User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-T300

[. . . ] For details on advanced operations, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. [. . . ] When shooting movies: Touch the shooting mode setting button, then touch This section describes the basic buttons that appear on the touch panel. Touch the button and when finished making settings touch [OK]. Touch the image size setting button on the screen. still image : For prints up to A3+(13×19") : For prints up to A4(8×10") : For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7") : Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments : Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio *: For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4(8×10") *: For viewing on HDTVs * Images shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio fill the entire screen. (Fine): Shoot high quality movie for display on TV (Standard): Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV : Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Touch the shooting mode setting button on the screen. Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu. Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically (page 19). Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. shoots with the focus on a distant subject. Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly. Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly. Shoots moving subjects in bright places. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. [. . . ] If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. [. . . ]