Sony DSC-WX500 Help Guide

Digital Still Camera DSC-WX500
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen [3]
Using the wrist strap [4]
In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide] [5] About the shooting advice [6]
Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [7] Charging by connecting to a computer [8] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [9]
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [10]
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [11] Removing the battery pack [12]
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting a memory card [13] Removing the memory card [14]
Setting the language, date and time
Setting language, date and time [15]
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel [16] Using MENU items [17] Using the Fn (Function) button [18]
Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images [19] Shooting movies [20]
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions [21] Intelligent Auto [22] Superior Auto [23] About Scene Recognition [24] The advantages of automatic shooting [25]
Program Auto [26]
iSweep Panorama (Face/Motion Detection) [27] Scene Selection [28] Shutter Priority [29] Aperture Priority [30] Manual Exposure [31] Memory recall [32] Movie [33]
Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Zoom [34] The zoom features available with this product [35] Zoom Setting [36] About zoom scale [37] Zoom Speed [38]
Using the flash
Using flash [39] Notes on using the flash [40] Flash Mode [41]
Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting) [42] DISP Button [43]
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image) [44] Aspect Ratio (still image) [45] Quality (still image) [46] Panorama: Size [47]
Panorama: Direction [48]
Adjusting the focus
Focus Area [49] Center Lock-on AF [50] Focus-lock [51] AF Illuminator (still image) [52]
Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp. [53] Metering Mode [54] Zebra [55] Exposure Set. Guide [56]
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode [57] Cont. Shooting [58] Self-timer [59] Self-timer(Cont) [60]
Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen
Self-portrait/ -timer [61]
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO [62] Multi Frame NR [63]
Adjusting color tones
White Balance [64] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [65]
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect [66]
Recording movies
Movie recording formats [67] File Format (movie) [68] Record Setting (movie) [69] Marker Display (movie) [70] Marker Settings (movie) [71] SteadyShot (movie) [72] Micref Level [73] Wind Noise Reduct. [74] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [75] MOVIE Button [76]
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory [77] Function Menu Set. [78] Custom Key Settings [79] Function of the ? button [80] Function of the center button [81] Function of the left button [82] Function of the right button [83] Function of the down button [84]
Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity [85] Smile/Face Detect. [86] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [87] Face Registration (New Registration) [88] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [89] Face Registration (Delete) [90]
Red Eye Reduction [91]
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [92] Write Date (still image) [93] Grid Line [94] Auto Review [95] Release w/o Card [96]
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images [97] Playback zoom [98] Image Index [99] Switching the screen display (during playback) [100]
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image [101] Deleting multiple selected images [102]
Playing back movies
Playing back movies [103] Motion Shot Video [104]
Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images [105]
Printing
Specify Printing [106]
Using viewing functions
View Mode [107]
Slide Show [108]
Rotate [109] Protect [110] 4K Still Image PB [111] Beauty Effect [112]
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV [113] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [114]
Changing settings
Setup menu
Monitor Brightness [115] Volume Settings [116] Audio signals [117] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [118] Tile Menu [119] Mode Dial Guide [120] Delete confirm. [121] Display Quality [122] Pwr Save Start Time [123] PAL/NTSC Selector [124] Demo Mode [125] HDMI Resolution [126] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [127] CTRL FOR HDMI [128] HDMI Info. Display [129] USB Connection [130] USB LUN Setting [131] USB Power Supply [132] Language [133]
Date/Time Setup [134]
Area Setting [135] Format [136] File Number [137] Select REC Folder [138] New Folder [139] Folder Name [140] Recover Image DB [141] Display Media Info. [142] Version [143] Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [144] Setting Reset [145]
Using Wi -Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile [146] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [147] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [148] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [149]
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Smart Remote Embedded [150] One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch
remote) [151]
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone [152] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [153]
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer [154]
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV [155]
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode [156] WPS Push [157] Access Point Set. [158] Edit Device Name [159] Disp MAC Address [160] SSID/PW Reset [161] Reset Network Set. [162]
Adding applications to the product
PlayMemories Camera Apps
PlayMemories Camera Apps [163] Recommended computer environment [164]
Installing the applications
Opening a service account [165] Downloading applications [166] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [167]
Starting the applications
Launching the downloaded application [168]
Managing the applications
Uninstalling applications [169] Changing the order of applications [170] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [171]
Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment [172]
Using the software
PlayMemories Home [173] Installing PlayMemories Home [174] Software for Mac computers [175]
Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer [176] Importing images to the computer [177] Disconnecting the product from the computer [178]
Creating a movie disc
Disc type [179] Selecting the disc creation method [180] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [181] Creating Blu-ray Discs [182]
Precautions/This product
Precautions
Precautions [183] On the internal rechargeable battery [184] Notes on the battery pack [185] Charging the battery pack [186] Memory card [187]
Cleaning this product
On cleaning [188]
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images [189] Recordable time of movies [190]
Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor [191] On TV color systems [192]
Other information
ZEISS lens [193] AVCHD format [194] License [195]
Trademarks
Trademarks [196]
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting [197]
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [198]
You cannot turn on the product. [199]
The power turns off suddenly. [200] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [201] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [202] The battery pack is not charged. [203]
Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images. [204] Recording takes a long time. [205] The same image is captured multiple times. [206] The image is out of focus. [207] Zoom does not work. [208] The flash does not work. [209] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [210] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [211] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [212] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [213] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [214] The image colors are not correct. [215] Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [216] The eyes of the subject come out red. [217] Dots appear and remain on the screen. [218] You cannot shoot images continuously. [219] The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [220] The image is blurred. [221] The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. [222] The flash takes too long to recharge. [223]
Viewing images
Images cannot be played back. [224] The date and time are not displayed. [225] The image cannot be deleted. [226]
The image was deleted by mistake. [227]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [228] [WPS Push] does not work. [229] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [230] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [231] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [232] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The
connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [233] You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [234]
Computers
The computer does not recognize this product. [235] You cannot import images. [236] The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
[237] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [238]
Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake. [239]
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [240] You cannot print images with the date. [241]
Others
The lens gets fogged. [242] The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens
portion extended. [243] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [244] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [245]
[246] Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [247] The product does not work properly. [248] A sound is produced when the product is shaken. [249] “--E-” appears on the screen. [250]
Messages
Messages
Self-diagnosis display [251] Warning messages [252]
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling [253]
[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Camera (1) NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1)
Micro USB Cable (1)
AC-UB10C/UB10D AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)
*Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
Wrist Strap (1)
Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)
[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts
Identifying parts
1. ON/OFF (Power) button
2. Shutter button
3. Mode dial
4. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/Playback zoom lever
5. Self-timer lamp/AF Illuminator
6. Flash
Do not cover the flash with your finger. If not using the flash, press it down manually.
7. (N mark)
Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
8. Lens
1. Microphone
2. (Flash pop-up) switch
When using the flash, slide the (Flash pop-up) switch.
3. Monitor
When shooting from low angles or shooting self-portraits, adjust the monitor angle.
4. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button
5. MOVIE (Movie) button
6. MENU button
7. Charge lamp
8. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible device.
9. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
10. Hook for strap
11. Control wheel
12. (Playback) button
13. ?/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button
1. Battery lock lever
2. Battery insertion slot
3. Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
4. Access lamp
5. Memory card slot
6. HDMI micro jack
7. Battery/Memory card cover
8. Speaker
[3] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
List of shooting mode icons
List of viewing mode icons
1. P P* A S M Shooting mode
Memory recall
NO CARD
Memory card/Upload
Scene Recognition icons
Scene Selection
100
Remaining number of recordable images
Aspect ratio of still images
18M / 16M / 13M / 10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.1M / VGA
Image size of still images
Image quality of still images
Frame rate of movies
Record setting of movies
NFC is activated
Remaining battery
Remaining battery warning
USB power supply
Flash charge in progress
AF Illuminator
SteadyShot/Camera shake warning
Airplane mode
Overlay icon
Micref Level Low
White Balance
Wind Noise reduction
Database file full/Database file error
Overheating warning
Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom
Spot metering area
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
View Mode
100-0003
Folder-File number
File format of movies
Protect
DPOF
DPOF set
Auto object framing image
2. Drive mode
Metering mode
Flash mode/Red-eye reduction
Focus mode
Focus Area
Smile/Face Detect.
Soft skin effect
Picture Effect
Smile detection sensitivity indicator
3. Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF
STBY
Movie recording standby
REC 0:12
Recording time of the movie (m:s)
Control wheel function
Focus
1/250
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture Value
±0.0
Metered Manual
±0.0
Exposure compensation
ISO400
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed indicator
Aperture indicator
Histogram
Picture Effect error
2015-1-1 10:37AM
Date of recording
3/7
File number/Number of images in the view mode
Copyright information exists for image
[4] How to Use Before Use Using the strap
Using the wrist strap
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
[5] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why.
1. Press the MENU or Fn button.
2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel.
3. Press the / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed.
If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.
[6] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide
About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
1. Press the / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button while the shooting screen is displayed.
2. Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed.
You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel.
Hint
To view all the shooting advice, select MENU (Camera Settings) → [Shooting Tip List].
[7] How to Use
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged
battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.
1. Turn the power OFF.
2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range
If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 230 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).
The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or
import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out.
the charging conditions. The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on the conditions of use and the environment.
Note
If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge. If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) to disconnect from the power source. When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If this happens, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied).
[8] How to Use
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.
1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.
If you connect the camera to a computer when power is turned on, the camera will be powered by the computer while the battery is not charged, which allows you to
Note
Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers. Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom -built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.
[9] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Inserting the battery pack into the camera
How to insert the battery pack into the camera
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
3. Close the cover.
[10] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack
Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 400 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 110 min. Viewing (still images): Battery life: approx. 330 min., Number of images: approx. 6600
Note
The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully
charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the
conditions of use. The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions:
The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Display Quality]: [Standard]
The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association):
DISP: [Display All Info.] One picture is taken every 30 seconds. The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. The flash strobes once for every two pictures. The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions:
The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) . Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand- by, turning on/off, etc. Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not used.
If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting).
[11] How to Use
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
If you use an AC-UD10 AC adaptor (sold separately) that is compatible with shooting and playback, power will be supplied to the camera via the AC adaptor when you are using the camera without using up the battery power.
1. To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera to the AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) and plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).
Note
You can shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera. However, the camera will turn off when the battery pack is completely discharged.
If you use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure
that the icon ( / ) displays on the monitor.
[12] How to Use
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Removing the battery pack
How to remove the battery pack
1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera.
2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
[13] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting a memory card
How to insert a memory card
1. Open the memory card cover.
2. Insert the memory card.
Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card cover.
Hint
When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card.
[14] How to Use
Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
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