Sony DSC-W12 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Read this first............................................4
Identifying the parts..................................8
Mode dial............................................10
Preparing batteries..................................11
Charging the batteries.............................11
Inserting the batteries..............................13
Using the AC adaptor .............................16
Using your camera abroad......................16
Turning on/off your camera....................17
How to use the control button.................17
Setting the date and time.........................18
Inserting and removing a
“Memory Stick” .............................20
Setting the still image size......................21
Image size and quality ............................22
Basic still image shooting
— Using auto adjustment mode.....24
Checking the last image you shot
— Quick Review............................26
Using the zoom feature.......................26
Shooting close-ups
— Macro.........................................28
Using the self-timer............................29
Selecting a flash mode........................30
Shooting images with the finder.........32
Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 33
Shooting according to scene
conditions....................................... 34
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera............................................ 37
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 39
Deleting images...................................... 41
Formatting a “Memory Stick”................43
How to setup and operate your
camera............................................ 45
Changing the menu settings............... 45
Changing the items in the SET UP
screen............................................. 46
Deciding the still image quality..............46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 47
Creating a new folder......................... 47
Changing the recording folder ........... 47
Choosing an auto focus method..............48
Choosing a focus range finder frame
— AF range finder..........................48
Choosing a focus operation
— AF Mode....................................49
Setting the distance to the subject
— Focus preset...............................50
Shooting with manual shutter speed and
aperture settings
— Manual Exposure.......................51
Adjusting the exposure
— EV adjustment...........................54
Displaying a histogram.......................55
Selecting the metering method................56
Adjusting color tones
— White Balance ...........................57
Adjusting the flash level
— Flash Level ................................58
Shooting continuously.............................59
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
— Multi Burst.................................60
Shooting with special effects
— Picture Effect.............................60
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting