Sony DSC-RX100 Users guide [en, zh]

D-032-100-81(1)

Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB

數位照相機 / 使用說明書

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DSC-RX100

English

Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)

“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

URL:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1740/h_zz/

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: DSC-RX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Checking the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)

• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1)

• Micro USB Cable (1)

• AC Adaptor (1)

• Power Cord (mains lead) (supplied in some countries/regions) (1)

• Wrist Strap (1)

• Strap adapter (2)

(Strap adapters are used to attach the shoulder strap (sold separately), as illustrated.)

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

• Reference Guide (1)

About language setting

Change the screen language before using the camera if necessary (page 11).

Identifying parts

A ON/OFF (Power) button B Power/Charge lamp C Shutter button D Mode dial

(Intelligent Auto)/

(Superior Auto)/

(Program Auto)/

(Aperture Priority)/

(Shutter Priority)/

(Manual Exposure)/

(Memory recall)/

(Movie)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Scene Selection)

E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever

For viewing: (Index) lever/ Playback zoom lever

F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter

lamp/AF illuminator

G Flash

• Do not cover the flash with your

finger.

• When using the flash, the flash

pops up automatically. If not using the flash, press it down manually.

H Microphone I Hook for strap J Control ring K Lens L Speaker M Light sensor N Monitor O Fn (Function) button P MOVIE (Movie) button Q Micro USB connector R MENU button S Control wheel

T Center button U (Playback) button V / (In-Camera Guide/Delete)

button

W Battery insertion slot X Battery lock lever Y Tripod socket hole

• 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.

Z Access lamp

wj Memory card slot wk HDMI micro jack wl Battery/Memory card cover

Inserting the battery pack

Battery lock lever

Open the cover.

Insert the battery pack.

• While pressing the battery lock lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery lock lever locks after insertion.

• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.

Charging the battery pack

Power/Charge lamp

Lit (green): Power ON Lit (orange): Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing (orange): Charging error or charging

paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range

Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),

using the micro USB cable (supplied).

Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

The power/charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.

• Turn off the camera while charging the battery.

• You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.

• When the power/charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack.

• For some countries/regions, connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Notes

• If the power/charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).

• The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).

Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 155 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). The power/charge lamp lights up and then turns off immediately when the battery pack is fully charged.

Notes

• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the camera turned off.

To a USB jack

Notes

• If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time.

• Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. That may cause the camera to malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera and the computer.

• No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a modified computer.

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images) Approx. 165 min. Approx. 330 images

Viewing (still images) Approx. 250 min. Approx. 5000 images

Shooting (movies) Approx. 80 min. —

Notes

• The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery life and number of recordable images are estimates based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions: – Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately)

• The numbers for “Shooting (still images)” are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – One picture is taken every 30 seconds. – The power is turned on and off once every ten times. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.

• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the shooting under the following conditions: – The image quality is set to AVCHD 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH) – Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been

reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again.

Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.

Supplying power

The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). This way, you do not need to worry about draining the battery when shooting or playing back for extended periods of time. Shooting and playback are possible without a battery pack in the camera.

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

Open the cover.

Insert the memory card.

• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Close the cover.

Memory cards that can be used

Memory card For still images For movies

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2 only)

SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• For details on the number of recordable still images and recordable duration of movies, refer to page 22. Check the tables to select a memory card with the desired capacity.

Notes

• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products.

• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.

To remove the memory card/battery pack

Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery lock lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Notes

• Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 5) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card.

Setting the language and the clock

Power/Charge lamp (green)

ON/OFF (Power)

Control wheel

Center button

Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and

v/V//

time: Set: Center button

Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

Language setting screen is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.

• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.

Select a desired language, then press the center of the

control wheel.

Date & Time setting screen is displayed.

When the message [Set Area/Date/Time.] is displayed,

select [Enter] and press the center.

Select a desired geographic location by following the

on-screen instructions, then press the center.

Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format],

then press the center.

• When setting [Date/Time], midnight is 12:00 AM, and noon is 12:00 PM.

Check that [Enter] is selected, then press the center.

Shooting still images/movies

Shutter button

W/T (zoom) lever

Mode dial

: Intelligent Auto

: Movie

MOVIE

Shooting still images

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the focus indicator (z) lights.

• When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes.

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

Shooting movies

Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.

• Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.

• Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

W: zoom out T: zoom in

Notes

• Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction.

• When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the camera operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished.

• Continuous movie shooting is possible for a maximum of approximately 29 minutes at one time with the camera’s default settings and when the ambient temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature.

Viewing images

W: zoom out T: zoom in

Control wheel

(Playback)

/ (Delete)

Press the (Playback) button.

Selecting next/previous image

Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Press the center of the control wheel to view movies.

Deleting an image

1 Press the / (Delete) button. 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control wheel, then press the center.

Center button

Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or

turn the control wheel

Set: Center button

Rotating an image

Press the Fn (Function) button.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

Viewing the Guide

This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide.

/ (In-Camera Guide)

In-Camera Guide

The camera displays explanations for MENU items and the setting values.

Press the MENU button.

Select the desired MENU item, then press

/ (In-Camera Guide) button.

Shooting Tip

The camera displays shooting tips for the shooting mode selected.

Press / (In-Camera Guide) button in shooting mode.

Select the desired shooting tip, then press the center of

the control wheel.

The shooting tip is displayed.

• You can scroll the screen using v/V and change shooting tips using b/B.

Introduction of other functions

Control ring

Fn (Function)

Control wheel

DISP (Display contents): Allows you to change the screen display.

(Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such as single shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer shooting or bracket shooting.

/ (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity): Allows you to adjust image brightness./Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily.

(Flash Mode): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.

Center button (Standard): If you press this key when the [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot], you can change the position of the focus area by pressing v/ V/b/B on the control wheel. Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key.

Fn (Function) button

Allows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.

1 Press the Fn (Function) button. 2 Select the desired function by pressing v/V/b/B on the control wheel. 3 Select the setting value by turning the control wheel or the control ring.

Control wheel

Control ring

Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring. When shooting, established settings can be changed just by turning the control ring.

Menu Items

(Camera Settings)

Image Size Selects the size of still images.

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

Quality Sets the image quality for still images.

Img. Size(Dual Rec)

Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.

Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.

Sets the size of still images shot when recording a movie.

File Format Selects the movie file format.

Record Setting Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for the movie.

Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.

Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.

Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.

Focus Mode Selects the focus method.

Focus Area Selects the area of focus.

AF Illuminator

Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.

ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.

Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.

White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image.

DRO/Auto HDR

Creative Style

Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing.

Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.

Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness.

Picture Effect

Focus Magnifier

Long Exposure

High ISO NR

Center Lock-on AF

Smile/Face Detect.

Selects the desired effect filter to achieve a more impressive and artistic expression.

Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus.

Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1/3 second or longer.

Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing when pressing the center button in the shooting screen.

Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected.

Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.

Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups,

Auto Obj.

Framing

Scene Selection

Movie

SteadyShot

or subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition.

Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.

Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.

Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images. Reduces blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the camera.

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting movies.

Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors.

Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.

Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.

Shooting Tip List Accesses all shooting tips.

Memory recall

Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings.

Selects a setting registered in advance when the mode dial is set to MR (Memory recall). Optical zoom scale, etc. can be registered.

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Sony DSC-RX100 Users guide [en, zh]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

English

Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)

Checking the supplied items

Identifying parts

Inserting the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Setting the language and the clock

Shooting still images/movies

Viewing images

Viewing the Guide

Introduction of other functions