User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-W170/G

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. 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. Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. 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. : 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 The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Each time you press v (DISP), the display and brightness changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off* r LCD screen off When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level. Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. â· You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 24). â· If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 24). â· You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down. [. . . ] 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 shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, images will not be clear. The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. [. . . ]