Sony DSC-W55BDL User Manual
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the menu
Digital Still Camera
Using the Setup screen
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W35/W55
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook and “Instruction Manual”
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 2-899-987-11(1)
Viewing images on a TV
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
GB
Notes on using your camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are
two types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 104.
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.
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity 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 your 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 106.
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Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this 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, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Black, white, red, blue
or green points
• 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.
• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
On illustrations
Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the
DSC-W55 unless noted otherwise.
Table of contents
Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2
Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 7
Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 8
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ................................................. 9
Identifying parts.......................................................................................10
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................12
Changing the screen display...................................................................16
Using the internal memory ......................................................................17
Basic Operations
Using the mode dial.................................................................................18
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)....................................19
Shooting still images (Scene selection)...................................................25
Viewing/deleting images..........................................................................28
Using the menu
Using menu items ..............................................................................30
Menu items ..........................................................................................31
Shooting menu ........................................................................................32
COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
9 (Focus): Changing the focus method
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
(P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality
Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method
M
(Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode
(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light
(Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image
(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image
(Setup): Changing Setup items
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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 43
(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Slide): Playing back a series of images
(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Divide): Cutting movies
(Setup): Changing Setup items
Trimming: Recording an enlarged image
Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items..............................................................................50
Camera..............................................................................................51
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Function Guide
Internal Memory Tool.........................................................................54
Format
Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................ 55
Format
Create REC. Folder
Setup 1............................................................................................... 58
1
LCD Backlight (DSC-W55 only)
Beep
Setup 2............................................................................................... 59
2
File Number
USB Connect
Red Eye Reduction
AF Illuminator
Auto Review
Change REC. Folder
Copy
Language
Initialize
Video Out
Clock Set
Viewing images on a TV screen
Viewing images on a TV screen .............................................................61
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer...........................................................63
Installing the software (supplied).............................................................65
Copying images to your computer...........................................................66
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a
“Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................73
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)........................................74
Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................80
Printing still images
How to print still images ..........................................................................82
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer..................83
Printing at a shop ....................................................................................87
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................89
Warning indicators and messages........................................................100
Others
To use your camera abroad — Power sources.....................................103
On the “Memory Stick” ..........................................................................104
On the battery pack...............................................................................106
On the battery charger ..........................................................................107
Index
Index......................................................................................................108
5
Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 18), the menus (page 30), and so
on.
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
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.
Press the shutter
button fully down
suddenly.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
t [Focus] (page 33)
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean
against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay
self-timer or using a tripod is also effective. Use the flash when you shoot under a low
light condition.
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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 23).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (page 35).
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is measurement, estimating how much light an image pickup device receives.
Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 37.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
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.
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Basic techniques for better images
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 Bal] (page 36).
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
White (standard) Bluish Blue-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 picture 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: 7M
2 Image size: VGA
2304
3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
640
Pixels
3072
480
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 email
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 38)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
1
2
3
4
8
9
A Shutter button (19)
B For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever
(20)
For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
lever/ (Index) lever (28, 29)
C Finder window
D Lens
E POWER button/POWER lamp
F Microphone
G Flash (21)
H Self-timer lamp (22)/AF illuminator
(53)
5
6
7
DSC-W55
qf qg qh qj qk ql
qd
DSC-W35
ws wd wf
A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp
(green) (22)
B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp
(orange)
C Speaker
D Finder
E LCD screen (16)
0
qa
qs
w;
wa
9
10
Identifying parts
F DISP (Screen display switch) button
(16)
• Press DISP (Screen display switch) button
longer to select the brightness of the LCD
backlight (DSC-W55 only).
G MENU button (30)
• Press MENU longer to display the
(Setup) screen.
H (Playback) button (28)
I Hook for wrist strap
J Mode dial (18)
K Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (30)
Menu off: / / / (21-23)
L (Image Size/Delete) button
(24, 28)
M Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
• After use, remove the camera from the
tripod.
N Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
O Access lamp
P “Memory Stick Duo” slot
Q Battery insertion slot
R Battery eject lever
S Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55)
• The multi connector is used in the following
situations:
– USB connection with a computer
– AV connection with a TV
– PictBridge connection with a printer
T DC IN jack (DSC-W35)
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
For details, refer to the operation
manual supplied with the AC adaptor.
2 To DC IN
1
jack
v mark
• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K
AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to
charge the battery pack.
U DC IN jack cover (DSC-W35)
V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W35)
W Jack cover (DSC-W35)
X (USB) jack (DSC-W35)
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
1
2
When shooting movies
1
2
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
z AE/AF lock
M
WB
Recording mode (18, 39)
White balance (36)
(19)
3
4
5
3
4
5
Display Indication
Zoom scaling (20, 51)
1.3
Red-eye reduction
(52)
Sharpness (42)
Contrast (42)
ON
AF illuminator (53)
Metering mode (35)
RICH
Color mode (32)
NATURAL
SEPIA B&W
B
Display Indication
Macro (21)
S AF M A F
AF mode (51)
AF range finder frame
(33)
indicator
1.0m Focus preset distance (33)
Image Brightness(EV) EV
Exposure value scale bar
(23)
• The display is changed,
depending on the position
of the mode dial (shown
left).
V Darker
v Brighter
Exposure value guide (23)
12
STBY
REC
Standby/Recording a movie
Mode dial (Scene
Selection) (18)
Mode dial (Program Auto)
(18)
Camera mode (19)
SL
Flash mode (21)
Flash charging
Indicators on the screen
C
Display Indication
7M 5M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
FINE
STD
6 40
6 40
Image size (24)
• is displayed only when
1M
1M
the Multi Burst is activated.
160
FINE STD Image quality (38)
101
Recording folder (55)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity
00:00:00
[00:28:25]
1/30" Multi Burst interval
Recording time [maximum
recordable time]
(41)
400 Remaining number of
recordable images
Self-timer
(22)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(100)
ISO number (37)
D
Display Indication
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 use the
flash for better lighting or
using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
camera (page 6).
E Low battery warning (100)
+ Spot metering cross hair
(35)
Display Indication
AF range finder frame (33)
E
Display Indication
Histogram (16, 23)
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
drops below a certain speed
in low light conditions, the
NR (Noise Reduction) slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value
(30)
Menu
(not displayed
on the screen
on the previous
page)
(23)
13
Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
M
7M 5M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
FINE
STD
6 40
6 40
Recording mode (
Image size
1M
160
18, 39)
(24)
Playback mode (28)
- Protect
(43)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(87)
Change folder (43)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
1.3
Step
12/16
Zoom scaling (28)
Frame by frame playback
(39)
N Playback (28)
Volume (28)
B
Display Indication
101-0012 Folder-file number (43)
Playback bar
14
Indicators on the screen
C
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (84)
101
101
Recording folder (55)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Playback folder (43)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(100)
00:00:12 Counter
D
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (86)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal
(DSC-W55)/USB cable
(DSC-W35), while the icon
is displayed.
+2.0EV Exposure Value (23)
ISO number (37)
Metering mode (35)
Flash
WB
White balance
(36)
E
Display Indication
Histogram (16, 23)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
2007 1 1
9:30 AM
DPOF
z PAUSE
z PLAY
BACK/
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Menu
Playing back Multi Burst
images in series
Select images
NEXT
VOLUME
Adjust volume
(30)
(39)
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
Playback image
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Changing the screen display
• Press DISP (Screen display switch) button
longer to select the brightness of the LCD
DISP (Screen display
switch) button
Each time you press the DISP (Screen
display switch) button, the display changes
as follows.
Histogram on
Histogram
display
Indicators off
(page 23)
LCD screen off
backlight (DSC-W55 only).
• When you set the histogram display to on,
image information is displayed during playback.
• 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 you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• During image playback, you cannot turn the
LCD screen off.
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during playback may occur
when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
• When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital
zoom does not function and [AF Mode] is set to
[Single] (page 51). When you select (flash
mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is
displayed for about two seconds.
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Indicators on
Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 56 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
B
Internal
B
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 a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 50, 57).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 66 to 69 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
memory
played back.
[Menu, Setup, 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, Setup, 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.
• You can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer via a USB connection between a computer
and your camera, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Basic Operations
Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Control button
Still image shooting modes
: Auto Adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 19
: Program Auto mode
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
Mode dial
: Shooting movies
t page 19
t page 31)
: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t page 25
On Function Guide
When [Function Guide] is set to [On], the descriptions of functions are displayed as you
operate the camera.
The default setting is [On]. Select [Off] if you do not want the function guide to appear
(page 52).
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
AE/AF lock indi
Microphone
v/V/b/B button
Finder
Zoom lever
Shutter button
z button
Control button
(Image Size)
button
Mode dial
1 Select a mode with the mode dial.
Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select .
Movie: Select .
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
Position the subject in the
center of the focus frame.
Do not cover the
microphone with your
finger.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
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.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
cator
Basic Operations
19
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Movie:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode
(page 21) 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 flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
Using the zoom
Slide the zoom lever.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 51.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
: Flash forced on
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
SL
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 time is to adjust the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press B ( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press
(No indicator): Macro Off
B again.
: Macro On (W side: Approx. 2 cm or farther (13/16 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 30 cm or farther
(11 7/8 inches or farther))
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Basic Operations
21
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Using the self-timer
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, press
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when
pressing the shutter button.
V again.
22
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
EV (Adjusting the exposure manually)
Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust.
To turn off the bar displayed, press the
b button again.
Toward +Toward –
• For details on the exposure, see page 7.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press DISP (Screen display switch)
A
button repeatedly to display the histogram inside
the screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
B
BrightDark
image when skewed to the left side. Set the mode
dial to , or Scene selection and adjust EV
while checking the exposure with the histogram.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears when playing back a single still image; however exposure cannot be adjusted.
Basic Operations
23
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
To change the image size
Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size.
For details on the image size, see page 9.
The default settings are marked with .
Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing
7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17" print Less
1)
3:2
(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print
3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm/5×7" print
2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm/4×6" print
VGA (640×480) For E-mail
2)
(1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV
16:9
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 97).
Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines
More
640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)
160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Fine
Rough
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Shooting still images (Scene selection)
Shutter button
Mode dial
1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ) with
the mode dial.
• For details on modes, see the next page.
2 Shoot with the shutter button.
To cancel the Scene Selection
Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.
Basic Operations
25
Shooting still images (Scene selection)
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Landscape
Soft Snap
Allows you to shoot skin colors in
brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In
addition, the soft focus effect
creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Twilight Portrait*
Suitable for shooting portraits in
dark places. Allows you to shoot
sharp images of people in dark
places without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
*The shutter speed is slower in (Twilight mode) and (Twilight Portrait mode), so using a tripod is
recommended.
Beach
When shooting seaside or lakeside
scenes, the blue of the water is
clearly recorded.
Snow
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
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Shooting still images (Scene selection)
Functions that cannot be combined with 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. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined
with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro Flash
AF range
finder
Focus
preset
White
Balance
Burst/
Multi Burst
Flash level
—
Basic Operations
SL
———
— /
/
/
WB
Auto/ —
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Viewing/deleting images
v/V/b/B button
(Index)/ (Playback
zoom) lever
(Playback zoom) lever
z button
Control button
(Delete) button
(Playback) button
1 Press (Playback) button.
If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the
playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
Press
z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Press
B to fast forward, press b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
Press
v/V to adjust the volume.
• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller.
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete).
2 Select [Delete] with
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press z.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Slide lever while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, slide lever.
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
• To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 49)
v, then press z.
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Viewing/deleting images
Viewing an index screen
Slide (Index) lever and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous)
index screen, press b/B.
To return to the single-image screen, press z.
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the
control button, then press z.
2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete)
indicator on the selected image.
Green selection frame
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to
delete the indicator from the image.
3 Press (Delete).
4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select],
then press z.
Basic Operations
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Using the menu
Using menu items
v/V/b/B button
(Playback) button
z button
Control button
Mode dial
MENU button
1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.
Playback: Press (Playback) button.
Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select the desired menu item with b/B
on the control button.
• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B
until the item appears on the screen.
•Press z after selecting an item in the Playback
mode.
4 Select a setting with v/V.
The setting you select is zoomed and set.
5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu
items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.
• You cannot set items that are not available to select.
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