Sony DSC-F88 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Read this first............................................4
Identifying the parts..................................8
Mode dial............................................10
Charging the battery pack.......................11
Using the AC Adaptor ............................14
Using your camera abroad......................14
Turning your camera on/off....................15
How to use the control button.................16
Setting the date and time.........................17
Inserting and removing a
“Memory Stick” .............................19
Setting the still image size......................20
Image size and quality ............................21
Basic still image shooting
– Using auto mode..........................23
Checking the last image shot
– Quick Review..............................25
Using the zoom feature.......................25
Shooting close-ups – Macro...............27
Using the self-timer............................28
Rotating the lens
– Mirror mode ................................29
Selecting a flash mode........................29
Shooting images with the finder.........32
Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 33
Shooting according to scene conditions
– Scene Selection...........................34
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera............................................ 38
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 40
Deleting images...................................... 42
Formatting a “Memory Stick”................ 44
How to setup and operate your camera.. 46
Changing menu settings..................... 46
Changing items in the SET UP
screen............................................. 47
Deciding the still image quality.............. 47
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 48
Creating a new folder......................... 48
Selecting the recording folder............ 48
Choosing an auto focus method..............49
Choosing a focus range finder frame
– AF range finder............................49
Choosing a focus operation
– AF Mode......................................50
Setting the distance to the subject
– Focus preset.................................51
Shooting with manual shutter speed and
aperture settings
– Manual Exposure.........................52
Adjusting the exposure
– EV adjustment.............................55
Displaying a histogram.......................56
Selecting the metering mode...................57
Adjusting color tones
– White Balance .............................58
Adjusting the flash level
– Flash Level ..................................59
Shooting images in succession................60
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
– Multi Burst...................................61
Shooting with special effects
– Picture Effect...............................62
Using the Cyber-shot Station..................62
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting