Sony Alpha NEX-C3 manual

4-275-473- 12 (1) GB © 2011 Sony Corporation NEX-C3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index[...]

2 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a functio n you want to use. You can jump to th e pages by clicking on the page num bers mentioned in th [...]

3 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ················· ···················· 2 Sample photo search ·········· ·················· ················ 5 Identifying parts ·····?[...]

4 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV ························ ············ 139 Using with your computer ······················ ············ 142 Using the software ·················· ?[...]

5 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Sample photo search “This is the scene I want to capt ure in a photo, but how can I do ?” You may find the answer by going throu gh the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 6) Shooting macro photos (page 7) Shooting landscapes (pag e 8) Shoo[...]

6 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting people Only the main subjec t is in focus by defocusing the backgrou nd (29) The same scene wi th different brightness (59) A happy smile (67) In candle light (44) A person in front of night vi ew (40) A moving person (76) A group photo (57, 58) A person lit from behind (60) With[...]

7 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting macro photos Defocusing the backgroun d (29) Adjusting the color to i ndoor light (77) Flowers (40) Lowering the amount of flash light (80) Focusing manually (6 1) In better brightness (36) Preventing camera shake for i ndoor shots (76) Making food look appealin g (33, 36) 29 77 [...]

8 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (36) Running water (51) Vivid green colors (83) Colored leaves (83) Panoramic photos (45) Scenery with a wide ra nge of brightness (81) Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (81) Defocusing the backgroun d (29) Keeping your shot level (9 8) 3[...]

9 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting sunset/night views Holding the camera by hand (4 0) Trail of light (60) Fireworks (50) Defocusing the backgro und (29) The same scene in different brightnes s (59) Preventing camera shak e (57) Shooting the red of t he sunset beautifully (40) 40 60 50 29 59 57 40 Continued r[...]

10 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting fast moving subjects Following a moving subject (64) Expressing vigorou s action (51) With the subject approachi ng the camera (61) Capturing the best mo ment (56) 64 51 61 56[...]

11 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Identifying parts See the pages in parent heses for details of operation. A (Playback) button (25) B Shutter bu tton (23) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D AF i lluminator/Self-timer lamp /Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Mic rophone* G Smart Accessory Te rminal H Lens I Lens release button J Moun[...]

12 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index A Image sensor position mark (61) B Batt ery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the came[...]

13 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5 .6 OSS (s upplied with NEX-C3D/C3K/C3Y) A Hood index B Foc using ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mou nting index * Do not touch this pa rt directly. E16 mm F2.8 (supplie d with NEX-C3A/C3D) A Converter index* B Foc using [...]

14 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index List of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DI SP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 34). Shooting standby Graphic display Movie reco rding Playback A Display Indication P A S M Shoot Mode[...]

15 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index B C D Does not record soun d during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Still image/Movie 101-0012 Playback folder – File number Protect 1 Print order and number of copies Display Indica tion Menu Shoot Mode Shoot. [...]

16 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys When shooting, DISP (Display Co ntents) and (Exposure Comp.) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When pl aying back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are a ssigned to the control wheel. You can assign the [...]

17 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The soft keys h ave different ro les, depending on the context. The assigned role (f unction) of each s oft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right co rner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen,[...]

18 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Using functions in the menu Menu search You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, p layback, or o ther operations. Allows you to select a shooting mode, su ch as exposure mode, panor amic, Scene Selection. 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select[...]

19 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Allows you to set shootin g functions, such as continuous shooting, self- timer, and flash. Allows you to set the imag e size and aspect ratio. Program Auto Automatic shooting th at allows you to customize setting s, except for the exposure (shutter speed and apertu re). Camera Drive Mod[...]

20 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Allows you to make brightne ss settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Allows you to set playbac k functions. Allows you to make more detailed shootin g settings, or change the camera settings. Brightness/Color Exposure Comp . Compensates for the brightn[...]

21 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of imag es. Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. Histogram Displays the h istogram of the luminance dis tribution.[...]

22 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separ ately) is inser ted in the came ra. Demo Mode Sets whethe r or not to di splay the demo nstration wi th movies. Reset Default Resets the camera to the factory-sett ings. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the met[...]

23 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting images Shooting images with the setti ngs in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera makes decisions ap propria te to the s ituation, and adjusts the set tings. • You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes or 2 GB. The recording time may v[...]

24 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult t o focus on • F ocusing may be difficult in the following situat ions: – It is dark and the subject is distant. – The contrast between the subject and the ba ckground is poor. – The subject is seen through glass. – Th[...]

25 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Playing back images Plays back the record ed images. Still ima ges and movi es are displayed on separate screens. You cannot display still images and movies on the same screen. 1 Press the (Playback) butt on. 2 Select the image wit h the control wheel . 3 To play back pan oramic images o[...]

26 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index z Scaling range The scaling range is as follows. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.1 – × 14 M Approx. ×1.1 – ×11 S Approx . ×1.1 – ×7.3[...]

27 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whe ther you delete the image or not beforehand. 1 Display the image you want to de lete, and press [Delete]. 2 Press the center of[...]

28 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Photo Creativity You can operate the camera intuitively usin g P hoto Creativity, since the screen is designed more for intuitive op erations than the normal scre en. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. • The Photo Creativity function is only[...]

29 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the b ackground easily to make the subject stand out. You can check the defocusing effect on the LC D monitor. You can r ecord a movie with a value adjusted with th e defocusing effect. 1 Press the cent er of the cont rol wheel. 2 Select [Bkground D[...]

30 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index You can set Picture Effect easily in Photo Cr eativity. Select the desired effect filter to achieve the various of textures. 1 Press the cent er of the cont rol wheel. 2 Select [Picture Ef fect] by turning the control whee l, then press the center of the contro l wheel. 3 Select the desi[...]

31 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index You can set the Soft Skin Effect easily in Photo Creativity. You ca n shoot skin smoothly when the camera detects the fac es of your subjects in F ace Detection mode. 1 Press the cent er of the cont rol wheel. 2 Select [Soft Skin Effect] by turni ng the control wheel, then p ress the cen[...]

32 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index You can adjust the vividness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 Press the cent er of the cont rol wheel. 2 Select [Vividness] by turning the control whe el, then press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select the desired vivid ness by turning the contro l wheel. : Turn it clockwise to make i[...]

33 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index You can adjust the brightness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 Press the cent er of the cont rol wheel. 2 Select [Brightness] by tu rning the control wheel, th en press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select the desired brig htness by turning the contro l wheel. : Turn it clockwise to ma[...]

34 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Using functions with the control wh eel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control whe el: 1 Press DISP (Display Co ntents) on the control whe el repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu ] t [Camera] t [Display Contents] . During playback, [Menu] t [[...]

35 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index • Histogram is not displayed during fol lowing playback modes. – Movie – Panorama – Slide Show During playback Display Info. Shows recording information. Histogram Displays t he luminance di stribution graphically, in addition to recording information. No Disp. Info. Does not sho[...]

36 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV st eps in a rang e of –2.0 EV to + 2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the cont rol wheel t desired value. Or, [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [Exposure Co mp.] t desired value. • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following f[...]

37 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Using functions in the menu Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) butt on to switch to the playbac k mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six-image index appe ars. You can switch to 12-image i ndex; [Menu] t [Pla yback] t [Image Index][...]

38 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. • [Flash Mode] is set to [Autoflash] or [ Flash Off]. • You can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the sce ne. • When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Bac[...]

39 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult t o focus on • F ocusing may be difficult in the following situat ions: – It is dark and the subject is distant. – The contrast between the subject and the ba ckground is poor. – The subject is seen through glass. – Th[...]

40 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Sel ection] t desired mode. (Portrait) Blurs away bac kgrounds and sh arpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in shar [...]

41 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index • In the [Night View] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shu tter speed is slower, so using a tri pod is recommended to pr event the image from blurring. • In the [Hand-hel d Twilight] mode, the shutter clicks six times and a n image is recor ded. • If you select [Ha nd-held Twilight][...]

42 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various text ures. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Picture Effect ] t desired mode. Posteriz ation (Color) Creates a high cont rast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors. Posteriz ation (B/W) Creates a high contra[...]

43 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index • If you select [Picture Effect], with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] select ed, [Quality] is temporarily set to [Fine]. • When [Partial Color (R ed)], [Partial Color (Green )], [P artial Color (Blue)], or [Part ial Color (Yellow)] i s selected, images may not retain the sele cted color, [...]

44 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots witho ut us ing the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutt er button. The camera com bines six shots a t high sensi tiv ity into one still imag e, so camera shake is reduce[...]

45 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. • If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subj ect within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move th e camera fast to record a full pan oramic image. • When you [...]

46 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a co nstant veloc ity and in the same direct ion as the indication on the LCD monit or. [Sweep Pano rama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than movi ng ones. • When using a zoom lens, it is recomme nded to u[...]

47 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index 3D Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a 3D image from comp osed images. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panor ama] mode of this camer a can be played back only on a 3D TV. The recorded images are play ed back as normal s till images on the LCD monitor of this camera and a non-3D TV. • You[...]

48 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index beach, or lawn. – Subjects with c onstant change such as waves or water fal ls. – Subjects with the sun or electric li ghts, et c. that are much brighter than surroundings. • [3D Sweep Panorama] rec ording may be disco ntinued in the fol lowing situations: – You pan the camera to[...]

49 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure sett ing by adjustin g both th e shu tter speed and aperture. • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] i n [Flash Mode]. Select it by pushing the flash up or down with your fingers. • The (Cam era shake warning) indic ato[...]

50 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index You can shoot trails with long exposure. BU LB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. • Since the shutter speed become s slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more consp[...]

51 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at th e instant of the movement with high speed shut ter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] i n [Fl[...]

52 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in fron t of and beyond the subject. • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] i n [Flash Mode]. Select it by pushing the flash up or down with your fingers. • If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the set up, when you press the [...]

53 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you ca n set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creativ e Style, D-Range optimizer. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto ]. 2 Set the shooting funct ions to your desired setti ngs. 3 Adjust the focus and sho[...]

54 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such a s con tinuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t d esired mo de. • You cannot change the setting when using the following funct ions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] ?[...]

55 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Continuous Adv. Shoots images continuously while you pr ess and hold down the shutter button. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [C ontinuous A dv.]. • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions: – [Scene Selectio n], excluding [Sports Action] a nd [Hand-held Twi[...]

56 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Speed Priority Cont. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the s hutter button, at a higher speed th an that of [ Continuous Adv. ]. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [S peed Priori ty Cont.]. • You cannot use [Spe ed Priority Cont.] with t he following functions.[...]

57 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Self-timer 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [S elf-timer]. 2 [Option] t desired mode . To cancel the timer, selec t [Single-shot Adv.]. • You cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panora[...]

58 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Self-timer(Cont.) Continuously shoots the number of images you h ave set after ten seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [S elf-timer( Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode . To cancel the timer, selec t [Single-shot Adv.]. • [...]

59 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Bracket: Cont. Shoots three images while auto matically shif ting the exposure from base, to darker, then to lighter. Press and hold down the shu tter button until the br acket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your inte ntion, after recording. 1 [Menu] t [Camera[...]

60 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Flash Mode 1 Attach the flash and ra ise it. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. • The default setting depends on the shooting mo de. • Available flash m ode depends on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash when recording movie s. In a dark location, using th[...]

61 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. • If you turn the focusing ring when [Manualfocus] or [DMF] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you to check focus are a easier. You can prevent the image [...]

62 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter butt on halfway down to focus aut omatically. 3 Keep the shutter button ha lfway down, rotate the focusin g ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus . • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF]. • This item canno[...]

63 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this f unction when it is difficult to ge t the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desir ed mode. • When this function is set to oth er than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detecti on] function. • [...]

64 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to su it the movement of the subject. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. • [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the followi ng functions: – [Intell igent Auto] – [Self-tim er] – [Scene Selection], exc luding [Sports A[...]

65 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Precision Dig. Zoom You can shoot still images while zooming in on the cent er portion. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 2 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. You can zoom i n up to ten ti mes. 3 To stop zoomin g, press [Exit ]. • You cannot set this item when [...]

66 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adju sts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can sele ct the priority face to be focused on. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. • You cannot use [Fac e Detection] with the fo[...]

67 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile , the shutter is released automatically. • You cannot use [Sm ile Shutter] with the f ollowing functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Manualfocus] ?[...]

68 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Smile Detection Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Sh utter function for detecting smiles. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Detection] t desired mo de. • You cannot change [Smile Detectio n] when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion B[...]

69 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shoot ing the sk in smoothly in the Face D etection function. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Eff ect] t desired mode. • You cannot use [Soft Skin Effect] with the following fun ctions: – Movie recording – [Continuous Adv.] – [Speed Prio[...]

70 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips yo u have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooti ng Tip List] . 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip.[...]

71 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Image Size The image size determines the size of the image fi le that is recorded when you record an image. The larger the image size, the more detail w ill be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. Th e smaller the image size, the mo re images can be recorded. 1 [Me[...]

72 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The image size varies de pending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. • When you print panoramic images, both edges may be cut off. The larger the image size, th e higher the image quality. Sweep Panorama (Standard) Shoots images using standard size. Vertical: 3872 × 2160 Horizontal: [...]

73 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Siz e] t [Aspec t Ratio] t desired mode. • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama]. – [3D Sweep Panorama] 3:2 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing o[...]

74 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Quality Selects the compression format of still i mages. 1 [Menu] t [Image Siz e] t [Quality] t desir ed mode. • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama]. – [3D Sweep Panorama] • You cannot add DPOF ( print order) re gistration to RAW f orma[...]

75 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Siz e] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. 3D Sweep Panorama (Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right. (Left) Pan the camera from the right to [...]

76 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intell igent Auto] – [Scene Selec tion] – [Picture Effect] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panora[...]

77 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index White Balance Adjusts the color tone s according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the colo r tone of the image did not co me out as you expected, or when you want to change the color ton e on purpose for ph otographic expression. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [Wh[...]

78 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [White Bala nce] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust t he color tone. Adjusting it toward + turns t he image reddis h and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [White Bala nce] t [C.Te mp./Filter]. [...]

79 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [Meteri ng Mode] t desired mode. • If you set [Meteri ng Mode] to other than [Multi], th e [Face Detection] function cannot be used. • [M[...]

80 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Flash Compensation Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range o f –2.0 E V to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation change s the amount of flash light on ly. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the ch ange of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Atta[...]

81 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. • You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the followin g modes: – [Manual Exposure] – [Shutter Prior ity] – [Aperture Pr iority] – [Program Auto] Corrects the brightn[...]

82 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Widens the rang e (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness ( Auto High Dynamic R ang e). One image with pr oper exposure and one overlaid image are recorde d. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 [Option] t desir[...]

83 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Creative Style Allows you to select the desir ed image processing. You can adjust exposure (shu tter speed and aperture) as yo u like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] wh ere the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 [Menu] t [Brightn ess/Color] t [Creative St yle] t desired [...]

84 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Dele te] t desired mode. • You can select up t o 100 images. Multiple Img. Deletes the selected ima ges. Press the center to confirm [Select] and [OK]. All in Folder Deletes all still images in the folde[...]

85 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV conn ected to the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK]. • You cannot pause the slide show. To stop the slide show, pre ss the center of the control wheel. • [...]

86 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Still/Movie Select Selects still images or movies to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select ] t desired mode. • You cannot display still images and movi es on the same index screen. Still Displays the still image. Movie Displays the movie. Note z Switching between the s[...]

87 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Ima ge Index] t desired mode . • You cannot display still image and movie on the s ame index screen. 6 Images Displays six image s. 12 Images Displays 12 i mages. Note z Switching between th[...]

88 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the still image you want to play back. • You cannot select this item during movie playb ack. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select ] t [Still]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Selec t Fo[...]

89 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Select Date Movies are stored by date. You can select the date of movies to be played back. • You cannot select this item during still image p layback. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select ] t [Movie]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Se lect Date ] t desired date. Note[...]

90 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Rota te] t press the center. T[...]

91 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. • You can protect up to 100 images at a time. Multiple Img. Applies or cancels the p rotection of the select ed images. Press the [...]

92 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarg ing a portion of the playback image. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turni ng the control wheel. 3 Select the portion you wa nt to enlarge by pressing the to p/bottom/right/ left of the control wheel. 4 To [...]

93 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps. This item appears dur ing movie playback only. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Volume Setting s] t desired value. z Adjusting the volume during playback The [Volume Settings] screen ap pears when you press the botto m of the con[...]

94 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Specify Printing You can specify which and how many copies of st ill images you shot on the memory card that you want to pr int out later. The (Print order) mark is disp layed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format) . 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired [...]

95 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when th e shut ter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [AF Illumi nator] t desired[...]

96 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Red Eye Reduction When using the f lash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired set ting. • Attach and rais e the flash to use Red Eye Reduction. • You cannot use [Red Eye Reduction] with [Smi[...]

97 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LC D monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Auto Revie w] t desired setting. • In auto review, the image wi ll not be displayed in the vertical positio n even if [Playback Display] i[...]

98 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not . The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. On Displays the g rid line. Off Does not disp lay the gr id line. z Checking the frame for movie recording Frame[...]

99 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-foc us ranges w ith a specific co lor in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired settin g. • Since the cam era judges that s harp areas are i n focus, the peaki ng level [...]

100 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Peaking Color Sets the color used for the p eaking func tion in manual focus. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Of f]. White Enhances outlines in white. Red Enhances outli nes in red. Yellow Enha nces outl[...]

101 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Histogram Sets whether the histogram is displayed or not. The histogram display s the luminance distribution that shows ho w many pixe ls of a particular brightness exist in the image. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Histogram] t desired setti ng. • You cannot display the histogram in the follo[...]

102 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatica lly to make manual-fo cusing easier. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] mod es. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focus ing ring to ad just the foc us. The image is enlarged by 7.5 times. You can en[...]

103 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Color Space The way colors are represente d with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desi red setting. • Adobe RGB is for a pplications o[...]

104 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desi red setting. • [On] is selected when using the followi ng functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [Stea dySho[...]

105 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter c an be rele ased when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desire d setting. • Correct meter ing cannot be achiev ed when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contac t, such as the lens of an astr onomical [...]

106 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Lon g exposure shooting), no ise reduction i s turned on fo r the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long expos ure. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desi[...]

107 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the c ame ra reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the came ra sensitivity is high. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired se tting. • You cannot set [High ISO NR] when using the following func tions: – [Sweep Panorama[...]

108 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Re c] t desired setting. • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recor ded, when [On] is selected. On Records sound (stereo). Off Does not record[...]

109 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Left Key Setting 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Left Key Setting] t desired setting. • A function that has been assigned o n the left key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority ], [ Shutter Priorit y], or [Manual Exposur e]. • [MF A[...]

110 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Right Key Setting 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Right Key Sett ing] t desire d setting. • A function that ha s been assigned on the right key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority ], [ Shutter Priorit y], or [Manual Exposur e]. • [...]

111 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Soft key B Setting 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Soft key B Setting] t desired sett ing. • A function that has been assigned o n soft key B is ca lled only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priori ty], [Shutter Priorit y], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available[...]

112 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Soft key C Setting 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Soft key C Setti ng] t desired setting. • A function that has been assigned o n soft key C is ca lled only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priori ty], [Shutter Priorit y], or [Manual Exposure]. Assigns a functio n to soft [...]

113 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Custom 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cu stom 1], [Cu stom 2], [C ustom 3], [ Custom 4 ], or [Custom 5] t desired setting. • A function that has been assigned o n soft key C is ca lled only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priori ty], [Shutter Priorit y], or [Manual Exposu[...]

114 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Menu start Allows you to select whether to always displa y the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Top Always displays the first sc reen of the men u. Previous Displays the last item se[...]

115 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired sett ing. AF Sound The audio signals will soun d only when the subject is in focus, and during self-timer countdown. High Turns on audio sign als when yo u pr ess the control wheel, or sof[...]

116 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and mess ages. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.[...]

117 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on ima ges. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can pr int or save images wi th the date. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Date/Time Set up]. 2 Set the date, time, etc. Dayligh[...]

118 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press th e right or left of the control wheel to select an area.[...]

119 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Help Guide Display You can select whether or not the help guid e is displa yed when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. On Displays the help guide. Off Does not disp lay the hel p guide. This is conveni ent when you want to perform the ne[...]

120 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Power Save You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down return s the camera to th e shooting mode. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for a long time. 1 M[...]

121 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor is automa tically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 11). You can set the bright ness of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. • When this is set to [Aut[...]

122 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Display Color Selects the color of the LCD monitor . 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Turns to the selected color. White Blue Pink[...]

123 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Wide Image Selects the method used for display ing the wide im ages. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Wide Image ] t desired setting. Full Screen Displays the wide images on the entire screen . Normal Displays the wide images and the operation in formation on the screen.[...]

124 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desire d setting. • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Ma[...]

125 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately ), you can pl ay back images on your camera by the TV’s remote contr ol aiming at the TV. See page 140 on “BRAVIA” Sync. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR H DMI] t desire[...]

126 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [USB Connecti on] t desired setting. • You cannot import m ovies and RAW images with [PTP]. Mass Storag e Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devi ces. Sta[...]

127 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. • Cleaning can be performed only whe n the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it m ay scatter water dropl[...]

128 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm th e version when a firmware update is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. • An update can be perfor med only when the battery l evel is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficie nt[...]

129 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] functio n displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonst ration), when the camera has not been operate d for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Demo Mo de] t desired setti ng. • Even if [On] is selected, the [...]

130 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Reset Default Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Rese t Default], the ima ges are retained. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. • Be sure not to turn off the camer a while resetting. • The settings of [Date/Time Setup] and [Area Setting] a[...]

131 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to form at the card using the camera for stable performanc e of the memory card before shooting. Note that formattin g permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is[...]

132 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index File Number Selects the method for assign ing file numbers to images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired set ting. Series The ca mera does not r eset number s, and assi gns numbers to files in sequence u ntil the number reac hes “9999.” Reset The camera resets numbers in t[...]

133 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorde d in a fold er that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. Y ou can change the folder na me form. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t de sired setting. • The movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + MN[...]

134 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Select Shoot. Folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Select Shoo t. Folder] t d esired folder. • You cannot select the folder when you select the [Da[...]

135 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index New Folder Creates a folder in the memo ry car d for reco rding images. Images are recorded in the ne wly created folder until you crea te another folder or select another recording folder. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [New Folder] t [OK]. A new folder is created with a number incr emented one [...]

136 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the im age database file of movies, caused by processing movies on comput ers, etc ., movies on the me mory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera r epairs the file. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB[...]

137 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Display Card Space Displays the remaining reco rding time of movies on the memory car d. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Ca rd Space].[...]

138 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use the upload func tion when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countr[...]

139 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camer a on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped w ith an HDMI connector are require d. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • Some devices may not wor[...]

140 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the c amera with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports “B RAVIA” Sy nc to the camera. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the[...]

141 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index 3D Viewing To view 3D panorama image s recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows. • When you select [3D Viewing] mode, only 3D images are displayed. • Do not connect th e camera and equipm ent to be connecte d using output ter minals. When the cam era and TV are connected us[...]

142 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightb ox SR” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) • “PMB” [...]

143 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The following computer environment is reco mmended when usin g the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. • Operation is not assured in an environment b ased on an upgrade of the operating system s described above or in a multi-boot environment. • If you connec[...]

144 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Using the software Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (suppli ed) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double- click [Com puter] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe]. • If th[...]

145 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macinto sh computer, and ins ert the CD-ROM (supplied) int o the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pk g] file in the [MAC] fold er to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to f olde[...]

146 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index With “Image Data Lightbox SR” you can do the following, etc.: • To display and compare RAW/JPEG im ages recorded w ith this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of five. • To set color labels and so on. • To display an image with “Image Data Converter SR” and make adj[...]

147 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Connecting the camera to the computer “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” func tions, see the “PMB Help.” Importing images to the computer without usin g “PMB” When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera an[...]

148 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Perform the procedur es from step 1 to 3 below befo re: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera . • Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive ic on to the “Trash” ic on beforehand when you use a Macintosh comput er, an[...]

149 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Printing still images You can print still images us ing the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instru ctions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a comp[...]

150 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the ti p of the battery pack to push the lock lever. • You can use an NP-FW50 bat tery pack only. Mak[...]

151 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index battery pack. Slow flashing indicates t hat charging is s uspended because the ambient temper ature is outside the suitable r ange for charging the battery pack. Chargin g will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when t he ambient temperat ure return s to withi n the suit able temp e[...]

152 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The image take n with the flash is too da rk. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (t he distance that the flash can reach ), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not r each the subject. If the ISO is c hanged, the flash range also changes with it. The date and[...]

153 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The image cann ot be deleted. • Cancel the protection (page 91). The image was de leted by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to d elete (page 91). A DPOF mark cannot be put. • You cannot mark[...]

154 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Cannot insert a memory c ard. • Insertion direction of the memor y card is wrong. Insert it in the correct directi on. Cannot record on a memory card. • The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (pa ges 27, 84). • An unusable memo ry card is inser ted. Formatted the me mo[...]

155 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index The message “ Set Area/Date/Time .” appears when the camera is turned on. • The camera has bee n left unused for sometime with a l ow battery or no batter y pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (p age 117). If the messag e appears every ti me you charge the battery[...]

156 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Warning messages If the following messages appear, fol low the instructions below. Incompatible batte ry. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time , charge the intern[...]

157 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can cont inue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If this icon does not disappear, co nsult your Sony dea ler or local authorized Sony service fac ility. Contains no still im ages. Contains no mov[...]

158 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index No images change d. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying im ages. Cannot create more fo lders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memor y card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case .[...]

159 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region wh ere the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. • An electronic v oltage transforme r is unnecessary a nd its use may caus[...]

160 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Memory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” m edia, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card. • Memory card formatted with a com puter are not guarantee[...]

161 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index *2 Supports high-speed da ta transfer usi ng a parallel inter face. *3 When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to record movies, only tho se marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using “Memor y Stick Micro” media (so ld separately) • This prod uct is compatible with “Memor[...]

162 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camera operates only with an “InfoL ITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM ” W series battery packs have the mark. An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium- ion battery pack that has functions [...]

163 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index On battery life • The battery life is li mited. Battery capac ity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charge s becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varie s accord ing to how it is st ored [...]

164 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Battery charger • Only NP-FW ty pe battery packs (and no other s) can be charg ed in the battery ch arger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burn s. • Remove[...]

165 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Mount Adaptor Using the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separ a tely), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with th e Mount Adapt or. • You may not be a ble to use the M ount Adaptor with certai n lenses.[...]

166 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Cleaning • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount using a commercially ava ilable blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 127. * Do not use a spray blower. Using one m ay cause a malfu nction. • Clean th[...]

167 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Index Index Numerics 3D Sweep Panorama . ........... .......... ........... ......... 47 3D Viewing .. ........... .......... ........... ........... ......... 141 A AdobeRGB ... ........... .......... ........... ........... ......... 103 AF Illumi nator ................ ........... ..[...]

168 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Histogram ... ........... .......... ........... ........... .......... . 101 I Icons ..... .......... ........... ........... .......... ........... ......... 14 Identifying pa rts ........ ........ ........... ........... ........... 11 Image Data Converter SR .... ........ ......... [...]

169 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Setup ...... .......... ........... ........... ........ ........... ......... 20 Sharpness . ........... .......... ........... ........... .......... ..... 83 Shooting ...... ............ ........ ......... ........ ....... ...... ..... 23 Movie ..... ........... .......... ..........[...]

170 GB Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index Notes on the License “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre”, and “libjpeg” softwar e are provided in the camera. We provide this softwar e based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requ ests by the ow ners of copyright of these so[...]