Sony DSC-WX5, DSC-WX5C Instruction Manual

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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.

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 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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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

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

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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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)

button

AVCHD

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Memory

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

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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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

Burst Images

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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.

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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.

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

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Adjustment)

(Superior Auto

Adjustment)

(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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Twilight using a tripod

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.

Shooting an image

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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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(Anti Motion

Blur)

(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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Twilight)

Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.

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

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(Pet)

(Beach)

(Snow)

(Fireworks)

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• 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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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

Scrolls images

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