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Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
Before recording still images, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A, M or SCN.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock
indicator
indicator
z
is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator
z
stops flashing, then lights up and the
camera is ready for recording.*
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
POWER switch
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes
t lights up
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If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter
button, then focus again.
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on
the camera again. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is
operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing
back moving images or playing back a SLIDE SHOW (page 68), or when a
connector is plugged into the USB jack, the DC IN jack or the A/V OUT jack.
playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To
use the camera again, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on
the camera again. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is
operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing
back moving images or playing back a SLIDE SHOW (page 68), or when a
connector is plugged into the USB jack, the DC IN jack or the A/V OUT jack.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB or 16 MB)
(8 MB or 16 MB)
See pages 49 and 55 to 60.
Notes
•
Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.
•
When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image.
does not affect the recorded image.
•
When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step
2, the camera starts recording
after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while
the
the
flash charge lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the
flash.)
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
“RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the
next image.
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You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using
the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the
finder, then record the image.
the finder. Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the
finder, then record the image.
Indicators in the finder
You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen
(page 41) and pressing
(page 41) and pressing
b (7) on the control button.
To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or
press
press
b (7) again.
To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with
B on the control
button, then press the center
z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then
press the center
z.
Recording images with the finder
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Finder adjustment dial
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF
Recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
Flash charge lamp (orange)
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The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
×
.
Using digital zoom
•
The maximum zoom magnification is 6
×
.
•
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).
Notes
•
Zoom does not work for moving images.
•
Use the LCD screen when using the digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not
appear in the finder.
appear in the finder.
•
The AF frame (page 99) does not appear on the LCD screen.
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
farther away)
T
W
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
digital zooming zone.
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