User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-W380

[. . . ] Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W350/W360/W380/W390 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-162-397-11(1) GB How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Table of contents Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Marks are shown as they appear in the camera's default setting. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by function. Operation Search Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. MENU/Settings Search Search for information by keyword. Index The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates information that is useful to know. z 2GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. [. . . ] 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode t z on the control button Smart ( ) ) Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom). Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 10× (DSC-W380/W390), or 8× (DSC-W350/W360), including the optical zoom 5× (DSC-W380/W390), or 4× (DSC-W350/W360). However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom). Does not use the digital zoom. Operation Search Precision ( MENU/Settings Search Off Notes · The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations: ­ In Movie Mode ­ In Sweep Panorama ­ When the Smile Shutter function is activated ­ When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] · The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [14M], or [16:9(11M)]. · The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. Index Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×, or 4×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size 10M 5M VGA 16:9(2M) Approx. 11× Total zoom scale DSC-W380/W390 (5×) DSC-W350/W360 (4×) Approx. 9× 81GB Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode t z on the control button On Off Notes · Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images. · Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. · You cannot use Auto Orientation when (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection or in Movie Mode. Operation Search Records the image with the correct orientation. Does not use Auto Orientation. MENU/Settings Search zRotating images after recording If the orientation of an image is incorrect, you can use the [Rotate] on the Menu screen to display the image in portrait position. 82GB Index Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto On Off Notes · To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. · If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto]. Operation Search When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. MENU/Settings Search zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon? Index Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Camera Eye Retina Other ways to reduce red-eye · Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off] automatically. ) · When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software "PMB". 83GB Blink Alert When an image with the subject's eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message "Blinked eye detected" is displayed. Table of contents 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Off Displays the "Blinked eye detected" message. Does not display the message. 84GB Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode t z on the control button Shutter High Low Off Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. Turns off the beep/shutter sound. 85GB Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button 86GB Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t desired mode t z on the control button On Off Displays the function guide. [. . . ] If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. · The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way: ­ Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0. 15 seconds. ­ Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1. 5 seconds. · When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. [. . . ]