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For Windows 98 users
3
Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4
Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
the window.
5
Move the following two files from the window opened in step
3
to
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step
4
(drag
and drop).
•
•
Sony USB Driver
•
Sony USB Shim
6
When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
“OK.”
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Restart your personal computer.
Viewing images
1
Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow
Windows 98 to load.
Windows 98 to load.
2
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
3
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to a wall outlet
(mains).
power adaptor/charger to your camera and then to a wall outlet
(mains).
4
Turn on the power of your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
5
Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
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“Memory Stick”
•
“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been
formatted on your personal computer.
formatted on your personal computer.
•
Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory
Stick” life.
Stick” life.
•
Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on
your camera.
your camera.
Software
•
Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
file.
file.
•
When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal
computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image
format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image
format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
Communications with your personal computer
Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
•
Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•
Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
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Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the
folder.
folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image files” (page 29).
image files” (page 29).
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Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image
and sound may break off.
recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image
and sound may break off.
Notes on using your personal computer
Desired file type
Double-click in this order
Still image
“Dcim” folder
t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
Moving image*
“Mssony” folder
t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*
Audio*
“Mssony” folder
t “Momlv100” folder t Audio file*
E-mail image
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
TIFF image
(uncompressed)
“Mssony” folder
t “Imcif100” folder t Image file
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Image file storage destinations
and image files
and image files
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.
The meanings of the file names are as follows.
The meanings of the file names are as follows.
ssss stands for any number
within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is
“D.”)
“D.”)
The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
— A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
— An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
— An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
— A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
— An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file
— An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
Folder
File
Meaning
100msdcf
DSC0
ssss.JPG
•
Still image file recorded normally
•
Still image file recorded in E-MAIL
mode (page 38)
mode (page 38)
•
Still image file recorded in TIFF mode
(page 39)
(page 39)
•
Still image file recorded in VOICE
mode (page 38)
mode (page 38)
TXT0
ssss.GIF
•
Still image file recorded in TEXT mode
(page 39)
(page 39)
Imcif100
DSC0
ssss.JPG
•
Small-size image file recorded in E-
MAIL mode (page 38)
MAIL mode (page 38)
DSC0
ssss.TIF
•
Uncompressed image file recorded in
TIFF mode (page 39)
TIFF mode (page 39)
Moml0001
MOV0
ssss.MPG
•
Moving image file recorded normally
Momlv100
DSC0
ssss.MPG
•
Audio file recorded in VOICE mode
(page 38)
(page 38)
Folder containing still image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF
mode image data
mode image data
Folder containing moving image data
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced
operations
operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations”.
“Advanced operations”.
How to use the MODE selector
The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play
back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your
camera.
back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your
camera.
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on
the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations” are described below.
the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for
“Advanced operations” are described below.
PLAY
STILL
MOVIE
PLAY:
To play back or edit images
STILL:
To record still images and
voice memos
voice memos
MOVIE: To record moving images
Select Enter
(OK)
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Note
You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 46).
The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and
entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”
entering items by the above procedure as “Select [(item name)].”
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen
1
Press
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
on the
control button to select the
item you want to set or the
image you want to display.
item you want to set or the
image you want to display.
The color of the selected item or
the border of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.
the border of the selected image
changes from blue to yellow.
2
Press the center
z
to enter
the item.
Repeat steps
1 and 2 to execute
each function.
Press
v to display the menu bar
on the LCD screen.
Press
V to clear the menu bar
from the LCD screen.
Menu bar
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How to change the menu settings
Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu
items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.
items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.
Press
V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in
step
1. To clear the menu bar, press V again.
1
Press
v
on the control button to display the menu bar.
The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE
selector.
selector.
2
Select the desired item with
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
on the
control button, then press the center
z
.
The color of the selected item changes from blue to
yellow, and when you press the center
yellow, and when you press the center
z, the modes
that can be set for that item are displayed.
3
Select the desired mode with
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
on the control button, then
press the center
z
.
To clear the menu
MODE selector
MOVIE/STILL
PLAY (single mode)
PLAY (INDEX mode)
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Menu settings
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE
selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial
settings are indicated with
selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial
settings are indicated with
x.
(SELF TIMER)
Records with the self-timer (page 19).
EFFECT
FILE
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
P.EFFECT
SOLARIZE
B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART
B&W
SEPIA
NEG.ART
x OFF
Sets the image special effects (page 45). MOVIE
STILL
DATE/
TIME
TIME
DAY&TIME
DATE
DATE
x OFF
Sets whether to insert the date and time
into the image (page 44).
into the image (page 44).
STILL
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
FORMAT
OK
Formats a “Memory Stick.”
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
CANCEL
Cancels formatting of a “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
POS.
SENSOR
SENSOR
ON
Plays back images recorded with the
camera on its side (vertical images) as
horizontal images. This function does
not work for images recorded in TEXT
mode.
camera on its side (vertical images) as
horizontal images. This function does
not work for images recorded in TEXT
mode.
STILL
x OFF
When this camera may be subject to
vibration such as when you record
images from inside a moving car, set
this to OFF to prevent improper
horizontal/vertical judgement.
vibration such as when you record
images from inside a moving car, set
this to OFF to prevent improper
horizontal/vertical judgement.
FILE
NUMBER
NUMBER
SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence
even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.
even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.
MOVIE
STILL
STILL
x NORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the
“Memory Stick” is changed.
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IMAGE
SIZE
SIZE
x2240×1680
1856×1392
1856 (3:2)
1280×960
640×480
1856 (3:2)
1280×960
640×480
Selects the image size when recording
still images.
still images.
STILL
320 (HQ)
320×240
320×240
x160×112
Selects the MPEG image size when
recording moving images.
recording moving images.
MOVIE
REC MODE
TIFF
Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in
addition to the JPEG file.
addition to the JPEG file.
STILL
TEXT
Records a GIF file in black-and-white.
VOICE
Records an audio file (with still image)
in addition to the JPEG file.
in addition to the JPEG file.
E-MAIL
Records a small-size (320
×
240) JPEG
file in addition to the selected image
size.
size.
xNORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected
image size.
REC TIME
SET
SET
15 sec
10 sec
10 sec
x5 sec
Adjusts the recording time for moving
images.
images.
MOVIE
ROTATE
(in single
mode only)
(in single
mode only)
—
Rotates the still image.
PLAY
SLIDE
SHOW
(in single
mode only)
SHOW
(in single
mode only)
INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
x 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
PLAY
REPEAT
Repeats the slide show.
x ON/OFF
x ON/OFF
START
Starts the slide show.
CANCEL
Cancels the slide show settings and
execution.
execution.
PRINT
MARK
MARK
ON
Marks the still images to be printed
(page 54).
(page 54).
PLAY
xOFF
Unmarks the print mark of the still
images.
images.
PROTECT
ON
Protects images against accidental
erasure (page 50).
erasure (page 50).
PLAY
xOFF
Releases protection of images against
accidental erasure.
accidental erasure.
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
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B Various recording
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE)
(IMAGE SIZE)
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Select [FILE] and then
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
[IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired image
size.
size.
Still image sizes
2240×1680, 1856×1392,
1856 (3:2)*, 1280×960, 640×480
1856 (3:2)*, 1280×960, 640×480
∗
The image is recorded in 3:2 size to
match the printing paper size ratio of
3:2.
match the printing paper size ratio of
3:2.
Moving image sizes
320 (HQ*), 320×240, 160×112
∗
High Quality mode
2,3
1
The number of images or the time
that you can record on a “Memory
Stick” (8 MB):
that you can record on a “Memory
Stick” (8 MB):
∗
When [REC MODE] is set to
[NORMAL].
[NORMAL].
∗∗
Numbers in parentheses indicate the
maximum recording time during
continuous recording.
maximum recording time during
continuous recording.
Image size
Number of images or
time*
2240×1680
Approx. 4
1856×1392
Approx. 6
1856 (3:2)
Approx. 6
1280×960
Approx. 12
640×480
Approx. 118
320 (HQ)
Approx. 20 (15**) sec.
320×240
Approx. 85 (15**) sec.
160×112
Approx. 345 (60**) sec.
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CAMERA
TOOL
SETUP
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
DIGITAL
ZOOM
ZOOM
x ON
Uses digital zoom.
STILL
OFF
Does not use digital zoom.
SHARPNESS +2 to –2
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
appears on the LCD screen except
when set to 0.
STILL
FLASH
LEVEL
LEVEL
HIGH
Makes the flash level higher than
normal.
normal.
STILL
x NORMAL Normal setting.
LOW
Makes the flash level lower than normal.
EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to
–2.0 EV
Adjusts the exposure.
MOVIE
STILL
STILL
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
COPY
OK
Copies an image (page 52).
PLAY
CANCEL
Cancels copying of the image.
RESIZE
(in single
mode only)
(in single
mode only)
2240×1680
1856×1392
1280×960
640×480
1856×1392
1280×960
640×480
x CANCEL
Changes the recorded still image size
(page 52).
(page 52).
PLAY
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
DEMO
x ON/STBY
OFF
Displayed only when you use the AC
power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL
mode. When ON is selected, a
demonstration will start if you do not
operate your camera for about
10 minutes. To stop the demonstration,
turn off your camera. Select ON to make
the demonstration appear again.
power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL
mode. When ON is selected, a
demonstration will start if you do not
operate your camera for about
10 minutes. To stop the demonstration,
turn off your camera. Select ON to make
the demonstration appear again.
MOVIE
STILL
STILL
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INDEX*
Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 46).
DELETE
3 (RETURN)**
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
∗
Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode.
∗∗
Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
xNTSC
Sets the video output signal to NTSC
mode (North American countries, Japan,
etc.).
mode (North American countries, Japan,
etc.).
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
PAL
Sets the video output signal to PAL
mode (European countries, etc.).
mode (European countries, etc.).
/
LANGUAGE
xENGLISH Displays the menu items in English.
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.
CLOCK
SET
SET
—
Sets the date and time (page 13).
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
BEEP
SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter
sound is heard when you press the
shutter button.)
shutter button.)
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
xON
Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when
you press the control button/
you press the control button/
shutter
button).
OFF
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
LCD
BRIGHT
BRIGHT
Adjusts the LCD screen brightness
using the +/– buttons on the LCD
screen. This has no effect on the
recorded images.
using the +/– buttons on the LCD
screen. This has no effect on the
recorded images.
MOVIE
STILL
PLAY
STILL
PLAY
Setting
Description
MODE selector
OK
Deletes the displayed image.
PLAY
CANCEL
Cancels deleting of the image.
Item
Setting
Description
MODE
selector
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Recording still
images for e-mail (E-
MAIL)
images for e-mail (E-
MAIL)
E-MAIL mode records a small-size
(320×240) image at the same time as a
still image. Small-size images are
convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
(320×240) image at the same time as a
still image. Small-size images are
convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
1
Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [E-MAIL] from the
menu.
and then [E-MAIL] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in E-MAIL mode:
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in E-MAIL mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step
2
.
Image size
Number of images
2240×1680
Approx. 4
1856×1392
Approx. 5
1856 (3:2)
Approx. 5
1280×960
Approx. 12
640×480
Approx. 95
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Adding audio files to
still images (VOICE)
still images (VOICE)
1
Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [VOICE] from the
menu.
and then [VOICE] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
If you press and release the shutter
button, sound is recorded for
5 seconds.
button, sound is recorded for
5 seconds.
If you hold down the shutter
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to
40 seconds.
button, sound is recorded until you
release the shutter button for up to
40 seconds.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in VOICE mode (when recording
sound for five seconds):
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in VOICE mode (when recording
sound for five seconds):
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step
2
.
Image size
Number of images
2240×1680
Approx. 4
1856×1392
Approx. 5
1856 (3:2)
Approx. 5
1280×960
Approx. 11
640×480
Approx. 56
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in black and white
GIF format to provide a clearer image.
GIF format to provide a clearer image.
1
Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in TEXT mode:
record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
in TEXT mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step
2
.
Notes
•
If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
may be unable to record a clear image.
•
Writing and reading data takes more time
than in normal recording.
than in normal recording.
Image size
Number of images
2240×1680
Approx. 10 to 110
1856×1392
Approx. 20 to 140
1856 (3:2)
Approx. 20 to 160
1280×960
Approx. 40 to 228
640×480
Approx. 160 to 727
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3
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Recording
uncompressed
images (TIFF)
uncompressed
images (TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).
1
Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick”
(16 MB) in TIFF mode:
record on a “Memory Stick”
(16 MB) in TIFF mode:
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step
2
.
Notes
•
JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [1856×1392]
size other than when [1856 (3:2)] is
selected.
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [1856×1392]
size other than when [1856 (3:2)] is
selected.
•
Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
normal recording.
•
The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
Image size
Number of images
1856×1392
Approx. 1
1856 (3:2)
Approx. 1
2
3
1
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Recording images in
macro
macro
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
to AUTO.
to AUTO.
3
Set the zoom to W side and
then press MACRO.
then press MACRO.
The
(macro) indicator appears on
the LCD screen. You can shoot a
subject that is about 13/16 inches
(2 cm) away from the lens surface in
macro mode.
subject that is about 13/16 inches
(2 cm) away from the lens surface in
macro mode.
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Press MACRO again.
disappears
from the LCD screen.
Notes
•
You cannot record images in macro with
the following PROGRAM AE modes.
— Landscape mode
— Panfocus mode
the following PROGRAM AE modes.
— Landscape mode
— Panfocus mode
•
You cannot record images in macro when
appears on the LCD screen.
•
When you shoot a subject that is about
13/16 inches (2 cm) away from the lens
surface, the edges of the LCD screen
image may appear distorted.
13/16 inches (2 cm) away from the lens
surface, the edges of the LCD screen
image may appear distorted.
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Focusing manually
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
to MANUAL.
to MANUAL.
The
9 (manual focus) indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
3
Turn the focus ring to achieve
a sharp focus.
a sharp focus.
When recording still images, the
LCD screen image is zoomed to
2×* and the focus mode indicator
is displayed. When a sharp focus is
achieved, the image returns to
normal and the
LCD screen image is zoomed to
2×* and the focus mode indicator
is displayed. When a sharp focus is
achieved, the image returns to
normal and the
9 (manual focus)
indicator changes from yellow to
white. When recording moving
images, the image is not zoomed.
white. When recording moving
images, the image is not zoomed.
You can adjust the focus distance
from
from
13/16 inches (
2 cm) to
∞
(infinite).
∗
When using digital zoom, the LCD
screen image is zoomed to slightly
less than 2x.
screen image is zoomed to slightly
less than 2x.
To reactivate auto focusing
Set FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL to
AUTO.
AUTO.
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Notes
•
The focus mode indicator is approximate,
and should be used as a reference.
and should be used as a reference.
•
The focus mode indicator is not displayed
correctly when using a conversion lens.
correctly when using a conversion lens.
•
When the zoom lever is set to the T side,
your camera may not focus on subjects
closer than about 2 5/8 feet (80 cm). In
these cases, the focus mode indicator
flashes. Move the zoom lever toward the W
side until the focus mode indicator stops
flashing.
your camera may not focus on subjects
closer than about 2 5/8 feet (80 cm). In
these cases, the focus mode indicator
flashes. Move the zoom lever toward the W
side until the focus mode indicator stops
flashing.
•
You cannot focus manually in PROGRAM
AE Panfocus mode.
AE Panfocus mode.
Using the PROGRAM
AE function
AE function
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Aperture priority mode
Makes the subject stand out
against an unclear background or
makes both the subject and the
background stand out clearly.
Press +/– repeatedly to select an
aperture value in 7 steps from F2.8
to F8.
against an unclear background or
makes both the subject and the
background stand out clearly.
Press +/– repeatedly to select an
aperture value in 7 steps from F2.8
to F8.
Shutter speed priority
mode
Records a sharp picture of a fast-
moving subject or the flow of
motion of a moving subject.
Press +/– repeatedly to select a
shutter speed in 19 steps from 8”
to 1/1000 when recording a still
image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to
1/1000 when recording a moving
image.
moving subject or the flow of
motion of a moving subject.
Press +/– repeatedly to select a
shutter speed in 19 steps from 8”
to 1/1000 when recording a still
image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to
1/1000 when recording a moving
image.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the washed-out color
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
twilight mode function.
2
1
+/–
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Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
to record landscapes, etc.
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
•
You cannot select F2.8 in aperture priority
mode when the zoom is set to the T side.
mode when the zoom is set to the T side.
•
You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
Landscape mode.
•
In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and
focus are fixed.
focus are fixed.
•
When you record in the Twilight plus
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
•
Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
–
Twilight mode
–
Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
•
You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
•
If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode and shutter priority mode,
the setting value indicator on the LCD
screen flashes when you press the shutter
button halfway down. In this case, reset the
value.
priority mode and shutter priority mode,
the setting value indicator on the LCD
screen flashes when you press the shutter
button halfway down. In this case, reset the
value.
•
If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight
plus mode and shutter speed priority mode,
the noise may increase.
plus mode and shutter speed priority mode,
the noise may increase.
Using the spot light-
metering mode
metering mode
Use this mode when there is backlight
or when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the
background, etc.
or when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the
background, etc.
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Press SPOT METER to
display the spot light-
metering cross hair.
display the spot light-
metering cross hair.
Position the point you want to
record on the spot light-metering
cross hair.
record on the spot light-metering
cross hair.
1
2
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair
cross hair
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