Cyber-Shot Handbook DSC-TX7/TX7C
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contents Table of Operation Search MENU/Settings MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-TX7/TX7C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-165-176-11(1) How to use this handbook contents Table of 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. contents Table of Search for information by function. Operation Search Operation Search Search for information by operation. MENU/Settings Search Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. MENU/Settings MENU/Settings Index Search for information by keyword. Search Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). You should touch the items on the screen in the Index order indicated. Marks are shown as they appear in the camera’s default setting. The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. zIndicates information that is useful to know. 2GB Notes on using the camera contents Table of Notes on the types of memory cards Functions built into this camera that you can use (sold separately) • This manual describes each of the functions of The following memory cards are compatible TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i- media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” compatible devices. media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a Operation memory card and SDHC memory card. Search 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i- MultiMediaCard cannot be used. compatible device, check for the following A memory card with a capacity up to 32 GB marks on the bottom of the camera. has been confirmed to operate properly with TransferJet-compatible device: (TransferJet) the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i In this manual, the term “Memory Stick Duo” 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i media is used to refer to “Memory Stick PRO • DSC-TX7C digital still camera is not MENU/Settings Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” compatible with the TransferJet function. media and “Memory Stick Duo” media. Search Notes on the battery pack Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” media • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the • For recording movies, it is recommended that battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the you use a “Memory Stick Duo” media of 1 GB partially charged capacity of the battery pack as or larger marked with: is. – (“Memory Stick PRO • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a Index Duo” media) long time, use up the existing charge and – (“Memory Stick PRO- remove it from the camera, then store it in a HG Duo” media) cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery • For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see pack functions. page 158. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 160. When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Carl Zeiss lens Stick” media slot The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media which is capable of reproducing sharp images by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” with excellent contrast. The lens for the media Adaptor (sold separately). camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor 3GB Continued r Notes on the LCD screen and lens Note when playing movies on other devices contents • The LCD screen is manufactured using Table of extremely high-precision technology so over This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High 99.99% of the pixels are operational for Profile for AVCHD format recording. effective use. However, some tiny black and/or Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may camera cannot be played by the following appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a devices. normal result of the manufacturing process and – Other devices compatible with AVCHD format do not affect the recording. that do not support High Profile – Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format Operation This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Search Main Profile for MP4 format recording. Black, white, red, blue or green dots For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG- • If water droplets or other liquids splash on the 4 AVC/H.264. MENU/Settings MENU/Settings LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids Search on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction. • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Index • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. • Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. On moisture condensation • 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. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 4GB Table of contents contents Table of Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Names of parts···················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 18 Using the touch panel ········································· 20 MENU/Settings Customizing the MENU items ····························· 22 Search Using the Still/Movie mode button······················· 23 Using the internal memory ·································· 24 Shooting Index REC Mode··························································· 25 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 26 Program Auto ······················································ 27 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ······························· 28 Movie Mode························································· 30 Anti Motion Blur··················································· 31 Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 32 Backlight Correction HDR ··································· 33 Scene Selection ·················································· 34 Zoom ··································································· 36 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 37 Playback Zoom ··················································· 38 Wide Zoom·························································· 39 Temporarily Rotated Display······························· 40 Viewing movies ··················································· 41 5GB contents MENU (Shooting) Table of MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 MENU (Viewing) Operation MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 13 Search Settings MENU/Settings MENU/Settings Setting items ······················································· 14 Search TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 125 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) Index TV······································································ 126 Computer Using with your computer·································· 130 Using the software ············································ 131 Connecting the camera to a computer··················133 Uploading images to a media service ··············· 135 Creating a disc of movies·································· 137 Printing Printing still images ··········································· 140 6GB contents Troubleshooting Table of Troubleshooting ················································ 143 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 152 Operation Others Search Using the camera abroad·································· 157 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 158 Battery pack ······················································ 160 Battery charger·················································· 161 MENU/Settings MENU/Settings Intelligent Pantilter············································· 162 AVCHD format ·················································· 163 Search TransferJet standard ········································· 164 Index Index ································································· 165 Index 7GB Operation Search contents Table of Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 26 the camera Scene Selection···················································