User manual SONY DSC-W130 - 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-W120/W125/W130 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 3-286-602-11(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 119. 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 121. · 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. On Illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-W120 unless noted otherwise. 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 ............................................................................... 14 Identifying parts .......................................................................................15 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................17 Changing the screen display ...................................................................21 Using the internal memory ......................................................................23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial.................................................................................24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)..............................................25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) ..................................................29 Viewing images .......................................................................................34 Viewing still images as a slideshow ........................................................36 Deleting images.......................................................................................39 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu........................................41 Menu items..............................................................................................44 3 Table of contents Using the shooting functions Shooting menu........................................................................................ 45 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 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (Shooting Settings): Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 57 (Delete): Deleting images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (DSC-W130 only) (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (DSC-W130 only) (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 4 Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...................64 Manage Memory ...............................................................................66 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool..................................................66 Format Create REC. Folder Format Change REC. Folder Copy Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool .............................................68 Settings .............................................................................................69 Main settings -- Main Settings 1 ......................................................69 Beep Function Guide Initialize Main settings -- Main Settings 2 ......................................................70 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1 .........................................72 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2 .........................................75 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings ...................................................................................76 Language Setting..............................................................................77 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................78 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 81 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 83 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied)............................................ 85 Copying images to your computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" ................................................................................................................ 86 Copying images to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser" .......... 90 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" ................................................................................ 92 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied)..................................................... 93 Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 94 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ...................................................... 96 Printing still images How to print still images .......................................................................... 97 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ................. 98 Printing at a shop .................................................................................. 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 103 Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 114 Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources ........................................ 118 On the "Memory Stick Duo" .................................................................. 119 On the battery pack............................................................................... 121 On the battery charger .......................................................................... 122 Index Index ..................................................................................................... 123 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 24), the HOME screen (page 41) and the menus (page 43). 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 51) 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. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 49). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 50). 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 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 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 53). 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 (DSC-W130 only) 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 2 Image size: 7M (DSC-W120/W125 only) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 3 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 DSC-W130 The default settings are marked with Image size . No. of images Printing Usage guidelines 8M (3264×2448) 3:2 (7M)*1 (3264×2176) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (6M)*2 (3264×1840) 16:9 (2M)*2 (1920×1080) For prints up to A3 (11×17") 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 a 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 111). 12 Basic techniques for better images DSC-W120/W125 The default settings are marked with Image size . No. of images Printing Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) 3:2 (6M)*1 (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (5M)*2 (3072×1728) 16:9 (2M)*2 (1920×1080) For prints up to A3 (11×17") 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 a 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 111). DSC-W120/W125/W130 The default settings are marked with Movie image size . Usage guidelines Frame/Second 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 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 55). · Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 30). (The flash is turned off automatically.) · When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (DSC-W130 only) (page 57) 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 B Shutter button (25) C POWER lamp D Flash (27) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile Shutter lamp (32)/AF illuminator (72) A AE/AF lock lamp (green) B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) C Finder D LCD screen (21) E MENU button (43) F (Playback) button (34) G For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (27) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (34, 35) H Hook for wrist strap I Mode dial (24) J HOME button (41) 15 Identifying parts K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (43) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 27, 28) L (Slideshow) button (36) M Multi connector (bottom) 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 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. O Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (bottom) P Battery insertion slot Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever 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 Indication P Mode dial (Program Auto) (24) White balance (53) Burst mode/Bracket mode (DSC-W130 only) (48) Metering mode (50) Face Detection (46)/Smile Detection (47) SteadyShot (56) · 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 · The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. 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). When shooting movies A Display Indication Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of images (32) Battery remaining Low battery warning (114) Image size (45) · · is for DSC-W130 only. is for DSC-W120/ W125 only. Zoom scaling (27, 73) Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (29) Color mode (55) 17 Indicators on the screen B Display Indication C Display Indication z REC Standby ISO400 AE/AF lock (26) Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number (49) 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 folder (66) · This does not appear when using internal memory. 96 Number of recordable images Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) 00:25:05 Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (72) Red-eye reduction (55) Flash mode (27) Flash charging Conversion lens (74) 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (49) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (51) D Display Indication Self-timer (28) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display 1.0m Semi manual value (52) Macro (27) (114) Spot metering cross hair (50) AF range finder frame (51) Histogram (21) 18 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (114) Image size (45) · · is for DSC-W130 only. is for DSC-W120/ W125 only. Protect (61) When playing back movies VOL. Volume (34) Print order (DPOF) mark (101) PictBridge connecting (98) Zoom scaling (34) PictBridge connecting (100) · 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 (34) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (63) Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting the volume Histogram (21) · appears when histogram display is disabled. 19 Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Playback folder (63) · 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 (63) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (50) Flash White balance (53) C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Self-diagnosis display (114) ISO number (49) Exposure Value (49) 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. · During playback, you cannot turn the LCD screen off. · 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. · When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function. When you select (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds. · If you turn the power off and on again while the LCD screen is off, the indicators will be on. v (DISP) (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* Histogram on* During playback, the image information is displayed. Histogram display (page 22) Indicators off* LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to up. 21 Changing the screen display z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A 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. 22 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 67). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 86, 87 or 90, 91 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. 23 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 25 : Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. t page 26 P: Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). : Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 25 / / / / /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 29 * You can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44) 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Macro button DISP button Zoom button Flash button Mode dial MENU button Basic Operations 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. 25 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) 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 indicator 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. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from 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. Using 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 46), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 46) and Self-Timer (10 sec/Off). 26 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. · When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 73. · You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Basic Operations (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 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): 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 drops when you shoot images in the Macro. · Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. 27 Shooting images (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. 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). 28 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 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 button, and select from control button (page 45). / / / with v/V/b/B on the 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. 29 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. Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. For details, see page 32. Snow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. Fireworks* Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Twilight Portrait* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. * When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower, and blurring occurs frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended. 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 Smile Detection Smile Detection Sensitivity Burst Bracket (DSC-W130 only) EV White Balance Red Eye Reduction Self-timer -- / -- -- -- -- -- -- -- *2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- / -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- / -- Basic Operations -- -- -- -- -- *1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --