User manual SONY DSC-H10 - annexe 1

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). Underexposure = too little light Darker image 9 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. 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 The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 49). 10 Basic techniques for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the 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 Pixels Selecting the image size for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be sent by email 11 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size . No. of images Printing Usage guidelines 8M (3264×2448) 3:2*1 (3264×2176) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) VGA (640×480) 16:9*2 (1920×1080) For prints up to A3 (11×17") Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio For prints up to A4 (8.5×11") For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio Less Fine More Rough *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). Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) 640(Standard) (640×480) 320 (320×240) Approx. 30 Approx. 17 Approx. 8 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV Shoot at a small size for email attachment · The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. · The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image. 12 Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash 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. Camera Eye Retina 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. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? · Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. · Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.) * 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. 13 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 6 2 6 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 5 7 8 9 0 9 qd qs qa 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 qjqh qg qf 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. 14 Identifying parts I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 To DC IN jack v mark 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) · 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 15 Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring · 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. 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. 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 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. 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. 16 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. Display BRK ±1.0 Indication 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. When shooting still images Vibration warning RETURN When shooting movies · 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) A Display Indication Contrast (51) Sharpness (51) Battery remaining Low battery warning (111) Image size (41) Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (28) PM Mode dial (23) White balance (49) 17 Indicators on the screen B Display Indication C Display Indication Manual exposure setting mode (31) z RETURN z SET 1.0m z Standby REC ISO400 Function guide for Manual exposure (31) Focus preset distance (47) AE/AF lock (24) Standby a movie/Recording a movie 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. Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Recording folder (63) · This does not appear when using internal memory. 96 00:25:05 Number of recordable images Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (70) Red-eye reduction (50) Flash mode (26) Flash charging Conversion lens (72) D Display Indication 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (45) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (47) Macro (26) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (111) Self-timer (27) Spot metering cross hair (46) AF range finder frame (47) Histogram (21) 18 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (41) Protect (58) VOL. Volume (33) Print order (DPOF) mark (99) When playing back movies PictBridge connecting (97) Zoom scaling (33) PictBridge connecting (98) · Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed. B Display Indication N 0:00:12 101-0012 2008 1 1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME Playback (33) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (60) Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume Histogram (21) · appears when histogram display is disabled. 19 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 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Self-diagnosis display (111) ISO number (45) Exposure Value (45) Shutter speed Aperture value 20 Changing the screen display · 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 v (DISP) (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* A Histogram on* During playback, the image information is displayed. Histogram display (page 21) Dark B Bright Indicators off* 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. A Number of pixels B Brightness · The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. * The brightness of the LCD Backlight up. 21 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. When a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted B [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 B Internal memory [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 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. 22 Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Basic Operations : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 24 P: Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). M: 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) 23 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Mode dial Shutter button Macro button DISP button Flash button Zoom button MENU button HOME button Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button Control button 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. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 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. AE/AF lock 24 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. Basic Operations 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. 25 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. 26 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 Basic Operations When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp 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. 27 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) MENU button Shutter button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Mode dial Select the mode ( / / / / ) in the mode dial / / / / ) with the 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( 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 (page 41). / / / with b/B on the control button 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. 28 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Modes selected from the menu screen Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Basic Operations Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. Snow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. 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. 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. 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. * 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. 29 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. 30 Shooting with the manual exposure Shutter button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Mode dial Basic Operations 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 Aperture value RETURN Shutter speed · Select an aperture value as follows: ­ 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). · 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. 31 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. 32 Viewing images (Playback zoom)/ (Index) button (Playback) button MENU button HOME button z button v/V/b/B button Basic Operations Control button (Playback zoom) button