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© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-296-279-12(1) GB Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H10 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index
2 Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo” You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick” You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 115. When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor 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 117. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, 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. • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. • Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. Black, white, red, blue or green points
3 Table of contents Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9 Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 10 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size”............................................... 11 Flash – On using the flash............................................................................... 13 Identifying parts.......................................................................................14 Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17 Changing the screen display...................................................................21 Using the internal memory ......................................................................22 Using the mode dial.................................................................................23 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)....................................24 Shooting still images (Scene Selection)..................................................28 Shooting with the manual exposure ........................................................31 Viewing images .......................................................................................33 Deleting images.......................................................................................35 Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................37 Menu items..............................................................................................40 Shooting menu ........................................................................................41 Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Contrast: Adjusting the contrast Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness Basic Operations Using the shooting functions
4 Table of contents SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings Playing back images from the HOME screen............................. 53 (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display): Playing back a list of images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 56 (Delete): Deleting images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings........ 61 Manage Memory.......................................................................... 63 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 63 Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool............................................. 66 Format Settings.......................................................................................... 67 Main settings — Main Settings 1...................................................... 67 Main settings — Main Settings 2...................................................... 68 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1......................................... 70 Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Beep Function Guide Initialize USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens
5 Table of contents Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2.........................................73 Clock Settings...................................................................................74 Language Setting..............................................................................75 Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................76 Enjoying your Windows computer...........................................................79 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................81 On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................83 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ................................................................................................................84 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...........88 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”.................................................................................90 Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) .....................................................91 Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................92 Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.......................................................94 How to print still images ..........................................................................95 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer..................96 Printing at a shop ....................................................................................99 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................101 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................111 Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Auto Orientation Auto Review
6 Table of contents Using the camera abroad — Power sources ........................................ 114 On the “Memory Stick Duo” .................................................................. 115 On the battery pack............................................................................... 117 On the battery charger.......................................................................... 118 Index ..................................................................................................... 119 Others Index
7 Basic techniques for better images When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 47) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See “Hints for preventing blur” below. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully Do not fully press the shutter button straight away. Press the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down. Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the HOME screen (page 37) and the menus (page 39). Flash
8 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. What you can do to reduce the blurring • Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady. • 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. Subject blur Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed. What you can do to reduce the blurring • Select (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves. Notes • The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur. • Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight mode) or (Twilight Portrait mode). In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind.
9 Basic techniques for better images You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Manual exposure: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually (page 31). Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 21, 45). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 46). Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Exposure:
10 Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 45. The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 49). 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. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. Color On the effects of lighting Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish
11 Basic techniques for better images 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. Description of the pixels and the image size Selecting the image size for use (page 12) Quality On “image quality” and “image size” 1 Image size: 8M 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e- mail Pixels Pixel
12 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . *1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 108). • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. • The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image. Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing 8M (3264×2448) For prints up to A3 (11×17") Less More Fine Rough 3:2*1 (3264×2176) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio 5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8.5×11") 3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment 16:9*2 (1920×1080) Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV 640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV 320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at a small size for email attachment
13 Basic techniques for better images The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. 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. How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced? • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 50). • Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 29). (The flash is turned off automatically.) • When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 56) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”. “White circular spots” 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. How can the “White circular spots” be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.) Flash On using the flash * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. Camera Eye Retina Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air
14 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button B POWER lamp C Mode dial (23) D Shutter button (24) E Microphone F Flash (26) G AF illuminator (70)/Self-timer lamp (27) H Hook for shoulder strap I Lens A For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (25) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (33, 34) B (Playback) button (33) C LCD screen (21) D MENU button (39) E HOME button (37) F Hook for shoulder strap G Jack cover H Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 6 1 2 6 7 8 9 0 qjqh qg qf 3 4 5 qd qs qa
15 Identifying parts I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery pack. J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (39) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 26) When the mode dial is set to M: Shutter Speed/Aperture (31) K Speaker (bottom) L Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover (bottom) M Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever P “Memory Stick Duo” slot Q Access lamp 1 To DC IN jack v mark 2 To wall outlet (wall socket)
16 Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. • When using the lens hood, be careful that the following: – The AF illuminator light may be blocked. – The flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear when using the built-in flash. Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • When shooting with the conversion lens, go through the settings of [Conversion Lens] (page 72). • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.
17 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 21). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (111) Image size (41) Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (28) Mode dial (23) White balance (49) RETURN RETURN P M Recording mode (43) Metering mode (46) Face Detection (42) SteadyShot (52) • In the default setting, when the shutter button is pressed halfway down, one of these indicators appears, depending on the SteadyShot setting. Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 8). Zoom scaling (25, 71) Color mode (44) Contrast (51) Sharpness (51) Display Indication BRK ±1.0
18 Indicators on the screen B C D Display Indication Manual exposure setting mode (31) z RETURN z SET Function guide for Manual exposure (31) 1.0m Focus preset distance (47) z AE/AF lock (24) Standby REC Standby a movie/Recording a movie ISO400 ISO number (45) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (45) 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (47) Macro (26) Display Indication Recording Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory) Recording folder (63) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 96 Number of recordable images 00:25:05 Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (70) Red-eye reduction (50) Flash mode (26) Flash charging Conversion lens (72) Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (111) Self-timer (27) Spot metering cross hair (46) AF range finder frame (47) Histogram (21)
19 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies A B Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (41) Protect (58) VOL. Volume (33) Print order (DPOF) mark (99) PictBridge connecting (97) Zoom scaling (33) PictBridge connecting (98) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed. Display Indication N Playback (33) Playback bar 0:00:12 Counter 101-0012 Folder-file number (60) 2008 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image z STOP z PLAY Function guide for playing image BACK/ NEXT Selecting images V VOLUME Adjusting volume Histogram (21) • appears when histogram display is disabled.
20 Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory) Playback folder (60) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder (60) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (46) Flash White balance (49) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (111) ISO400 ISO number (45) +2.0EV Exposure Value (45) 500 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value
21 Changing the screen display Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting – When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies. During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode. – When you are using playback zoom. – When you are rotating still images. – During playback of movies. • 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. z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. • The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. * The brightness of the LCD Backlight up. v (DISP) (Screen display) button Indicators on Indicators off* Indicators on* Histogram display (page 21) Histogram on* During playback, the image information is displayed. A Number of pixels B Brightness Bright Dark A B
22 Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 65). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 84, 85 or 88, 89 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. • You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”. When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory. On image data stored in the internal memory Internal memory B B
23 Basic Operations Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 24 : Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). : Manual Exposure Shooting mode* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). t page 31 : Movie recording mode Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 24 / / / / /SCN: Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. You can select , , , in the menu when the mode dial is set to SCN. t page 28 * You can select various setting using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 40) Mode dial P M
24 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. HOME button MENU button Zoom button Shutter button Control button v/V/b/B button z button Macro button DISP button Self-timer button Flash button Mode dial Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. AE/AF lock
25 Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 2Press the shutter button fully down. When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (1feet 7 3/4 inches) (W)/90 cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 26). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the shot and focus again. 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. W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. Pressing the button slightly zooms slowly and pressing the button fully down zooms fast. • When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 71. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
26 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash automatically pops up and strobes when using the flash. Close the flash by hand after use. • The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. • While charging the flash, is displayed. Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Macro Off : Macro On (W side: Approx. 2 cm or farther (13/16 inches or farther) from the lens, T side: Approx. 90 cm or farther (2 feet 11 1/2 inches or farther) from the lens) • Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. • The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the subject may not be entirely in focus. • The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.
27 Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, press V ( ) again. • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed. Self-timer lamp
28 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Select the mode ( / / / / ) in the mode dial 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( / / / / ) with the mode dial. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Select the mode ( / / / ) in SCN 1 Select SCN with the mode dial. 2 Press MENU, and select from / / / with b/B on the control button (page 41). 3 Shoot with the shutter button. • For details on the mode, see next page. To cancel the Scene selection Set the mode dial to anything other than the Scene Selection mode. MENU button Mode dial v/V/b/B button z button Shutter button Control button
29 Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. * When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower, and blurring is occur frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. Advanced Sports Shooting Suitable for shooting scenes with fast movements such as sports. • While the shutter is pressed halfway down, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted. Twilight Portrait* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Modes selected from the menu screen Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. Fireworks* Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. • If you shoot images with conversion lens (not supplied) you may not be able to record fire works in all splendor.
30 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro — — — — Flash — / / / Face Detection — — — — — — — — Burst/Bracket — — — — EV White Bal * — — — — — — — — Red Eye Reduction — — — — SteadyShot Self-timer — * [Flash] for [White Bal] cannot be selected.
31 Basic Operations Shooting with the manual exposure 1 Select M from the mode dial and press z on the control button. • [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the lower left of the screen and the camera is set to manual exposure setting mode. 2 Adjust the exposure manually using the control button. b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed • Select an aperture value as follows: • You can select a shutter speed from 30 to 1/2,000 seconds. • The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (page 45) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. – When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture F3.5 or F8.0 (using the internal ND filter). – When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture F4.4 or F10 (using the internal ND filter). Mode dial Shutter button Control button v/V/b/B button z button RETURN Aperture value Shutter speed
32 Shooting with the manual exposure • To select a flash mode, shoot in Macro mode/self-timer mode, or change the screen display mode, press z to cancel Manual Exposure Shooting mode ([RETURN] changes to [SET] on the screen.). • The flash is set to (Flash On) or (Flash Off). • When the shutter speed is one second or slower, the shutter speed is indicated by [”], for example, [1”]. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, the NR slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce image noise, and [NR] appears on the screen. • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
33 Basic Operations Viewing images 1 Press (Playback). • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. • Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. / To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58). v/V/b/B button z button (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom)/ (Index) button (Playback) button HOME button Control button MENU button
34 Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] from (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. • When using the “Memory Stick Duo”, and there are several folders, select the folder selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V. Folder Selection bar
35 Basic Operations Deleting images 1 Press (Playback). 2 Press MENU while displaying in single-image or index mode. 3 Select [Delete] with v on the control button. 4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z. Control button v/V/b/B button z button MENU button (Index) button (Playback) button
36 Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z. The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [All In This Folder] You can delete all the images in a selected folder. Select [OK] with v, then press z. • You can also delete all images in a folder after selecting [Multiple Images] on the index screen. Select the folder selection bar with b and attach a mark to the folder. Single Image Index Display
37 Basic Operations Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. • You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is made. • The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME again. Using the HOME screen Control button v/V/b/B button z button HOME button Category Item Guide
38 Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Pressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. HOME items Categories Items Shooting* Shooting (page 23) View Images Single Image (page 53) Index Display (page 53) Slide Show (page 53) Printing, Other Print (page 96) Music Tool (page 91) Download Music Format Music Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool (page 63) Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool (page 66) Format Settings Main settings Main Settings 1 (page 67) Beep Function Guide Initialize Main Settings 2 (page 68) USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 70) AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 (page 73) Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings (page 74) Language Setting (page 75) * Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied.
39 Basic Operations Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired setting is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, and press z. 4 Press MENU to turn off the menu. Using the menu items MENU button v/V/b/B button z button Control button Face detection off Face Detection Off Function Guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 67).
40 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode dial position: Scene Shooting menu (page 41) Scene Selection — — — * — Image Size Face Detection — — * — REC Mode * — Color Mode — — ISO — — — EV — Metering Mode — — Focus — — White Bal — * Flash Level — — — Red Eye Reduction * — Contrast — — — Sharpness — — — SteadyShot — SETUP * The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 29). Viewing menu (page 56) (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) P M
41 Using the shooting functions Using the shooting functions Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 39. The default settings are marked with . Selects the scene selection in the menu. You can shoot images with the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions (page 28). For still images For movie The selectable mode is displayed in white. Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Selects image size for shooting still images. For details, see pages 11, 12. (Fine) Selects image size for recording movies. For details, see page 12. (Standard) Unavailable Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is set to SCN
42 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not. • When [Face Detection] is set to [On]: – You cannot use the AF illuminator. – You cannot use the digital zoom. • Available only for [Soft Snap], the default setting is [On]. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 2 faces of your subjects can be detected when you shoot images with [Soft Snap]. • When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. • The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down. All the subjects at equal distance to the focused one are also focused, even if the frames do not turn green. • Face Detection may not work properly, depending on conditions, such as: – When the exposure is too dark or too bright. – When a part of the face is hidden by objects, such as sunglasses, mask, or hat, etc. – When the face of your subject does not face the camera. Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject (On) Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically. (Off) Does not use Face Detection function. Face Detection frame Face Detection mark
43 Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops. • Focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed to the values set for the first shot. On the Exposure Bracket • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower. • When you adjust the exposure manually (page 45), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. The recording interval may be longer, depending on the scene conditions. • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value. REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). BRK ±0.3EV Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value. • When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward. • When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). BRK ±0.7EV BRK ±1.0EV
44 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects (Normal) Sets the image to standard color. (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Natural) Sets the image to quiet color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white.
45 Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 Selects the ISO sensitivity. • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9. • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket. • When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images appearing pale (excluding when [ISO] is set to [ISO 100].). Manually adjusts the exposure. • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity (Auto) You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions. EV: Adjusting the light intensity –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. High ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Toward + Toward –
46 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 47). Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode (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) (Only for still image) 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 cross hairs Positions on the subject
47 Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Focus: Changing the focus method (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. (Center AF) (Only for still image) 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) (Only for still image) 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. AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator
48 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. Setting the zoom to the T side or pointing the lens up or down will increase error. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock). As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 0.5 m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) 96 P AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame
49 Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. White Bal: Adjusting the color tones (Auto) Adjusts the White Balance automatically. (Daylight) Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. (Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3) [Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.
50 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 • For details on the white balance, see page 10. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. • Except in [Flash] mode, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when you shoot images using the flash. Adjusts the amount of flash light. • The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments. • The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as or . • To change flash mode, see page 26. • If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect. The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. (Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light +2.0EV Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. 0EV The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts automatically. –2.0EV Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
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