Sony DSC-T300 Handbook

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Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the shooting functions

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-T300

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the

“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future

reference.

Using the viewing functions

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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Notes on using the camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)

“Memory Stick Duo”: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera.

“Memory Stick”:

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

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 137.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery pack

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

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

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

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 139.

Carl Zeiss lens

The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.

The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

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

Black, white, red, blue or green dots

• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction.

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

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

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

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

The images used in this Handbook

The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

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Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................8

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 10

Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 11

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 12

Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 14

Identifying parts.......................................................................................15

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................16

Operate the touch panel..........................................................................20

Changing the screen display...................................................................21

Using the internal memory ......................................................................23

Basic Operations

Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)..............................................24

Viewing images .......................................................................................29

Viewing still images as a slideshow ........................................................31

Deleting images.......................................................................................35

Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................36

Menu items..............................................................................................39

Using the shooting functions

Switching the shooting mode ..................................................................41

Shooting images using Scene Selection.................................................42

Shooting images (Program Auto mode)..................................................46

Focus: Changing the focus method Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity

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Shooting menu........................................................................................52

Image Size: Selecting the image size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: The camera determines the scene to be shot and takes the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Shooting Settings: Selecting the shooting settings

Using the viewing functions

Selecting the View Mode ........................................................................63

(Date View): Display by date (Folder View): Display by folder

(Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites

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Viewing menu..........................................................................................65

(Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View

(Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions

(Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites

(View Mode): Switching the View Modes

(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9

(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images

(Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images

(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage

(Delete): Deleting images

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume

Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) ...................................78

Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...................80

Manage Memory...............................................................................81

Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool..................................................81

Format Change REC.Folder

Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool .............................................83

Format

Settings.............................................................................................84

Main Settings — Main Settings 1......................................................84

Beep Initialize Housing

Main Settings — Main Settings 2......................................................87

USB Connect Video Out

Create REC.Folder Copy

Function Guide Calibration Smile demo mode

COMPONENT TV TYPE

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ........................................ 89

AF Illuminator AF Mode

Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2.........................................91

Auto Orientation Auto Review

Clock Settings...................................................................................92

Language Setting .............................................................................93

Grid Line Digital Zoom

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV .........................................................................94

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer...........................................................98

Installing the software (supplied) ..........................................................100

On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied).......................................... 102

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”....103

Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” ........ 107

Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the

“Memory Stick Duo” .............................................................................. 109

Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)...................................................110

Using your Macintosh computer ........................................................... 111

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.................................................... 113

Printing still images

How to print still images........................................................................114

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 115

Printing at a shop.................................................................................. 118

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................120

Warning indicators and messages........................................................132

Others

Using the camera abroad — Power sources.........................................136

On the “Memory Stick Duo”...................................................................137

On the battery pack...............................................................................139

On the battery charger ..........................................................................140

On Cyber-shot Station...........................................................................141

Index

Index......................................................................................................143

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Basic techniques for better images

Focus

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.

When focusing is difficult If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. “Hints for preventing blur” below.

Exposure

Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME screen (page 36), and the menus (page 38).

Focusing on a subject successfully

Press the shutter button halfway down.

t [Focus] (page 46)

AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps

Flash

Then press the shutter button fully down.

t See

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Basic techniques for better images

Hints for preventing blur

The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”

Camera shake

Cause

Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.

• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Subject blur

Cause

Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

Notes

• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.

• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.

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Basic techniques for better images

Exposure

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the light intensity

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Exposure:

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

light

through

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Recording sensitivity

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 51).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 49).

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Basic techniques for better images

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 50.

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 58).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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Basic techniques for better images

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 10M

3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels

2 Image size: VGA

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixels

Selecting the image size for use (page 24)

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing in up to A3+ size

Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail

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Basic techniques for better images

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing

10M

For prints up to A3+(13×19") Less

(3648×2736)

3:2 (8M)

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

(3648×2432)

Fine

For prints up to A4(8×10")

(2592×1944)

(2048×1536)

VGA

(640×480)

16:9 (7M)

(3648×2056)

16:9 (2M)

For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")

Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments

For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4(8×10")

For viewing on HDTVs

Less

(1920×1080)

*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Images fill the entire screen. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 129).

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

640(Fine)

Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV

(640×480)

640(Standard)

(640×480)

Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on

320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at small image size for e-mail

attachments

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.

• The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.

Rough

Fine

Rough

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Basic techniques for better images

Flash

On using the flash

The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.

The “Red-eye phenomenon”

Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.

Camera Eye

Retina

How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 60).

• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 42). (The flash is turned off automatically.)

• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 68) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.

The “White circular spots”

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in

the air

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)

* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be

slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A Zoom (W/T) lever (27) B Shutter button (25) C Microphone D (Playback) button (29) E POWER button/POWER lamp F Flash (28) G Lens H Self-timer lamp (27)/Smile Shutter lamp

(44)/AF illuminator (89)

I Lens cover

Bottom

A LCD screen/Touch panel (20, 21) B Hook for wrist strap/Grip C Speaker D Battery insertion slot E Multi connector

Used in the following situations:

• Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer.

• Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV.

• Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.

F Access lamp G “Memory Stick Duo” slot H Battery eject lever I Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover J Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

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Indicators on the screen

Touch [DISP] on the bottom right of the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 21). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

• The indicators are limited in (Easy Shooting) mode.

When shooting movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning (132)

Display Indication

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of images (44)

Zoom scaling (27, 90)

Display Indication

Steady Shot (62)

• Displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway down in the default settings.

Recording folder (81)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

96 Number of recordable

00:25:05 Recordable time (h:m:s)

Recording Media

images

(“Memory Stick Duo,” internal memory)

AF illuminator (89)

Vibration warning

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 9).

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Scene Recognition (56)

Red-eye reduction (60)

Flash level (60)

Flash charging

Recording mode (55)

Face Detection (53)/Smile Detection (54)

Metering Mode (49)

Focus (46)

Touch AF indicator (25)

Housing (85)

White balance (58, 59)

Color mode (61)

Display Indication

AF range finder frame (46)

Display Indication

z AE/AF lock (25)

NR slow shutter

• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise.

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (50)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (51)

Macro/Close focus (28)

• Displayed when [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only].

Flash mode (28)

• Displayed when [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only].

Standby REC

Standby a movie/Recordin g a movie

0:12 Recording time (m:s)

Self-timer (27)

Database full (135)

DRO (61)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(132)

Histogram (22)

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Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning (132)

Filter by Faces (65)

Image size (13)

PictBridge connecting (115)

View Mode (63)

Favorites (66)

Protect (74)

Print order (DPOF) mark (118)

Playback zoom (30)

Display Indication

Playback folder (77)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

8/8 Image number/Number of

Playback Media (“Memory

Changing folder (77)

VOL. Volume (77)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (132)

images recorded in selected folder

Stick Duo,” internal memory)

PictBridge connecting (117)

• Do not disconnect the cable

for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (50)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (51)

Metering mode (49)

Flash

N Playback (29)

0:00:12 Counter

101-0012 Folder-file number (77)

2008 1 1 9:30 AM

White balance (58, 59)

Playback bar

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Histogram (22)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

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Operate the touch panel

This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).

Touch panel

1 Turn on the camera.

During shooting: Slide the lens cover downward. During playback: Press (Playback).

2 Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger.

On the touch panel buttons

• When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page.

• You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK] or [×].

• Touching [OK] advances to the next screen.

• To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen.

• Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen.

• Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary.

• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will

momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.

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Changing the screen display

Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen.

• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback.

• In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed (page 30).

DISP

[Display Setup]

This sets whether or not to display the buttons and icons on the screen.

Normal

The touch panel buttons and the icons are displayed.

Simple

Only the touch panel buttons are displayed.

Image Only

• During playback, touching during [Normal] or [Simple] mode temporarily results in an [Image Only] display. To make the touch panel buttons reappear, touch the center. During [Image Only] mode, touching the center temporarily results in a [Normal] display. Touch to display in [Image Only] again.

• When shooting or playing back in the 16:9 aspect ratio, setting [Image Only] is useful because it fills the entire screen.

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Changing the screen display

[Display Histogram]

This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.

BrightDark

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.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

• The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

• The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting

– When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode – When using playback zoom. – When rotating still images. – During playback of movies – When the Favorites List is displayed. – When the Date List is displayed.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or fast.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

[LCD Brightness]

This sets the backlight brightness.

• When viewing images in bright outside light if [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are

Internal

memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

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

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 82).

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

Perform the procedure on pages 103 to 108 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

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

performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.

[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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Basic Operations

Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

The procedure for shooting images using the basic functions is given below.

Shutter button

Zoom (W/T) lever

Touch panel

A Image Size (page 27) B Self-Timer (page 27) C Shooting mode (page 41) D Flash mode (page 28) E Macro/Close focus (page 28)

1 Open the lens cover.

2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing.

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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.

Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.

• is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is detected at the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a person’s face is detected. Touch to cancel this function.

• You cannot use this function when using the digital zoom, shooting in (Close focus enabled) mode or in (Easy Shooting) mode.

• You cannot use this function when (Landscape), (Twilight), (Fireworks), (Underwater) or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

• If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.

The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

Basic Operations

AE/AF lock indicator

2Press the shutter button fully down.

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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

Shooting movies

Touch the shooting mode setting button, then touch (Movie Mode) (page 41).

Shooting mode setting button

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot in the Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

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

Using Easy Shooting mode

Touch the shooting mode setting button, then select (Easy Shooting) t [OK]. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. The camera shoots images with the optimum settings, so the only settings that you can change are Image Size (Large/Small) (page 52), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 52) and Self-Timer (10 sec/ Off) (page 27).

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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

W/T Using the zoom

Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 90.

• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.

Changing the image size

Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [OK]. For details on the image size, see page 12.

Using the self-timer

Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [OK].

: Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer

: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

To cancel, touch .

• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.

• In (Easy Shooting) mode, you can select only (10 sec) or (Off).

Basic Operations

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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [OK].

: Flash Auto

Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)

: Flash forced on

: Slow Synchro (Flash forced on)

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

: Flash forced off

• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up)

Touch the Macro/Close focus setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [OK].

: Auto

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

: Macro On

The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.

: Close focus enabled

Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.

• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro or Close focus mode.

Macro

• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.

Close focus

• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.

• You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 55).

• You cannot use the Face Detection function when you shoot images in the Close focus mode.

• This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one.

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Viewing images

(Playback) button

Touch panel

Still image

Zoom (W/T) lever

Movie

B/x

1 Press (Playback) button.

• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.

2 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select an image.

Movie: Touch B to play back a movie. Fast forward/Rewind: m/M (Touch B to return to normal playback.)

Volume control: Touch during movie playback, then adjust the volume with / .

Stop: Touch x.

• Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size.

• When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], touch the right/left side of the screen during still image playback to display the next/previous image, and touch the center of the screen to display in [Normal] mode. Touch to display in [Image Only] again.

• You may not be able to play back some images shot using an earlier Sony model. Touch [HOME], then select [ Folder View] from (View Images) to play back these images.

Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen.

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Viewing images

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area. v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position.

: Changes the zoom scale.

: Turns v/V/b/B on/off.

BACK: Cancels playback zoom.

Shows the displayed area of the whole image

In this case, the center is enlarged.

• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 69).

• When playing back in [Image Only] mode, touch the center of the screen to set [Normal] display and then touch the screen again (page 21).

You can also enlarge the image by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. Slide the lever to the W side to return (page 27).

To view an index screen

Touch (Index) to display the index screen. Touch / to display the previous/next page. To select the playback image by the date, touch (Date List) and you can select the date containing the image you want to play back from the Date List. (When using a “Memory Stick Duo”)

(Index)

Date List

To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen.

• Under default settings, the display is shown in Date View (when using a “Memory Stick Duo”) or Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can change the View Mode (page 63).

• If you touch [DISP] in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 12 or 20 images.

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Viewing still images as a slideshow

Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.

1 Touch (Slideshow).

Slideshow

2 Touch [Start] to start playback.

• You cannot play back movies.

• Settings other than [Image] and [Filter by Faces] are stored until the next time they are changed.

• Sometimes the [Filter by Faces] function cannot be used with images shot using an earlier Sony model.

To end the slideshow

Touch the panel, and then touch [Exit].

To adjust the volume of the music

Touch the panel to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with / . Touch [×] to turn off the volume control screen.

• You can adjust the volume from the (Volume Settings) in [MENU], before the playback starts.

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Viewing still images as a slideshow

To change the setup

Touch the item you want to change on the setup screen displayed in step 2. The following items can be set. The default settings are marked with .

Image

This setting is fixed to [Folder] if a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is not inserted.

All

Folder

This date

Plays back all the still images in order.

Plays back still images in the selected folder, for the selected date range, or in Favorites. [Folder] and [This date] can only be selected when using the associated View Mode.

Favorites 1 – 6

Filter by Faces

This setting is fixed to [Off] if a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is not inserted.

Off

All people

Children

Infants

Filters the displayed images according to the selected condition. Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. To cancel the filtering, select [Off].

• Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using an earlier Sony model.

Smiles

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Viewing still images as a slideshow

Effects

Simple

Basic

Nostalgic

Stylish

Active

Face 1:Basic

Face 2:Nostalgic

Face 3:Stylish

Music

The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select. The background music and effect combination can be changed. It is also possible to choose from multiple background music (BGM) selections.

Off

Music1

Music2

Music3

Music4

Music5

Music6

Music7

Music8

A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval. The playback interval is adjustable. This effect allows you to thoroughly enjoy your images.

A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes.

A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.

A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.

A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.

A mid-tempo slideshow suitable for various scenes that makes the most of images that include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together.

A slow, moody slideshow that makes the most of images that include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together.

A lively, high-tempo slideshow that makes the most of images that include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together.

Does not use BGM.

The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Basic] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Face 1:Basic] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Face 2:Nostalgic] slideshow.

The default setting for a [Face 3:Stylish] slideshow.

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Viewing still images as a slideshow

Interval

The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects].

1 sec

Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

Auto

Repeat

Off

z To add /change Music files

You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Slideshow) on the HOME screen and the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 110 and 112.

• You can record up to eight pieces of music on the camera (The eight preset pieces (Music1 – Music8) can be replaced with the ones you transferred).

• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.

• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format Music] (page 110) and transfer the music again.

The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.

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Deleting images

(Playback) button

1 Press (Playback) button.

2 Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).

3 Touch [OK].

Basic Operations

When you delete images from the index screen

1 Touch (Delete) while displaying in index mode. 2 Touch the image you want to delete.

mark is checked in the check box of the image.

mark

Touch again to remove the marks.

• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.

3 Touch , then touch [OK].

• To delete all the images, see page 73.

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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu

Using the HOME screen

The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).

1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.

Item

Menu items

The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

Selected mode:

Shooting menu (page 52)

Image Size

Flash

Face Detection

Smile Detection

Smile Detection Sensitivity

REC Mode

Scene Recognition

Metering Mode

Focus

White Balance

Underwater Whit e Balance

Flash Level — — — —

Red Eye Reduction

DRO

Color Mode — — —

SteadyShot — —

Shooting Settings —

The items that can be selected are limited compared to other modes (page 26).

The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 43).

You can also change this setting in [Program Auto] (page 46).

—

——

—

——

— — *

—

— *

—

—*

—

———

——

—

——

—

——

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Menu items

Viewing menu

(Date List) (Filter by Faces)

(Add / Remove Favorites) (View Mode)

(Wide Zoom Display) (Slideshow)

(Retouch) (Paint)

(Multi-Purpose Resize) (Delete)

(Protect)

(Print) (Rotate)

(Select Folder) (Volume Settings)

(page 65)

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Using the shooting functions

Switching the shooting mode

You can switch the shooting mode.

Shooting modes:

There are four shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Scene Selection, Easy Shooting; and there is one recording mode for movies. The default setting is Auto Adjustment. To switch the shooting mode to other than Auto Adjustment, follow the procedure described below.

1 Touch the shooting mode setting button. 2 Touch the desired mode. 3 Touch [OK] to turn off the setup screen.

: Auto Adjustment

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

: Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available, see page 39.) The setting buttons for Focus, Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen (page 46).

Using the shooting functions

: Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 42).

: Easy Shooting

Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators (page 26).

: Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies with audio.

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Shooting images using Scene Selection

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.

High Sensitivity

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

Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. For details, see page 44.

Soft Snap

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

Landscape

Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.

Twilight Portrait*

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

Twilight*

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

Beach

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

Snow

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

Fireworks*

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

Underwater

Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing.

Hi-Speed Shutter

Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.

• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.

*When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter

speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.

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Shooting images using Scene Selection

Functions you can use in Scene Selection

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Smile

Macro/

Close Focus

Flash

Face

Detection

Burst/

Bracket

/— — *

White

Balance

Red Eye

Reduction

Detection/

Smile

Detection

Sensitivity

——

/— — — — —

/— *

——

—/— / — — —

/— — — —

—/— — — — — —

/— / — —

—/— — — — — —

/ / — *

——

/— / — — —

Using the shooting functions

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

[When touched] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.

You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].

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Shooting images using Scene Selection

Shooting in Smile Shutter mode

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1 Set the Scene Selection mode to (Smile Shutter) mode. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down.

The Smile Shutter enters standby.

Smile Detection mark/Number of images

Smile Detection frame (Orange)

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

This indicates the current smile level.

Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. After recording the image, the Smile Shutter lamp lights (page 15).

4 Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter mode.

• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded.

• You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 54).

• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 54).

• You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down.

• The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding brightness changes.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly when: – It is too dark or too bright. – Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. – The subjects are not facing the camera.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.

• You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby.

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Shooting images using Scene Selection

z Hints 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.

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to

(Program Auto).

A Focus (page 46) B Metering Mode (page 49) C ISO (page 50) D EV (page 51)

Focus: Changing the focus method

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

(Multi AF)

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.

AF range finder frame (Only for still image)

(Center AF)

Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically.

• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

AF range finder frame

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

(Spot AF)

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically.

• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.

AF range finder frame

1.0 m

3.0 m

7.0 m

(unlimited distance)

• AF stands for Auto Focus.

• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 25).

• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

• You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].

• You can select only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies.

• The Semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.

Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set distance (Semi manual).

• Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Semi manual mode.

• This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance.

• Use “Semi manual” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window.

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.

In such cases, do as follows:

1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

AF range finder frame

AE/AF lock indicator

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want.

2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

(Multi)

(Center)

(Spot)

(Only for still image)

• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 46).

• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].

• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus (page 25).

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering).

Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Sets the ISO sensitivity.

High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity

(Auto)

• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.

• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.

• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images appearing pale. (Excludes when [ISO] is set to [ISO 80]).

You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions.

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward +Toward –

–2.0EV

0EV

+2.0EV

• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Toward –: Darkens an image.

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

Toward +: Brightens an image.

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Shooting menu

The available modes are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 38.

You can select the mode displayed in white.

Shooting mode (Auto Adjustment/Program Auto/Scene Selection/ Easy Shooting/Movie Mode)

The default settings are marked with .

For details on the operation 1 page 38

Available Unavailable

Image Size: Selecting the image size

Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode.

Large

Small

Shoots images in [10M] size.

Shoots images in [3M] size.

Flash: Flash setting

Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.

Auto

Off

Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.

Does not use the flash.

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Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject

Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.

(When touched)

(Auto)

Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen.

Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

Face Detection mark

Face Detection frame (Orange)

Face Detection frame (White)

(Child Priority)

(Adult Priority)

• Touching a face gives priority to that face regardless of the priority setting.

• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.

• In (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated.

• When the Scene Selection mode is set to (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting of the Face Detection is [Auto].

• Although the Face Detection function setting is fixed to [Auto] when (Easy Shooting) is selected, no face detection frames are displayed.

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be detected when (Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.

• The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

• Faces may not be detected correctly when: – It is too dark or too bright. – Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. – The subjects are not facing the camera.

• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.

Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

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Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function

Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, see page 44.

(Auto)

(Child Priority)

(Adult Priority)

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• Touching a face gives priority to that face regardless of the priority setting.

Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically.

Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity

This sets the smile detection level when (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection. For details on the Smile Shutter, see page 44.

(Low)

(Medium)

(High)

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

Detects a big smile.

Detects a normal smile.

Detects even a slight smile.

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REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

(Normal)

(Burst)

Does not shoot continuously.

Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

BRK±0.3EV

BRK±0.7EV

BRK±1.0EV

On the Burst

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.64 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.

• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.

• When the shooting mode is set to (Auto Adjustment), the Exposure Bracket mode is not available.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

Using the shooting functions

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On the Exposure Bracket

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 51), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is the same as that for Burst mode, but becomes slower depending on the shooting conditions.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

Scene Recognition: The camera determines the scene to be shot and takes the shot

The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or a night scene, and then takes the shot.

(Off)

(Auto)

Does not use the Scene Recognition function.

The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using the optimal settings. If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if Scene Recognition was set to [Off].

Current setting mark Scene Recognition mark

(Advanced)

The camera shoots one image without using the Scene Recognition function and another image using Scene Recognition. (A total of two shots)

mark appears next to the Scene Recognition mark. If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one image. In this case, the image is shot just as if Scene Recognition was set to [Off].

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About scenes that are recognized

The following scenes are recognized. The camera identifies the optimal scene and displays each mark. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down while a mark is displayed, the mark color turns green and Scene Recognition is confirmed.

Twilight

Twilight Portrait

Twilight using a tripod

Backlight

Backlight Portrait

• Scene Recognition does not function in the following situations. – When shooting in Close focus enabled mode – During burst shooting – When using digital zoom

• The flash is set to (Flash Auto) or (Flash forced off).

• When Face Detection function is set to [When touched], the default setting for Face Detection is set to [Auto] if Scene Recognition is set to anything other than [Off] before the screen is touched.

• (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod.

• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a sure to keep the camera still during shooting.

• The current setting mark and Scene Recognition mark are displayed regardless of the screen display settings (page 21).

• Sometimes these scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

(Twilight using a tripod). Make

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Manually adjusts the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the EV setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 51.

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Metering Mode setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 49.

Using the shooting functions

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Focus: Changing the focus method

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Focus setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 46.

White Balance: Adjusting the color tones

Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.

(Auto)

(Daylight)

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.

(Cloudy)

(Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

Fluorescent Light 1: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent Light 2: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent Light 3: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting.

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n (Incandescent)

(Flash)

• For details on the white balance, see page 11.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].

• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

• When [Underwater] is selected in Scene Selection, you can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].

Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode

Adjusts the color tone during (Underwater) mode (page 42).

(Auto)

(Underwater 1)

(Underwater 2)

(Flash)

The camera automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural.

Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.

Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.

Adjusts for use of flash underwater.

Using the shooting functions

• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].

• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [Underwater White Balance] is set to [Auto].

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Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

(–)

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

(Normal)

(+)

• To change flash mode, see page 28.

• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function

The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.

(Auto)

(On)

(Off)

• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.

• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye using (Retouch) in the viewing menu after shooting (page 69).

• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto].

• This setting is not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

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DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast

The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality.

(Off)

(DRO standard)

(DRO plus)

• DRO is an abbreviation for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image.

• Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.

• Note the following points when [DRO plus] is set. – Time is required for image processing. – Only [AUTO] or values from [80] to [400] can be set for the ISO value. – When Burst or Bracket mode is selected, [DRO plus] is canceled and [DRO standard] is set.

Does not adjust.

The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene.

The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of the images area-by-area.

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

(Normal)

Sets the image to standard color.

Using the shooting functions

(Vivid)

Sets the image to bright and deep color.

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(Sepia)

(B & W)

• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.

Sets the image to sepia color.

Sets the image to black and white.

SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode

Selects the anti-blur mode.

(Shooting)

(Continuous)

(Off)

• In (Auto Adjustment) or (Easy Shooting) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].

• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous].

• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. – When camera shake is too strong – When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes

Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.

Does not use anti-blur mode.

Shooting Settings: Selecting the shooting settings

Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] in (Settings) on the HOME screen. See pages 37,

89.

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Using the viewing functions

Selecting the View Mode

When using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can select how images are played back (View Mode) from the HOME screen. When using internal memory, images are displayed only in Folder View mode.

1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. 2 Touch (View Images). 3 Touch the desired View Mode.

In index mode, you can select the View Mode also with the button on the right of the screen.

View Mode button

(Date View): Display by date

Separates the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” by the date and displays the thumbnail image on a calendar. The default setting is [Date View].

Using the viewing functions

(Folder View): Display by folder

Displays images for each folder created using [Create REC.Folder] of the [Memory Tool]. If a new folder has not been created, all images are located in the “101MSDCF” folder. For details on the folder, see pages 77, 81.

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(Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites

This feature displays images registered as Favorites (page 66).

Number of images registered as Favorites

1 Touch the Favorites group you want to play back.

The selected favorites are displayed in a list.

2 If you want to play back a single image, touch that image.

Display images having the most recently date

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Viewing menu

This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 38.

You can select the playback mode displayed in white.

View Mode (Date View/Folder View/Favorites) Internal memory

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Available Unavailable

(Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View

This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View.

1 Touch [MENU], then touch [Date List].

A list of dates (calendar) is displayed.

2 Touch the date you want to display.

(Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain

conditions

Using the viewing functions

This feature filters images and displays them.

(Off)

(All people)

(Children)

(Infants)

(Smiles)

• Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden.

• Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using an earlier Sony model.

Images are not filtered.

Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed.

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(Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites

Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

(Add All in Date Range)

(Remove All in Date

Range)

(Remove All in

Add or remove the image you selected as Favorites.

• This item appears only in single-image mode.

Select multiple images and add or remove them as Favorites.

Add all images in the selected date range as Favorites.

• This item appears only during list display in Date View.

Remove all images in the selected date range or Favorites group.

• The displayed item differs according to the selected View Mode.

• This item appears only in index mode.

Favorites)

To add an image as Favorites

1 Display the image you want to add as Favorites. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Display (Add / Remove Favorites) by touching v/V, then touch it. 4 Touch (This Image). 5 Touch the Favorites group to which you want to add the image. 6 Touch [OK].

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To select and add multiple images as Favorites

1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Display (Add / Remove Favorites) by touching v/V, then touch it. 3 Touch (Multiple Images). 4 Touch the Favorites group to which you want to add the images.

In single-image mode:

5 Use / to display the image to be added, then touch the center of that image.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

6 Touch / to display other image to be added, then touch the center of that image. 7 Touch

In index mode:

5 Touch the thumbnail image to be added.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

6 To add other images, repeat step 5. 7 Touch

• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.

t [OK].

To select all images in the date range

1 Touch [MENU] in index mode. 2 Display (Add / Remove Favorites) by touching v/V, then touch it. 3 Touch (Add All in Date Range). 4 Touch the Favorites group to which you want to add the images. 5 Touch [OK].

To remove from Favorites

Touch the image you want to remove from Favorites by taking the same steps as in “To select and add multiple images as Favorites”. The mark disappears.

• Touching (Remove All in Date Range) or (Remove All in Favorites) removes all

images in the selected date range or Favorites group.

Using the viewing functions

(View Mode): Switching the View Modes

Selects the View Mode. This item has the same function as (View Images) on the HOME screen. See page 63.

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(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9

During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.

Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen.

• Turning off the power or switching to shooting mode cancels this setting.

• The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4:3 and 3:2 images. Movies, 16:9 images, and portrait images cannot be zoomed.

(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images

This item has the same function as (Slideshow) button in playback mode. See page 31.

(Retouch): Retouching still images

Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.

To retouch the still images

1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image mode. 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Touch (Retouch), then touch the desired mode. 4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.

• Touching [OK] in the Retouch screen enables checking of the effects that are currently set (except for

(Trimming) and (Red Eye Correction)).

• Images cannot be retouched while the camera is connected to a TV.

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(Trimming)

(Red Eye Correction)

(Unsharp masking)

Records the zoomed playback image.

1 Touch the image or slide the zoom (W/T) lever to zoom in on

the trimming range.

2 Set the point with v /V/b/B, then touch . 3 Select an image size to record with b/B, then touch . 4 Touch [OK].

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.

After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].

• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.

Sharpens the image within a chosen frame.

Using the viewing functions

1 Touch the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch, then

touch .

2 Touch [OK].

• Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate.

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(Soft Focus)

(Partial Color)

(Fisheye Lens)

(Cross Filter)

Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to signalize a subject.

1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then

touch .

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch . 4 Touch [OK].

Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.

1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then

touch .

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Touch [OK].

Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.

1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then

touch .

2 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Touch [OK].

Adds starburst effects to light sources.

1 Adjust the desired length to retouch with b/B, then touch

2 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Touch [OK].

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(Radial Blur)

(Retro)

(Happy Faces)

Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image.

1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then

touch .

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Touch [OK].

Softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera.

Using the viewing functions

1 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch . 2 Select the level of retouch with b/B, then touch . 3 Touch [OK].

This feature puts a smile on a person’s face.

1 Select the level of retouch with b/B, then touch . 2 Touch [OK].

• Retouching may not be possible depending on the image.

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(Paint): Painting on still images

Paints characters or graphics on the still image, and record it as a new file. See page 78.

(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to

usage

You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.

HDTV ( )

Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size.

Blog/E-mail ( )

1 Display the desired image to be changed. 2 Touch [MENU], and then touch (Multi-Purpose Resize). 3 Touch the desired size of the image ( (HDTV) or (Blog/E-mail)). 4 Specify the area you want to trim and touch . 5 Touch [OK].

• For details about the image size, see page 12.

• You cannot resize movies.

• You cannot resize the images from VGA to (HDTV).

• Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.

Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.

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(Delete): Deleting images

Selects and deletes images in single-image mode or in index mode.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

(All Images in Date

Range)

Deletes the image that is now selected.

• This item appears only in single-image mode.

Selects and deletes multiple images.

Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder.

• The displayed item differs according to the selected View Mode.

(All In This Folder)

To delete an image

1 Display the image you want to delete. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it. 4 Touch (This Image). 5 Touch [OK].

To select and delete multiple images

1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it. 3 Touch (Multiple Images).

In single-image mode:

4 Use / to display the image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

Using the viewing functions

5 Touch / to display other image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.

To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.

6 Touch t [OK].

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In index mode:

4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to delete.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

5 To delete other images, repeat step 4. 6 Touch t [OK].

• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.

To delete all images in the date range or folder

1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it. 3 Touch (All Images in Date Range) or (All In This Folder). 4 Touch [OK].

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

Protects images against accidental erasure.

(Protect) indicator appears on the protected image.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

(Set All in Date Range)

(Select All in This

Folder)

Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.

• This item appears only in single-image mode.

Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.

Protects all images in the selected date range, folder or Favorites group.

• The displayed item differs according to the selected View Mode.

• This item appears only in index mode.

(Set All in this group)

(Remove All in Date

Range)

(Clear All in This

Folder)

Unlocks all images in the selected date range, folder or Favorites group.

• The displayed item differs according to the selected View Mode.

• This item appears only in index mode.

(Remove All in

Favorites)

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To protect an image

1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Display 4 Touch

(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.

(This Image).

To select and protect multiple images

1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Display 3 Touch (Multiple Images).

In single-image mode:

4 Use / to display the image to be protected, then touch the center of that image.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

5 Touch / to display other images you want to protect, then touch the center of that image. 6 Touch t [OK].

In index mode:

4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to protect.

The mark is attached to the selected image.

5 To protect other images, repeat step 4. 6 Touch t [OK].

• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.

(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.

To select all images in the date range, folder or Favorites group

1 Touch [MENU] in index mode. 2 Display 3 Touch (Set All in Date Range), (Select All in This Folder) or (Set All in this

group).

4 Touch [OK].

• You cannot protect all the images when there are more than 999 files.

• Note that the formatting erases all the data even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.

Using the viewing functions

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To cancel the protection

Touch the image whose protection you want to cancel by taking the same steps as in “To select and protect multiple images”. The (Protect) indicator disappears.

• Protection can be removed for all images in a selected date range, folder, or Favorites group by touching (Remove All in Date Range), (Clear All in This Folder) or (Remove All in Favorites).

: Adding a Print order mark

Adds a print order mark ( ) to the image you want to print. See page 118.

(Print): Printing images using a printer

Prints the recorded images. See page 115.

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. 3 Display 4 Touch [ 5 Touch [OK].

• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on

the software.

(Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it.

] to rotate the image.

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(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.

1 Select the desired folder with v/V.

2 Touch [OK].

To cancel selecting the folder

Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.

z On the folders

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 81).

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] (page 82).

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder : Moves to the next folder : Moves to either the previous or next folders

Using the viewing functions

(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume

Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.

Adjust the volume by touching /.

• You can adjust the volume during movie and slideshow playback (pages 29, 31).

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Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)

You can paint or put stamps on still image and record it as a new file. Use the paint pen (supplied) for this operation.

• You cannot paint or put stamps on movies.

• When viewing recorded images on a TV, you cannot paint the images.

To display the painting

1 Press (Playback) button. 2 Touch [MENU] t (Paint).

A / (save) button B (pen) button C (eraser) button D (stamp) button E Thickness/Stamps select button F Color select button G (exit) button H (frame) button I (revert) button J (clear all) button

To paint characters or graphics

1 Touch . 2 Touch the thickness select button, the desired thickness, then [OK]. 3 Touch the color select button, the desired color, then [OK]. 4 Paint characters or graphics.

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Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)

To stamp

1 Touch . 2 Touch the stamp select button, the desired stamp, then [OK]. 3 Put stamps on the image.

To add a frame

1 Touch . 2 Select the desired frame with b/B, then touch [OK].

To make corrections

Touch , then rub the part you want to erase using the paint pen. Otherwise, touch to revert to the previous state (if you touch again, it returns to the latest state).

• You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen, using the thickness select button. The selected thickness is applied to both the line and eraser.

Erasing all painting

1 Touch . 2 Touch [OK].

All painting will disappear from the image.

Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.

To save the painting

1 Touch / . 2 Select the image size to be saved from [VGA] or [3M], then touch [OK].

The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as a new file.

Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.

To exit paint mode

1 Touch . 2 Touch [OK].

Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.

Using the viewing functions

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Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the HOME screen.

1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.

HOME

2 Touch (Manage Memory) or (Settings).

3 Touch the desired setting item.

4 Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired

setting value.

When you select (Settings), touch v /V on the right of the screen to display the other setting items.

5 Touch [OK].

To cancel the setting change

Touch [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen. If not, touch [BACK] or [×].

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

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Manage Memory

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Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

1 Touch [Format].

The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.

2 Touch [OK].

Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.

Create REC.Folder

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.

1 Touch [Create REC.Folder].

The message “Creating REC.folder” appears.

2 Touch [OK].

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF”.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.

• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 106).

Customizing the settings

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Change REC.Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Touch [Change REC.Folder].

The folder selection screen appears.

2 Touch [OK].

To cancel changing the recording folder

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity. 2 Touch [Copy].

The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.

3 Touch [OK].

Copying starts.

To cancel copying

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 3.

• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot select images to copy.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 83).

• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.

• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.

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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1 Touch [Format].

The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.

2 Touch [OK].

Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.

Customizing the settings

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Settings

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Main Settings — Main Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

Beep

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter

Off

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.

Off

• The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].

Initialize

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/press the shutter button.

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Displays the function guide.

Does not display the function guide.

Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

1 Touch [Initialize].

The message “Reset to default settings” appears.

2 Touch [OK].

The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel initializing

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.

• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.

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Calibration

Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. Using the paint pen, touch the × mark displayed on the screen. To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected.

The × mark moves on the screen. If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the × mark again.

Housing

Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera when installed in the Housing (waterproof case).

On ( )

Off

Changes the function of the buttons.

Does not change any functions.

The buttons will work as follows when the setting is [On].

– Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen. – The screen display is always [Normal]. – Some functions are limited. (The icons are not displayed.)

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing.

Customizing the settings

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Smile demo mode

You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode.

Off

1 Set Scene Selection mode to (Smile Shutter) mode (page 42). 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down.

The demonstration starts.

• If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds, the demonstration starts automatically even if the shutter button is not pressed.

• You can temporarily exit the demonstration after it starts by pressing the shutter button all the way down.

• Although the camera operates the shutter when a smiling face is detected, no image is recorded.

• Always set to [Off] to take an actual Smile Shutter shot.

Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode.

Does not execute.

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Main Settings — Main Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

Auto

PictBridge

PTP/MTP

Mass Storage

The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 103 and 115).

• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].

• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 115).

When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (with Windows Vista/ XP, Mac OS X)

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 103).

Customizing the settings

COMPONENT

Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected (page 94).

HD(1080i)

Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.

Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 97).

NTSC

PAL

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan).

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

TV TYPE

Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback.

16:9

Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen television.

16:9 image 4:3 image

4:3

Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio television.

16:9 image 4:3 image

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

Auto

Off

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (The recommended distance is up to approximately 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (zoom: W)/up to approximately 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (zoom: T))

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.

• You cannot use the AF illuminator when: – Semi manual is set (page 47). – (Twilight) mode, (Landscape) mode, (Fireworks) mode or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is

selected in the Scene Selection mode.

– [Housing] is set to [On].

• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Uses the AF illuminator.

Does not use AF illuminator.

Customizing the settings

Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

Off

• The grid lines are not recorded.

Displays the grid lines.

Does not display the grid lines.

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AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single

Monitor

• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated.

• When using Semi manual, [Single] is automatically selected.

Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects.

Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ()

Precision (Precision digital zoom) ()

Off

Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)].

• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.

Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 10 note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.

Does not use the digital zoom.

×, including the optical zoom 5×. However,

Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×)

Size Total zoom scale

5M Approx. 7.0×

3M Approx. 8.9×

VGA Approx. 28×

16:9(2M) Approx. 9.5×

• When (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode, you cannot use the Digital Zoom.

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

Auto Orientation

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.

Off

• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.

• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the procedure on page 76.

Records the image with the correct orientation.

Does not use Auto Orientation.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

Off

• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Uses the Auto Review.

Does not use Auto Review.

Customizing the settings

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Clock Settings

Sets the date and time.

1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Touch [Clock Settings]. 3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch .

The clock settings screen appears.

4 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V. 5 Touch [OK].

To cancel the clock setting

Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 5.

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

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Language Setting

Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

Customizing the settings

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Viewing images on a TV

You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. See “TV TYPE” (page 88).

• Icons and other indicators do not appear on the TV screen.

Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal

Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

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

(supplied).

VIDEO

AUDIO

Yellow Black

1 To audio/video

input jacks

(Playback) button

Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.

2 To the multi

connector

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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Viewing images on a TV

3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

Touch / to select the desired image.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 88).

Viewing images on a TV

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Viewing images on a TV

Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV

You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV* with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.

• In [Wide Zoom Display], still images with an aspect of 4:3 or 3:2 can be displayed with an aspect of 16:9 (page 68).

• With [Multi-Purpose Resize], the aspect ratio can be converted to 16:9 for high definition viewing (page 72).

1 Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output Adaptor

Cable (not supplied).

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HD Output Adaptor

Cable (not supplied)

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

AUDIO

1 To audio/video

input jacks

(Playback) button

White/RedGreen/Blue/Red

2 To the multi connector

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Viewing images on a TV

3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

Touch / to select the desired image.

• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME screen (page 87).

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 88).

• You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when viewing movies (page 87).

On “PhotoTV HD”

This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.

• The settings are also required to be made on the TV. For details, refer to the operating

instruction of the TV.

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Viewing images on a TV

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Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 111). Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version.

Install the software (supplied) first (page 100)

• Installing the software as follows: – “Picture Motion Browser” – “Music Transfer”

Copying images to your computer (page 103)

• Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion

Browser”.

• Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music

Transfer” as follows:

– Viewing images saved on your computer – Editing images – Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps

online

– Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD

disc writing drive)

– Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music

Transfer”)

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

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Enjoying your Windows computer

Recommended computer environment

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

Recommended environment for copying images

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista*

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista*

CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster

(Recommended: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster)

Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended:

512 MB or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 400 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots

or more

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

supported.

Notes on connecting the camera to a computer

• The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced tr ansfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/ MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 87.

• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Using your computer

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Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.

• Log on as Administrator.

1 Turn on your computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

4 Read the agreement carefully. If

you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

5 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the installation.

• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on the

• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer])

• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.

t (SONYPICTUTIL).

system environment of your computer.

6 Remove the CD-ROM after the

installation is complete.

• Installing software as follows:

– Picture Motion Browser – Music Transfer

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen appears.

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Sony DSC-T300 Handbook

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notes on using the camera

Table of contents

Basic techniques for better images

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Operate the touch panel

Changing the screen display

Using the internal memory

Basic Operations

Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)

Viewing images

Viewing still images as a slideshow

Deleting images

Menu items

Using the shooting functions

Switching the shooting mode

Shooting images using Scene Selection

Shooting images (Program Auto mode)

Focus: Changing the focus method

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Shooting menu

Image Size: Selecting the image size

Flash: Flash setting

Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject

Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function

Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity

REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

Scene Recognition: The camera determines the scene to be shot and takes the shot

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Focus: Changing the focus method

White Balance: Adjusting the color tones

Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function

DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode

Shooting Settings: Selecting the shooting settings

Using the viewing functions

Selecting the View Mode

(Date View): Display by date

(Folder View): Display by folder

(Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites

Viewing menu

(Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View

(Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites

(View Mode): Switching the View Modes

(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9

(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images

(Retouch): Retouching still images

(Paint): Painting on still images

(Delete): Deleting images

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

(Print): Printing images using a printer

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume

Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)

Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

Manage Memory

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Copy

Format

Settings

Beep

Function Guide

Initialize

Calibration

Housing

Smile demo mode