User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX1

[. . . ] Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-054-11(1) GB How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Table of contents Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Marks are shown as they appear in the camera's default setting. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by function. Operation Search Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. MENU/Settings Search Search for information by keyword. Index The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates information that is useful to know. 2GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of "Memory Stick" media that you can use (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media: You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" media with the camera. [. . . ] · You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images. zClearing the DPOF mark Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press z on the control button in the same procedure as when making a DPOF mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. 96GB Index Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Table of contents Operation Search 1 Press the 2 MENU t 4 [OK] t z Notes (Playback) button to switch to playback mode (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B MENU/Settings Search · You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. · You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. · When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. 97GB Index Select Folder When multiple folders are created in "Memory Stick Duo" media, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. Table of contents 1 Press the 2 MENU t button 3 MENU t 5 [OK] t z (Playback) button to switch to playback mode (View Mode) t (Select Folder) t z (Folder View) t z on the control Operation Search 4 Select the folder with b/B MENU/Settings Search Note · This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. zViewing images across multiple folders When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last images in the folder. : Moves to the previous folder : Moves to the next folder : Moves to either the previous or next folders 98GB Index AF Illuminator The AF Illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF Illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Off Notes · Focus is achieved as long as the AF Illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject. · You cannot use the AF Illuminator when: ­ Shooting with (Sweep Panorama) ­ [Focus] is set to [Semi Manual] or [Manual Focus] ­ [Conversion Lens] is set to [Tele] ­ (Advanced Sports Shooting), (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode · When you use AF Illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF Illuminator emitter at close range. Operation Search Uses the AF Illuminator. Does not use AF Illuminator. 99GB MENU/Settings Search Index Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button Operation Search On Off Displays the grid lines. Does not display the grid lines. 100GB MENU/Settings Search Index Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode t z on the control button Smart ( ) ) Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom). Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 40×, including the optical zoom 20×. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom). Does not use the digital zoom. Operation Search Precision ( MENU/Settings Search Off Notes · Digital zoom is not available in the following cases: ­ (Advanced Sports Shooting) is selected in the Scene Selection mode ­ Shooting movies ­ The Smile Shutter is working ­ Shooting with (Sweep Panorama) · The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [9M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(6M)]. · The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. Index Total zoom scale when using smart zoom (including optical zoom 20×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size 5M 3M VGA 16:9(2M) Total zoom scale Approx. 36× 101GB Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately). Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Conversion Lens] t desired mode t z on the control button Operation Search Tele ( Off Notes ) Attaches a tele conversion lens. Does not attach a lens. · When using the flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear. · A reflected image of the lens may appear in images due to reflection between this lens and the conversion lens. [. . . ] If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. · The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. 171GB On the battery charger · Only NP-FH type battery packs can be charged in the battery charger (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 burns. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. [. . . ]