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Basic Operations, Using the mode dial

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Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t page 19 Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 19 : Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 31) : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t page 25 On Function Guide When [Function Guide] is set to [On], the descriptions of functions are displayed as you operate the camera. The default setting is [On]. Select [Off] if you do not want the function guide to appear (page 52). 18

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	2
Table of contents	3
Basic techniques for better images	6
Focus	6
Exposure	7
Color	8
Quality	9
Identifying parts	10
Indicators on the screen	12
Changing the screen display	16
Using the internal memory	17
Basic Operations	18
Using the mode dial	18
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)	19
Shooting still images (Scene selection)	25
Viewing/deleting images	28
Using the menu	30
Using menu items	30
Menu items	31
Shooting menu	32
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects	32
Focus: Changing the focus method	33
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode	35
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones	36
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity	37
P.Quality: Selecting the still image quality	38
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method	39
Interval: Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode	41
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light	41
Contrast: Adjusting the contrast of the image	42
Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness of the image	42
Setup: Changing Setup items	42
Viewing menu	43
Folder: Selecting the folder for viewing images	43
Protect: Preventing accidental erasure	43
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark	45
Print: Printing images using a printer	45
Slide: Playing back a series of images	45
Resize: Changing the image size of a recorded image	46
Rotate: Rotating a still image	47
Divide: Cutting movies	47
Setup: Changing Setup items	49
Trimming: Recording an enlarged image	49
Using the Setup screen	50
Using Setup items	50
Camera	51
AF Mode	51
Digital Zoom	51
Function Guide	52
Red Eye Reduction	52
AF Illuminator	53
Auto Review	53
Internal Memory Tool	54
Format	54
Memory Stick Tool	55
Format	55
Create REC. Folder	55
Change REC. Folder	56
Copy	57
Setup 1	58
LCD Backlight (DSC-W55 only)	58
Beep	58
Language	58
Initialize	58
Setup 2	59
File Number	59
USB Connect	59
Video Out	60
Clock Set	60
Viewing images on a TV screen	61
Viewing images on a TV screen	61
Using your computer	63
Enjoying your Windows computer	63
Installing the software (supplied)	65
Copying images to your computer	66
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)	73
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)	74
Using your Macintosh computer	80
Printing still images	82
How to print still images	82
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer	83
Printing at a shop	87
Troubleshooting	89
Troubleshooting	89
Warning indicators and messages	100
Others	103
To use your camera abroad - Power sources	103
On the “Memory Stick”	104
On the battery pack	106
On the battery charger	107
Index	108