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Image size
You can choose the image size (number of pixels)
according to the kind of images you want to shoot.
Larger image sizes result in a larger data size, which
means fewer images that you can record in a “Memory
Stick.”
Choose an image size appropriate for the kind of
images you want to shoot.
You can choose from the following table.
according to the kind of images you want to shoot.
Larger image sizes result in a larger data size, which
means fewer images that you can record in a “Memory
Stick.”
Choose an image size appropriate for the kind of
images you want to shoot.
You can choose from the following table.
Number of images that can be saved in
a “Memory Stick”
a “Memory Stick”
(Units: number of images)
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Image size is the size when viewing the images on a personal
computer. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera
all appear the same size.
computer. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera
all appear the same size.
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The actual number of images may differ depending on the
shooting conditions.
shooting conditions.
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The image size value (e.g., 1632×1224) indicates the number
of pixels.
of pixels.
Image size
Usage
1632×1224
Printing A4 size images
640×480
Attaching to e-mail
Image size
1632×1224
640×480
Capacity
8MB
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80
16MB
30
160
32MB
61
325
64MB
122
655
128MB
246
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
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Set the mode switch to STILL, and slide
the lens cover to turn on the power.
the lens cover to turn on the power.
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Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
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The exposure and focus are adjusted automatically at the
factory setting.
factory setting.
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Hold the camera steadily with both
hands and position the subject in the
center of the LCD screen.
hands and position the subject in the
center of the LCD screen.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
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When recording outdoors during clear weather or under
other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the
screen. If this happens, shade the lens with your hand or
other object while recording.
other intense light, undesired light (ghosting) may enter the
screen. If this happens, shade the lens with your hand or
other object while recording.
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The exposure and focus are adjusted to the center of the LCD
screen.
screen.
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Press and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
halfway down.
The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded.
When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing
to lighted up, the camera is ready for shooting.
When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing
to lighted up, the camera is ready for shooting.
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If you release the shutter button, the recording will be
canceled.
canceled.
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The minimum focal distance to the subject is 10 cm
(4 inches).
(4 inches).
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Press the shutter button fully down.
The beep sounds. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD
screen, and the image will be recorded in the “Memory
Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can
shoot the next image.
screen, and the image will be recorded in the “Memory
Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can
shoot the next image.
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When operating the camera using batteries, if you do not
operate the camera for about three minutes during recording
or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent
wearing down the batteries (page 19).
operate the camera for about three minutes during recording
or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent
wearing down the batteries (page 19).
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Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus
on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working
under the following conditions. In such cases, release
the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus
again. If the Auto Focus function can still not bring the
subject into focus, use the Focus preset function
(page 37).
• The subject is distant from the camera and dark.
• The contrast between the subject and its background
on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working
under the following conditions. In such cases, release
the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus
again. If the Auto Focus function can still not bring the
subject into focus, use the Focus preset function
(page 37).
• The subject is distant from the camera and dark.
• The contrast between the subject and its background
is poor.
• The subject is seen through glass, such as a window.
• A fast-moving subject.
• The subject reflects or has a lustrous finish, such as a
• A fast-moving subject.
• The subject reflects or has a lustrous finish, such as a
mirror or a luminous body.
• A flashing subject.
LCD light
You can use [LCD LIGHT] under [
] with MENU
and v/V on the control button to turn the LCD light on
and off. This is useful for extending the battery life.
and off. This is useful for extending the battery life.
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This camera is equipped with a reflective-type LCD screen
that allows you to see the LCD screen even when the LCD
light is turned off, as long as there is some ambient
illumination.
that allows you to see the LCD screen even when the LCD
light is turned off, as long as there is some ambient
illumination.
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Even if the LCD light setting is [OFF], the LCD light will
turn on when menu operations are being performed. When
the menu operation is completed, the LCD light will turn off
again.
turn on when menu operations are being performed. When
the menu operation is completed, the LCD light will turn off
again.
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