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Sony DSC-TX200, DSC-TX200V User Guide

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DSC-TX200/TX200V
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
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Before Use

How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen
Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen
Using the wrist strap
Using the wrist strap
Using the paint pen
Using the paint pen
Taking advantage of the touch panel
Taking advantage of the touch panel
Customizing the desired items
Customizing the desired items
Using the internal memory
Using the internal memory
Using the In-Camera Guide
In-Camera Guide
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Shooting

Shooting still images
Shooting still images Zoom (Still images)
Shooting movies
Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec)
Setting REC mode
Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Movie Mode Program Auto iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama Background Defocus Picture Effect Scene Selection 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Functions not available in some REC modes
Using shooting functions
Tracking focus
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Viewing

Viewing still images
Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom
Viewing burst images
Viewing burst images
Viewing movies
Viewing movies
Viewing panoramic images
Scrolling the panoramic images for display
Viewing 3D images
Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically
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Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
MENU items (Shooting)
Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Scene Selection Movie button Flash Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Cont. Shooting Settings Macro HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect EV ISO White Balance Underwater White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC- TX200V only) GPS Log REC (DSC- TX200V only) In-Camera Guide
Shooting MENU list
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Using MENU items (Viewing)

Using MENU items (Viewing)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing)
Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide
Playback MENU list
MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode
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Changing settings

Changing settings
Changing camera settings
Shooting Settings
Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Scene Recog. Guide Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution
Main Settings
Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode (DSC -TX200V only) GPS setting (DSC -TX200V only) GPS assist data (DSC-TX200V only) Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC - TX200V only) Version
Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool
Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy
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Clock Settings
Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC -TX200V only) Auto Area ADJ (DSC -TX200V only)
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Viewing images on a TV

Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV
Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV
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Using with your computer

Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
“PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) “Music Transfer” Software for Mac
Importing images to a computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection
Creating a disc of movies
Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Creating Blu -ray discs
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Printing

Printing still images
Printing still images
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Troubleshooting

If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images GPS (DSC-TX200V only) Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel/Screen Others
Warning indicators and messages
Self- diagnosis display Messages
Situations this camera has difficulty handling
Situations this camera has difficulty handling
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Precautions/About this camera

Precautions
Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card
On cleaning
On cleaning
Number of still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images Recordable time of movies
Using the camera abroad
Using the camera abroad On TV color systems
About this camera
Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format GPS (DSC-TX200V only) License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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Before Use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen
Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen
Using the wrist strap
Using the wrist strap
Using the paint pen
Using the paint pen
Taking advantage of the touch panel
Taking advantage of the touch panel
Customizing the desired items
Customizing the desired items
Using the internal memory
Using the internal memory
Using the In-Camera Guide
In-Camera Guide
Shooting
Shooting still images
Shooting still images Zoom (Still images)
Shooting movies
Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec)
Setting REC mode
Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Movie Mode Program Auto iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama
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Background Defocus
Picture Effect
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Scene Selection 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Functions not available in some REC modes
Using shooting functions
Tracking focus
Viewing
Viewing still images
Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom
Viewing burst images
Viewing burst images
Viewing movies
Viewing movies
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Viewing panoramic images
Scrolling the panoramic images for display
Viewing 3D images
Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Shooting)
MENU items (Shooting)
Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Scene Selection Movie button Flash Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Cont. Shooting Settings Macro HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color
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Watercolor Effect
Illustration Effect
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EV ISO White Balance Underwater White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC- TX200V only) GPS Log REC (DSC- TX200V only) In-Camera Guide
Shooting MENU list
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Using MENU items (Viewing)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing)
Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide
Playback MENU list
MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode
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Changing settings
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Changing settings
Changing camera settings
Shooting Settings
Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Scene Recog. Guide Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution
Main Settings
Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode (DSC -TX200V only) GPS setting (DSC -TX200V only) GPS assist data (DSC-TX200V only) Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC - TX200V only) Version
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Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool
Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number
Clock Settings
Area Setting Date & Time Setting
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Auto Clock ADJ (DSC -TX200V only)
Auto Area ADJ (DSC -TX200V only)
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV
Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV
Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
“PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) “Music Transfer” Software for Mac
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Importing images to a computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection
Creating a disc of movies
Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Creating Blu -ray discs
Printing
Printing still images
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images
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GPS (DSC-TX200V only)
Computers
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Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel/Screen Others
Warning indicators and messages
Self- diagnosis display Messages
Situations this camera has difficulty handling
Situations this camera has difficulty handling
Precautions/About this camera
Precautions
Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card
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On cleaning
On cleaning
Number of still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images Recordable time of movies
Using the camera abroad
Using the camera abroad On TV color systems
About this camera
Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format GPS (DSC-TX200V only) License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide
This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem. The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Selecting a topic to display
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.
1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window. The title’s topic list appears in the right pane.
2. Click a topic title in the list.
Descriptions appear in the right pane.
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Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.
Searching a topic by keyword
Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button.
Returning to a previous page
Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Printing out a page
Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
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In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camera in the order indicated.
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by
indicates information that is useful to know.
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Names of parts
Shutter button W/T (zoom) lever Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Flash ON/OFF (Power) button Power/Charge lamp GPS sensor (built-in, DSC-TX200V only) Lens
OLED/Touch panel Microphone
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Speaker
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Hook for wrist strap
HDMI micro jack Access lamp Memory card slot Micro USB connector Battery/Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Tripod receptacle
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List of icons displayed on the screen
List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode.
List of shooting mode icons
Display Indication
0:12 Recording time (m:s) REC
Standby
Recording a movie/Movie standby
Movie shooting scene Scene Recognition icon Database file full/Database file error Airplane Mode (DSC-TX200V only)
GPS Log REC (DSC-TX200V only) Direction (DSC-TX200V only)
GPS triangulating status (DSC-TX200V only) Scene Recognition Overlay icon Anti Blink Overheating warning Vibration warning White balance Burst Shooting Interval
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Display Indication
Close Focus
Metering Mode Face Detection Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect
HDR Painting effect
Color hue
Extracted Color
Watercolor effect
Illustration effect
Red-eye reduction AE/AF lock NR slow shutter
125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number
ND Filter
+2.0EV Exposure value
AF range finder frame indicator Flash mode Wind Noise Reduction Flash charging
Display Indication
Eco mode
9 Number of recordable images (Dual Rec)
Battery remaining Low battery warning
1.4 Zoom scaling
Writing data
CAPTURE Importing still images
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AF Illuminator
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Display Indication
100Min Recordable time C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
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Recording Media (Memory card, internal memory)
Recording folder Image size/Panorama
image size/Quality
AF range finder frame
Spot metering cross-hairs Self-timer Warning indicator
pertaining to still image recording
Number of recordable images
Write Date
List of viewing mode icons
Destination (DSC-TX200 only)
Touch panel invalid Enable/Disable touch
panel
Display Indication
12/12
Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory)
Image number/Number of images recorded in the selected date range or in the folder
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Image size/Panorama image size/Quality
Burst Images Main image in the burst group Playback zoom Playback folder
Display Indication
101-0012 Folder-file number 2012-1-1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the playback image
Database file full/Database file error warning
3D images Protect Print order (DPOF) Overheating warning
Airplane Mode (DSC-TX200V only) Enlargement unavailable
Display Indication
Eco mode Battery remaining Low battery warning View mode Metering Mode Flash mode White balance
+2.0EV Exposure value
Wide zoom
Display Indication
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
ND Filter
ISO400 ISO number
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500 Shutter speed
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F3.5 Aperture value
Direction GPS information
Latitude and longitude display Playback bar
Playback Variable speed playback
00:00:12 Counter
Volume
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Using the wrist strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped or submerged.
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Using the paint pen
The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel. It attaches to the wrist strap.
Notes
Do not carry the camera by holding the paint pen. The camera may drop. The supplied paint pen can be used only for this model. Using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen may cause a malfunction.
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Taking advantage of the touch panel
The available functions may differ according to the screen mode. Touch the screen to perform operations such as enlarging desired images or selecting a function with your finger.
Screen Action Operating method
Shooting
Viewing
Note
To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing hard or using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch panel.
Invalids the touch panel operation
Displays the previous/next image or page
Touch Touch
display the icon.
Drag the screen to the right or left.
few seconds. few seconds to
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Customizing the desired items
You can customize the buttons to the desired shooting modes or MENU items and layout, so that you can conveniently locate frequently used buttons.
Customizing MENU items
You can customize four menus displayed under the MENU button to the desired button in shooting mode/playback mode.
1. Touch MENU to display the MENU screen.
2. (Customize) [OK]
3. Keep touching the desired MENU item icon and drag it to the desired position in the customize area.
It swaps the position with the MENU item icon currently at the position in the customize area. In playback mode, the customize area is displayed in the lower part of the screen.
4. To cancel, touch or [OK].
Taking advantage of customization
In addition to swapping MENU icons, you can also swap the positions of MENU icons in the customization area, or reduce the number of MENU icons.
Swapping MENU icons inside the customization area
Touch a MENU icon inside the customization area and drag it to the desired position.
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Touch a MENU icon inside the customization area and drag it to the right.
Note
You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode.
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Using the internal memory
On image data stored in the internal memory
The camera has approximately 105 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record still images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card. [Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the memory card.
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. However, movies cannot be recorded to
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.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Without a memory card inserted in the camera, import the images into a computer. [Details]
To copy (back up) data on a memory card
Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then copy the images in the internal memory to the memory card. [Details]
Notes
You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory. By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a micro USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory.
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In-Camera Guide
This camera is equipped with built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
1. Touch MENU.
2. Touch (In-Camera Guide).
3. Touch the desired MENU item.
The explanation for the selected item is displayed.
4. Drag the screen to see the summary, operation guide and details. When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected mode automatically. If you touch guide using keywords or icons.
(In-Camera Guide) when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can search the
5. To end [In-Camera Guide], touch
Notes
(In-Camera Guide) is not available in Easy Mode. [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected functions. Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed.
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Shooting still images
1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated and compose the shot.
Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) (W), 60 cm (1 ft 11 5/8 inches) (T) (from the lens).
4. Press the shutter button fully down.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
indicator lights.
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setting. [Details] 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.
Related Topic
Viewing still images Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size
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Zoom (Still images)
Available zoom Zoom scale
Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever.
Slide the lever to the T side to zoom in, or to the W side to zoom out.
Note
Zoom is locked to the W side for shooting in the following situations:
In [iSweep Panorama] In [3D Sweep Panorama] In [Sweep Multi Angle] In [Underwater iSweep Panorama] In Close Focus mode
Available zoom
You can combine certain zoom settings to zoom in at high magnification. The icon on the screen changes in accordance with the zoom you use.
Zoom with the original image quality (You can shoot still images without deteriorating the original image quality even if the optical zoom scale exceeds 5× magnification.)
(
) [Clear Image Zoom]:
Zoom with close to the original image quality [Details] (
) [Digital Zoom]:
Less than the original image quality [Details]
Operation Settings Zoom bar
[Still Image Size]: [18M]
A Using optical zoom only
[Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off]
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Zooming images without
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B
deterioration
[Still Image Size]: other than [18M] [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom]
C
(close to the original
[Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [Off]
image quality)
[Clear Image Zoom]: [On]
Zooming to the maximum
D
zoom range
[Digital Zoom]: [On]
[Clear Image Zoom] may not be available for some settings.
When [Clear Image Zoom] is not available
[Details]
Zoom scale
The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size. The table below summarizes the zoom scales when [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] are set to [On].
Operation
Image size
A: Optical
zoom
B: Zoom by range without deterioration (including 5× optical zoom)
C: Zoom with [Clear Image Zoom] [On]
18M 5× 5× 10× 20× 10M 5× 6.7× 13× 26× 5M 5× 9.4× 18× 37×
VGA 5× 38× 76× 16:9(13M) 5× 5× 10× 20×
16:9(2M) 5× 12× 25× 51×
D: Zoom with maximum zoom
scale*
76×*
1
2
*1 The maximum zoom scale is the total zoom magnification that can be achieved when zoom scale without
deterioration (including 5× optical zoom), [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] are used in combination. The maximum zoom scale varies depending on the settings. The maximum zoom scale for the default setting is the same as when [Clear Image Zoom] is [On]. [Details]
2
When [Still Image Size] is set to [VGA], [Digital Zoom] is limited; the maximum zoom scale is 76×.
*
Notes
The default setting for [Clear Image Zoom] is [On]. The default setting for [Digital Zoom] is [Off]. Set [Digital Zoom] to [On] to enlarge images even with deterioration. [Details] The default setting for [Still Image Size] is [18M]. To change the zoom scale, change [Still Image Size]. [Details] Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations:
In [iSweep Panorama] In [Picture Effect] In [Background Defocus] When the Smile Shutter function is activated. When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
When
(Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
The Face Detection function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom.
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Shooting movies
1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button, then touch (REC Mode) (Movie Mode).
2. Press the shutter button to start recording a movie.
Do not cover the microphone (A) with your fingers.
3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
When touching
Notes
The sound of the lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by performing the steps above from the beginning. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature.
Related Topic
Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie format
(REC Mode) is not set to (Movie Mode), you can start or stop recording by
(Movie button) on the screen.
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Zoom (Movies)
Available zoom Zoom scale
Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever.
Slide the lever to the T side to zoom in, or to the W side to zoom out.
Available zoom
You can exceed 5× optical zoom to zoom in. To zoom past the optical zoom range, set [Digital Zoom] to [On].
Zoom with the original image quality (
) [Digital Zoom]:
Less than the original image quality [Details]
Operation Settings Zoom bar
A Using the optical zoom only [Digital Zoom]: [Off]
D Zooming to the maximum zoom range [Digital Zoom]: [On]
Zoom scale
The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size. The table below summarizes the zoom scales when [Digital Zoom] is set to [On].
Operation
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Image size
A: Optical zoom D: Zoom with maximum zoom scale
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Movie mode 5× 20×
Notes
[Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies.
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Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec)
You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images.
1. Touch
2. Press the shutter button to start recording a movie.
(REC Mode) (Movie Mode).
3. Shoot a still image by touching (still image shooting button). A still image is recorded.
The number of recordable still images (A) appears on the screen.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Notes
When the movie quality is set to [AVC HD 28M (PS)], the Dual Rec function cannot be used. The Dual Rec function cannot be used for underwater shooting. Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording. The size of a still image that can be shot while recording a movie varies depending on the movie size. For details, see “Still Image Size(Dual Rec).” [Details] The sound of the shutter button operating may be recorded. When the Smile Shutter function is set to [On], the shutter releases automatically each time the camera detects a smiling face. When the camera is on [Standby] in movie mode, you cannot use [Smile Shutter].
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Shooting mode functions
You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective.
1. Touch
(Intelligent Auto)
(Superior Auto)
(Movie Mode)
(Program Auto)
(Panorama
Shooting Scene)
(REC Mode) desired mode
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
[Details]
Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode. [Details]
Allows you to record movies. [Details] 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. [Details]
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. [Details]
(Underwater
iSweep Panorama)
(Background
Defocus)
(Picture Effect)
(Scene
Selection)
(3D Shooting) (3D Sweep
Panorama)
(Sweep Multi
Angle)
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Allows you to shoot panoramic images under-water. [Details]
Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject.
[Details]
Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. [Details]
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details]
Allows you to shoot 3D images by composing images. [Details] Allows you to shoot multiple images while the camera is moving; these images
are compiled into a 3D image. [Details] Allows you to shoot multiple images while the camera is moving; these images
are compiled into a stereoscopic image. [Details]
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Intelligent Auto
On Photo Creativity On Scene Recognition Features of Auto shooting modes
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display. When shooting mode is set to
settings easily and shoot images.
(REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto)
On Photo Creativity
(Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the
1. Touch
2. Touch (Photo Creativity).
3. Touch the desired item on the screen.
(Brightness) (Color) (Vividness)
(REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto).
Adjusts brightness. Adjusts color. Adjusts vividness.
(Picture
Effect)
Shoots a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect.
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[AUTO]/[OFF]
4. Touch the scale or an item on the screen to change the settings. You can combine some settings by repeating step 3 and 4.
5. When shooting still images: Shoot with the shutter button.
When recording movies: Touch
Notes
When you record movies in [Photo Creativity] mode, you cannot change the settings during recording. If you switch the camera mode to [Intelligent Auto] mode or turn off the camera, the settings you changed are reverted to the default settings. If [Photo Creativity] is set when shooting images in [Superior Auto], images cannot be overlaid.
When you change settings for displayed on the screen and when you change settings for
[OFF] is displayed.
(Movie button) to start recording.
(Brightness), (Color) and (Vividness), [AUTO] is
(Picture Effect),
On Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Features of Auto shooting modes
In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots a higher-quality image than in Intelligent Auto mode. The camera also shoots multiple images based on the recognized scene, then creates a composite of the multiple images (Overlay shooting). Program Auto mode allows you to change various shooting settings, such as the white balance or ISO settings.
REC Mode
(Intelligent Auto)
(Superior Auto)
(Program Auto)
When to use
Use when you want the camera to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot some images continuously.
Use when you shoot images under difficult conditions, such as low light or backlit scenes.
Use when you want to shoot a higher-quality image than in (Intelligent Auto) mode.
Use when you want to shoot using customized shooting settings with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically.
Major restricted functions
Forced flash
Continuous shooting, Smile Shutter
Scene Recognition
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In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may be unable to shoot low light or backlit scenes clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the images.
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Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Superior Auto
The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
(REC Mode) (Superior Auto)
The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises.
What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode?
In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene, then creates a composite of the burst images (Overlay shooting). The camera automatically corrects the backlight and reduces the noise by overlaying images, so a higher-quality image results than in Intelligent Auto mode.
: Scene Recognition
Night Scene
Night Portrait
Backlight
Backlight Portrait Landscape
Macro
Close Focus
Portrait
Infant
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Low Light
Tripod
Move
: Overlaying processing
Hand-held Twilight
Anti Motion Blur
Backlight Correction HDR
The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and (overlay) appears on the screen.
Notes
When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to record an image. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images.
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Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies. You can select various settings using the menu for movie mode.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Press the shutter button.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Related Topic
MENU items not available in some REC modes
(REC Mode) (Movie Mode)
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Related Topic
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iSweep Panorama
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
(REC Mode) (Panorama Shooting Scene) (iSweep Panorama)
A: This part will not be recorded. Touch B to change the shooting direction.
4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (C), following the arrow indication on the screen.
Tips for shooting a panoramic image
Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible.
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Vertical direction
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Horizontal direction
First, press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
Notes
If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again. You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations:
You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake.
Related Topic
Scrolling the panoramic images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Underwater iSweep Panorama
When using Underwater iSweep Panorama, white balance is suited for shooting in underwater. Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Make any necessary settings that are set using the touch panel before using the camera underwater.
1. Set to the shooting mode.
2.
3. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully.
(REC Mode) (Panorama Shooting Scene) (Underwater iSweep Panorama)
A: This part will not be recorded. Touch B to change the shooting direction. Make any necessary settings that are set using the touch panel before using the camera underwater.
4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (C), following the indication on the screen.
Notes
If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panorama image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. Under low light conditions, panorama images may be blurred or the shooting may not be successful. Under lights that flicker, such as fluorescent lights, the brightness or color of the combined images may not be consistent. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness, color and focus, shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the AE/AF locked angle and shoot again. You cannot create panorama images in the following situations:
You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake.
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Background Defocus
Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the subject stands out from the background.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
(REC Mode) (Background Defocus)
Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus
Before shooting, touch MENU the background defocus effect.
Tips for defocusing the background
[Defocus Effect] [Low], [Mid] or [High] to change the intensity of
Position of the subject and the background
If you shoot an image with the subject and background far apart, as shown in the illustration, the background can be defocused. Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the screen.
Subject is sufficiently distant from the background
Subject and background are too close
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When you shoot a flower and a small item from close up, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. For shooting people, move a short distance away from the subject and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
To lock the focus on the subject more easily, use the tracking focus function of the camera.
[Details]
Notes
When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake. If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps:
Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. Separate the subject and the background. Touch the area to adjust its focus.
This function is not suited to underwater shooting.
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Picture Effect
Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
Painting)
(REC Mode) (Picture Effect) desired mode If you want to select other Picture Effect mode, select from REC mode. If you want to add effects to movies, touch
Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single image that looks like an oil painting. You can change the effect level using
effect).
(HDR
(Movie button).
(HDR Painting
(Rich­tone Monochrome)
(Miniature)
Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single, sharp monochrome image.
Allows an image to be processed so that it looks as though you were shooting dioramas. One part of the image is blurred for a high-contrast image. You can change
the blurred part using
Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect, high contrast, or color cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using
(Area of emphasis).
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(Pop Color)
(Partial Color)
(Color hue).
Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone.
Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using
(Extracted Color).
(Soft High-key)
(Watercolor)
(Illustration)
Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.
Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors. You can change the effect level using
(Watercolor Effect).
Allows you to shoot an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. You can change the effect level using
(Illustration Effect).
Note
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[Toy camera] [Pop Color] [Partial Color] [Soft High-key]
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HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
(REC Mode) (Scene Selection) desired mode
If you want to select other Scene Selection mode, select from REC Mode.
Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
(Soft Skin)
(Soft Snap)
(Anti Motion
Blur)
(Landscape)
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur.
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.
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Correction HDR)
(Night Portrait)
(Night Scene)
Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation.
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
(Hand-held
Twilight)
(High
Sensitivity)
(Gourmet)
Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.
(Pet)
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(Snow)
(Fireworks)
Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors.
(Underwater)
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.
(Hi-Speed
Shutter)
Notes
When you shoot images using
(Night Portrait), (Night Scene) 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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3D Still Image
Shooting a 3D image. Images recorded using the 3D functions can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV.
1.
2. Shoot with the shutter button.
(REC Mode) (3D Shooting) (3D Still Image)
Tips for shooting 3D images
Approach a subject with the subject and background far apart, as shown in the illustration. The 3D effect may not work effectively when the scene is too dark, the subject is moving or you moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock. If you shoot the image in a dark place, noise may be highly visible.
Notes
The available image size is [18M] or [16:9(13M)]. The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly. This function is not suited to underwater shooting.
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3D Sweep Panorama
Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. The recorded image can be played back on a 3D TV.
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
3. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (C), following the indication on the screen.
(REC Mode) (3D Shooting) (3D Sweep Panorama)
A: This part will not be recorded. Touch B to change the shooting direction.
Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode
With your body as the axis, sweep the camera in a small circle, paralleling the direction of the arrow on the screen. (Aim for a 5-second semicircle.) If you are sweeping too quickly or too slowly, a message will be displayed on the screen. We recommend that you practice it several times before shooting. Subjects at rest are best suited for 3D shots.
Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera.
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3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your computer, the camera may not operate correctly. If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full 3D image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. Under low light conditions, the images may be blurred. It is recommended that you shoot images in bright outside light. If the entire angle of view of the 3D shot and the angle of view when the AE/AF was locked are extremely different in brightness, color or focus, the shot will not be successful. If this happens, change the location of the AE/AF lock and try again. 3D shooting may be canceled in the following situations:
You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake.
This function is not suited to underwater shooting.
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Sweep Multi Angle
As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one stereoscopic image. It shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left, and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV.
1.
2. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
3. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (B), following the indication on the screen.
(REC Mode) (3D Shooting) (Sweep Multi Angle)
A: This part will not be recorded.
Shooting range in Sweep Multi Angle mode
Sweep the camera approximately 30 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on. Refer also to the tips for 3D Sweep Panorama. [Details]
Notes
In [Sweep Multi Angle] mode, you can select only the [16:9(2M)] panoramic image size. 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly.
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Functions not available in some REC modes
Functions available in REC modes Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect
In the table below, a checkmark indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [Self-Timer] and [Flash] indicate the available modes.
Functions available in REC modes
(Intelligent Auto)
(Superior Auto)
(Program Auto)
(iSweep Panorama)
(Underwater iSweep
Panorama)
Flash
Self­Timer
— — — —
— — — —
Close Focus
—
Face Detection
Tracking focus
(Background Defocus)
(3D Still Image) (3D Sweep Panorama)
(Sweep Multi Angle)
— — — — — — — —
Functions available in Scene Selection
Flash
(Soft Skin) (Soft Snap)
(Anti Motion Blur)
(Landscape)
(Backlight Correction
HDR)
(Night Portrait)
Self­Timer
Close Focus
— — — — — —
—
—
*
Face Detection
* *
Tracking focus
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— — —
(Hand-held Twilight)
(High Sensitivity)
(Gourmet)
(Pet)
(Beach)
(Snow)
(Fireworks)
(Underwater)
(Hi-Speed Shutter)
* [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection].
Functions available in Picture Effect
Flash
(HDR Painting)
Self­Timer
— —
—
— — — — — —
— — —
Close Focus
Face Detection
—
Tracking focus
(Rich-tone
Monochrome)
(Miniature)
(Toy camera)
(Pop Color)
(Partial Color)
(Soft High-key)
(Watercolor)
(Illustration)
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— — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Tracking focus
The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving (Tracking focus).
Touch to cancel the tracking focus.
Tracking a face
If you use the tracking focus function while the Face Detection function is activated, you can select a face to be given priority and register that face with the camera. Even if the registered face disappears from the screen, when it shows up on the screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face.
When a specified face is registered in the camera memory and you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera searches only for that face’s smile.
Notes
When you use zoom functions other than optical zoom, the tracking focus function is not available. Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be tracked. However, if the target of the tracking focus is a specified face, the camera keeps tracking on that face even if the face disappears from the screen. This function cannot be used underwater shooting.
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Viewing still images
1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
2. Select an image with / .
Taking advantage of dragging operations
You can perform the following actions by dragging the screen during playback.
Displays the next/previous image
In playback mode, drag the screen to the right or left. To change images continuously, drag the screen to the right or left and keep touching the screen.
Viewing images taken with a different camera
This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images. If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card, a registration screen with the message “An image that is not administered in this device has been found. Import?” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by selecting [OK].
Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to register images, it may not be possible to register all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out.
Viewing vertical images in full-screen display (DSC-TX200V only)
If the camera is rotated, the horizontal or vertical orientation of the image is determined and the image being played back is automatically rotated.
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Playback zoom
To save enlarged images
Enlarges the image being played back.
1. Touch
2. Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side.
3. Adjust the zoom scale and position.
(Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Button/Operation method Action
Drag up/down/right/left Changes the zoom position.
/
Changes the zoom scale. Cancels playback zoom.
To save enlarged images
You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Touch MENU
[Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)].
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Wide Zoom
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed over the entire screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
2. Touch (Wide Zoom).
3. To cancel Wide Zoom, touch (Wide Zoom) again.
Note
Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files:
Movies Panoramic images Images displayed in a burst group 16:9 images 3D Still Image
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Viewing burst images
Tilt playback Unfold
You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only]. [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only] in its default setting.
1. Touch
2. Select the burst images with / .
(Playback) to switch to playback mode.
3. Touch the desired playback button according to the playback mode.
Button/Operation Action
Only the main image is displayed. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen.
You can view the burst images as a movie by tilting the camera to the right or left.
Tilt playback
The burst shots are played back smoothly as a movie.
1. Touch
2. Tilt the camera to the right or left, with the center of the camera as the axis.
.
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Unfold
If you touch , only the main image is displayed. You can display a line-up of images by following the procedure below.
1. Display the main image in playback mode, then touch The images are displayed in the index.
When images are displayed in an index, is displayed on the main image.
2. Touch
3. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you
touch the screen.
4. To cancel the display, touch
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View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group
/ to display each image in a burst group. You can also select an image to be displayed by touching the thumbnail image at the bottom of the screen.
.
.
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Viewing movies
Making still images during movie playback
1. Touch
2. Select a movie with / .
3. Touch on the screen.
When you touch the screen during playback, operation buttons are displayed.
On the movie viewing screen
When you touch the screen during playback, the playback bar appears, indicating the playback position of a movie and operation buttons are displayed.
(Playback) to switch to playback mode.
, , , , , or appears on the movie viewing screen.
The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.
Button Action
Playback Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Slow playback
Slow rewind playback
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Chapter rewind Frame advance Frame rewind Volume settings Making still images during movie playback Closes the control panel
Making still images during movie playback
When you play back a movie, you can capture a still image from the movie by touching during the scene you want to capture.
To display only movies on the index screen
You can view only movie thumbnails on the index screen by touching MENU
(Folder view (MP4)) or (AVCHD view). (Folder view (MP4)): Displays MP4-format movie thumbnails on the index screen.
(AVCHD view): Displays movies shot with the recording format set to [AVCHD 60i/60p] or
[AVCHD 50i/50p]. [Details]
When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file.
(View Mode)
Notes
The buttons on the control panel will vary depending on the playback status. The screen changes to the next/previous image when you touch the Chapter advance/Chapter rewind button in Date View setting. You may not be able to play back some movies using other cameras.
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View Mode
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Scrolling the panoramic images for display
You can scroll panoramic images by touching the playback icon while panoramic images are being displayed. In playing back, touch the screen to display the operation buttons.
A: Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image
Button/Operation Action
Touch Drag up/down/right/left Scrolls image
Panoramic images recorded using another camera may not be scrolled correctly when being played back.
Note
A panoramic image recorded in [High Resolution] size requires a longer time to scroll than a normal size panoramic image.
Starts scrolling playback
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Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically
You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left.
1. Touch
2. Select an image shot in (Sweep Multi Angle) mode with / .
3. Touch .
(Playback) to switch to playback mode.
4. Tilt the camera to the right or left.
5. Touch the screen to stop playback.
Tips for playing back stereoscopically
To view images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically, tilt the camera to the right or left as illustrated, keeping the camera horizontal.
Note
3D images shot in [3D Still Image], [3D Sweep Panorama] mode cannot be played back stereoscopically on the camera.
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Using MENU items (Shooting)
You can display and easily select the functions that can be used on the currently displayed screen during shooting.
1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2. Touch the MENU icon to display the MENU screen.
The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen.
3. Touch MENU desired mode
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Movie shooting scene
On Scene Recognition
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in movie mode.
1.
2. MENU (Movie shooting scene) desired mode
(REC Mode) (Movie Mode)
(Intelligent Auto)
Adjusts the setting automatically. [Details]
(Scene
Selection)
Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene.
[Details]
On Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
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Easy Mode
On Scene Recognition Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1. MENU
2. Shoot with the shutter button.
To end Easy Mode, touch MENU [Exit Easy Mode]
Notes
The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. The playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
On Scene Recognition
(Easy Mode) [OK]
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)
Movie button Flash
Still Image Size
Touch Touch MENU
size.
.
.
[Still Image Size] desired mode, select between [Large] or [Small]
Self-Timer MENU
[Self-Timer] select between [On] or [Off] mode.
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GPS setting MENU [GPS setting] select between [On] or [Off] mode.
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Exit Easy Mode
To end Easy Mode, touch MENU
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
For still images:
1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
2.
For movies:
1. (REC Mode) (Movie Mode)
(REC Mode) (Scene Selection) desired mode
2. MENU (Movie shooting scene) (Scene Selection) desired mode
* Scene Selection modes with an * mark are not available for [Scene Selection] in [Movie shooting scene].
Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
(Soft Skin)*
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
(Soft Snap)
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Motion Blur)*
(Landscape)
(Backlight Correction HDR)*
Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur.
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.
Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation.
(Night
Portrait)*
(Night
Scene)
(Hand-held
Twilight)*
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.
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Sensitivity)
(Gourmet)*
(Pet)*
For still images, allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. For movies, allows you to record low light scenes with more brightness.
Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.
(Beach)
(Snow)
(Fireworks)
Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
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Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors.
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(Underwater)
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.
(Hi-Speed
Shutter)*
Note
When you shoot images using
(Night Portrait), (Night Scene) 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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Movie button
You can quickly start shooting movies from shooting modes other than movie mode.
1. Touch
2. To stop recording, touch (Movie button).
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Movie format Movie Quality/Movie Size MENU items not available in some REC modes
(Movie button).
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Flash
1. (Flash) desired mode
If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU.
(Auto)
(On)
(Slow
Synchro)
(Off)
When the “White circular spots” appears in flash photos
This is caused by particles dust, pollen, mist, floating object underwater, etc. floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. Flash always operates. Flash always operates.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Flash does not operate.
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Select
[Off].)
Notes
The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash,
You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
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(Anti Motion Blur) or (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Flash] is set to
is displayed.
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Self-Timer
Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
1.
(Self-Timer) desired mode
If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU.
(Off)
(10sec)
(2sec) (Self-portrait
One Person)
(Self-portrait
Two People)
Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch
Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
Sets the self-timer to Self-portrait timer. When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later.
.
Hints for preventing blur
If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those
encountered in
To reduce camera shake, set the self-timer to a 2-second delay and brace your arms against your sides after pressing the shutter button.
(Night Portrait) or (Night Scene) mode.
Automatic shooting with Self - portrait timer
Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces are reflected in the screen. The shutter operates automatically. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds.
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