User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-F55V

[. . . ] 3-062-820-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-F55V ©2000 Sony Corporation Precaution on copyright WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. "Memory Stick" LCD screen and lens · The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. [. . . ] · The supplied "Memory Stick" (8 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record some image sizes. 37 Setting the distance to the subject Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places. Using the PROGRAM AE function +/­ 2 1 1 2, 3 1 2 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture priority mode Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press +/­ repeatedly to select an aperture value in 7 steps from F2. 8 to F8. Shutter speed priority mode Records a sharp picture of a fastmoving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press +/­ repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 19 steps from 8" to 1/1000 when recording a still image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to 1/1000 when recording a moving image. Twilight mode Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. 1 2 3 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press z of the control button repeatedly to achieve a sharp focus. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can select from the following 7 focus settings: auto (no indicator), (auto macro), 0. 5m, 1. 0m, 3. 0m, 7. 0m, (infinite) To reactivate auto focusing Press z of the control button repeatedly until the indicator disappears in step 3. Notes · You cannnot set the distance to the subject with the following PROGRAM AE mode: -- Panfocus mode · These setting distances are approximate, and should be used as a reference. 38 Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. LCD screen Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) 1 2, 3 1 2 3 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2. 0 EV to ­2. 0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. Spot light-metering cross hair B Various recording To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. Notes · You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. · In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed. · When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. · Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: -- Twilight mode -- Twilight plus mode -- Landscape mode · You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. · If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. [. . . ] 36 TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 C Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 N Normal charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Number of images that you can record by image size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]