User manual SONY DSC-H50 - 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-H50 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 3-295-460-12(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, the LCD finder and lens · The LCD screen and the LCD finder are 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 or the LCD finder. 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 146. 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 Black, white, red, blue or green dots · Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD screen. 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 148. · Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD finder 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. 2 Notes on using the camera · 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. 3 Table of contents Notes on using the camera ....................................................................... 2 Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 8 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10 Color ­ On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 12 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 12 Flash ­ On using the flash ............................................................................... 14 Identifying parts....................................................................................... 15 Using the accessories............................................................................. 18 Lens hood/Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood Storing the lens hood Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) Remote Control Indicators on the screen.......................................................................... 21 Changing the screen display................................................................... 26 Using the internal memory ...................................................................... 27 Basic Operations Using the mode dial ................................................................................ 28 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) ............................................. 29 Shooting still images (Scene Selection).................................................. 33 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot)............................................................ 38 Using the wheel dial................................................................................ 39 Shooting with manual adjustment ........................................................... 40 Shooting with Program Shift Shooting with shutter speed priority mode Shooting with aperture priority mode Shooting with manual exposure mode ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Focus: Changing the focus method REC Mode: Setting the continuous shooting/bracket shooting Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Viewing images....................................................................................... 50 Viewing still images as a slideshow ........................................................ 52 Deleting images ...................................................................................... 56 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu ....................................... 58 Menu items ............................................................................................. 61 4 Table of contents Using the shooting functions Shooting menu ........................................................................................63 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity Bracket Set: Setting the bracket type Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Noise Reduction: Adjusting the Noise Reduction Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Color Filter: Setting the Color Filter function Color Saturation: Adjusting the Color Saturation Contrast: Adjusting the Contrast Sharpness: Adjusting the Sharpness SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings Using the viewing functions Selecting the View Mode.........................................................................77 (Date View): Display by date (Folder View): Display by folder (Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites Viewing menu..........................................................................................78 (Delete): Deleting images (View Mode): Switching the View Modes (Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View (Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer 5 Table of contents (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ................... 89 Manage Memory .............................................................................. 91 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 91 Format Change REC.Folder Format Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 93 Settings ............................................................................................ 94 Main Settings -- Main Settings 1 ..................................................... 94 Beep Initialize USB Connect Video Out AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Flash Sync. Auto Review Function Guide Smile demo mode COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital Zoom Main Settings -- Main Settings 2 ..................................................... 96 Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1......................................... 98 Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2....................................... 101 Auto Orientation Expanded Focus Clock Settings................................................................................. 103 Language Setting ........................................................................... 104 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV ....................................................................... 105 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer......................................................... 108 Installing the software (supplied) .......................................................... 110 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied).......................................... 112 6 Table of contents Copying images to your computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" ..............................................................................................................113 Copying images to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser".........117 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo"...............................................................................119 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) ...................................................120 Using your Macintosh computer............................................................121 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide".....................................................123 Printing still images How to print still images ........................................................................124 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................125 Printing at a shop ..................................................................................128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.....................................................................................130 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................141 Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources.........................................145 On the "Memory Stick Duo"...................................................................146 On the battery pack ...............................................................................148 On the battery charger ..........................................................................149 Index Index......................................................................................................150 7 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 28), the wheel dial (page 39), the HOME screen (page 58) and the menus (page 60). 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 AE/AF lock indicator halfway down. flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down. When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 45) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" below. 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 the 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 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 43). Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 44). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 49). Underexposure = too little light Darker image 10 Basic techniques for better images Hints for the exposure value (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scenes, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective. Adjust in the + direction When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the ­ (minus) direction is effective. Adjust in the ­ direction You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). 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 43. 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. 11 Basic techniques for better images 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 Balance] (page 69). 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: 9M 3456 pixels × 2592 pixels = 8,957,952 pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for use (page 13) 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 12 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size . No. of images Printing Usage guidelines 9M (3456×2592) 3:2 (8M)*1 (3456×2304) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (6M)*2 (3456×1944) 16:9 (2M)*2 (1920×1080) For prints up to A3+(13×19") Less Fine Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio For prints up to A4(8×10") For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4(8×10") For viewing on HDTVs More Rough More Less Rough Fine *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 138). 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 small image size for e-mail attachments · The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. · The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image. 13 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 71). · Select (High Sensitivity) mode* in Scene Selection (page 34). (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 81) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". The "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. 14 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (28) C E /BRK button (48) (Metering mode) button (49) D Shutter button (29) F Self-timer lamp (31)/ Smile Shutter lamp (36)/ AF illuminator (98) G Lens H Flash (31) I Finder adjustment dial · When you select with the FINDER/LCD button to shoot by using the finder, adjust the finder adjustment dial to match your eyesight so the image appears clearly within the finder. J NIGHTSHOT switch K Hook for shoulder strap L Microphone M 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. N Remote sensor 15 Identifying parts F Control button (inside)/Wheel dial (outside) (39) Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (60) Menu off: DISP/ / / (26, 31) G HOME button (58) H (Playback) button (50) I For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (30) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (50)/ (Index) button (51) J DC IN jack/DC IN jack cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 To DC IN jack Bottom v mark A FINDER/LCD button B Finder C (Slideshow) button (52) D LCD screen (26) 2 To wall outlet · You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack. K Hook for shoulder strap L Battery eject lever · You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel to meet various shooting situation. Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction. M Battery insertion slot N "Memory Stick Duo" slot O Access lamp P Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover E MENU button (60) 16 Identifying parts Q 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. R Speaker 17 Using the accessories Lens hood/Adaptor ring The lens hood is stored with the adapter ring on at the time of purchase. Remove the adapter ring from the lens hood before attaching them to the camera. 3 Position the indicator of 3 on the lens hood (B) to the indicator of 2 and attach the lens hood. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Adaptor ring Lens hood 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 (A) while the power is off. 4 Check that the "TOP" indication is positioned as shown in the illustration. The lens hood will be attached correctly as shown in the illustration. 2 Turn the area of [a] on the adaptor ring in the direction of the arrow and position the indicator of 1 to the indicator of 2. · After the lens hood (B) is attached, the area of [a] on the adaptor ring will not turn. If the lens hood is attached misaligned, dark shadows will appear on the corners of the screen. Remove the lens hood once and start again from step 2. · 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 infrared light of Night Shot may be blocked. ­ The flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear when using the built-in flash. ­ The Remote sensor may be blocked, and the Remote Control may not operate correctly. 18 Using the accessories 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 100). · For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. 19 Using the accessories Remote Control Using the Remote Control, you can easily operate the camera. Notes · Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control. Insulation sheet · Point the Remote Control towards the remote sensor to operate your camera (page 15). To change the battery of the Remote Control 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. A Transmitter B HOME button (58) C (Slideshow) button (52) D MENU button (60) E SHUTTER button (29) · Cannot press halfway down. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Control until it clicks. Tab · The Remote Control has a button type lithium battery (CR2025) built in. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. F For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (30) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (50)/ (Index) button (51) · You cannot zoom in fast even if you press the zoom button of the Remote Control fully. G Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z(60) Menu off: DISP/ / / (26, 31) 20 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 26). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Display Indication Night Shot (38) White balance (69) When shooting still images BRK Burst mode/Bracket mode (48) Metering mode (49) Face Detection (65)/Smile Detection (66) SteadyShot (76) · In the default setting, when the shutter button is pressed halfway down, one of these indicators appears, depending on the SteadyShot setting. · The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. DRO (72) When shooting movies Bracket Set (67) Noise Reduction 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 9). A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (141) Image size (63) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of images (36) Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (33) PSAM Mode dial (28) 21 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Display Indication Zoom scaling (30, 99) Manual focus bar (47) C Color mode (73) Color Filter (74) 96 Contrast (75) Sharpness (75) Color Saturation (75) Display Indication Recording folder (91) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) B Display Indication 00:25:05 Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene Recognition (68) z REC Standby ISO400 AE/AF lock (29) Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number (43) 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. AF illuminator (98) Red-eye reduction (71) Flash mode (31) Flash charging Conversion lens (100) REAR Flash synchro (101) D Display Indication 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (44) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (45) Semi manual (46) C:32:00 Self-timer (31) Self-diagnosis display (141) Database full (144) Spot metering cross hair (49) AF range finder frame (45) 9 z SET z OK MOVE MOVE Manual focus (46) Macro (31) Operation guide for shooting image 22 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram (26) 23 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (141) Image size (63) PictBridge connecting (126) When playing back movies View Mode (77) Filter by Faces (79) Favorites (77) Protect (86) Print order (DPOF) mark (128) Zoom scaling (50) VOL. Volume (50) PictBridge connecting (127) · Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the mark 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 (50) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (88) Recorded date/time of the playback image Operation guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume 24 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram (26) · appears when histogram display is disabled. C Display Indication Playback folder (88) · This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Changing folder (88) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (49) Flash White balance (69) ISO400 C:32:00 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (43) Self-diagnosis display (141) Exposure Value (44) Shutter speed Aperture value 25 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. ­ When the Favorites List is displayed. ­ When the Date List is displayed. · 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 Indicators off* B Dark Bright 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 is set to up. 26 Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 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 92). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 113, 114 or 117, 118 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. 27 Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 29 : Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. t page 30 P: Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). S: Shutter Speed Priority Shooting* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. t page 41 A: Aperture Priority Shooting* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. t page 42 M: Manual Exposure Shooting* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). t page 43 : Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 29 / / / /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 33 * You can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 61) 28 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Macro button Mode dial Zoom button MENU button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Basic Operations 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: 1 Press 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 indicator 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 29 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) 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 approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/120 cm (3 feet 11 1/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens). · When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. 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. Shooting in Easy Shooting mode Set the mode dial to . The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. The camera shoots images with the optimum settings, so the only settings that you can change are Image Size (Large/Small) (page 64), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 64) and Self-Timer (10 sec/ Off) (page 31). · The battery power decreases faster because the brightness of the LCD backlight automatically increases. · You cannot shoot images using the finder. 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 15×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 99. · Even if you press the button fully down, the camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie. 30 Shooting images (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. Close the flash by hand after use. · The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. · While charging the flash, is displayed. Basic Operations Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. · The Auto Focus speed when shooting distant subjects drops when you shoot images in the Macro. · Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. 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. 31 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) 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. · In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only (10 sec) or (Off). 32 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) MENU button Shutter button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Mode dial Basic Operations Select the mode ( // / ) in the mode dial / / / ) with the mode 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( dial.