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Shooting images to suit your subject
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
2
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
Basic Operations
9
This Section Provides Basic Information on Operating the Camera
9
Notes on Using Your Camera
10
Checking the Supplied Items
12
Preparing the Camera
12
Identifying Parts
13
Front
13
Back
14
Top
15
Sides/Bottom
16
Lens
18
Charging the Battery Pack
19
Inserting the Battery Pack/Memory Card (Sold Separately)
21
Insert a Memory Card
22
Check Remaining Battery Level
23
Memory Cards that You Can Use
23
Attaching a Lens
24
Turning on the Camera and Setting the Clock
27
Before Shooting
29
Adjusting the Viewfinder's Visual Acuity (Diopter Adjustment)
29
Holding the Camera Properly
29
Shooting and Viewing Images
30
Shooting Still Images
30
Recording Movies
32
Playing Back Images
33
Deleting Images (Delete)
34
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Screen
35
Shooting Images to Suit Your Subject
35
Selecting a Shooting Mode
36
Superior Auto
37
Scene Selection
38
Sweep Panorama
39
Tele-Zoom Cont. Priority AE
40
Using the Flash
41
Using the Shooting Functions
41
Adjusting the Image Brightness
43
Selecting the Drive Mode
45
Switching the Recording Information Display (DISP)
46
Setting Image Size
47
Image Size
47
Panorama: Size
47
Enlarging Images
48
Using the Playback Functions
48
Switching to the Image List Display
49
Viewing Images on a TV Screen
50
Function List
51
Functions that Can be Operated Using the Buttons/Switch
51
Selecting a Function Using the Fn (Function) Button
52
Functions that Can be Selected Using the Fn (Function) Button
53
Functions Selected Using the MENU Button
55
Using the Guide Function of the Camera
62
In-Camera Guide
62
Shooting Tips
62
Viewing Images on a Computer
64
What You Can Do with "Playmemories Home
64
What You Can Do with Software
64
What You Can Do with "Image Data Converter
65
Installing "Playmemories Home
66
Installing the Software
66
Viewing "Playmemories Home Help Guide
66
Installing "Image Data Converter
67
Viewing "Image Data Converter Guide
67
Installing "Remote Camera Control
68
Selecting the Method for Creating a Movie Disc
69
Creating a Disc Using a Computer
70
Creating a Disc with a Device Other than a Computer
70
List of Screen Icons
71
Functions Available for each Shooting Mode
74
Flash Modes Available
75
Advanced Operations
76
This Section Provides Further Information on Operating the Camera
76
Preparation
77
Setting up the Camera
77
Removing the Eyepiece Cup
77
Shooting Mode Screen Display
78
Selecting the Screen Mode
78
Histogram
79
Monitoring the Subject through the Lens Without Effects Displayed
80
List of Viewfinder Mode Icons
80
Shooting a Clear Image Without Camera Shake
83
Camera Shake Warning Indicator
83
Using the Steadyshot Function
83
Using a Tripod
84
Selecting the Shooting Mode
85
Intelligent Auto/Flash off
85
Superior Auto
85
Scene Selection
86
Sweep Panorama
88
Tele-Zoom Cont. Priority AE
90
Program Auto
91
Aperture Priority
92
Shutter Priority
94
Control Dial
95
Manual Exposure
96
Bulb
97
Shooting
85
Movie Recording Setup
100
Recording Movies Easily
100
Digital Zoom
101
Changing the Tracking Sensitivity of Autofocus During Movie Recording
102
Recording Movies with the Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjusted
102
File Format
103
Record Setting
104
Audio Recording
105
Adjusting the Focus
106
Autofocus
106
Focus-Lock
108
Autofocus Mode
109
AF Area
110
AF Illuminator
111
Lock-On AF
111
Manual Focus
114
Peaking
115
Focus Magnifier
116
Detecting Faces
117
Face Detection
117
Face Registration
118
Auto Object Framing
119
Smile Shutter
120
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image
122
AE Lock
122
AEL W/ Shutter
123
Metering Mode
123
Flash Comp
124
Flash Control
124
The Flash
126
Wireless Flash
127
Setting ISO
129
Multi Frame Noise Reduct
129
Compensating for Brightness and Contrast Automatically (D-Range)
130
D-Range Opt
130
Auto HDR
131
Setting Image Processing
133
Picture Effect
133
Creative Style
134
Adjusting Color Tones (White Balance)
136
Fine Adjustment Screen for Color
137
Color Temp./Color Filter
138
Custom White Balance
138
Zooming
140
Selecting the Drive Mode
143
Continuous Shooting
143
Single Shooting
143
Cont. Shooting
143
Self-Timer
144
Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket
144
WB Bracket
146
Playback
147
Playback Mode Screen Display
147
Switching the Screen During Playback
147
List of Histogram Display Icons
147
Using the Playback Functions
149
Rotating an Image
149
Still/Movie Select
149
Slide Show
150
Playback Display
150
Scrolling Panoramic Images
151
Protecting Images (Protect)
152
Deleting Images (Delete)
153
Delete (Multiple Img.)
153
Deleting All Images or Movies in each View Mode
154
TV Playback
155
Using "BRAVIA" Sync
155
Camera Setup
157
Setting the Aspect Ratio and Image Quality
157
Aspect Ratio
157
Quality
157
Setting the Other Camera Functions
159
Long Exposure NR
159
High ISO NR
159
Color Space
160
Release W/O Lens
160
Grid Line
161
Auto Review
161
Func. of AEL Button
161
ISO Button
162
Preview Button
162
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
163
Viewfinder Bright
163
Power Save
164
FINDER/LCD Setting
164
Lens Compensation
165
Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading
165
Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration
165
Lens Comp.: Distortion
165
Setting the Memory Card Recording Method
166
Format
166
File Number
166
Folder Name
166
Select REC Folder
167
New Folder
167
Recover Image DB
168
Upload Settings
168
Resetting to Default Settings
170
Confirming the Camera Version
174
Computer
175
Using the Camera with Your Computer
175
Recommended Computer Environment (Windows)
175
Recommended Computer Environment (Mac)
176
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
177
Making a USB Connection
177
Setting the USB Connection Mode (USB LUN Setting)
177
Connecting to a Computer
178
Importing Images to a Computer (Windows)
178
Importing Images to a Computer (Mac)
179
Deleting the USB Connection
180
Creating a Movie Disc
181
Creating a High Definition Quality (HD) Disc (AVCHD Recording Disc) on a Computer
181
Creating a Standard Definition Quality (STD) Disc
182
Discs You Can Use with "Playmemories Home
183
Print
184
Specifying DPOF
184
Date Imprint
184
Cleaning
185
Cleaning the Camera and Lens
185
Cleaning the Image Sensor
186
Troubleshooting
189
Troubleshooting/Others
189
Deleting Images
193
Memory Card
195
Warning Messages
198
Precautions
200
On the Internal Rechargeable
201
Using Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
203
AVCHD Format
204
Memory Cards
205
Battery Pack/Battery Charger
207
Battery Life
208
License
209
Index
210
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