuye con el

uso y el paso del tiempo. Cuando la duración de la batería se reduzca ostensiblemente después de una carga, esto significa que será necesario sustituir la batería. Adquiera una batería nueva.

• Si no utiliza la cámara durante unos tres

minuto, se apagará automáticamente (Función de apagado automático).

Introducción

Ajuste del reloj

Pulse el botón ON/OFF

(Encendido).

La cámara se encenderá.

• Es posible que la alimentación tarde unos

instantes en activarse y que puedan llevarse a

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cabo operaciones.

Seleccione un elemento de

ajuste mediante v/V del botón de control y, a continuación, pulse z.

Format fecha y hora: Permite seleccionar el formato de visualización de la fecha y la hora.

Horario verano: Permite seleccionar Activar/Desactivar para el horario de verano.

Fecha y hora: Permite ajustar la fecha y la hora.

Botón ON/OFF (Encendido)

Botón de control

Ajuste el valor numérico y el ajuste deseado mediante

v/V/b/B y, a continuación, pulse z.

• La medianoche aparece indicada mediante 12:00 AM, y el mediodía, mediante

12:00 PM.

Seleccione [Ir siguiente] y, a continuación, pulse z.

Seleccione el área que desee

mediante b/B del botón de control y, a continuación, pulse z.

Seleccione [OK] y, a

continuación, pulse z.

Nota

• La cámara no dispone de función para superponer fechas a las imágenes. Mediante la utilización de

“PMB” que se encuentra incluido en el CD-ROM (suministrado), es posible imprimir o almacenar imágenes con la fecha.

Ajuste de la fecha y la hora de nuevo

Pulse el botón MENU y, a continuación, seleccione (Ajustes) t (Ajustes del reloj) (página 64).

Introducción

oma/visualización de imágenes

Toma de imágenes

Toma/visualización de imágenes

Ajuste el dial de modo en

(Ajuste automát. inteligente) y, a continuación, pulse el botón ON/OFF (Encendido).

Para filmar películas, ajuste el dial de modo en

(Modo película) (página 44).

Sujete la cámara

Funcionamiento de la palanca W/T (Zoom)

firmemente tal y como se muestra en la ilustración.

• Gire la palanca W/T (Zoom)

hacia el lado T para ampliar la imagen o hacia el lado W para volver.

• Gire la palanca W/T (Zoom)

ligeramente para ampliar la imagen lentamente y gírela más para ampliarla rápidamente.

Pulse el botón del

Botón del disparador

disparador hasta la mitad para realizar el enfoque.

se visualiza para indicar que SteadyShot se encuentra en funcionamiento. Cuando se enfoca la imagen, se escucha un pitido y el indicador z se ilumina.

• La distancia de toma de imágenes más

cercana es de aproximadamente 1 cm (W)/150 cm (T) (desde el objetivo).

Dial de modo

Botón ON/OFF (Encendido)

Lado T

Lado W

Marca

SteadyShot

Bloqueo

AE/AF

Pulse el botón del disparador a

fondo.

Se captura la imagen.

Visualización de imágenes

Pulse el botón

(Reproducción).

Se visualizará la última imagen capturada.

• Si las imágenes del “Memory Stick Duo” grabadas con otras cámaras no se pueden reproducir en esta cámara, visualice las imágenes de [Ver carpetas] (página 47).

Botón (Reproducción)

Selección de la imagen siguiente/anterior

Seleccione una imagen mediante B (siguiente)/ b (anterior) del botón de control. También es

posible seleccionar una imagen con el dial táctil.

Eliminación de imágenes

1 Pulse el botón (Borrar). 2 Seleccione [Esta imagen] mediante v del

botón de control y, a continuación, pulse z.

Regreso a la toma de imágenes

Pulse el botón del disparador hasta la mitad.

Apagado de la cámara

Pulse el botón ON/OFF (Encendido).

Botón

(Borrar)

Dial táctil

Botón de control

Toma/visualización de imágenes

Utili

zación de las funciones de toma de imágenes

Visualización de los mínimos indicadores (Toma fácil)

Este modo permite utilizar el número mínimo de ajustes. El tamaño del texto aumenta y los indicadores pasan a ser más fáciles de visualizarse.

Ajuste el dial de modo en

Acción Cómo efectuar el cambio

Autodisparador Pulse del botón de control t Seleccione [Autodisparador 10 s] o

Tamaño imag Pulse MENU t Seleccione [Grande] o [Pequeño] en [Tamaño imag].

Flash Pulse del botón de control t Seleccione [Flash automático] o [Flash

(Toma fácil).

[Autodisparador desac.].

desactivado]/Pulse MENU t [Flash] t Seleccione [Auto] o [Desactivar].

zAcerca del modo de visualización fácil

Si se pulsa el botón (Reproducción) con el dial de modo ajustado en (Toma fácil), el texto de la pantalla de reproducción aumentará de tamaño y resultará más sencillo de visualizarse. Asimismo, se limitará el número de funciones que pueden utilizarse.

Botón (Borrar): Permite eliminar la imagen visualizada en estos momentos.

Botón MENU: Es posible eliminar la imagen visualizada en estos momentos mediante

Seleccione [OK]

[Elimina imagen sencilla], y eliminar todas las imágenes de una carpeta mediante [Elimina todas las imágenes].

t z.

Detección de sonrisas y captura de imágenes automáticamente (Captador de sonrisas)

Pulse el botón (Personalizado).

• Si no aparece la pantalla Captador de

sonrisas, ajuste [Captador de sonrisas] con [BotónPersonalizado] en (Ajustes).

Botón (Personalizado)

Espere a que se detecte una

sonrisa.

Si el nivel de sonrisa supera el punto b del indicador, la cámara tomará las imágenes automáticamente. Si pulsa el botón

(Personalizado) de nuevo, la función

Captador de sonrisas se cancelará.

• Si pulsa el botón del disparador mientras

utiliza la función Captador de sonrisas, la cámara tomará la imagen y, a continuación, regresará al modo Captador de sonrisas.

Marco de Detección de cara

Indicador de Sensib detección sonrisas

zSugerencias para mejorar la captura de las sonrisas

1 No permita que el flequillo cubra los

ojos del motivo.

2 Intente orientar la cara situada frente a

la cámara y equilibrarla lo máximo posible. El índice de detección será superior si se entrecierran los ojos.

3 Sonría ampliamente con la boca

abierta. La sonrisa será más sencilla de detectar si se muestran los dientes.

Utilización de las funciones de toma de imágenes

Detección de las condiciones de toma de imágenes automáticamente (Reconocimiento de escena)

Ajuste el dial de modo en

(Ajuste automát. inteligente).

Oriente la cámara hacia el motivo.

Cuando la cámara reconoce una escena, se muestra un icono Reconocimiento de escena,

(Crepúsculo), (Retrato crepúsculo),

(Crepúsculo con trípode), (Contraluz), (Retrato a contraluz), (Paisaje), (Macro) o (Retrato) en la pantalla LCD.

Icono Reconocimiento de escena

Pulse el botón del disparador hasta la mitad para enfocar el

motivo y, a continuación, tome las imágenes.

zToma de dos imágenes con ajustes diferentes y selección de la

imagen deseada

Pulse el botón MENU y, a continuación, seleccione (Reconocimiento de escena) t

(Avanzado) mediante v/V/b/B del botón de control.

Si la cámara reconoce una escena difícil de capturar ( (Crepúsculo), (Retrato crepúsculo), (Crepúsculo con trípode), (Contraluz), (Retrato a contraluz)), cambia los ajustes del modo indicado a continuación y captura dos imágenes con efectos diferentes.

Primera toma Segunda toma

Tomada en modo de sincronización lenta

Tomada en modo de sincronización lenta utilizando la cara más iluminada por el flash como referencia

Tomada en modo de sincronización lenta

Tomada utilizando el flash Tomada con el brillo y el contraste del fondo ajustados

Tomada utilizando la cara más iluminada por el flash como referencia

Al tomar imágenes con el modo Reconocimiento de escena ajustado en [Avanzado], la cámara toma automáticamente dos imágenes cuando reconoce el modo (Retrato). Se selecciona, se muestra y se graba automáticamente una imagen sin los ojos cerrados.

Tomada con la sensibilidad aumentada para reducir el desenfoque

Tomada con la sensibilidad aumentada utilizando la cara más iluminada por el flash como referencia para reducir el desenfoque

Tomada con una velocidad de obturación inferior y sin aumentar la sensibilidad

(DRO plus)

Tomada con el brillo y el contraste de la cara y del fondo ajustados (DRO plus)

Utilización de las funciones de toma de imágenes

Selección del método de enfoque

Pulse el botón FOCUS.

Botón FOCUS

Seleccione el modo que desee

mediante v/V/b/B del botón de control t z.

(Multi AF): Permite enfocar

automáticamente un motivo en todos los rangos del cuadro del visor.

(AF centro): Permite enfocar automáticamente un motivo en el centro del

cuadro del visor.

(AF de punto flexible): Permite desplazar el marco del visor de rango AF

hacia el punto deseado y enfocarlo.

(Semimanual): Permite enfocar automática y rápidamente el área situada

alrededor de una distancia establecida.

(Enfoque manual): Permite enfocar el motivo manualmente.

zAl seleccionar AF de punto flexible, Semimanual o Enfoque

manual

Es posible determinar la posición de enfoque mediante el botón de control. También es posible ajustar la posición aproximada mediante el dial táctil.

Enfoque de la cara del motivo (Detección de cara)

La cámara detecta la cara del motivo y la enfoca. Es posible seleccionar qué motivo desea que tenga prioridad a la hora de efectuar el enfoque.

Pulse el botón MENU.

Botón MENU

Seleccione (Detección de

cara) mediante v/V/b/B del botón de control t modo deseado t z.

(Desactivar): No se utiliza la

Detección de cara.

(Auto): Se selecciona y enfoca automáticamente la cara sobre la que se ha

establecido prioridad.

(Prioridad niños): Permite detectar y tomar la imagen de la cara de un niño

con prioridad.

(Prioridad adultos): Permite detectar y tomar la imagen de la cara de un

adulto con prioridad.

Utilización de las funciones de toma de imágenes

Nota

• Es posible seleccionar solamente [Detección de cara] cuando el modo de enfoque está ajustado en

[Multi AF] o el modo de medición está ajustado en [Múltiple].

zRegistro de la cara sobre la que se ha establecido prioridad

(Memoria de cara seleccionada)

1 Pulse z del botón de control durante la función de Detección de cara. La cara

situada más a la izquierda se registra como cara con prioridad y el marco pasa a estar iluminado de color naranja .

2 Cada vez que pulse z, la prioridad se asignará a la siguiente cara situada a la

derecha. Pulse z varias veces hasta que el marco naranja ( ) se encuentre en la cara que desee registrar.

3 Para cancelar el registro de caras (Apagado), mueva el marco naranja hacia la

cara situada más a la derecha y, a continuación, pulse z de nuevo.

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