VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings 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. Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-296-279-12(1) GB 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. 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. "Memory Stick" You cannot use a "Memory Stick" with the camera. 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. 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). Black, white, red, blue or green points Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack · Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. · 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. · 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. 2 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 Basic Operations 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 Using the shooting functions 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 3 Table of contents SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions 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 settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ........ 61 Manage Memory.......................................................................... 63 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 63 Format Create REC. Folder Format Change REC. Folder Copy Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 66 Settings .......................................................................................... 67 Main settings -- Main Settings 1 ...................................................... 67 Beep Function Guide USB Connect COMPONENT AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Initialize Main settings -- Main Settings 2 ...................................................... 68 Video Out Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1......................................... 70 Digital Zoom Conversion Lens 4 Table of contents Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2 .........................................73 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings ...................................................................................74 Language Setting..............................................................................75 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................76 Using your computer 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 Printing still images How to print still images ..........................................................................95 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer..................96 Printing at a shop ....................................................................................99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.....................................................................................101 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................111 5 Table of contents Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources ........................................ 114 On the "Memory Stick Duo" .................................................................. 115 On the battery pack............................................................................... 117 On the battery charger .......................................................................... 118 Index Index ..................................................................................................... 119 6 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash 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). Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away. Press the shutter button halfway down. Then press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps 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. 7 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. 8 Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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: 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 Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure 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). Un ...