Sony DSC-WX5, DSC-WX5C Instruction Manual

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How to use this handbook

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Notes on the types of memory cards that you can use (sold separately)

The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. In this manual, the term “Memory Stick Duo” media is used to refer to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media and “Memory Stick Duo” media, and the term “SD card” is used to refer to SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.

• “Memory Stick Duo” media with a capacity up to 32 GB and SD card up to 64 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera.

• When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards: – (Mark2) (“Memory

Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media)

– (“Memory Stick PRO-

HG Duo” media)

– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see page 158.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately).

“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor

Functions built into this camera

• This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. TransferJet-compatible device: (TransferJet) 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

• Do not watch 3D images shot with this camera for extended periods of time on 3D-compatible monitors.

• When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D-compatible monitors, you may experience discomfort in the form of eye strain, fatigue, or nausea. To prevent these symptoms, we recommend that you take regular breaks. However, you need to determine for yourself the length and frequency of breaks you require, as they vary according to the individual. If you experience any type of discomfort, stop viewing the 3D images until you feel better, and consult a physician as necessary. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device or software you have connected or are using with this camera. Note that a child’s eyesight is still at the development stage (particularly children below the age of 6). Consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before letting your child view 3D images, and make sure he/ she observes the above precautions when viewing such images.

Notes on the battery pack

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

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

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

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 160.

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Notes on the LCD screen and lens

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

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

Black, white, red, blue or green dots

• 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.

Note when playing movies on other devices

This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices.

– Other devices compatible with AVCHD format

that do not support High Profile

– Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format

This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG4 AVC/H.264.

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On moisture condensation

• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

The images used in this Handbook

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

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Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search·················································· 9 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 12 Identifying parts··················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 Using the internal memory ·································· 19

Shooting

Using the mode dial ············································ 20 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 21 Superior Auto Adjustment ··································· 22 Background Defocus··········································· 24 Program Auto ······················································ 25 Scene Selection ·················································· 26 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ······························· 29 Movie Mode························································· 31 Zoom ··································································· 32 Tracking focus·······················································33 DISP (Screen Display Settings) ····························34 Flash ··································································· 36 Smile Shutter······················································· 37 Self-Timer···························································· 38 Burst button························································· 40 MOVIE (Movie) button········································· 41

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Viewing

Viewing still images············································· 42 Playback zoom···················································· 43 Image Index ························································ 44 Delete·································································· 45 Viewing burst images·········································· 47 Viewing movies ··················································· 49

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3D images

3D Functions ······················································· 51 3D Shooting ························································ 53 Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle

mode stereoscopically········································· 55 Viewing an image on a 3D TV····························· 56

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MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 13

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Computer

Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV ····························································· 127

Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 128

Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV ·········································· 131

Using with your computer·································· 133 Using the software ············································ 134 Connecting the camera to a computer··················136 Uploading images to a media service ···················138 Creating a disc of movies ······································140

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Printing

Printing still images ··········································· 143

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ················································ 144 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 152

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Using the camera abroad·································· 157 Memory card ····················································· 158 Battery pack ······················································ 160 Battery charger·················································· 161 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 162 AVCHD format ·················································· 163 TransferJet standard········································· 164 Number of still images and recordable time of

movies······························································· 165 Precautions ······················································· 167

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Leaving the settings to the camera

Shooting movies

Shooting 3D images

Shooting portraits

Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 21 Superior Auto Adjustment································· 22 Scene Selection··················································· 26 Scene Recognition ·············································· 74

Movie Mode··························································· 31 MOVIE (Movie) button ······································· 41 Movie format ························································· 95

3D Sweep Panorama ········································· 53 Sweep Multi Angle ·············································· 53

Background Defocus·········································· 24 Soft Skin································································· 26 Soft Snap ······························································· 26 Anti Motion Blur···················································· 26 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 26 Smile Shutter ························································ 37 Scene Recognition ·············································· 74 Face Detection····················································· 78 Anti Blink ································································ 80 Red Eye Reduction ··········································· 100

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Shooting panoramic images

Shooting moving objects

Intelligent Sweep Panorama ···························· 29

Movie Mode··························································· 31 Tracking focus······················································ 33 Burst Settings ······················································· 65

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Shooting without blur

Anti Motion Blur···················································· 26 Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 26 High Sensitivity····················································· 27 2-second delay self-timer·································· 38 ISO··········································································· 68

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Shooting in dark places

Changing focus position

Changing image size/ quality

Changing screen display

Backlight Correction HDR································· 26 Forced Flash························································· 36 Scene Recognition ·············································· 74

Anti Motion Blur···················································· 26 High Sensitivity····················································· 27 Slow Synchro························································ 36 ISO··········································································· 68

Tracking focus······················································ 33 Focus ······································································ 71 Face Detection····················································· 78

Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality····································································· 62

DISP (Screen Display Settings) ······················ 34 Function Guide··················································· 104

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Deleting images

Displaying enlarged images

Editing images

Playing back a series of images in order

Delete································································ 45, 90 Format ·································································· 119

Playback zoom····················································· 43 Trimming (Resize)··············································· 89

Retouch ·································································· 89

Slideshow ······························································ 81

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Viewing 3D images

Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically

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Printing images with the date

Changing date and time settings

Initializing settings

Printing images

Viewing on TVs

Creating AVCHD format movie disc

“PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” ·················· 134

Area Setting ························································ 125 Date & Time Setting·········································· 126

Initialize································································· 107

Printing still images ··········································· 143

Viewing an image on a 3D TV························· 56 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition

(SD) TV································································· 127 Viewing an image on a High Definition

(HD) TV ································································ 128

Creating a disc of movies································ 140

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Information about optional accessories

Intelligent Pantilter············································· 162

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MENU items (Shooting)

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

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1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the

ON/OFF (Power) button

camera to shooting mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on

the control button.

4 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu

screen.

In the table below, 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 the page for each item. The icons below indicate the available modes.

Mode dial

Menu items

Scene Selection

Easy Mode

3D Shooting

Shooting Direction

Defocus Effect

Image Size/Panorama Image Size/Quality

Burst Settings

Burst Shooting Interval

ISO

White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Soft Skin Effect

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

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Control button

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Mode dial

Menu items

Anti Blink

(Settings)

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Notes

• [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD].

• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

MENU items (Viewing)

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

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1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to

Control button

playback mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on

the control button.

4 Press z on the center of the control button.

In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.

View Mode

Menu items

(Slideshow)

(3D Viewing) ——

(Send by TransferJet) ———

(View Mode) —

(Display Burst Group) ————

(Retouch)

(Delete)

(Protect)

DPOF

(Rotate)

(Select Folder)

(Settings)

Date View Folder view

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Memory card

(Still)

Folder view

(MP4)

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(Playback)

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AVCHD

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Memory

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• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

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Setting items

You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.

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1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button,

then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen.

3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then z.

4 Select the desired setting, then press z.

Categories Items

Shooting Settings

Main Settings

Movie format

AF Illuminator

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Auto Orientation

Red Eye Reduction

Blink Alert

Beep

Language Setting

Function Guide

Display color

Demo Mode

Initialize

HDMI Resolution

CTRL FOR HDMI

COMPONENT

USB Connect

LUN Settings

Download Music

Format Music

Power Save

TransferJet

Eye-Fi*

Control button

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Categories Items

Memory Card Tool

Internal Memory Tool

Clock Settings

* [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera.

Notes

• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.

• [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Delete REC.Folder

Copy

File Number

Format

File Number

Area Setting

Date & Time Setting

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Identifying parts

Camera A Shutter button

B (Burst) button C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (32)

For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/

(Index) lever (43, 44)

D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F Power lamp G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF

illuminator

I Lens J Speaker K LCD screen L Mode dial (20) M (Playback) button (42) N MOVIE (Movie) button (41) O HDMI connector P Hook for wrist strap* Q (Delete) button (45) R MENU button (12) S Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / /Tracking focus

T Battery eject lever U Battery insertion slot V Battery/Memory card cover W Multi connector X Access lamp Y Memory card slot Z Tripod receptacle

wj (TransferJet™) mark (85, 116)

Cover panel

* Using the wrist strap

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

Hook

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List of icons displayed on the screen

Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

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When shooting still images

When shooting movies

When playing back

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Image Size/Panorama image size/Quality

Scene Selection

Shooting mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Superior Auto Adjustment/Background Defocus/Program Auto/Scene Selection/iSweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama/Sweep Multi Angle/Movie Mode)

Scene Recognition icon

White Balance

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Metering Mode

3D images

Vibration warning

Anti Blink

Scene Recognition

Overlay icon for Superior Auto Adjustment

Defocus Effect

Soft Skin Effect

Burst Shooting Interval

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Display Indication

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

Zoom scaling

Protect

Print order (DPOF)

Playback zoom

View mode

TransferJet settings

Display Indication

ISO400

125

F2.4

+2.0EV

Focus

REC Standby

0:12

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AE/AF lock

ISO number

NR slow shutter

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Exposure value

Recording a movie/Standby

Recording time (m:s)

Folder-file number

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Display Indication

Recording folder

Playback folder

12/12

100Min

Recording/Playback Media

Changing folder

Number of recordable images

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

Recordable time

(Memory card, internal memory)

Eye-Fi Mode display

AF Illuminator

Display Indication

Red-eye reduction

Metering Mode

Flash mode

Flash charging

White Balance

ISO400

ISO number

Database file full/Database file

error warning

Display Indication

Self-timer

C:32:00

Face Detection

Database file full/Database file

+2.0EV

500

F2.4

00:00:12

Self-diagnosis display

Overheating warning

error warning

Destination

AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross-hairs

Exposure value

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Playback

Playback bar

Counter

Histogram

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Volume

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.

[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.

On image data stored in the internal memory

Internal memory

[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 with the following movie quality or movie image size: – [AVC HD 17M FH], [AVC HD 9M HQ] – [MP4 12M], [MP4 6M]

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

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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

Perform the procedure on page 136 without a memory card inserted in the camera.

To copy (back up) data on a memory card

Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 123).

Notes

• You cannot import image data on a memory card to the internal memory.

• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable, you can import data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot export data on a computer to the internal memory.

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

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(Superior Auto

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(Background

Defocus)

(Program Auto)

(Scene Selection)

(iSweep Panorama)

(3D Shooting)

(Movie Mode)

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

Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.

Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject.

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.

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images.

Allows you to shoot 3D images by composing images.

Allows you to record movies.

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Intelligent Auto Adjustment

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].

zOn Scene Recognition

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

Scene Recognition icon and guide

• The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the screen when the scene is recognized. For details, see page 74.

zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult

to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W), 90 cm (2 ft 11 3/8 inches) (T) (from the lens).

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 71).

• 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.

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Superior Auto Adjustment

The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings.

1 Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto Adjustment).

2 Press the shutter button.

The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises.

Notes

• [Flash] is fixed to [Auto] or [Off]. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images.

• The effect of reduced subject blur and noises is less effective in the following situations: – Subjects are moving – Subjects are too close to the camera – Images with little contrast, such as sky, sandy beach or lawn – Images with constant changes, such as waves or waterfalls

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zWhat is the difference between Superior Auto

Adjustment mode and Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode?

In [Superior Auto Adjustment] mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene. After shooting, the camera creates a composite of the burst images to produce a higherquality image. However, it may take longer to record images than in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.

Backlight Correction HDR

Twilight

Twilight Portrait

Prevents over and under exposure.

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Backlight

Overlaying shooting

Backlight Portrait

Landscape

Macro

Portrait

The camera selects the optimal overlay mode based on the recognized scene.

• In Backlight Correction HDR or overlaying shooting mode, (the overlay icon) appears on the

LCD screen.

Reduces noises.

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Background Defocus

The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out.

1 Set the mode dial to (Background Defocus).

2 Press the shutter button.

Notes

• When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.

• The background may not be defocused in the following situations: – The scene is too bright or too dark. – The subject is moving. – The subject is too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.) – The subject is too close to the background.

• The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations: – The subjects are too small. – The subject is the same color as the background. – You moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock.

• If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps: – Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. – Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. – Separate the subject and the background. – Shoot after focusing on the subject.

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zTips for defocusing the background

• Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen.

• Before shooting, select MENU t [Defocus Effect] t [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change

the intensity of the background defocus effect.

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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 dial to (Program Auto).

2 Press the shutter button.

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Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button.

If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button.

(Soft Skin)

Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.

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(Landscape)

(Backlight

Correction HDR)

(Twilight Portrait)

(Twilight)

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

Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur.

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots the clear sky and trees and flowers in vivid colors.

Allows you to shoot two images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. The camera combines the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting.

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)

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

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(Gourmet)

(Pet)

(Beach)

(Snow)

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Note

• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.

Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using Macro mode.

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes.

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

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

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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. indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. For “Flash” and “Self-Timer,” the icons indicate modes that are available. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

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White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Soft Skin Effect

Face Detection

Anti Blink

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

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Intelligent Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects.

1 Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama).

2 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be

shot and press the shutter button.

This part will not be taken

3 Pan the camera to the end of the guide,

following the indication on the LCD screen.

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Notes

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred or the shooting may not be successful.

• Under lights that flicker, such as fluorescent lights, the brightness or color of the combined image will not always be the same.

• 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.

• Intelligent Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations: – Subjects are too close to the camera – Images with little contrast, such as sky, sandy beach or lawn – Images with constant changes, such as waves or waterfalls

• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations: – You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. – There is too much camera shake.

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zChanging the shooting direction or image size of a

panoramic image

Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up]

and [Down] t z

Panorama Image Size: MENU t [Panorama Image Size] t select [Standard] or

[Wide] t z

zTips for shooting a panoramic image

Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.

Radius as short

Vertical direction Horizontal direction

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• 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.

zScrolling the panoramic images for display

You can scroll panoramic images by pressing z on the control button while panoramic images are being displayed. Turn the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again.

Control button/lever Action

z on the control button Scrolling playback/pauses

scrolling images

v/V/b/B on the control button

Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image

• Panoramic images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB” (page 134).

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

W (zoom) lever Displays the whole image

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Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 Press the shutter button.

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zChanging the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image

Size

Movie format: MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie

format] t [AVCHD] or [MP4] t z on the control button

Quality (AVCHD): MENU t (Quality) t [AVC HD 17M FH] or [AVC HD 9M

HQ]

Image Size (MP4): MENU t (Image Size) t [MP4 12M], [MP4 6M] or [MP4

3M]

zTo shoot a movie quickly

In other than Easy Mode, you can start movie recording simply by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button.

MOVIE (Movie) button

To end movie recording, press the MOVIE (Movie) button again. The menu and setting items used for recording are those enabled when you set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

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Zoom

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

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Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, see page 98.

Notes

• Zoom is locked to the W side in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode

• The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.

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Tracking focus

The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving.

1 Press z on the control button.

The target frame appears.

2 Place the target frame over the subject you want

to focus on, and press z.

Tracking begins.

3 Press the shutter button half way down.

The position of the subject, focus and exposure are locked.

4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the

image.

5 To stop the tracking focus function before shooting, press z again.

Notes

• Tracking focus is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode –In Easy Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated – When (Landscape), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) is selected in Scene Selection – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] – When you use [Digital Zoom]

• Tracking focus may fail to lock the focus, lose the subject or track different subject in the following situations: – The subject moves too quickly. – The subject is too small or too large. – The subject is the same color as the background. – Under low light conditions. – Under conditions where the brightness varies.

• Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be tracked.

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DISP (Screen Display Settings)

1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Image Only) In Movie Mode, sets screen to standard

brightness and displays only images.

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(Bright +

Exposure Data)

(Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the

(Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays

Note

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Exif data and a histogram for the recorded image are also displayed.

information.

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Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

BrightDark

1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select

[Bright + Exposure Data].

Notes

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

• The histogram does not appear when: – Recording 3D images – Playing back 3D images shot in other than [16:9] image size – Recording movies – Playing back movies – Viewing vertical orientation images – Rotating still images – Shooting with iSweep Panorama – Viewing images shot with iSweep Panorama – When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only]

• A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or fast.

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

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Flash

1 Press (Flash) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Auto) Flash automatically operates when shooting in low light or backlit

conditions.

(On) Flash always operates.

(Slow

Synchro)

(Off) Flash does not operate.

Notes

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

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.

• [On] or [Slow Synchro] is not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or in Superior Auto Adjustment mode.

• [Flash] is set to [Off] in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Background Defocus mode

• When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear at the bottom left of the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.

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

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zWhen 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.

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

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

• Select (Anti Motion Blur) or (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Flash] is set to

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Smile Shutter

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

1 Press (Smile) on the control button.

2 Wait for a smile to be detected.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

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• 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.

• The Smile Shutter function is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode

zHints for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as

level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

3 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 or register 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 (page 78).

• If the camera cannot detect a smile, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity to [Slight Smile].

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Self-Timer

1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

(Off) Does not use the self-timer.

(10sec) 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 again.

(2sec) Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.

(Self-portrait

One Person)

(Self-portrait

Two People)

Notes

• In Movie Mode, [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] is not available.

• The self-timer is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode

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.

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zAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer

Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds.

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

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zHints 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 (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.

• 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.

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

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Burst button

You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. You can also select Single (single-image) or Burst in [Burst Settings] (page 65).

1 Select a desired mode with the (Burst) button.

When you press the (Burst) button, the setting switches.

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Single The camera shoots a single image.

Burst The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you

hold down the shutter button. You can set the burst shooting speed in [Burst Shooting Interval] (page 66).

Note

• The Burst button is not available in the following situations: – In iSweep Panorama mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated

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MOVIE (Movie) button

You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes.

1 Press the MOVIE (Movie) button.

2 To stop recording, press the MOVIE (Movie) button again.

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• MOVIE (Movie) button is not available in the following situations: – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –In Easy Mode – When using [Self-Timer]

zChanging the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image

Size

Movie format: MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie

format] t [AVCHD] or [MP4] t z on the control button

Quality (AVCHD): MENU t (Quality) t [AVC HD 17M FH] or [AVC HD

9M HQ]

Image Size (MP4): MENU t (Image Size) t [MP4 12M], [MP4 6M] or [MP4

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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.

zViewing 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

Plays back the enlarged image.

1 Turn the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) during still

image playback.

The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image.

2 Adjust the position with the control button.

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lever.

Turn the lever to (T) to zoom in, to (W) to zoom out. Press z to cancel playback zoom.

zTo save enlarged images

You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming (Resize)].

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Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

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

2 Turn the (Index) lever to (W) to display the image index screen.

Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images. Turn the lever 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 z.

zDisplaying images of the desired date/folder

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

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zViewing images with the Calendar

When [View Mode] is set to [Date View], turn the (Index) lever 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 the desired month.

• To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date with the control button and press z.

• To exit the Calendar, select with the control button, then press z.

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Delete

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 90).

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button

All Images on This Date

All in This Folder

All AVCHD files

Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images.

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

All Imgs in This Burst Group

All but This Image Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in

Cancel Cancels the deletion.

Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder, or all AVCHD movies at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

Do as the following after step 2. 1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be deleted. Select an image with a mark again to release the

mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

Display Burst Group mode. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

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• In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All] to delete images.

• 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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zYou can switch between index and single-image

mode when selecting images

Turn the lever to (T) of the W/T (zoom) lever in index mode to return to single-image mode, and turn the (Index) lever to (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode.

• You can also switch between index and single-image modes in [Protect], [Send by TransferJet] or [DPOF].

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Viewing burst images

Plays back burst images.

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

2 Select burst images using b/B on the control button.

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Press V on the control button. Displays the burst images in index mode.

The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you press z on the control button.

Press z on the control button. You can view the burst images as a movie by tilting the camera to

the right or left.

Note

• You can view the burst images as a movie only when you set [View Mode] to [Date View] and [Display Burst Group] to [Display Main Image Only].

zDisplaying grouped burst images side by side

Only the main image is displayed if [Display Main Image Only] has been set. You can display images in the index by following the procedure below.

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The image being displayed above

1 Display the main image in playback mode, then press V on the control button.

The images are displayed in the index.

2 Press b/B to display each image in a burst group. 3 The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you

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4 To cancel the display, press V.

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zViewing the burst images as a movie by tilting the

camera to the right or left

To view the burst images smoothly as a movie, press z on the control button, then tilt the camera to the right or left, as illustrated.

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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 z.

Movie playback starts.

Control button Action

Note

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

zTo display only movies on the index screen

You can view only movie thumbnails on the index screen by pressing MENU t (View Mode) t (Folder view (MP4)) or (AVCHD view).

Stop

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• When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next

movie file.

Displays MP4-format movie thumbnails on the index screen.

Displays AVCHD-format movie thumbnails on the index screen.

Displaying the control panel

Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume.

1 Press V on the control button.

The control panel appears.

2 Select a desired button with b/B, and press z.

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zOn the movie viewing screen

Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie.

, , , or appears on the movie viewing screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.

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3D Functions

This camera is compatible with 3D functions. The 3D functions installed on this camera are [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle]. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode can be played back only on a 3D TV, while the images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode can be played back both on this camera and on a 3D TV. This section describes the difference between [3D Sweep Panorama] mode and [Sweep Multi Angle] mode. For more details, see the following pages: – 3D Shooting (page 53) – Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically (page 55) – Viewing an image on a 3D TV (page 56)

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Shooting

To shoot 3D images, sweep the camera as illustrated.

Images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode

Playing back images on the camera

The recorded images are played back as normal still images. You cannot view 3D images.

Images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode

You can view stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. For details, see page 55.

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Playing back images on a 3D TV

3D images shot in (Standard) and

(Wide) image size can be played and scrolled on a 3D TV. For details, see page 56.

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zFile name of the 3D image

A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle] modes into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows.

File name on the computer Usage

3D Sweep Panorama DSC0ffff.JPG

DSC0ffff.MPO

Sweep Multi Angle DSC0aaaa.JPG

DSC0aaaa.MPO

DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.MPO

• If you shoot 3D images in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode, the following files are stored on the computer. – JPEG files and MPO files (for playing back on the camera) – JPEG files and MPO files (for playing back on a 3D TV)

• If you delete either the JPEG file or the MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may not be played back successfully.

For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV

For playing back the 3D images on the camera

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3D Shooting

Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image.

1 Set the mode dial to (3D Shooting). 2 Select (3D Sweep Panorama) or (Sweep Multi Angle) t z on the

control button.

3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be

shot and press the shutter button.

For (3D Sweep Panorama), press MENU t (Shooting Direction) to change the shooting direction.

This part will not be taken

4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide,

following the indication on the LCD screen.

Guidance bar

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Notes

• In [Sweep Multi Angle] mode, you can select only the [16:9(2M)] panoramic image size.

• 3D shooting is not suitable for the following situations: – When there is a large subject – Moving subjects – When the main subject is too close to the camera – Images with little contrast, such as the sky, a sandy beach, or lawn

• 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly.

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full 3D image.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditions, the images may be blurred.

• Under lights that flicker, such as fluorescent lights, the 3D shot may not be successful.

• If the entire angle of view of the 3D shot and the angle of view when the AE/AF was locked are extremely different in brightness, color or focus, the shot will not be successful. If this happens, change the location of the AE/AF lock and try again.

• 3D shooting may be canceled in the following situations: – You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. – There is too much camera shake.

Shoots an image that can be played back on a 3D TV.

Shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left, and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV.

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zTips for shooting a 3D image

Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are best suited for 3D shots.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure

and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera.

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zShootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode

Image

Sweep the camera approximately 45 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on.

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Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically

You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left.

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

2 Select an image shot in (Sweep Multi Angle) mode using b/B on the

control button.

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3 Press z.

4 Tilt the camera to the right or left.

5 Press z again to end playback.

Note

• 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode cannot be played back in 3D on the camera.

zTilting the camera to the right or left

To view images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode stereoscopically, tilt the camera to the right or left as illustrated.

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Viewing an image on a 3D TV

You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).

(Playback) button

HDMI jack

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1 To the HDMI jack

HDMI Cable

2 To the HDMI connector

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

3 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 4 MENU t (3D Viewing) t z on the control button

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

5 Press b/B on the control button to select images and set the desired

mode.

Control button Action

b B V

Scroll Playback

• Plays back scrolling images shot in 3D Sweep Panorama mode.

• Press b/B to move the direction of scrolling.

• When playing back a 3D image shot in [16:9] image size, [Scroll Playback] is not available.

Continuous Playback

• Continuously plays back only 3D images.

Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

Ends 3D playback.

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Notes

• When you select (3D Viewing) mode, only 3D images are displayed.

• If you play back an image shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode with [Shooting Direction] set to [Up] or [Down], the image is played back horizontally on the TV.

• Press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) to select [Auto] or [1080i] for [HDMI Resolution].

• The beep sound is fixed to [Shutter].

• Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment.

• This function may not work properly with some TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a video on your TV, output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV.

• Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo.

• When connecting the camera to a TV, use an HDMI Cable that can be connected to the mini jack on the camera end and to the TV jack.

• Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time when you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately).

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Easy Mode

Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t z on the control button. 3 [OK] t z

4 Shoot with the shutter button.

Note

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

zFunctions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)

Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired

mode t z Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

Self-Timer: on the control button t desired mode

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

Flash: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

Smile Shutter: on the control button

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zOn Scene Recognition

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

Scene Recognition icon

• The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. For details, see page 74.

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zViewing in Easy Mode

When you press the (Playback) button in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available.

Delete: (Delete) button t [OK] t z on the control button

You can delete the currently displayed image. MENU t [Delete] t z on the control button t desired mode t z

Select between [1 image] or [All]. 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].

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

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Shooting Direction

Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama modes.

1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction

(Right) Pan from left to right.

(Left) Pan from right to left.

(Up) Pan from down to up.

(Down) Pan from up to down.

Notes

• You cannot select [Up] and [Down] when you have selected [16:9] in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode.

• You can select only the right direction in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode.

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Defocus Effect

Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode.

1 Set the mode dial to (Background Defocus). 2 MENU t (Defocus Effect) t desired mode

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(Low)

(Mid)

(High)

Adds a slight Background Defocus effect.

Adds an average Background Defocus effect.

Adds a strong Background Defocus effect.

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Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality

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 largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.

1 MENU t (Image Size), (Panorama Image Size) or (Quality) t

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When shooting still images

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Image size Usage guidelines No. of

images

(4000×3000) For prints up to A3+ size

(3264×2448) For prints up to A3 size

(2592×1944) For prints up to L/2L/A4 size

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(4000×2248) For viewing on a high-definition TV

and printing up to A4 size

(1920×1080) For viewing on a high-definition TV

Less

Printing

Fine

Rough

Fine

Rough

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Note

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

In Easy Mode

Large Shoots images in [12M] size.

Small Shoots images in [5M] size.

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When shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama/3D shooting modes

(16:9) Shoots at 1920 × 1080 (Horizontal).

[16:9] is available only for 3D shooting.

(Standard) Shoots at 4912 × 1080 (Horizontal).

Shoots at 3424 × 1920 (Vertical).

(Wide) Shoots at 7152 × 1080 (Horizontal).

Shoots at 4912 × 1920 (Vertical).

When shooting movies

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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. Select a movie recording format by pressing MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] in shooting mode (page 95).

Movie recording format (AVCHD)

Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format, at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, AVCHD format.

Movie quality Average bit-rate Description

AVC HD 17M FH 17 Mbps Shoots at a maximum picture quality of

1920×1080 size

AVC HD 9M HQ 9 Mbps Shoots at a high picture quality of

1440×1080 size

Movie recording format (MP4)

Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.

Movie image size Average bit-rate Description

MP4 12M 12 Mbps Shoots at 1440×1080 size

MP4 6M 6 Mbps Shoots at 1280×720 size

MP4 3M 3 Mbps Shoots at VGA size

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• A telephoto image is produced when [MP4 3M] image size is selected.

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zOn “image quality” and “image size”

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

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Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 12M

4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels

2 Image size: VGA

Pixels

Pixel

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Many pixels

(Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels

(Rough image quality but small file size)

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Burst Settings

You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode.

1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode

(Single) The camera shoots a single image.

(Burst) The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when

you hold down the shutter button.

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• [Burst Settings] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –In Easy Mode

• [Flash] is set to [Off].

• When recording with the self-timer, a series of up to 10 images is recorded.

• 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.

• [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops.

• In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased.

zAbout the recording of burst shooting images

After shooting burst images, the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen. When all the images are fitted in the frames, recording is completed. You can stop the recording by pressing z on the control button. When stopped, the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are recorded.

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Burst Shooting Interval

Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting.

1 MENU t (Burst Shooting Interval) t desired mode

(High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession.

(Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.

(Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.

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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 t (EV) t desired EV setting

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.

zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images

Overexposure = too much light Whitish image

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Correct exposure

Higher EV setting +

Underexposure = too little light Darker image

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ISO

Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode.

1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode

(Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

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• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 125] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode.

zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

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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.

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

High ISO sensitivity

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

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Low ISO sensitivity

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

zHints for preventing blur

Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically, however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur. Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions. In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity so that the shutter speed is faster.

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.

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White Balance

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

1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode

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(Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear

natural.

(Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night

scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.

(Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

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White Balance 1)

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(Incandescent)

(Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions.

(One Push) Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white

(One Push

Set)

Notes

• [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode –In Easy Mode

• [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode – When Scene Selection is set to (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight), (High

Sensitivity) mode

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

• 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.

[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.

color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white color. Use this mode when [Auto] and other settings don’t provide accurate colors.

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

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

button

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

zEffects 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.

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Characteristics of light

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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Focus

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.

1 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode

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(Multi AF) 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.

(Center AF) Focuses on a subject in the center of the

finder frame automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Spot AF) Focuses on an extremely small subject or a

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

Notes

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

• When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.

• [Focus] is set to [Multi AF] in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In Movie Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –In Easy Mode – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]

• If Tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.

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zFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

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

1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered

AF range finder frame

AE/AF lock indicator

in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).

2When the AE/AF lock indicator 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 t (Metering Mode) t desired mode

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(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The

camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

(Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure

based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

(Spot) Measures only a part of the subject

(Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering crosshairs

Positions on the subject

Notes

• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

• If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi] in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –In Easy Mode – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]

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Scene Recognition

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 (Motion Detection).

Example of an image when

(Backlight) is activated.

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode

(Auto) When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal

settings and shoots the image.

(Advanced)

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings. When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or

(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and

shoots another image.

• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the icon will turn 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. For details on the Anti Blink function, see “What is the Anti Blink function?”.

Scene Recognition icon and guide

The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon and guide.

(Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Portrait)

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• The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using digital zoom.

• [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode –In Easy Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] – During burst shooting

• In Tracking focus mode, (Portrait), (Twilight Portrait) or (Backlight Portrait) are not recognized.

• The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].

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

• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a (Twilight using a tripod). Keep the camera still during shooting.

• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

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zShooting two images with different settings and

selecting the one you like (Advanced mode)

In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows when it recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, which tends to blur. You can select the desired image from the two images shot.

First Image* Second Image

Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake

reduced

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

Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without

Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the

Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide

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

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

increasing sensitivity

background adjusted

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

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When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when it recognizes (Portrait). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the 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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Soft Skin Effect

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

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(Off) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect.

(Low) Adds light Soft Skin Effect.

(Mid) Adds moderate Soft Skin Effect.

(High) Adds strong Soft Skin Effect.

Notes

• [Off] is not available when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) mode.

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

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

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

1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode

(Big Smile) Detects a big smile.

(Normal

Smile)

(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.

Notes

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

• [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode –In Easy Mode

Detects a normal smile.

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Face Detection

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically.

Face Detection frame (Orange)

When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will change to an orange-colored for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

Face Detection frame (White)

1 MENU t (Face Detection) t desired mode

. The frame

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(Off) Cannot use Face Detection.

(Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child

Priority)

(Adult

Priority)

Notes

• [Face Detection] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode –In Easy Mode

• [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] or 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].

Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

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zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)

Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority.

1Press z on the control button during Face Detection.

The target frame appears.

2Place the target frame over the detected face, and press z.

The selected face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes to an orange-colored .

3To cancel face registration, press z again.

• When you remove the battery from the camera or leave the power turned off for a few days, the face

registration is reset.

• If Tracking focus is activated, Face Registration settings are reset.

• When the registered face disappears from the LCD screen, the camera returns to the setting selected

by [Face Detection]. When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face.

• It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the surrounding

brightness, the subject’s hairstyle, etc.

• When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection

is performed only on the registered face.

• In Easy Mode or when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two

People], the priority face cannot be registered.

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Anti Blink

When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) 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 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

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(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 LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary.

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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Slideshow

Images are automatically played back in succession.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control

button

(Continuous Playback) Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed

image to the very last image.

(Slideshow with music) Plays back still images in succession along with effects and

music.

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• [Slideshow] is not available when [View Mode] is set to [Folder view (MP4)] or [AVCHD view].

Continuous Playback

1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z

Control button Action

Note

• When [Display Burst Group] is [Display Main Image Only], only the main image is displayed.

Stop

Sets the display settings.

Displays the volume control screen.

• Adjust the volume with v/V on the control button, then press

Rewinds image.

Forwards image.

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Slideshow with music

1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control

button

Displays the setting screen.

2 Select a desired setting.

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4 Press z to end the slideshow.

Note

• [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: – Panoramic images – 3D images recorded in [Standard] or [Wide]

Image

Selects the group of images to be shown. This 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. If the playback time of a movie is long, an image is taken from it and displayed.

Simple A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval.

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 scenes.

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• When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], the burst images are displayed as follows. – When [Effects] is set to [Simple], only the main image is displayed. – When [Effects] is set to other than [Simple] and there are two or fewer burst images, only the main

image is displayed.

– When [Effects] is set to other than [Simple] and there are three or more burst images, three images

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Music

Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V 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 an [Active] slideshow.

Mute Does not use BGM.

Note

• The movies are played back without their audio.

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

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

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

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

Note

• The interval setting is invalid for movie playback.

Repeat

Turns slideshow repeat on or off.

On Plays back images in a continuous loop.

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

zSelecting background music

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” software (supplied) to your computer. For details, see pages 134 and 135.

• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera. (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 – Music4)

can be replaced with the ones you transferred.)

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

• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute

[Format Music] (page 114) and transfer the music again.

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3D Viewing

Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (page 56).

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (3D Viewing) t z on the control button

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Send by TransferJet

TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera. Using a Memory Stick with TransferJet (sold separately) allows images to be transferred between TransferJet-compatible devices. For more details on TransferJet, see the operating instructions supplied with Memory Stick with TransferJet.

1 Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet into the camera, and press the

(Playback) button.

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2 MENU t (Send by TransferJet) t desired mode t z on the control

button

3 Transfer images by closely aligning the (TransferJet) marks on the

camera and other device.

A notification sound is emitted when connection is made.

(This Image) Sends the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

(Multiple

Images)

Notes

• Only still images can be transferred.

• Up to 10 images can be transferred at once. However, for 3D images, both the MPO file and the JPEG file are transferred. Depending on the receiving device, up to 20 images are received.

• Set [TransferJet] to [On] in (Settings) (page 116).

• On an airplane, set [TransferJet] to [Off] in (Settings) (page 116). In addition, follow the rules of the place where you use.

• The connection is cut if transfer cannot be made within about 30 seconds. If this happens, select [Yes] and realign the two (TransferJet) marks on the camera and another device.

• Memory Stick with TransferJet and camera models with TransferJet are not sold in some countries and regions due to local laws and regulations.

• Set the [TransferJet] function to [Off] in countries and regions other than where you purchased your camera. Depending on the country or region, if you use the TransferJet function, you may be liable due to local restrictions on transmission of electromagnetic waves.

You can select and send multiple images. After step 2, perform the following.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be sent. Select an image with a mark to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

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Receiving images using TransferJet

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

2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending

device to receive images.

A notification sound is emitted when connection is made.

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• Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received.

• This camera can receive only JPEG and MPO files.

• If an Image Database File error occurs during saving, a Recover Image Database File screen will appear.

• Play images that cannot be registered in the Image Database File using [Folder view (Still)].

zTips for sending and receiving data successfully

Closely align the (TransferJet) mark on the camera and other device.

• The transfer rate and range differ depending on the angle at which the (TransferJet) marks are aligned.

• It may be necessary to alter the position/angle of the camera until communication can be obtained.

• Sending and receiving data is easier if the (TransferJet) marks are aligned with both cameras parallel to each other as shown in the figure.

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Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices allows you to transfer images to a PC and can broaden your enjoyment of transferring data. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your TransferJet-compatible device.

• Note the following points when using TransferJet-compatible devices. – Before use, set the camera to playback mode. – If no image is displayed, press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN

Settings] t [Single].

– While connected, data cannot be written to or deleted from the camera. – Do not disconnect while importing images to “PMB”.

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View Mode

Allows you to select the display format for images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button

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Note

• 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.

Displays still images.

Displays MP4-format movies.

Displays AVCHD-format movies.

Displaying the Calendar

1 MENU t (View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button

2 Turn the (Index) lever repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed.

Use the control button to select / , then select the month you want to display. Select the date and press z to view images of the selected date in index mode.

zViewing images taken with a different camera

• 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 transfer all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out.

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Display Burst Group

You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button

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(Display Main

Image Only)

(Display All) Plays back all burst images one at a time.

Groups burst images, then plays back the main image only.

• When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image. When Face Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed as the main image.

zDisplaying burst images

When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], only the main image of the burst group is displayed. When the camera displays the main image, you can play back the images in the following ways.

Operation method Action

Press z on the control button. The burst images are displayed as a movie by tilting the camera to

the right or left.

Press V on the control button. The burst images are displayed in the index. The display switches

between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you press z on the control button.

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Retouch

Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button

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(Trimming

(Resize))

(Red Eye

Correction)

(Unsharp

masking)

Records the zoomed playback image.

1 Turn the lever to (T) to zoom in

and turn to (W) to zoom out.

2 Set the zoom point with the control

button.

3 MENU t select an image size to save t z 4 [OK] t z

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

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

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.

1 Select [OK] with the control

button t z.

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

Sharpens the image within a chosen frame.

1 Select the area (frame) of the

desired image to retouch with the control button t MENU.

2 [OK] t z

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

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• You cannot retouch the following images: – Panoramic images – 3D images –Movies – Images displayed in a burst group

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Delete

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 45).

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z

(All but This Image) Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in

Display Burst Group mode. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

(All Imgs in This Burst

Group)

(This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image

(Multiple Images) Allows you to select and delete multiple images.

(All Images on This

Date)

(All in This Folder)

(All AVCHD files)

Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

mode.

Do as the following after step 2. 1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be deleted. Select an image with a mark again to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder, or all AVCHD movies at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2.

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• In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All] to delete images.

• 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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Protect

Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button

(This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

(Multiple

Images)

Notes

• 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.

• When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], only the main image in the burst group is protected. If you want to protect all images, set [Display Burst Group] to [Display All] first, then apply the protection (page 88).

zTo cancel the protection

You can select and protect multiple images. After step 2, perform the following.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be protected. Select an image with a mark to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

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Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing z on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.

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DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images.

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

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(This Image) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image

mode.

(Multiple

Images)

Notes

• The (Print order) mark cannot be added to the following images: –Movies – Images in the internal memory

• You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.

You can select and order printing multiple images. After step 2, perform the following.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be printed. Select an image with a mark to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

zClearing the DPOF mark

Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press z on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared.

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Rotate

Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation.

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3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z

Notes

• You cannot rotate the following images: – 3D images –Movies – Images displayed in a burst group – Protected still images

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

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

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Select Folder

When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)]

t z on the control button

3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z

4 Select the folder with b/B. 5 [OK] t z

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• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

zViewing images across multiple folders

When multiple folders are created and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.

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

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Movie format

You can set the recording method used to record movies.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t

desired mode t z on the control button

AVCHD Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for

viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television. AVCHD movies are recorded.

MP4 Sets the recording method to MP4, which is suitable for WEB

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AF Illuminator

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

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desired mode t z on the control button

Auto Uses the AF illuminator.

Off Does not use the AF illuminator.

Notes

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

• You cannot use the AF illuminator in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – When (Landscape), (Twilight), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

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

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

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Grid Line

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t

desired mode t z on the control button

On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.

Off Does not display the grid lines.

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Digital Zoom

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t

desired mode t z on the control button

Smart ( ) Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will

not be distorted, according to the image size. (Smart zoom)

Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately

10×, including the optical zoom 5×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded. (Precision digital zoom)

Off Does not use the Digital Zoom.

Notes

• The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode – When (Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in Scene Selection. – When the Smile Shutter function is activated. – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [12M] or [16:9(9M)].

• The Face Detection function does not work when using the Digital Zoom.

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Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×)

The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.

Size Total zoom scale

VGA

16:9(2M)

Approx. 6.1×

Approx. 7.7×

Approx. 31×

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Auto Orientation

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation]

t desired mode t z on the control button

On Records the image with the correct orientation.

Off Does not use Auto Orientation.

Notes

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

• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly.

• You cannot use [Auto Orientation] in the following situations: – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode

zRotating images after recording

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Red Eye Reduction

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye

Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button

Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes

automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

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

Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Notes

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

• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.

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

• [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: – In Background Defocus mode – In 3D shooting mode – When (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight) or (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in

Scene Selection.

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zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?

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

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• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off] automatically.)

• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye

Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.

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Operation Search

MENU/Settings Search

Identifying parts

List of icons displayed on the screen

Using the internal memory

Using the mode dial

Intelligent Auto Adjustment

Superior Auto Adjustment

Background Defocus

Program Auto

Scene Selection

Intelligent Sweep Panorama

Movie Mode

Zoom

Tracking focus

DISP (Screen Display Settings)

Flash

Smile Shutter

Self-Timer

Burst button

MOVIE (Movie) button

Viewing still images

Playback zoom

Image Index

Delete

Viewing burst images

Viewing movies

3D Functions

3D Shooting

Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically

Viewing an image on a 3D TV

Easy Mode

Shooting Direction

Defocus Effect

Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality

Burst Settings

Burst Shooting Interval

White Balance

Focus

Metering Mode

Scene Recognition

Soft Skin Effect

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

Anti Blink

Slideshow

3D Viewing

Send by TransferJet

View Mode

Display Burst Group

Retouch

Delete

Protect

DPOF

Rotate

Select Folder

Movie format

AF Illuminator

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Auto Orientation

Red Eye Reduction