Sony DSC-HX1 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Record

The ruodel and serial nurubers are located on the bottom, Record the serial number ill

the space provided below, Refer to these nurubers whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product, Model No. DSC-HXI

Serial No.

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

moisture.

-SAVETHESE iNSTRUCTiONS

DANGER TO REDUCETHE RiSK OF

FiREORELECTRIC

SHOCK,CAREFULLY

FOLLOWTHESE iNSTRUCTiONS

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.

Battery pack

lithe battery pack is mishandled, Ihe battery pack can burst, cause a lire nr even chemical burns. Observe lhe following cautions.

• Do nnt disassemble.

• Dn not crush and do not expnse the battery pack

to any shock or force such as hammering, drnpping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and dn 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 inn

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 nut of the reach of small

children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

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• Replaceonlywitbtbesameorequivalenttype recommendedbySony.

• Disposeofusedbatterypackspromptlyas

describedintheinstructions.

Battery charger

Eve]] it" the CHARGE lamp is not lit, tbe battery charger is not disconnected fi'om 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 cbarger, immediately shut

off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

UL is an internationally recognized sali_ty organization.

This product has received UL Listing.

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

Sony Customer lnfk>rmation Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

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 inlormation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll flee

1-81)(t-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

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

Battery pack

This de,_ice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interli_rence, and (2) this device must accept any

interli_rence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX 1

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

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

ham]tiff interfi_rence, and (2) tbis device must accept any interli_rence received, including

interli_rence that may cruise undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

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Note:

This equipment has been tested and _mnd to comply with the limits lor a Class B digital device, pursnant to Part 15 of tile FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harnlful interference in a residential installation. This equipnlent generates, uses, and can radiate radio fl'equency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfhl interfi_rence to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfi_reuce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interfi_rence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, tile 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 difli_rent fi'om that to which tile receiver is connected.

Consult tile dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with tile equipment in order to comply with tile limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

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Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

The manulhcmrer of this prodnct is Sony Corporation, 1=7=1Konau Minato=ku Tokyo, 108= 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product sali_ty is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,7t)327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please relier to tile 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 li_et).

Attention

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

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Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transli_r to discontinue midway (lail), 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 tile product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to tile applicable collection point lot 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 infk_rmatiou about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate collection systems)

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

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences lilt 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 resnurces.

In case of products that for salbty, perfnrmance 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=olL life to the applicable collection point fnr 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 infbrmation 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.

A moulded ping 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 luse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an @ nr _ 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 fnse cover. If you should lose the Rise cover, please contact your nearest Sony

service station.

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Table of contents

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

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

Checking tne accessones supplied ............................. 10

Identifying par_s..................................................................................... 11

Charging the battery pacK ....................................................................... 13

Inserting tne battery pacKta "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

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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

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_Notes on using the camera

Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remox, e tile 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 oil the power, pan 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 rccordiug, 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

OCCllr. Ill SOllfle cases, the cal3rlera cannot be

repaircd.

• 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 befk)rc 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 oil 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

• Tile LCD scrcen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99c_ 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 arc a

normal result of the manufacturiug process, and do not affect the recording.

• When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Inserl a charged battery

pack and turn oil 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 v<trm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection

Dependiug on the camcra 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 (Dcsign 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 rccorded or edited with

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

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

If you repeat rccording/deletiug images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the

media, hnages 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

Telc'_,ision programs, fihns, videotapes, aim 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.

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Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-VHI (1) _Using the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera l'rom being dropped

and damaged.

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• Power cord (mains lead) ( 1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 ( 1)

• USB, A/V cable l'or multi-use terminal ( 1)

• HDMI adaptor ( 1)

• ShouMer strap (1)

• Lens cap (l)/Lens cap strap (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

_About HDMI adaptor

When you connect thc camera to the T¥ with

an HDMI cable, attach the HDMI adaptor (supplied) to the HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect it _o the multi

connector of the camera.

HDMI adaptor

• CD-ROM (l) Cyber-shot application software

"Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

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Identifying parts

[]

[] 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.

[] Multi connector

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[] ON/OFF (Power) button [] Mode dial

[] [_/BI1K (Burst/Bracket) button [] Shutter button [] For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever

For viewing: [] (Index) lever/Q,

(Playback zoom) lever

[] FOCUS button [] Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/

AF illuminator [] Lens [] Flash [] 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.

[] FINDER/LCD button

• Switch the finder or LCD screen to view

for shooting.

[] Hook for shoulder strap

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[] Stereo microphone [] Finder

[] _] (Playback) button [] LCD screen

[] Jog dial

Press

Selecting the item

Turn

value/adjusting Ihe Selecting the setling

!'oc us area/scrolling unages

[] Hook for shoulder strap [] MENU button

[] Control button

Menu on: A/_'/'_/P"/O Menu off: DISP/<e,.)/_/,_

[] Speaker [] Battery insert slot

[] Battery eject lever [] "Memory Stick Duo" media slot

[] Access lamp [] Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media

cover

[] Tripod 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 occtlr.

[] RESET button

[] _ (Delete) button [] C (Custom) button

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• You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen 90 degrces towards @ or 160 degrees towards @. Forcing the LCD

screen to move over the range of

movement may cause malfl.lnction.

Charging the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into the

battery charger.

• You can charge the battery even when it is partially

charged.

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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 charge)

Normal

CHARGE lamp

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

Power cord

ei 5°

CHARGE lamp _

When charging _sfinished, disconnect the battery charger.

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_Charging time

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

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

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

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

The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association)

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

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

socket), and remove the battery pack ['rom the battery charger.

Battery life and number of images you can record/view

Shooting still LCD screen Approx. 195 Approx. 390

images Finder Approx. 200 Approx. 400

Viewing still images Approx. 371) Approx. 7400

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

Open the cover.

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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 • mark downward while pressing the battery eject

lever in the direction of the arrow.

Close the cover.

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_"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 [1440x 1080(Fine)],

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

MfiMORYSTill< PR8 DUO ("Memory Stick

PRO Duo" media)*

_EMORYfTICI(PRO-H[_DUO("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

• 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

melilory.

_When there is no "Memory

Stick Duo" media inserted

hnages 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

--+ _ (Settings) --+ _ ("Memory

Stick" Tool) --+ [Copyl.

_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,

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_Checking the remaining

battery charge

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

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charge icon

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Remaining time

• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under ceilain 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.

• ff 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).

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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.

Select a setting item with A/

• on the control button, then

press O.

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

m. = ; - - o o =

Daylight SaVings On

Date &Time 2009-01-01 10:35AM

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Set the numeric value and desired settings with A/•/_I/

I_, then press O.

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

Select [Go to next], then press O.

Select your desired area with _1/1_on the control button, then

press O.

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Select [OK], then press 0.

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• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dales 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) _ (_) (Clock Settings) (page 64).

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Shooting images

Set the mode dial to i_

(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),

then press ON/OFF (Power) button.

To shoot movies, set the mode dial to _t (Movie Mode) (page 44).

Mode dial

ON/OFF (Power) button

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 WfF(Zoom) lever slightly to zoom slowly, and

more to zoom quickly.

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

I(_;' is displayed to indicate that

SteadyShot is working. When the image is in t_cus, a beep sounds and the •

indicator lights.

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/150 cm (4 feet 11 1/8 inches) iT)

(from the lens).

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.

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Viewing images

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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 Viewl (page 47).

_Selecting next/previous image

Select an image with • (next)/'4 (previous) on the control button. You can also select an

image with the jog dial.

_Deleting an image

(_) Press _ (Delete) button. (_DSelect [This hnagel with • on the control

button, then press O.

_Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

_Turning off the camera

Press ON/OFF (Power) button.

[i_] (Playback) button

...........

(Delete)

button

Jog dial

Control button

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Displaying minimum indicators

(Easy Shooting)

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

1 Set the mode dial to EASY(Easy

Shooting).

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Self-Timer Press _ on the control button ---+ Select [SelffTimer 10sec] or [Self-

Image Size Press MENU ---+ Select [Large] or [Small] from [lmage Size]. Flash Press ,_ on the control button --+ Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Offl/

Timer Off].

Press MENU ---+ [Flash] ---+ Select [Auto] or [Off].

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Detecting smiles and shooting automatically

(Smile Shutter)

Press the C (Custom) button.

• If the Smile Shutter screen does not appear, set [Smile Shutter] with [Custom Button] in

m'_ (Settings).

C (Custom) button

2 Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the "_ point on the indicator, the camera shoots images

automatically. When you press the C (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

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Detecting the shooting conditions

automatically (Scene Recognition)

1 Set the mode dial to i6 (Intelligent

Auto Adjustment).

2 Aim the camera at the subject.

When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, J (Twilight), &._ (Twilight

Portrait), _J (Twilight using a tripod),

[] (Backlight), :9 (Backlight Portrait), [] (Landscape), _ (Macro)or_3 (Portrait)is

displayed on the LCD screen.

Scene Recognition icon

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the

subject, then shoot images.

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Selecting the focus method

1 Press the FOCUS button.

Select the desired mode with i/

V/_/I_ on the control button --,

N (Multi AF): Focuses on a subject in all range of the finder tran-le automatically.

m (Center AF): Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically.

(Flexible Spot AF): Move the AF range finder fran-ie to the desired spot find

ti)cuses 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.

FOCUS button

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Focusing on the face of the subject

(Face Detection)

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

j Press the MENU button.

MENU button

2 Select E*,,_,o(Face Detection) with

i/T/_/I_ on the control button

--. desired mode --. Q.

[,1 (Off): Does not use Face Detection.

CdFF

[o] (Auto): Automatically selects anduTo focuses on a priority titce.

_ (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child's filce. [_,_ (Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult's lilce.

• You can selecl [Face Delectionl only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the metering mode is set 1o [Multi].

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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 </1_ --. O.

_AUTO(Auto): This camera adjusts the t_cus automatically fiom distant subjects to close-up.

Nonnally, 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.

• 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 a/V --. O.

OOFF(Self-Timer Off): Not using the self-timer. _0 (Self-Timer lOsec): Shooting starts after a

10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image. To cancel, press _) again. 6-32(Self-Timer 2see): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent

blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.

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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 _/1_ --. O.

_A_O(Flash Auto): Flashes when there is

insufficient light or backlight.

(Flash On): Flash always operates.

SSL (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.

• [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are nol available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustmcnl mode.

• You Callnot rise the flash during burst ('Jr bracket shooting.

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Changing the screen display

Press DISP (screen display) on the

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

m (Bright + Image Only): Sets screen

brighter and displays only images.

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

brightness.

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

m (NormaO: Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information.

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