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Shooting images (Program Auto mode), Focus: Changing the focus method

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode) The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to (Program Auto). A Focus (page 46) B Metering Mode (page 49) C ISO (page 50) D EV (page 51) Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. (Center AF) AF range finder frame (Only for still image) Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. • Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. AF range finder frame 46

Section	Page
Notes on using the camera	2
Table of contents	3
Basic techniques for better images	8
Focus - Focusing on a subject successfully	8
Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity	10
Color - On the effects of lighting	11
Quality - On “image quality” and “image size”	12
Flash - On using the flash	14
Identifying parts	15
Indicators on the screen	16
Operate the touch panel	20
Changing the screen display	21
Using the internal memory	23
Basic Operations	24
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)	24
Viewing images	29
Viewing still images as a slideshow	31
Deleting images	35
Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu	36
Menu items	39
Using the shooting functions	41
Switching the shooting mode	41
Shooting images using Scene Selection	42
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)	46
Focus: Changing the focus method	46
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode	49
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity	50
EV: Adjusting the light intensity	51
Shooting menu	52
Image Size: Selecting the image size	52
Flash: Flash setting	52
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject	53
Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function	54
Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity	54
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method	55
Scene Recognition: The camera determines the scene to be shot and takes the shot	56
EV: Adjusting the light intensity	57
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode	57
Focus: Changing the focus method	58
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones	58
Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode	59
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light	60
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function	60
DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast	61
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects	61
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode	62
Shooting Settings: Selecting the shooting settings	62
Using the viewing functions	63
Selecting the View Mode	63
(Date View): Display by date	63
(Folder View): Display by folder	63
(Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites	64
Viewing menu	65
(Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View	65
(Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions	65
(Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites	66
(View Mode): Switching the View Modes	67
(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9	68
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images	68
(Retouch): Retouching still images	68
(Paint): Painting on still images	72
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage	72
(Delete): Deleting images	73
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure	74
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark	76
(Print): Printing images using a printer	76
(Rotate): Rotating a still image	76
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images	77
(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume	77
Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint)	78
Customizing the settings	80
Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings	80
Manage Memory	81
Memory Tool - Memory Stick Tool	81
Format	81
Create REC.Folder	81
Change REC.Folder	82
Copy	82
Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool	83
Format	83
Settings	84
Main Settings - Main Settings 1	84
Beep	84
Function Guide	84
Initialize	84
Calibration	85
Housing	85
Smile demo mode	86
Main Settings - Main Settings 2	87
USB Connect	87
COMPONENT	87
Video Out	88
TV TYPE	88
Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1	89
AF Illuminator	89
Grid Line	89
AF Mode	90
Digital Zoom	90
Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2	91
Auto Orientation	91
Auto Review	91
Clock Settings	92
Language Setting	93
Viewing images on a TV	94
Viewing images on a TV	94
Using your computer	98
Enjoying your Windows computer	98
Installing the software (supplied)	100
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)	102
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”	103
Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”	107
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”	109
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)	110
Using your Macintosh computer	111
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”	113
Printing still images	114
How to print still images	114
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer	115
Printing at a shop	118
Troubleshooting	120
Troubleshooting	120
Warning indicators and messages	132
Others	136
Using the camera abroad - Power sources	136
On the “Memory Stick Duo”	137
On the battery pack	139
On the battery charger	140
On Cyber-shot Station	141
Index	143