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Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode, Spot Spot metering, Center Center-weighted, metering

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject Center (Center-weighted metering) ( ) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Multi (Multi-pattern metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure, see page 7. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 33). Using the menu 35

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