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Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts [2]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen [3]
Using the strap
Using the wrist strap [4]
Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) [5]
Using guides
In-Camera Guide [6]
Shooting tips [7]
Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
Inserting the battery pack into the camera [8]
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [9]

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  • Page 1 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging by connecting to a computer [10] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [11] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [12] Removing the battery pack [13] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card [14] Removing the memory card [15] Usable memory cards [16]...
  • Page 3 About Scene Recognition [27] The advantages of automatic shooting [28] Program Auto [29] Sweep Panorama [30] Scene Selection [31] Shutter Priority [32] Aperture Priority [33] Manual Exposure [34] BULB [35] Memory recall [36] Movie [37] Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [38] The zoom features available with this product [39] Zoom Setting [40]...
  • Page 4 Quality (still image) [49] Panorama: Size [50] Panorama: Direction [51] Adjusting the focus Focus Mode [52] Focus Area [53] Center Lock-on AF [54] Focus-lock [55] Manual Focus [56] Direct manual focus (DMF) [57] MF Assist (still image) [58] Focus Magnifier [59] Focus Magnif.

  • Page 5: Shooting

    WB bracket [75] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [76] Multi Frame NR [77] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) [78] Auto HDR [79] Adjusting color tones White Balance [80] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [81] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [82] Creative Style [83]...

  • Page 6: Zoom

    Custom Key Settings [94] Function of the control ring [95] Function of the Center button [96] Function of the Left button [97] Function of the Right button [98] Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [99] Smile/Face Detect. [100] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [101] Face Registration (New Registration) [102] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [103]...

  • Page 7: Using

    Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [119] Deleting multiple selected images [120] Playing back movies Playing back movies [121] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [122] Printing Specify Printing [123] Using viewing functions View Mode [124] Display Rotation [125] Slide Show [126] Protect [127] Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 8 Pwr Save Start Time [135] Demo Mode [136] HDMI Resolution [137] CTRL FOR HDMI [138] USB Connection [139] USB LUN Setting [140] USB Power Supply [141] Language [142] Date/Time Setup [143] Area Setting [144] Format [145] File Number [146] Select REC Folder [147] New Folder [148] Recover Image DB [149] Display Media Info.
  • Page 9 Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [160] Importing images to the computer [161] Disconnecting the product from the computer [162] Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created [163] Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [164] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies [165] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [166]...
  • Page 10 Other information ZEISS lens [177] AVCHD format [178] License [179] Trademarks Trademarks [180] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [181] Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display [182] Warning messages [183] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

  • Page 11: Manual

    Micro USB Cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions) Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Wrist Strap (1) Strap adapter (2) Instruction Manual (1) Reference Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use...

  • Page 12: Shutter

    1. ON/OFF (Power) button 2. Power/Charge lamp 3. Shutter button 4. Mode dial 5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever 6. Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF Illuminator 7. Flash Do not cover the flash with your finger. When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically.
  • Page 13 17. Micro USB connector 18. MENU button 19. Control wheel 20. Center button (Playback) button (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button 23. Battery insertion slot 24. Battery lock lever 25. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

  • Page 14: Scene

    For playback P P* A S M Shoot Mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card/Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / 3.2M /...
  • Page 15 Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct.

  • Page 16: Focus

    Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder-File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image Writing data CAPTURE Capturing still image Unable to shoot Still images Drive Mode Metering Mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp.

  • Page 17: Aperture

    DRO/Auto HDR Soft Skin Effect +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Smile/Face Detect. Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Lock-on AF Lock-on AF Cancel Guide display for Lock-on AF Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control ring function...
  • Page 18 ±0.0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2017-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode [4] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by...
  • Page 19 [5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product. 2.
  • Page 20 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3. Press the (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed. If you press the center button after selecting an item shown in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.
  • Page 21 2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3. Close the cover. [9] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack.
  • Page 22 1. Turn the power off. 2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range...

  • Page 23: Charging By Connecting To A

    Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [10] How to Use...

  • Page 24: Flash

    Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) The numbers for “Shooting (still images)” are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera &...

  • Page 25: Inserting A Memory

    Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). This way, you do not need to worry about draining the battery when shooting or playing back for extended periods of time.

  • Page 26: Removing The Memory

    2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the cover. Hint When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card.

  • Page 27: Usable Memory

    How to remove the memory card 1. Open the battery/memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the cover. [16] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards...
  • Page 28 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) *Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Usable SD cards SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card...

  • Page 29: Using The Control

    [17] How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the language, date and time Setting language, date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for language, date and time will appear. 1.

  • Page 30: Disp

    You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), (Drive Mode), (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel.

  • Page 31: Using Menu

    Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. : Adjust zoom by turning the control ring. [20] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods.

  • Page 32: Using The Fn (Function)

    [21] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1.

  • Page 33: Focus

    dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings. [22] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Hold the camera steady, with your arms against your body, and compose your shot. 3.
  • Page 34 The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 55 cm (1.8 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus.

  • Page 35: List Of Mode Dial

    Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie).

  • Page 36: Intelligent

    Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes. (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).

  • Page 37: Superior

    Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3.

  • Page 38: About Scene

    3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer than usual. The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom.

  • Page 39: The Advantages Of Automatic

    When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are displayed on the second line: (Tripod) (Walk) (Move) (Move (Bright)) (Move (Dark)) The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Note When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait] and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.

  • Page 40: Program

    automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. [29] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO]. 1.

  • Page 41: Panorama:

    1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. (A) This part will not be shot. 4.
  • Page 42 not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard]. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent.
  • Page 43 Sports Action: Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Macro: Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
  • Page 44 Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur.
  • Page 45 Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly. Note Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring:...
  • Page 46 [32] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.
  • Page 47 Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Hint Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus.

  • Page 48: Metering

    appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes.

  • Page 49: Cont

    You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Auto HDR] function is activated. When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.]. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated. When the [Drive Mode] function is set to the following modes: [Cont.
  • Page 50 movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 51: The Zoom Features Available With This

    [39] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.

  • Page 52: About Zoom

    [40] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
  • Page 53 [42] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.
  • Page 54 You can set the flash mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the flash mode by pressing the (Flash Mode) on the control wheel. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
  • Page 55 Note [Flash Comp.] does not work when the shooting mode is set to the following modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash.
  • Page 56 Histogram Level Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. Hint To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 57 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp.
  • Page 58 4864×3648 pixels M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels 640×480 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 17M 5472×3080 pixels M: 7.5M 3648×2056 pixels S: 4.2M 2720×1528 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 1:1 L: 13M 3648×3648 pixels M: 6.5M...
  • Page 59 For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images.
  • Page 60 into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance, saturation or contrast of the image. You cannot apply [Auto HDR] or [Picture Effect] functions with RAW images. Note If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG format.
  • Page 61 Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

  • Page 62: Center Lock-On

    Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
  • Page 63 2. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press the center of the control wheel. Press the center again to stop tracking. If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject reappears on the monitor and resume tracking.
  • Page 64 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. [56] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 65 You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF]. 2.

  • Page 66: Focus Magnif

    You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Hint You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. [59] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.

  • Page 67: Peaking

    1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus...

  • Page 68: Af/Mf

    [62] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 69 The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
  • Page 70 You can adjust the exposure in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
  • Page 71 AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.
  • Page 72 Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Self-portrait: When the product detects the number of faces you have selected, a beep will sound and the shooting starts after two seconds.
  • Page 73 Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Spd Priority Cont. The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont.
  • Page 74 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec: Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again. Self-timer: 2 Sec: Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.
  • Page 75 You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. [73] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after 10 seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
  • Page 76 (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket]. 1. MENU→ 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.
  • Page 77 Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1.
  • Page 78 setting. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
  • Page 79 By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2.
  • Page 80 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto: Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV: Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject.
  • Page 81 Menu item details Auto: The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade: The color tones are adjusted for shadiness. Cloudy: The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.
  • Page 82 Note [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [81] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
  • Page 83 Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white.
  • Page 84 [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
  • Page 85 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Creative Style] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. Portrait: For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits.
  • Page 86 [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details AVCHD: Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV. Audio: Dolby Digital MP4: Records mp4 (AVC) movies.
  • Page 87 When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format.
  • Page 88 a disc in the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc. [86] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) You can capture still images while recording movies without stopping recording.
  • Page 89 [87] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Img. Size(Dual Rec) Selects the size of still images to be shot while recording movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Img. Size(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details When [ Record Setting] is set to other than [VGA 3M] L: 17M/S: 4.2M When [...
  • Page 90 [89] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
  • Page 91 MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode.
  • Page 92 Note Program Shift cannot be registered. [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 93 Note Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys. [95] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the control ring Once you assign a function to the control ring, you can perform that function by simply turning the control ring when the shooting information screen is displayed.
  • Page 94 Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting.
  • Page 95 Adjusts brightness. (Color): Adjusts color. (Vividness): Adjusts vividness. (Picture Effect): You can select a desired effect and shoot images with the specific texture. 4. Select the desired settings. You can use some settings together by repeating steps 3 and 4. To reset the changed settings to the default settings, press the (Delete) button.
  • Page 96 On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile. Face Detection frame When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white.
  • Page 97 Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing Smile Shutter function, Smile Detection is performed only for that face.
  • Page 98 2. Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3. When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter]. Note Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.
  • Page 99 [105] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 100 Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when using zoom functions other than the optical zoom.
  • Page 101 Menu item details Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if [ Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] in the...
  • Page 102 Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Note High ISO NR] is locked to [Normal]: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama]. High ISO NR] is not available when [ Quality] is [RAW]. High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ Quality] is [RAW &...
  • Page 103 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shooting Tip List] . Select a desired item from [Table of contents] and display it. [112] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.”...
  • Page 104 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well- balanced composition. Square Grid: Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition.
  • Page 105 [115] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2. Select the image with the control wheel. Hint You can rotate the image by pressing the Fn (Function) button. Press the Fn (Function) button and then the center button to rotate the image counter-clockwise.
  • Page 106 Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [117] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU →...
  • Page 107 The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Note The histogram is not displayed in the following situations: During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View [119] How to Use Viewing Deleting images...
  • Page 108 (2) To delete other images, repeat step (1). (3) Select MENU → [OK]. All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Deletes all images in the selected date range. Hint Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting.
  • Page 109 Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. [122] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1.
  • Page 110 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again to remove the mark.
  • Page 111 Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image.
  • Page 112 You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. [127] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) →...
  • Page 113 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
  • Page 114 [129] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control. 1.
  • Page 115 Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
  • Page 116 Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced.
  • Page 117 : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card.
  • Page 118 You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min Note The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB, when playing back slideshows, when recording movies, or when connected to a computer or [136] How to Use Changing settings...
  • Page 119 HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution.
  • Page 120 [139] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected.
  • Page 121 Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [141] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device.
  • Page 122 Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. [144] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...
  • Page 123 [146] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series: The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to “9999” without resetting. Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.”...
  • Page 124 Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created.
  • Page 125 Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [154] How to Use Using a computer Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following:...
  • Page 126 Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions. http://www.sony.net/pm/ An internet connection is required. For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page. http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ 2.
  • Page 127 DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). [156] How to Use Using a computer Using the software...
  • Page 128 [158] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note Log on as Administrator. [159] How to Use Using a computer...
  • Page 129 For details on operation, you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ [160] How to Use Using a computer Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product.
  • Page 130 Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 131 (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.
  • Page 132 You can create Blu-ray Discs that can be played back on Blu-ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Blu- ray Discs using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 133 You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD- compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 134 With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD disc using PlayMemories Home. Your computer must be able to create DVD discs. When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 135 In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the product in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the product.
  • Page 136 Movies recorded by your camera may not be playable properly on other devices. Also, movies recorded by devices other than your camera may not be able to playback on your camera. Discs of AVCHD movies recorded by your camera can only be played back on devices supporting AVCHD format.
  • Page 137 If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. When pushing down the flash unit, be careful not to catch your fingers. Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information.
  • Page 138 partially charged battery pack. If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reinsert it to recharge. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F).
  • Page 139 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being...
  • Page 140 charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly.
  • Page 141 damaged. Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick...
  • Page 142 Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may become easily removable.
  • Page 143 32 GB: 1400 images 64 GB: 2850 images When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures than shown above. (Except when [ Quality] is set to [RAW].) Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears.
  • Page 144 1440×1080 12M 8 GB: 1 h 20 m 32 GB: 5 h 30 m 64 GB: 11 h 5 m VGA 3M 8 GB: 4 h 55 m 32 GB: 20 h 64 GB: 40 h 10 m When using the camera's default settings, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (max.) for each shooting at a temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 145 Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
  • Page 146 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. [180] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 147 Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 148 A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. [183] Troubleshooting...
  • Page 149 Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter], and then format the memory card.
  • Page 150 System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated.

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