Shooting still images / movies
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If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
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Check the free capacity of the internal memory or memory card. If it is full, do one of the following:
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Delete unnecessary images. [Details]
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Change the memory card.
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You cannot record images while charging the flash.
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When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards:
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
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SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
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Set [Demo Mode] to [Off]. [Details]
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No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. [Details]
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Set [Demo Mode] to [Off]. [Details]
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The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
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Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise. This function is called NR (noise reduction) slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer.
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The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance in the following situation.
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In Intelligent Auto mode, Superior Auto mode, Easy Mode: approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W) / 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens)
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In other shooting mode: approximately 8 cm (3 1/8 inches) to 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (W).
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(Twilight ), (Landscape) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when shooting still images.
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You cannot use the optical zoom when:
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Shooting in iSweep Panorama mode
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Shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama
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Shooting in Sweep Multi Angle
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Shooting in Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10)
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You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details]
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You cannot use the digital zoom when:
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In Superior Auto mode
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In Background Defocus mode
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(Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
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Shooting in 3D mode
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The Smile Shutter is working.
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When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
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You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].
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You cannot select Face Detection when the Close focus mode is activated.
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You cannot use the flash when:
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Shooting in Background Defocus mode
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Burst mode is selected. [Details]
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(Anti Motion Blur) mode, (Twilight ) mode, (Hand-held Twilight) mode, (High Sensitivity) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
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Shooting in iSweep Panorama mode.
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Shooting in 3D mode
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Shooting in Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10)
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Shooting in movie mode.
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Set the flash to [On] when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape), (Backlight Correction HDR), (Gourmet), (Pet), (Beach), (Snow), (Underwater) (DSC-TX10) or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode. [Details]
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Particles dust, pollen, mist, floating object under water, etc. (DSC-TX10) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. [Details]
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(Landscape), (Twilight ) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
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When Close Focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches).
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[Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:
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Shooting in iSweep Panorama mode
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Shooting in 3D mode
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Shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama
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Shooting in Sweep Multi Angle
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Shooting in Underwater iSweep Panorama (DSC-TX10)
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When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
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In Easy Mode
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When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
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There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a distant subject.
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While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
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The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure. [Details]
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Adjust the White Balance. [Details]
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The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
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Depending on the brightness of the subject, you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
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Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details]
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Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
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Light the room and shoot the subject.
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Retouch the image using [Retouch] [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu, or correct using “PMB”. [Details]
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This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
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You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
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The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
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Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details]
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[Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details]
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Touch , all indicators are disappeared. Touch on the right of the screen for few seconds.