Table of Contents

Notes on using your camera... 7

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied.. 12 Preparing the battery pack.. 13 Attaching a lens... 20 Inserting a memory card.. 22 Preparing the camera.. 25 Using the accessories supplied.. 27 Checking the number of recordable images.. 29 Cleaning... 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators.. 35 Front side... 35 Rear side... 36 Top.... 38 Sides/Bottom.. 39 Switching the recording information display (DISP)... 40 LCD monitor.. 41 Selecting a function/setting.. 43 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button. 44 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button. 45 The functions selected by the MENU button. 45 Correct posture... 47 Using the SteadyShot function.. 48 Using a tripod... 49 / Shooting with the automatic setting.. 50 Using the Face Detection function.. 52 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)... 54 Taking portrait photos.. 55 Taking landscape photos.. 56 Taking small-subject photos.. 57 Taking moving-subject photos.. 58 Taking sunset photos.. 59 Taking night view photos. 60

Before your operation

Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake.. 47
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)... 61 Shooting with program auto.. 62 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority).. 63 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority).. 65 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure).. 67 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB).. 69 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF). 71 Switching to the viewfinder.. 71 Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)... 72 Switching the recording information display (DISP)... 73 LCD monitor (Graphic Display).. 74 LCD monitor (Standard Display). 76 Viewfinder... 78 Selecting the focus method... 79 Using the Using autofocus... 79 shooting function Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)... 81 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode).. 82 Selecting the focus area (AF area).. 83 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus). 84 Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check).. 85 Zooming in in one step.. 87 Using the flash... 88 Performing wireless flash shooting.. 91 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering).. 92 Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock). 92 Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation).. 93
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)... 95 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control).. 96 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode).. 97 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range).. 98 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer).. 98 Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range).. 99 Image processing... 101 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)... 101 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)... 102 Setting ISO... 103 Adjusting the color tones (White balance).. 104 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance).. 104 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter).. 105 Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) 106 Selecting the drive mode.. 108 Shooting single shot.. 108 Shooting continuously... 108 Using the self-timer.. 109 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket).. 110 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)... 111 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander. 112 Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter).. 113

Using the viewing Playing back images.. 115 Checking the information of recorded images. 120 function
Protecting images (Protect).. 122 Deleting images (Delete).. 123 Viewing images on a TV screen. 125

Changing your setup

Setting image size and image quality.. 128 Setting the method for recording on a memory card.. 130 Changing the noise reduction setting.. 132 Changing the function of the AEL button. 133 Changing other settings.. 134 Setting the LCD monitor.. 135 Confirming the version of the camera.. 137 Resetting to the default.. 138 Using your computer... 140 Using the software.. 147 Specifying DPOF... 152 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.. 154 Specifications... 156 Troubleshooting... 160 Warning messages.. 169 Precautions... 172
Viewing images on a computer Printing images

Others

Index.... 174
Checking the accessories supplied
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) Instruction Manual (This manual) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

USB cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Eyepiece cover (1)

Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)
Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) CD-ROM (Application Software for camera) (1)
Preparing the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H InfoLITHIUM battery pack (supplied).
Charging the battery pack
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
1 Insert the battery pack on the

battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.
2 Connect the power cord (mains

lead).

Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off: Full charge completed
CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket)
About charging time Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25C (77F) is as follows.
Full charge Approx. 235 min. Normal charge Approx. 175 min.
The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30C (50 to 86F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
Notes Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack on the charger, battery life may be decreased. Do not charge any battery pack other than the InfoLITHIUM M series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

Access lamp

Notes on using memory cards
Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight. Locations exposed to direct sunlight. Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted. Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. When the write-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 16 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.
The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves. Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick PRO Duo media functions.

Memory Stick PRO Duo media* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media* Memory Stick Duo media
Available with your camera
Unavailable with your camera
Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media
* This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. * Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

Setting up the date

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. Preparing the camera
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn

the camera on.

To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the
LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller.
3 Select each item with b/B and
set the numeric value with v/V.
When changing the sequence of [YYYY/MM/DD], first select [YYYY/ MM/DD] with b/B, then change it with v/V.
4 Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press the center of the

controller.

5 Verify that [OK] is selected, then press the center of the
To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date/time again

MENU button t

1 t [Date/Time setup]
Using the accessories supplied
This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. Rechargeable battery pack (page 13) Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 13) USB cable (pages 141, 154) CD-ROM (page 148)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 28) on the strap.

Eyepiece cover

Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup
You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover.
1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward.
2 Carefully slide the eyecup off by
pushing on each side of the eyecup.
Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward. When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately), the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately), or the FDA-ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them.
3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the

viewfinder.

Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 71) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 136).

To deactivate the SteadyShot function

1 t [SteadyShot] t [Off]

Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway.

Using a tripod

In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. Shooting with a telescopic lens.
Note When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.
/ Shooting with the automatic setting
The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You can clear the Help Guide (page 134).

1 Set the mode dial to

(Flash Off).
2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle and hold

the camera.

3 Overlay the AF area on the

desired subject.

If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod.
(Camera shake warning) indicator AF area
4 When using a zoom lens, turn the
zoom ring, then decide on your shot.

Zoom ring

5 Press the shutter button halfway

down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 80). Waiting until the (SteadyShot scale) indicator is low makes the SteadyShot function more effective.
Focus indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator
6 Press the shutter button fully

down to shoot.

Note Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. If you want to adjust various settings, set the mode dial to P, then shoot your subject.
Using the Face Detection function
The camera detects faces, adjusts the focus, exposure, performs image processing, and adjusts flash settings. The Face Detection function is set to [On] in the default setting. The Face Detection frame When the camera detects faces, white Face Detection frames appear. When the camera judges that autofocus is possible, the Face Detection frames turn orange. When you press the shutter halfway down, the Face Detection frames turn green. Face Detection frames (white) If a face is not positioned inside the AF area available when you press the Face Detection frames (orange) shutter button halfway down, the AF area that is used for focusing turns green. When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns orange. To deactivate the Face Detection function

Fn button t

Shooting technique

(Face Detection) t [Off]

Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area.
Notes The Face Detection function cannot be used in viewfinder mode or with the manual focus check function. Up to eight faces can be detected.
The camera may not detect any faces, or may detect some other object, depending on the shooting conditions.
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)
Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject. When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.).
Notes Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. The flash is set to (Autoflash) or (Flash Off) for each Scene Selection mode. You can change these settings (page 88).

Taking portrait photos

This mode is suitable for z Blurring away backgrounds and sharpening the subject. z Expressing skin tones softly.

Set the mode dial to

Shooting techniques

(Portrait).

To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens. Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects. Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 90).

Taking landscape photos

This mode is suitable for z Shooting the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.

(Landscape).

To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle.
Taking small-subject photos
This mode is suitable for z Shooting close subjects such as flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods.

(Macro).

Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better results.

Notes Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter. Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.), (Rear sync.), and (Wireless) items cannot be selected.
The flash range The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. Refer to the following table.
Aperture ISO setting 800 F2.6 m (3.feet) F4.4.3 m (3.feet) F5.3 m (3.3 9.8 feet) 1 4.3 m (3.feet)
1.4 8.6 m (4.m (3.feet) feet) m (6.feet)
1.4 8.6 m (4.m (3.feet) feet)
The AF illuminator AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to (Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in (Automatic AF). (The or indicator lights.) The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached, the AF illuminator of the external flash is used. AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On]. To deactivate the AF illuminator
1 t [AF illuminator] t [Off]
To use the red-eye reduction The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing preflash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On]
Performing wireless flash shooting
With a flash that has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord, even when the flash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.
1 Attach the wireless flash to the accessory shoe and turn both
the camera and the flash on.

2 Fn button t

(Flash mode) t

(Wireless)

3 Remove the wireless flash from the accessory shoe and pop up

the built-in flash.

If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.
Notes The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control. Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.

(Portrait) (Landscape)

(Sunset) (B/W)
(Contrast), (Saturation), and Creative Style item.

(Contrast)

(Sharpness) can be adjusted for each
The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.

(Saturation)

(Sharpness)
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Creative Style] is fixed to (Standard) and you cannot select other settings. When (B/W) is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation.
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)
The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space. You can change the color space, depending on your purpose.
1 t [Color Space] t Select the desired
This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. This has a wide range of color reproduction. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is effective. The file name of the image starts with _DSC.

AdobeRGB

Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color. When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or nonAdobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation.

Setting ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
1 Press the ISO button to display

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon.
The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista
AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) BYou can create a folder in date form (page 130). You cannot record/play back any images in the MISC folder. Image files are named as follows. ssss (file number) stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same. JPEG files: DSC0ssss.JPG JPEG files (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.JPG RAW data file (other than Adobe RGB): DSC0ssss.ARW RAW data file (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.ARW The extension may not be displayed depending on the computer.
Copying images stored on a computer to a memory card and viewing the images
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed. When you use the supplied PMB software, you can copy images easily (page 147).
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss. If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number. An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for images is JPG. Do not change the extension.
2 Copy the image file to the
memory card folder in the following order.
1 Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2 Double-click [Removable Disk] in
[Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]). 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. sss stands for any number within the range of 100 to 999.
Notes You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. When there is no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 131) and then copy the image file.

Using the software

To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 7). You may reduce the effect of these issues using the Pixel mapping function. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to LIVE VIEW. 2 Attach the lens cap. 3 MENU button t 3 t [Pixel mapping] t [OK]

The image is blurred.

The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (pages 49, 88).
The EV scale b B is flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.
The color of an image recorded in Live View mode is strange.
In Live View mode, carefully check the image displayed on the LCD monitor before shooting. The camera may not be able to recognize the color of the image right after switching to the Live View mode. In such cases, the expected result may not be obtained.

Viewing images

Your camera cannot play back images.
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 145). When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 144).

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.
Cancel the protection (page 122).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 122).
You cannot mark a DPOF mark.
You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images.

Computers

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
Check Recommended computer environment (pages 140, 147).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
Check that the camera is turned on. When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (page 13), or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 141). Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 141). Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer. Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 140).

PictBridge compliant printer
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer. A connection cannot be established.
The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Set [USB connection] to [PTP] (page 154). Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. RAW images cannot be printed. Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer.

The lens gets fogged.

Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 172).
The message Set date and time? appears when you turn on the camera.
The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (pages 25, 172). If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two at a time.
This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image (page 129).
The setting is reset without the resetting operation.
The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not illuminated (pages 17, 36).

This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about 3 months it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the battery, the internal rechargeable battery may be dead. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (sold separately), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Notes on recording/playback
Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.
Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 172). Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. A memory card, etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Numerics

40-segment honeycomb pattern metering..157
Center weighted.. 97 Charging battery pack. 13 Cleaning mode.. 33 Color filter. 105 Color Space.. 102 Color temperature.. 105 Compression ratio.. 129 Continuous AF.. 82 Continuous bracket. 110 Continuous shooting. 108 Contrast. 101 Controller.. 43 Creative Style.. 101 CTRL FOR HDMI. 127 Custom white balance. 106
Adobe RGB..102 AE Lock..92 AEL button.133 AF area..83 AF illuminator..90 Ambient light..111 Amount of exposure.61 Anti-dust function..33 Aperture..61, 63 Aperture priority..63 Aspect ratio.128 Audio signals..134 Auto HDR..99 Auto off w/ VF..136 Auto review..135 Autoflash.88 Autofocus..79 Autofocus mode.82

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