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Controlling the exposure/metering modes, Exposure Comp.

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Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Turn the exposure compensation dial. + (over) side: Images become brighter. - (under) side: Images become darker. ••You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. ••You can confirm the exposure compensation value that you set on the shooting screen. Exposure compensation dial Monitor Viewfinder GB 106

Section	Page
Check out the Help Guide!	2
Notes on using your camera	16
Preparations for shooting	21
Checking the camera and the supplied items	21
Identifying parts	22
Front side	22
Rear side	24
Top side/Side view	26
Bottom	29
Basic operations	30
Using the control wheel	30
Using the multi-selector	31
Using the Fn (Function) button	31
How to use the Quick Navi screen	32
Changing the screen display	35
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)	35
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)	37
Startup guide	39
Step 1: Charging the battery pack	39
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera	40
Step 3: Inserting a memory card	41
Step 4: Attaching a lens	43
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock	46
Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode	47
Shooting	49
Shooting still images	49
Focusing	51
Focus Mode	51
Auto focus	53
Focus Area	53
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Swt. V/H AF Area)	57
AF/MF control	58
AF On	59
Eye AF	59
AF in Focus Mag.	60
Center Lock-on AF	61
Registering the current focus area (AF Area Regist.)	63
Pre-AF	64
Priority Set in AF-S	65
Priority Set in AF-C	65
AF Illuminator	66
AF Micro Adj.	67
AF System	68
Manual Focus	69
Direct manual focus (DMF)	70
Focus Magnifier	71
MF Assist	72
Peaking Level	73
Shutter setting	74
Shutter Type	74
Using the electronic shutter	75
Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)	77
Shoot. Start Disp.	78
e-Front Curtain Shut.	78
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)	79
Continuous shooting	79
Self-timer	82
Self-timer (Cont)	83
Cont. Bracket	84
Single Bracket	85
Indicator during bracket shooting	86
WB bracket	87
DRO Bracket	88
Using touch function	90
Touch Operation	90
Touch Focus	90
Selecting a still image size/image quality	92
Image Size	92
Aspect Ratio	93
Quality	93
APS-C/Super 35mm	95
Selecting a shooting mode	96
List of mode dial function	96
(Intelligent Auto)	97
Program Auto	98
Aperture Priority	99
Shutter Priority	99
Manual Exposure	100
Bulb shooting	102
Recall	103
Movie: Exposure Mode	104
S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode	105
Controlling the exposure/metering modes	106
Exposure Comp.	106
Metering Mode	108
Spot Metering Point	109
AE lock	110
Zebra	111
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically	112
D-Range Opt. (DRO)	112
Auto HDR	113
Selecting the ISO sensitivity	115
ISO AUTO Min. SS	116
Using the zoom	117
The zoom features available with this product	117
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)	118
About zoom scale	119
White Balance	120
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode	121
Setting how to process images	123
Creative Style	123
Color Space	126
Reducing blur	127
SteadyShot Settings	127
Noise reduction	129
Long Exposure NR	129
High ISO NR	130
Face Detection	131
Using flash (sold separately)	132
Flash Mode	133
Flash Comp.	134
FEL lock	135
Wireless flash shooting	136
Using a flash with a sync terminal cord	138
Shooting movies	139
Shooting movies	139
Changing settings for movie recording	142
File Format	142
Record Setting	143
S&Q Settings	147
Audio Recording	149
Audio Rec Level	150
Marker Settings	151
4K Output Sel.	152
Viewing	153
Viewing images	153
Playing back still images	153
Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom)	154
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)	155
Playing back movies	155
Photo Capture	157
Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)	157
Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)	158
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media)	159
Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy)	159
Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)	160
Protecting images (Protect)	161
Deleting images	162
Deleting a displayed image	162
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)	162
Viewing images on a TV	164
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable	164
Customizing the camera	167
Registering frequently used functions	167
Memory	167
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg Cust Shoot Set)	168
Assigning selected functions to the button	170
Custom Key (Shoot.)/Custom Key (PB)	170
Function Menu Set.	171
Customizing the MENU (My Menu)	172
Add Item	172
Sort Item	172
Delete Item	173
Checking images before/after recording	174
Auto Review	174
Aperture Preview	174
Shot. Result Preview	175
Monitor/viewfinder settings	176
FINDER/MONITOR	176
Finder Frame Rate	177
Memory card settings	178
Format	178
File Number	179
Set File Name	179
Recording Mode	180
Select REC Folder	181
Camera settings	182
Pwr Save Start Time	182
Remote Ctrl	182
HDMI Settings	183
USB Power Supply	187
PC Remote Settings	187
Initializing the camera	189
Setting Reset	189
Using network functions	190
Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN functions	190
Installing PlayMemories Mobile	190
Transferring images to the FTP server	191
Connecting the camera and a smartphone	192
Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera	192
Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone	194
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point	195
Recording location information to captured images	196
Preparation in advance	196
Operating procedure	197
Using a computer	200
Connecting the camera to a computer	200
Selecting the appropriate USB connection method	200
Connecting to a computer	201
Disconnecting the camera from the computer	202
Introduction to computer software	203
PlayMemories Home	203
Image Data Converter	203
Remote Camera Control	204
MENU items/List of icons	205
Using MENU items	205
List of MENU items	206
(Camera Settings 1)	206
(Camera Settings 2)	211
(Network)	214
(Playback)	216
(Setup)	217
(My Menu)	220
List of icons on the monitor	221
If you have problems	226
Troubleshooting	226
Warning messages	234
About this product	238
Cleaning the image sensor	238
Mount Adaptor	240
LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor	241
LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor	242
Vertical grip	244
Specifications	245
Battery life and number of recordable images	245
Memory cards that can be used	246
Number of recordable images	247
Recordable movie times	249
Specifications	252