Sony DSCW80P User Manual

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Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using functions for shooting

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-W80/W85/W90

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

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

reference.

Using functions for viewing

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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 113.

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).

• 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 115.

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

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.

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

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

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

• Be careful not to bump the movable 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.

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8

Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 9

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 10

Identifying parts.......................................................................................12

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................14

Changing the screen display...................................................................18

Using the internal memory ......................................................................20

Basic Operations

Using the mode dial.................................................................................21

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)....................................22

Shooting still images (Scene Selection)..................................................26

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

Deleting images.......................................................................................31

Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................33

Menu items..............................................................................................36

Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu ........................................................................................37

Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings

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Using functions for viewing

Playing back images from the HOME screen............................. 48

(Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display): Playing back a list of images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 51

(Delete): Deleting images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

(Retouch): Retouching still images after shooting

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

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

Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

........ 56

Manage Memory ......................................................................... 58

Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool.................................................. 58

Format Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder Copy

Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 61

Format

Settings .......................................................................................... 62

Main settings — Main Settings 1 ...................................................... 62

Beep Function Guide

Initialize

Main settings — Main Settings 2 ...................................................... 63

USB Connect COMPONENT

Video Out

Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1......................................... 65

AF Illuminator Grid Line

AF Mode Digital Zoom

Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2......................................... 67

Auto Orientation Auto Review

Clock Settings................................................................................... 68

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Language Setting..............................................................................69

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................70

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................73

Installing the software (supplied) .............................................................75

Copying images to your computer...........................................................76

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................82

Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)........................................83

Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)......................................................89

Using your Macintosh computer ..............................................................90

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................92

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................93

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................96

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................98

Warning indicators and messages ........................................................109

Others

To use your camera abroad — Power sources......................................112

On the “Memory Stick” ..........................................................................113

On the battery pack...............................................................................115

On the battery charger ..........................................................................116

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Index

Index ..................................................................................................... 117

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 21), the HOME screen (page 33), the menus (page 35), and so on.

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 42)

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.

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 (pages 19, 41).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 42).

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 41.

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.

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 45).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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: 8M (DSC-W90 only)

3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels

2 Image size: 7M (DSC-W80/W85 only)

3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

Pixels

3 Image size: VGA

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Selecting the image size for use (page 11)

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

Basic techniques for better images

The default settings are marked with .

Image size

8M (3264×2448) (DSC-W90

3:2 (DSC-W90

7M (3072×2304) (DSC-W80/W85

only)

3:2 (DSC-W80/W85

only)

5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")

3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")

VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for

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 106).

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

only)

(3264×2176)

only)

(3072×2048)

(1920×1080) Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio

Guidelines No. of images Printing

For prints up to A3 (11×17") Less

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

For prints up to A3 (11×17")

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

or 13×18 cm (5×7")

e-mail attachment

640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV

640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on

320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at a small size for email attachment

• 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

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A POWER button/POWER lamp B Shutter button (22) C Microphone D Flash (24) E AF illuminator (65)/Self-timer lamp

(24)

F Finder window G Lens

A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp

(green) (24)

B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp

(orange)

C Finder D LCD screen (18) E (Playback) button (29) F MENU button (35) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (23)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (29, 30)

H Hook for strap I Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover J Mode dial (21) K Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (35) Menu off: DISP/ / / (18, 24)

L HOME button (33) M “Memory Stick Duo” slot N Battery insertion slot

Identifying parts

O Access lamp P Battery eject lever Q Multi connector (bottom)

Used in the following situations:

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

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

• Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.

R Speaker S 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.

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Recording mode (39)

BRK

±1.0

Metering mode (42)

SteadyShot (47)

Self-timer (24)

Low battery warning (109)

Image size (37)

• is displayed only for the DSC-W90.

• is displayed only for the DSC-W80/W85.

Mode dial (Scene Selection) (26)

Mode dial (Program) (21)

White balance (45)

Face Detection (38)

Vibration warning

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 7).

Zoom scaling (23, 66)

Color mode (40)

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

1.0m Focus preset distance (42)

z AE/AF lock (22)

Standby REC

ISO400 ISO number (41)

125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (41)

00:00:12 Recording time

AF range finder frame

Standby a movie/Recording a movie

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.

indicator (42)

Macro (24)

Display Indication

Recording Media

Recording folder (58)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

96 Remaining number of

00:00:00 Remaining recordable time

Flash mode (24)

recordable images

AF illuminator (65)

Red-eye reduction (46)

Flash charging

Display Indication

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(109)

Self-timer (24)

Spot metering cross hair

(42)

AF range finder frame (42)

Histogram (18)

Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

VOL. Vo l u m e (29)

Image size (37)

• is displayed only for the DSC-W90.

• is displayed only for the DSC-W80/W85.

Protect (53)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(96)

PictBridge connecting (94)

Zoom scaling (29)

PictBridge connecting (95)

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.

Display Indication

N Playback (29)

Playback bar

00:00:12 Counter

101-0012 Folder-file number (55)

2007 1 1 9:30 AM

z STOP z PLAY

BACK/

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Function guide for playing image

Select images

NEXT V VOLUME

Adjust volume

Histogram (18)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Playback Media

Playback folder (55)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

Change folder (55)

Metering mode (42)

Flash

images recorded in selected folder

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

White balance (45)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(109)

ISO400 ISO number (41) +2.0EV Exposure Value (41)

500 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

Changing the screen display

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster

v (DISP)

(Screen display button) button

Each time you press the v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows.

Brightness of LCD backlight up

Histogram on

During playback, the image information is displayed.

Histogram display

Indicators off

(page 19)

under such condition.

• The display becomes Histogram on t Indicators off t Indicators on when connected to a TV (page 70).

• 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 fast.

• 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. When you select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.

LCD screen off

Indicators on

Changing the screen display

z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by

displaying a histogram

BrightDark

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

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

Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

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

When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

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

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

Internal memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

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

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

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 32 MB o r more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 60).

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

Perform the procedure on pages 76 to 78 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

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

performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

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

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

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

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

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in

the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

Basic Operations

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

: Auto Adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 22

: 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 setting using the menu. (For details on the functions available

Mode dial

Basic Operations

t page 36)

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t page 26

: Movie recording mode

Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 22

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Mode dial

Shutter button

Finder

Zoom button

Macro button

DISP button

Flash button

MENU button

HOME button

Self-timer button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.

When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select .

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

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

When shooting still images:

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.

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

2Press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock

When shooting movies:

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 when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 24).

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. 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

W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.

• 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 66.

• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.

Basic Operations

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press B ( ) 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)

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 repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On (W side: Approx. 4 cm or farther (1 5/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther

(13 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 when you shoot images in the Macro.

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.

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Self-timer lamp

To cancel, press V ( ) again.

• 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.

Basic Operations

Shooting still images (Scene Selection)

Shutter button

Mode dial

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ) with

the mode dial.

• For details on mode, see 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.

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.

Landscape

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

Soft Snap

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

Beach

When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded.

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.

*When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower.

To prevent a blurring, use of a tripod is recommended.

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.

Basic Operations

Shooting still images (Scene Selection)

Functions you can use in Scene Selection

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

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro Flash

—————

— / — —

/ — —

* [Flash] cannot be selected.

Face

Detection

—— *—

—— —

Burst/

Bracket

EV White Bal

—

Red Eye

Reduction

SteadyShot

Viewing images

(Playback zoom)/

(Index) button

(Playback)

button

MENU button

HOME button

(Playback zoom)

button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

1 Press (Playback) button.

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

2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

z to playback a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)

Press Press

B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)

Press V to display the volume control screen, then press

• Movies with the image size [320] are displayed a size smaller.

/ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z

• To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 52)

b/B to adjust the volume.

Basic Operations

Viewing images

Viewing an index screen

Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. When using the “Memory Stick Duo”, if there are number of folders, select the folder selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.

• You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] from (View

Images) on the HOME screen.

• Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes.

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