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Precision digital zoom, To set digital zoom, Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or

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Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 8×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. Optical zoom Precision digital zoom Image size Maximum Maximum smart precision digital zoom scale zoom scale 7M -* 8× 3:2 -* 8× 5M Approx.4.7× 8× 3M Approx.6× 8× 1M Approx.9.6× 8× VGA Approx.19× 8× (E-Mail) * The maximum optical zoom scale is 4×. • The maximum smart zoom and precision digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom scale. 32 • You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. • You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi Burst mode. To set digital zoom Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 140). (When you purchase your camera, [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart].) When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen as follows. The W side of this line is optical zoom, and the T side is digital zoom • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. - Optical zoom: - Smart zoom: - Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. • The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in RAW mode (page 79). Zoom scaling indicator

Section	Page
Read this fi rst	4
Identifying the parts	9
Mode dial	12
Getting started	13
Charging the battery pack	13
Using the AC adaptor	16
Using your camera abroad	16
Turning on/off your camera	17
How to use the control button	17
Setting the date and time	18
Changing the language setting	20
Shooting still image	21
Inserting and removing a recording medium	21
Switching the recording medium	21
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”	22
Inserting and removing a CF card	23
Setting the still image size	24
Image size and quality	26
Number of still images that can be recorded	28
Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode	29
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review	31
Using the zoom feature	31
Shooting close-ups — Macro	33
Using the self-timer	34
Using the flash	35
Shooting images with the fi nder	36
Inserting the date and time on a still image	37
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection	39
Viewing still images	42
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera	42
Viewing images on a TV screen	44
Deleting still images	46
Deleting images	46
Formatting a recording medium	48
Before advanced operations	50
How to setup and operate your camera	50
Changing the menu settings	50
Changing the items in the SET UP screen	51
How to use the jog dial	51
Deciding the still image quality	52
Creating or selecting a folder	52
Creating a new folder	53
Changing the recording folder	53
Advanced still image shooting	54
Manual features to photo-shooting situations	54
Shooting with Program auto	56
Program Shift	56
Shooting with shutter speed priority	57
Shooting with aperture priority mode	58
Shooting with manual exposure mode	60
Selecting the metering method	60
Adjusting the exposure	61
Displaying a histogram	62
Shooting with the exposure fi xed	63
Shooting three images with the exposure shifted	64
Selecting the ISO sensitivity	65
Choosing an auto focus method	66
Choosing a focus range fi nder frame	66
Choosing a focus operation	68
Setting the distance to the subject	69
Selecting a fl ash mode	69
Adjusting the fl ash level	71
Using an external fl ash	72
Using the Sony Flash	72
Using a commercially available external fl ash	73
Adjusting color tones	73
Shooting continuously	75
Recording 16 frames in succession	76
Shooting in the dark	77
NightFraming	77
NightShot	78
Shooting with special effects	78
Shooting still images in RAW mode	79
Shooting images without compression	80
Using a conversion lens	80
Using the lens hood	81
Advanced still image viewing	82
Selecting the folder and playing back images	82
Enlarging a portion of a still image	83
Enlarging an image	83
Recording an enlarged image	84
Playing back successive images	84
Rotating still images	85
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode	85
Playing back continuously	86
Playing back frame by frame	86
Protecting images	87
Changing image size	88
Printing	89
Printing still images	89
Direct printing	90
Preparing the camera	90
Connecting the camera to the printer	91
Printing in single-image mode	91
Printing in index mode	93
Having images printed at a shop	95
Marking print marks	95
Marking print marks in single-image mode	95
Marking print marks in index mode	96
Enjoing movies	97
Shooting movies	97
Viewing movies on the LCD screen	98
Deleting movies	99
Cutting movies	100
Enjoing images on your computer	102
Copying images to your computer	102
Installing the USB driver	103
Connecting the camera to your computer	104
Copying images	105
Viewing the images on your computer	107
Image fi le storage destinations and fi le names	107
Viewing image fi les once copied to a computer with your camera	109
Installing “Picture Package” and “ImageMixer VCD2”	109
Copying images using “Picture Package”	111
Using “Picture Package”	112
Printing images	114
Using “Image Data Converter”	114
Copying images to your computer	115
Using “ImageMixer VCD2”	117
Using “Image Data Converter”	118
Troubleshooting	119
Troubleshooting	119
Warnings and messages	129
Self-diagnosis display	132
Additional information	133
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time	133
Menu items	136
SET UP items	140
Precautions	143
On “Memory Stick”	144
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	146
Specifi cations	147
The LCD screen	149
Index	154