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DSC-W630/W650

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.

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Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen

Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen

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In-Camera Guide

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Shooting

Shooting still images

Shooting still images Zoom

Shooting movies

Setting REC mode

List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes

Using shooting functions

Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer

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Viewing

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Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index

Deleting images

Delete button

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Viewing panorama images

Scrolling the panorama images for display

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MENU items (Shooting)

REC Mode Picture Effect Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Color hue Extracted Color Cont. Shooting Settings EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection DRO Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide

Shooting MENU list

MENU items not available in some REC modes

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MENU items (Viewing)

Easy Mode Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide

Playback MENU list

MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode

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Changing settings

Changing camera settings

Shooting Settings

AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date

Main Settings

Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Video Out Eco Mode USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye-Fi

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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Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV

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Using with your computer

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

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Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others

Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display Messages

Difficult situations for this camera

Situations this camera has difficulty handling

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Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Battery charger Memory card

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 License

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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 internal memory

In-Camera Guide

Shooting

Shooting still images

Shooting still images Zoom

Shooting movies

Setting REC mode

List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes

Using shooting functions

Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer

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Viewing

Viewing still images

Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index

Deleting images

Delete button

Viewing movies

Viewing panorama images

Scrolling the panorama images for display

Using MENU items (Shooting)

MENU items (Shooting)

Shooting MENU list

MENU items not available in some REC modes

Using MENU items (Viewing)

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MENU items (Viewing)

Easy Mode Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide

Playback MENU list

MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode

Changing settings

Changing camera settings

Shooting Settings

AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date

Main Settings

Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Video Out Eco Mode USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye-Fi

Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool

Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number

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Clock Settings

Area Setting Date & Time Setting

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV

Using with your computer

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

Printing

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others

Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display Messages

Difficult situations for this camera

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Situations this camera has difficulty handling

Precautions / About this camera

Precautions

Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Battery charger Memory card

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 License

Trademarks

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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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Changing the font size

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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Marks and notations used in this User Guide

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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Illustrations used in this User Guide

Illustrations used in this User Guide are of the DSC-W630 unless noted otherwise.

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Names of parts

ON/OFF (Power) button/Power lamp Shutter button Flash Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Microphone Lens

LCD screen

(Playback) button

For shooting: W/T (zoom) button For viewing:

Mode switch Hook for wrist strap

/ (In-Camera Guide / Delete) button

(Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button

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MENU button

Control button

MENU on:

/ / / /

MENU off: / / / /Tracking focus

Access lamp Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Speaker Battery/Memory card cover USB / A/V OUT jack Memory card slot

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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. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Setting) on the control button.

List of shooting mode icons

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size

Picture Effect

Scene Selection

Shooting mode

Scene Recognition icon

White balance

Metering Mode

Vibration warning

Color hue

Extracted Color

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DRO

Cont. Shooting Settings

1.4

Display Indication

Anti Blink

AE/AF lock

ISO400 ISO number

NR slow shutter

125 Shutter speed F2.6 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value

Soft Skin Effect

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

Zoom scaling

AF range finder frame indicator

REC Standby

Recording a movie/Movie standby

0:12 Recording time (m:s)

Display Indication

Recording folder

96 Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time

Recording Media (Memory card, internal memory)

Eye-Fi Mode display

AF Illuminator

Flash mode

Red-eye reduction

Flash charging

Display Indication

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C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

Self-timer

Write Date Face detection Database file full/Database file error warning

Destination

Overheating warning

Eco mode

AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross-hairs

List of viewing mode icons

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number 2011 1 1

9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size

Protect Print order (DPOF)

Playback zoom

View mode

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Display Indication

Playback folder

12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in date range, selected folder

Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory)

Eye-Fi Mode display

Changing folder

Metering Mode

Flash mode

White balance

ISO400 ISO number

Database file full/Database file error warning

Display Indication

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display +2.0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed F2.6 Aperture value

Eco mode

Playback

Playback bar

00:00:12 Counter

Volume

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Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

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Using the internal memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

The camera has approximately 27 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record 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.

You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is [1280x720(Fine)] or

[1280x720(Standard)]. [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 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 contains an internal function 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. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the desired MENU item using

3. Press the

The operation guide for the selected function in step 2 is displayed.

4. Use

When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected mode automatically. You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the

button when MENU is not displayed.

5. To end [In-Camera Guide], press the

Notes

/ (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected functions. Detailed explanations of the operation or setting items may not be available, depending on the function.

/ (In-Camera Guide) button.

/ to switch the display from summary to operation to details.

/ on the control button.

/ (In-Camera Guide)

/ (In-Camera Guide) button.

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Shooting still images

1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated.

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 5 cm (2 inches) (W), 100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T) (from the lens). Macro mode may automatically be set depending on the shooting conditions.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when you shoot still images.

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

When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus

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 / Movie Size

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Zoom

You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×.

1. Press the W/T (zoom) button.

Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.

When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details]

Notes

Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.

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Shooting movies

1. Set the mode switch to (Movie), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

2. Press the shutter button to start recording.

3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Notes

The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. You can shoot continuously for approximately 29 minutes at a time when the temperature is 25°C (77°F) and camera is set to the factory settings. When shooting stops, you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting. Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop to protect the camera.

Related Topic

Zoom Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size

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List of mode switch functions

Set the mode switch to the desired function.

(Still Image)

(Sweep

Panorama)

(Movie)

Allows you to shoot still images. You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU

Allows you to shoot a panorama image by composing images.

Allows you to record movies. Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the shutter button again to end the recording.

[REC Mode].

Related Topic

Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode

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Intelligent Auto

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

1. Set the mode switch to

2. MENU

3. Shoot with the shutter button.

(REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) on the control button

On Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

Related Topic

Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes

(Still Image).

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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 mode switch to

2. MENU

3. Shoot with the shutter button.

Related Topic

Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes

(REC Mode) (Program Auto) on the control button

(Still Image).

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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 mode switch to

2. MENU

mode

(Toy

camera)

(REC Mode) (Picture Effect) on the control button desired

If you want to select other Picture Effect mode, select from MENU.

Allows you to shoot images with effects, such as high contrast to provide the impression of a toy camera. You can adjust the color hue by selecting MENU

Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone.

(Still Image).

[Color hue].

(Pop

Color)

(Partial Color)

(Soft

High-key)

Allows you to shoot striking images by changing unspecified colors into monochrome. You can select the color to extract by selecting MENU

Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.

[Extracted Color].

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Related Topic

Color hue

Extracted Color 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 mode switch to

2. MENU

mode

(Soft

Skin)

(Soft

Snap)

(REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired

If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.

Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.

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

(Still Image).

(Landscape)

(Night

Portrait)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.

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.

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Scene)

(High

Sensitivity)

(Gourmet)

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)

(Beach)

(Snow)

Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.

Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes, etc., where a considerable portion of the image is white.

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

(Fireworks)

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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.

Related Topic

Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes

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Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images.

1. Set the mode switch to (Sweep Panorama).

2. Select a shooting direction with

3. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully.

/ / / (Up/Down/Left/Right) on the control button.

A: That part will not be taken.

4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (B), following the indication on the screen.

Tips for shooting a panorama 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

Horizontal direction

First, 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 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.

To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image

This camera is equipped with a panorama shooting function, capable of shooting a near-full 360 degree panoramic image. Shoot a panoramic image by selecting MENU

set [Panorama Image Size] to [360°]. Recorded

panoramic images can be scrolled accurately when played on the camera.

Select a shooting direction with / on the control button. You cannot shoot a panoramic image in a vertical direction with [Panorama Image Size] set to [360°].

The image actually recorded may not cover 360 degrees, depending on the subject or the way it is shot.

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. 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 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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Scrolling the panorama images for display Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes

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Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies with their audio.

1. Set the mode switch to

2. Press the shutter button.

3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Related Topic

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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 check mark indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the available modes.

Functions available in REC modes

(Intelligent Auto)

(Program Auto)

(Sweep

Panorama)

(Movie Mode)

Flash

SelfTimer

— — — —

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Tracking focus

Functions available in Scene Selection

Flash

(Soft Skin) *

(Soft Snap)

(Landscape)

(Night Portrait)

(Night Scene)

(High

Sensitivity)

(Gourmet)

(Pet)

(Beach)

(Snow)

(Fireworks)

SelfTimer

Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus

— — —

— —

— — —

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* [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.

Functions available in Picture Effect

Flash Self-Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus

(Toy camera)

(Pop Color)

(Partial Color)

(Soft High-key)

—

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Tracking focus

Even if a subject is moving, the camera continues to focus automatically.

1. Set the mode switch to

2. Point the camera at the subject, and press

The target frame appears.

3. Place the target frame over the subject you want to focus on, and press .

Tracking begins.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.

5. To cancel the tracking focus before shooting, press

(Still Image).

on the control button.

again.

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.

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 the Digital 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.

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DISP (Display Setting)

1. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control button.

2. Select the desired mode with the control button.

Displays only images.

(OFF)

Displays Information. Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed.

(Detailed Info)

(In playback mode only)

Displays information.

(ON)

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Flash

1. Press (Flash) on the control button.

2. Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Auto)

(On)

(Slow

Synchro)

(Off)

When the “White circular spots” appears in flash photos

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

Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight.

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

Notes

The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash,

You cannot use the flash during burst shooting. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.

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(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)

is displayed.

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Smile Shutter

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

1. Press

2. Wait for a smile to be detected.

When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the records images automatically.

3. To stop shooting, press

Tips for better capturing of smiles

(Smile) on the control button.

point on the indicator, the camera

If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

(Smile) again.

Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown.

The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the selected face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face.

[Details]

If a smile is not detected, select MENU [Slight Smile].

[Smile Detection Sensitivity], then set the value to

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Notes

Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function.

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Self-Timer

Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer

1. Press

2. Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Self-Timer) on the control button.

(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, press 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.

again.

Tips 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 prevent blurring, shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

(Night Portrait) or (Night Scene) mode.

Automatic shooting with Self - portrait timer

Point the lens at yourself so that the specified number of faces appear in the screen and the shutter operates. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds.

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You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation.

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Viewing still images

1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2. Select an image with the control button.

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 “Files found which were not recognized Import files” 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.

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Playback zoom

Enlarges the image being played back.

1. Press the

2. Press

3. Adjust the position with

The mark in the lower left of the image shows which part of the total image is being displayed.

4. Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button.

Press the Press

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

(Playback zoom) button during still image playback.

/ / / on the control button.

button (T) to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.

on the control button to cancel playback zoom.

To save enlarged images

You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU

[Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)].

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Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

1. Press the

2. Press the

Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].

3. To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press

Displaying images of the desired date/folder

Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with / .

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

(Index) button to display the image index screen.

Viewing images with the Calendar

When [View Mode] is set to [Date View], press the (Index) button to view images with the Calendar, while the index displays more images.

To select the month you want to display, select / with the control button, then press . To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date with the control button and press . To exit the Calendar and display the image index screen again, select

then press

with the control button,

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Delete button

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details]

1. Press the

/ (Delete) button desired mode on the control button

3. Press [OK]

All Images on This Date All in This Folder

Multiple Images

This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Cancel Cancels the deletion.

You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images

Press the press the

You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect] or [Print (DPOF)].

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder at once.

Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Select an image, then press

To cancel the delete selection, press

button (T) of the W/T (zoom) button in index mode to return to single-image mode, and

(Index) button (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode.

after step 2.

again to release the mark.

Notes

In Easy Mode, you can only delete the currently displayed image. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder.

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Viewing movies

1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2. Select a movie with the control button.

3. Press

The playback bar appears, and a movie playback starts.

Control button Feature

Play/Pause

Fast forward

Fast rewind

Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with

Note

You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.

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Scrolling the panorama images for display

You can scroll panorama images by pressing center button on the control button while panorama images are being displayed. Press the W (zoom) button to display the whole image again.

A: Shows the displayed area of the whole panorama image

Control button Action

on the control button Scrolling playback / pauses scrolling images

/ / / on the control button Scrolls images

W (zoom) button Displays the whole image

Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played.

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Using MENU items (Shooting)

You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.

1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.

3. Select the desired menu item with / / / on the control button.

4. Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.

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REC Mode

You can select the still image shooting mode when the mode switch is set to [Still Image].

1. MENU

Auto)

(Program

Auto)

Effect)

Selection)

(REC Mode) desired mode

(Intelligent

(Picture

(Scene

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

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). [Details] Also you can select various settings using the menu.

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]

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Picture Effect

When [REC Mode] is set to [Picture Effect] and if you want to select other Picture Effect mode, follow the steps below.

1. MENU

(Toy

camera)

(Pop

Color)

(Picture Effect) desired mode

Allows you to shoot images with effects, such as high contrast to provide the impression of a toy camera. You can adjust the color hue by selecting MENU

Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone.

[Color hue].

Allows you to shoot striking images by changing unspecified colors into monochrome. You can select the color to extract by selecting MENU

(Partial Color)

Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.

(Soft

High-key)

Related Topic

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[Extracted Color].

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Functions not available in some REC modes

MENU items not available in some REC modes

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Scene Selection

When [REC Mode] is set to [Scene Selection] and if you want to select another scene, follow the steps below.

1. MENU

(Soft

Skin)

(Soft

Snap)

(Scene Selection) desired mode

Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.

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

(Landscape)

(Night

Portrait)

(Night

Scene)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.

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.

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(High

Sensitivity)

(Gourmet)

(Pet)

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.

(Beach)

(Snow)

(Fireworks)

Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.

Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes, etc., where a considerable portion of the image is white.

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

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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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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. [OK]

3. Shoot with the shutter button.

To end Easy Mode, MENU [Exit Easy Mode]

Note

The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically.

On Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

(Easy Mode) on the control button.

For details, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details]

Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)

Still Image Size

Self-Timer

Flash

Smile Shutter

MENU [Still Image Size] on the control button desired mode Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

on the control button desired mode

Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.

on the control button desired mode

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

on the control button

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Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size

Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting movies

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.

Image size when shooting still images

1. MENU (Still Image Size) desired size

Still Image Size (Horizontal × Vertical)

(4608×3456)

(3648×2736)

Usage guidelines

For prints up to A3+ size

For prints up to A3 size

Number of images

Less

Printing

Fine

(2592×1944)

(640×480)

(4608×2592)

(1920×1080)

Note

When you print still images recorded at a 16:9 aspect ratio or panorama images, both edges may be cut off.

For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size

For e-mail attachments

For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing up to A3 size

For viewing on a high-definition TV

More Less

Image size in Easy Mode

Rough Fine

Rough

1. MENU [Still Image Size] desired size

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Large Shoots images in [16M] size.

Small Shoots images in [5M] size.

Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama

1. MENU (Panorama Image Size) desired size

(Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) (Vertical: 3424 × 1920)

(Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) (Vertical: 4912 × 1920)

(360°) Horizontal: 11520 × 1080

Shoots images using standard size.

Shoots images using wide size.

Shoots images using a 360 degree.

Image size when shooting movies

The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image. Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec, in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.

1. MENU

Movie Size

(Movie Size) desired size

Average bitrate

1280x720(Fine)

9 Mbps

Usage guidelines

Shoots highest quality movies for display on High Definition TV.

6 Mbps

1280x720(Standard)

VGA

Note

A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies.

3 Mbps Shoots an image size suitable for WEB upload.

Shoots standard quality movies for display on High Definition TV.

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Color hue

When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue.

1. MENU

Note

It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects.

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Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes

(Color hue) desired mode

(Normal)

(Cool hue)

(Warm hue)

(Green hue)

(Magenta hue)

Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings.

Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings.

Adds a reddish warm hue and darkens the surroundings.

Adds a green filter-like hue and darkens the surroundings.

Adds a magenta filter-like hue and darkens the surroundings.

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Extracted Color

When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract.

1. MENU

Note

When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.

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Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes

(Extracted Color) desired mode

(Red)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Yellow)

Extracts red only.

Extracts green only.

Extracts blue only.

Extracts yellow only.

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Cont. Shooting Settings

You can select Single Shooting or Continuous Shooting as the shooting mode.

1. MENU

Shooting)

Notes

[Flash] is set to [Off]. When recording continuously with the self-timer, a series of up to 5 images are recorded regardless of the time the shutter button is pressed. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. [Focus], [White Balance], and [EV] are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops.

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(Cont. Shooting Settings) desired mode

(Single

(Continuous

The camera shoots a single image.

The camera shoots up to 100 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button.

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You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

1. MENU

Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

A: Overexposure (too much light) B: Correct exposure C: Underexposure (too little light)

When the image shot is overexposed, adjust [EV] to the minus side. When the image shot is underexposed, adjust [EV] to the plus side.

Note

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

(EV) desired EV setting

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ISO

Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. You can only set [Auto] and cannot select the ISO sensitivity when shooting a movie.

1. MENU

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

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

High ISO sensitivity

(ISO) desired mode

(Auto)

/ / / /

/ /

Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).

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

Low ISO sensitivity

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

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White Balance

To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode

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

1. MENU

White Balance 1)

White Balance 2)

White Balance 3)

(White Balance) desired mode

(Auto)

(Daylight)

(Cloudy)

(Fluorescent

(Incandescent)

(Flash)

(One Push)

Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes,

neon signs, fireworks, etc. Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

[Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting.

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

Adjusts for the flash conditions. Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. Use this mode

when [Auto] and other settings don’t provide accurate colors.

(One Push

Set)

Effects of lighting conditions

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.

Daylight (White as Standard)

Cloudy (Bluish)

Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push] mode.

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Fluorescent (Green-tinged)

Incandescent (Reddish)

Notes

When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] or [One Push Set]. [One Push Set] cannot be selected while charging the flash.

To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode

1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions

as you will shoot the subject.

2. MENU

The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.

Notes

If the automatic white balance. Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting.

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(White Balance) [One Push Set] on the control button

indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use

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Focus

Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen.

1. MENU

(Multi AF)

(Focus) desired mode

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.

Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Center AF)

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Spot AF)

Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.

Notes

When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. If Tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.

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Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:

1. Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder (A), and press the

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

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

and press the shutter button fully down.

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

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Metering Mode

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

1. MENU

(Multi)

(Center)

(Spot)

(Metering Mode) desired mode

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

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

Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one part of the subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

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Scene Recognition

Advanced mode

The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur. When the camera is set to Intelligent Auto mode, you can select [Advanced] mode, in which the camera automatically shoots two images.

In Scene Recognition, the position of an icon displayed on the screen is different depending on the circumstances. It depends on whether the camera recognizes a scene or condition. If the camera

recognizes a scene, icons and guides such as Scene), Light) are displayed on the first line. If the camera recognizes a condition, icons such as

(Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition,

or just one.

1. MENU

(Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight) or (Low

(Scene Recognition) desired mode

(Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night

(Tripod) or

(Auto)

(Advanced)

Notes

Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using digital zoom. The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off]. These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

In Tracking focus mode, not recognized.

If the environment causes vibrations to be transferred to the camera when Scene) condition are recognized at the same time, Sometimes a slow shutter results when

the same time. Keep the camera still during shooting.

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image.

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings. When the camera recognizes

(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and shoots another image.

When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the green. When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side immediately after shooting. When [Anti Blink] is displayed, 2 images are taken automatically and the image with the eyes open is selected automatically. [Details]

(Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait) or (Backlight Portrait) are

(Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight) or

(Tripod) and (Night

(Tripod) conditions may not be recognized.

(Tripod) and (Night Scene) condition are recognized at

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Advanced mode

In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows when it recognizes

which tend to blur or when You can select the desired image from the two images shot.

First Image* Second Image

Shoots in Slow Synchro

Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide

(Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes,

(Night Scene) and (Tripod) conditions are recognized at the same time.

Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced

Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced

Shoots in Slow Synchro

Shoots with the flash

Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide

* When [Flash] is set to [Auto].

What is the Anti Blink function?

When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when it recognizes

eyes are not blinked automatically. If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow

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(Portrait) or (Infant). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the

Shoots with a slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity

Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted

Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the face and the background adjusted

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Soft Skin Effect

When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level.

1. MENU

Note

The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject.

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(Soft Skin Effect) desired mode

(Off)

(Low)

(High)

Does not use the Soft Skin Effect.

Adds light, moderate or strong Soft Skin Effect.

(Mid)

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.

1. MENU

Note

Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

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(Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode

(Big Smile)

(Normal Smile)

(Slight Smile)

Detects a big, normal or slight smile.

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Face Detection

When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.

When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

1. MENU

(Face Detection) desired mode

(Off)

(Auto)

Cannot use Face Detection.

Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child Priority)

(Adult Priority)

Notes

[Off] is not available when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi]. The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions. During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].

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Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

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DRO

The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image.

1. MENU

Notes

Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is set.

(REC Mode) (Program Auto) (DRO) desired mode

(Off)

(DRO Standard)

(DRO plus)

Does not adjust.

Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.

Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.

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Anti Blink

When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.

1. MENU

(Auto)

(Off)

Notes

Anti Blink does not function in the following situations:

When using the flash During burst shooting When the Face Detection function does not work

When the Smile Shutter function is activated Sometimes the Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation. When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary.

(Anti Blink) desired mode

When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.

Does not use the Anti Blink function.

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Movie SteadyShot

The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted.

1. MENU

Note

If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change.

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(Movie SteadyShot) desired mode

(Standard)

(Active)

Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions.

Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.

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In-Camera Guide

This camera contains an internal function 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. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the desired MENU item using

3. Press the

The operation guide for the selected function in step 2 is displayed.

4. Use

When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected mode automatically. You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the

button when MENU is not displayed.

5. To end [In-Camera Guide], press the

/ (In-Camera Guide) button.

/ to switch the display from summary to operation to details.

/ on the control button.

/ (In-Camera Guide)

/ (In-Camera Guide) button.

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MENU items not available in Scene Selection / Picture Effect mode

In the table below, check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode. For details, see each topic.

Menu items

REC Mode

Picture Effect

Scene Selection

Easy Mode

Still Image Size

Panorama Image Size

Movie Size

Color hue

Extracted Color

Cont. Shooting Settings

ISO

White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Soft Skin Effect

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

DRO

Anti Blink

Movie SteadyShot

In-Camera Guide

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The icons below or indicate the available modes.

Menu items

Easy Mode

Still Image Size

Panorama Image Size

Movie Size

Color hue

Extracted Color

Cont. Shooting Settings

ISO

White Balance*

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Soft Skin Effect*

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection*

DRO

Anti Blink

Movie SteadyShot

In-Camera Guide

(Settings)

*1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity) mode.

[Off] for [Soft Skin Effect] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) mode.

[Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap)

mode.

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Using MENU items (Viewing)

You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.

1. Press the

2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.

3. Select the desired menu item with / / / on the control button.

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

4. Press on the control button.

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Easy Mode

When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and indicators become easier to see.

1. Press the

2. MENU

To end Easy Mode, MENU [Exit Easy Mode].

Notes

The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].

Viewing functions available in Easy Mode

In Easy Mode, only the deletion function is available.

/ (Delete) button

MENU button

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

(Easy Mode) [OK] on the control button

You can delete the currently displayed image.

You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image], and delete all images in the selected date range or internal memory (if selected) with [All].

Select [Exit Easy Mode]

[OK] to exit Easy Mode.

Note

When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View].

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Slideshow

Continuous Playback Slideshow with music

Images are automatically played back in succession.

1. Press the

2. MENU

(Continuous Playback)

(Slideshow with music)

Continuous Playback

1. Select the desired image for playing with the control button.

2. MENU

Control button Action

(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

(Slideshow) desired slideshow on the control button

Starts playback from the currently displayed image.

Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music.

(Slideshow) [Continuous Playback]

Stop

Sets the display settings.

Displays the volume control screen.

Adjust the volume with

Rewinds image.

Forwards image.

Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback

The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds. You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing

/ on the control button, then press .

Slideshow with music

1. MENU (Slideshow) [Slideshow with music] on the control button

Displays the setting screen.

2. Select a desired setting.

3. [Start]

4. Press to end the slideshow.

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Playback Selection

Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.

All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This

Date

Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Mode] is [Date View].

Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View.

Effects

Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.

A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval.

Simple

The playback interval is adjustable in [Interval] and you can thoroughly enjoy your

images. Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene. Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo. Active A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scene.

Music

Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press

on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press / to adjust

the volume.

Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.

Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow. Muting Does not use BGM.

Note

The movies are played back without their audio.

Interval

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

1 sec 3 sec

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

5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.

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You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” to your computer.

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