User manual SONY DSC-T2

VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T2 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 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-273-224-11(1) GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) "Memory Stick Duo": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. "Memory Stick": you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with your 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. 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 121. 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 your 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 123. · If water droplets or other liquids splash on the LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction. · 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 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 Features of the camera .............................................................................7 Storing ­ Storing images in the internal memory............................................... 7 Shooting ­ Automatic image management ....................................................... 8 Viewing ­ Viewing images in various ways ....................................................... 8 Sharing ­ Sharemark function ........................................................................... 9 Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 12 Color ­ On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 13 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 14 Flash ­ On using the flash ............................................................................... 16 Identifying parts .......................................................................................17 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................18 Operate the touch panel..........................................................................23 Changing the screen display ...................................................................24 Basic Operations Shooting images easily ...........................................................................26 Setting Image size/Self-timer/Flash mode/Macro recording ........................... 28 Setting Focus/Metering Mode/ISO/EV............................................................. 30 Viewing images .......................................................................................35 Selecting how to play back images ................................................................ 36 Using the SCRAPBOOK .................................................................................. 39 Deleting images.......................................................................................41 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu........................................43 Menu items..............................................................................................46 Using the shooting functions Switching the shooting mode ..................................................................47 Shooting images using Scene Selection .................................................48 Shooting menu ........................................................................................51 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method EV: Adjusting the light intensity Focus: Changing the focus method Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light 3 Table of contents Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Setup: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions Playing back images from the HOME screen............................. 58 (Album List): Display the list of image groups (Calendar): Display images on a calendar (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Memory Stick): Display images in Memory Stick Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 61 (Add/Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites (Add/Remove Sharemark): Adding/Removing the reservation to upload images on the Web (Remove Favorites): Removing Favorites (Remove Sharemark): Removing sharemark to cancel the reservation to upload images on the Web (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Delete): Deleting images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Album View): Return to Album screen (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Import): Importing images (Export): Exporting images (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume (Background): Changing the background Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) ..................... 72 Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ........ 74 Manage Memory.......................................................................... 75 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 75 Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Mass Storage 4 Table of contents Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool .............................................77 Format Settings ..........................................................................................78 Main Settings -- Main Settings 1......................................................78 Beep Function Guide Initialize Calibration Main Settings -- Main Settings 2......................................................80 USB Connect COMPONENT AF Illuminator Grid Line Auto Orientation Auto Review Video Out Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1 .........................................81 AF Mode Digital Zoom Smile Level Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2 .........................................83 Clock Settings ...................................................................................84 Language Setting..............................................................................85 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................86 Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied) .................................................................................... 86 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV ............................ 88 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................90 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................93 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied) ............................................95 Connecting to computers ........................................................................96 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) .....................................................99 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide".....................................................100 5 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ........................................................................ 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 105 Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 116 Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources ........................................ 120 On the "Memory Stick Duo" .................................................................. 121 On the battery pack............................................................................... 123 On the battery charger .......................................................................... 124 On "Cyber-shot Station" ........................................................................ 125 Index Index ..................................................................................................... 127 6 Features of the camera Storing Storing images in the internal memory The camera has approximately 4 GB of internal memory and can store plenty of images. You can load images from computers and play them back on the camera at anytime. Let's bring images stored in your computer outside with you! · Use the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". For details, refer to "Picture Motion Browser Guide". · Even if "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera, images will not be saved in "Memory Stick Duo" until the capacity of the internal memory is full. To save images in "Memory Stick Duo", copy (export) the images in the internal memory to "Memory Stick Duo" (page 70). 7 Features of the camera Shooting Automatic image management This camera automatically classifies images into albums depending on the shooting intervals and frequency. You can search the images by albums for your convenience. 1st album 2nd album 3rd album Viewing Viewing images in various ways Favorites You can choose your favorite images from the album and save them as your favorites (page 61). Scrapbook When you press the SCRAPBOOK button, the images stored in the internal memory will be played back with backgrounds. You can also change backgrounds and enjoy the playback (page 40). SCRAPBOOK button Number of images Time (Date) 8 Features of the camera Sharing Sharemark function The camera has the application "PMB Portable" embedded within. By saving images stored in the camera as sharemarks, you can easily upload them on the Web using computers. When you connect the camera and a computer with USB cable, "PMB Portable" will automatically start up. Uploading To save images as sharemarks, see page 62. 9 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 HOME screen (page 43), the menus (page 45). 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 AE/AF lock indicator down. flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down. When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" below. 10 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, stable surface to hold the camera steady. · Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize your 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) or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind. 11 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 (pages 25, 34). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 33). Underexposure = too little light Darker image 12 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 34. 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). 13 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 15) 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 e-mail 14 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") Less Fine 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 small image size for e-mail attachments Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio 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 113). 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. 15 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 56). · Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 48). (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 64) 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 shooting arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. 16 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Bottom A POWER lamp B POWER button C Shutter button (27) D Flash (29) E Microphone F Lens G Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (50)/AF illuminator (81) H Lens cover A Speaker B (Playback) button (35) C SCRAPBOOK button (39) D LCD screen/Touch panel (23, 24) E Hook for wrist strap F T/W (Zoom) button (28) G Tripod receptacle · When a tripod has screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), you cannot firmly secure the camera. Forcing the screws to secure may damage the camera. H Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover I Battery eject lever J "Memory Stick Duo" slot K Access lamp L 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. M Battery insertion slot 17 Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 24). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2, 3. · Touching an icon displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] (page 23). A Display Indication When shooting still images HOME Displays the HOME screen. Image size settings (15) Self-timer settings (28) Shooting mode settings (47) Shooting mode (Scene Selection) settings (48) · Touch in the shooting mode settings to select the Scene Selection mode. When shooting movies MENU Displays the MENU screen. B Display Indication BACK Backs to the previous screen. This cancels the focusing on the subject selected by the touch operation. Flash mode settings (29) Macro/Close focus settings (30) DISP Changes the screen display. 18 Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Display Indication 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 11). 0.5m 1.0m 3.0m 7.0m AF mode/focus preset settings (31, 32) Metering mode settings (33) ISO number settings (34) +2.0EV Exposure Value settings (34) Screen indicators Screen indicators 4 to 6 show the current setting status. D Display Indication E Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (116) Self-timer (28) Number of recordable images Recordable time (h:m:s) Red-eye reduction (56) Flash level (55) Recording mode (51) Battery remaining Smile shutter (number of still images) Zoom scaling (28, 82) 96 00:25:05 Flash charging SteadyShot (57) · Displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway down in the default settings. BRK ±1.0 Face Detection (56) Touch AF indicator (26) White balance (53) Color mode (54) AF range finder frame (31) Recording Media (internal memory, "Memory Stick Duo") Recording folder (75) · This does not appear when using internal memory. AF illuminator (81) Low battery warning (116) 19 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram (24) Flash mode (29) · When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. Macro/Close focus (30) · When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], the current settings are displayed. F Display Indication z AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter · When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. 125 F3.5 ISO400 +2.0EV Standby REC 0:12 Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number (34) Exposure Value (34) Standby a movie/Recording a movie Recording time (m:s) 20 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images B Display Indication Adjusts the volume (35) / N x Playback zoom (36) Turns v/V/b/B on/off Playback Stop Displays the previous/next image. DISP Changes the screen display. When playing back movies Screen indicators Screen indicators 3 to 5 show the current setting status. C Display Indication Battery remaining Favorites Sharemark Check mark Protect (67) Playback zoom (36) Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2. A Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (116) HOME Displays the HOME screen. Changes to index mode. Playbacks the slide show. Deletes the image. MENU Displays the MENU screen. Selects the playback folder. Returns to the single image screen from the index screen. 21 Indicators on the screen D Display Indication E Display Indication Playback Media (internal memory, "Memory Stick Duo") Playback folder (71) · This does not appear when using internal memory. Low battery warning (116) 125 F3.5 ISO400 +2.0EV Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number (34) Exposure Value (34) Metering mode (33) Flash White balance (53) 8/8 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder (71) · This does not appear when using internal memory. N 0:00:12 DSC00123 101-0012 2007 1 1 9:30 AM Playback (35) Playback bar Counter File number (internal memory) Folder-file number (71) ("Memory Stick Duo") Recorded date/time of the playback image Histogram (24) · appears when histogram display is disabled. Recording folder (75) · This does not appear when using internal memory. PictBridge connecting (104) · Do not disconnect the USB cable while the icon is displayed. Image size (15) PictBridge connecting (102) 22 Operate the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel 1 Lower the lens cover to turn on the power. The buttons appear on the screen. 2 Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger. On the touch panel buttons · When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. · You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK]. · Touching [?] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] again. [?] · · · · To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen. Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary. When the top right of the screen is touched while shooting, the icons will momentarily disappear. Taking your finger off the screen will make the icons reappear. 23 Changing the screen display Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen. · In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed. · Settings other than [LCD Brightness] can be made separately for shooting and playback. [Display Setup] This sets if the icons are displayed on the screen. Normal Simple DISP Image Only · [DISP] is displayed on the screen only when shooting. · During playback, touch the right or left side of the screen to display the next/previous image, and press the center to display the guide. 24 Changing the screen display [LCD Brightness] This sets the LCD brightness. · When viewing images in bright outside light if [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. [Display Histogram] This sets if a histogram is displayed on the screen. A B Dark Bright · The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. · 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 you are viewing by Album List. ­ When you are viewing by Favorites list. ­ When you are viewing by Sharemark list. ­ When you are viewing by Calendar. ­ When you are viewing by Scrapbook. · 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. A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. 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 25 Basic Operations Shooting images easily The following steps show you how to shoot images by using basic functions of the camera. Shutter button Touch panel T/W (Zoom) button 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing. z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus. Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized. · is displayed if a face is detected in the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a person's face is detected. Touch to cancel this function. · You cannot use this function when using the digital zoom and Close focus mode. · This function can be used only in (Auto Adjustment) mode or (Soft Snap) mode. · If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed. 26 Shooting images easily 3 Shoot with the shutter button. 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. 2Press the shutter button fully down. Basic Operations AE/AF lock indicator Shooting movies Touch [HOME], then touch (Shooting) t (Movie Mode) (page 43). Or, touch the shooting mode setting icon, then touch (Movie Mode). Shooting mode setting icon If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on · The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 30). · 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. 27 Shooting images easily T/W Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. · When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 82. · The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie. · When the Face Detect function is activated, you cannot use the Digital Zoom function. · While using the Digital Zoom, you cannot focus by touching the screen. Setting Image size/Self-timer/Flash mode/Macro recording A B C D Changing the image size Using the self-timer Selecting a flash mode for still images Shooting close-up Changing the image size Touch the image size setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. For details on the image size, see page 14. Image size setting icon Using the self-timer Touch the self-timer setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Self-timer setting icon Self-Timer Off ( ): Not using the self-timer Self-Timer 10sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Self-Timer 2sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay self-timer 28 Shooting images easily When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, touch . Basic Operations · 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. Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch the flash mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Flash mode setting icon Flash Auto ( ): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) Flash 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 Off ( ) · The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. · While charging the flash, is displayed. 29 Shooting images easily Macro/Close focus (Shooting close-up) Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Macro/Close focus mode setting icon ) ): W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther (9 7/8 inches or farther) Close focus enabled ( ): Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) Macro Off ( Macro On ( Macro · 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. Close focus · · · · · Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than (Macro On) recording. The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used. You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 51). You cannot use the Face Detection feature when you shoot images in the Close focus mode. This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one. Setting Focus/Metering Mode/ISO/EV The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV icons appear only when the shooting mode is set to (Program Auto). A B C D Changing the focus method Selecting the metering mode Selecting a luminous sensitivity Adjusting the light intensity 30 Shooting images easily Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. · When the shooting mode is set to , [Focus] appears in [MENU]. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. · This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. Basic Operations AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator (Center AF) (Only for still image) Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. · By using together the AF lock function, you can compose the image the way you want. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator (Spot AF) (Flexible Spot AF) (Only for still image) By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. · To set the Flexible Spot AF, see page 32. · This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area. · When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator 31 Shooting images easily 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) · Use "Focus preset" when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. · AF stands for Auto Focus. · Allow a margin of error in distance in the setting of "Focus preset". Setting the zoom to the T side or pointing the lens up or down will increase error. · When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. How to use the [Spot AF] A Set the shooting mode setting icon to B Touch the focus mode setting icon t C Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu. (Program Auto), then touch [BACK]. (Spot AF). D Touch where you want to focus the shot. · If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed. 32 Shooting images easily Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. · When the shooting mode is set to , [Metering Mode] appears in [MENU]. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering). Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). · This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. (Center) Basic Operations (Spot) (Only for still image) Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject · For details on the Exposure, see page 12. · When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 31). 33 Shooting images easily ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. (Auto) You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions.