Sony DSC-HX400, HX400V manual How to Use, Before Use, Confirming the operation method

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Help Guide: Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Identifying parts [1]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [2]

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap [3]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [4]

In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide] [5]

About the shooting advice [6]

Confirming the operation method

Confirming the operation method

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Contents Before Use How to UseConfirming the operation method Selecting a shooting mode Using shooting functionsUsing the zoom ShootingSelecting a screen display mode Using the flashAdjusting the focus Adjusting the exposureAdjusting color tones Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting/Self-timerSelecting an effect mode Selecting the ISO sensitivityViewing Setting the other functions of this productCustomizing the shooting functions for convenient use Viewing still imagesChanging settings Ctrl for Hdmi Using Wi-Fi functions Viewing on computers Adding applications to the productPrecautions/This product If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Viewing images Wi-FiMemory cards ComputersOthers Messages Identifying partsSituations this product has difficulty handling MessagesPage Page List of icons on the screen List of shooting mode iconsP* a S M List of viewing mode icons100 Page 100-0003 C3200±0.0 7500K A5 G5 Switch Av/Tv±0 ±0 ±0 Lock-on AFF3.5 250ISO400 9044′55″N 23344′55″WAdjusting the viewfinder diopter-adjustment Using the shoulder strapUsing the control button About the shooting adviceAbout the In-Camera Guide Using Menu items Using the Fn Function button Performing settings on the dedicated screen Shooting still images Shooting movies Focus indicatorAvailable functions List of mode dial functionsIntelligent Auto About Scene Recognition Superior AutoScene Recognition Advantages of automatic shootingISweep Panorama Program AutoProgram Shift Page Menu item details Scene SelectionPortrait Adv.Sports ShootingNight Scene LandscapeHand-held Twilight Night PortraitGourmet PetBeach SnowHigh Sensitivity Soft SkinAperture Priority Shutter PriorityManual Exposure Movie Memory recallZoom Zoom features available with this productZoom Setting When Aspect Ratio is Using flashAbout zoom scale When you do not use the flash Flash ModeWireless Autoflash default settingFlash Off Fill-flashFlash Comp Switching the screen display ShootingImage Size still image Default setting Image size when Aspect Ratio isAspect Ratio still image Quality still image Fine default settingPanorama Size 169Panorama Direction Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switchFocus Area Focus mode detailsAF/ZOOM Single-shot AF MF Manual FocusManual Focus Focus-lockWide CenterDirect manual focus DMF Focus Magnifier MF Assist still imagePeaking Level Focus Magnif. TimeLock-on AF Peaking ColorOff Lock-on AF OnAF Illuminator still image Auto default settingExposure Comp Multi default setting Metering ModeExposure Set. Guide SpotDrive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timerSelf-portrait Self-timerContCont. Bracket Cont. Bracket 0.3EV 3 Image default settingWB bracket Cont. Bracket 0.7EV 3 ImageMulti Frame NR： ISO Auto default settingRange Opt. DRO Multi Frame NRAuto HDR Exposure Diff. Auto default setting Range Optimizer Auto default settingAuto HDR Range Optimizer Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer Lv5Daylight White BalanceCloudy IncandescentCapturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Picture Effect HDR Painting Soft FocusRich-tone Mono MiniatureTo set Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness Creative StyleFile Format movie When File Format is set to Avchd Record Setting movieWhen File Format is set to MP4 Menu items detailsSteadyShot movie File Format MP4 1440×1080 12M default setting24p 24MFX 25p 24MFX 24p 17MFH 25p 17MFHNormal default setting Intelligent Active default settingMicref Level Wind Noise ReductMovie Button Auto Slow Shut. movieTo change registered settings To recall registered settingsMemory Items that can be registeredFunction Menu Set Custom Key SettingsFunction of the Custom key Brightness Photo CreativityColor VividnessFace Detection frame Smile/Face DetectTips for capturing smiles more effectively Smile ShutterRed Eye Reduction Soft Skin Effect still imageAuto Obj. Framing still image Write Date still image High ISO NR still imageAuto Grid Line 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec default settingAuto Review Manual Playing back imagesImage Index Playback zoomTo change the number of images to be displayed Images default setting/25 Images Switching the screen display during playbackDeleting a displayed image To return to single-image playbackPlaying back movies Deleting multiple selected imagesMultiple Img All in this FolderAvailable operations during movie playback Motion Shot VideoSpecify Printing Playing back panoramic imagesView Mode Rotate Slide ShowTo quit the slideshow in the middle of playback RepeatCancel All with this date Cancel All in this FolderProtect 4K Still Image PBViewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Monitor Brightness Audio signals Volume SettingsAdjusting the volume during playback Menu item details ManualGPS On/Off DSC-HX400V To receive a GPS signalNo icon is displayed GPS Auto Area Adj. DSC-HX400V GPS Auto Time Cor. DSC-HX400VConfirming the expiry date of the GPS assist data Use GPS Assist Data DSC-HX400VDelete GPS log data DSC-HX400V GPS Log REC DSC-HX400VCommunication status screen display Upload SettingsEye-FiTile Menu Mode Dial GuidePwr Save Start Time Display QualityPAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode 1080p Hdmi Resolution1080i USB Connection USB LUN SettingMass Storage Language USB Power SupplySingle Area Setting Date/Time SetupFormat Reset Series default settingFile Number Select REC FolderStandard Form default setting Recover Image DBFolder Name Date FormDisplay Media Info Setting ResetVersion Camera Settings Reset Connecting an Android smartphone to this productPlayMemories Mobile InitializeConnecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using One-touchNFC Smart Remote Embedded Page About NFC Send to SmartphoneSelect on Smartphone Select on This DeviceAbout NFC Send to Computer View on TV Slideshow settingsPlayback Selection EffectsWPS Push Airplane ModeAccess Point Set Other setting items How to use the keyboardFor example If you want to enter abd Disp MAC Address Edit Device NameReset Network Set SSID/PW ResetPlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Opening a service accountDownloading applications Launching the downloaded application How to launch the applications fasterChanging the order of applications Uninstalling applicationsPlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers Installing PlayMemories HomeWireless Auto Import Connecting the product to a computerImporting images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer High-definition image quality HD Disc typeHigh-definition image quality HD Avchd recording disc Standard definition image quality STDCreating a disc with a device other than a computer Selecting the disc creation methodCreates a disc with high-definition image quality HD Blu-ray recorder Creating Blu-ray DiscsHDD recorder, etc Precautions On image data compatibility On the functions available with the productOn the monitor and lens Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery On the internal rechargeable batteryEffective use of the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Full charge How to store the battery pack Remaining battery indicatorOn battery life Memory card Charging the battery packMemory card Memory Stick PRO Duo mediaSD card Memory Stick media On cleaning Recordable time of movies Number of still imagesPage Plug adaptor Zeiss lens On TV color systemsAvchd format On triangulating errorsOn the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software LicenseTrademarks Troubleshooting Power turns off suddenly You cannot insert the battery pack into the productRemaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect You cannot turn on the productLevel Battery pack is not chargedRecording takes a long time You cannot record imagesImage is out of focus Zoom does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workDate and time are recorded incorrectly Recording date and time are not displayed on the screenAperture value and/or shutter speed flashes Image colors are not correctEyes of the subject come out red Dark shadow appears on the imageDots appear and remain on the screen You cannot shoot images continuouslyImage is blurred Image is not clear in the viewfinderFlash takes too long to recharge Images cannot be played backDate and time are not displayed Product is not receiving a GPS signal. DSC-HX400VImage cannot be deleted Image was deleted by mistakeLocation information has not been recorded. DSC- HX400V Send to Computer is canceled halfway You cannot find the wireless access point to be connectedWPS Push does not work You cannot send movies to a smartphoneYou cannot use One-Touch connection NFC You cannot import images Computer does not recognize this productImages are printed with both edges cut off Formatted the memory card by mistakeYou cannot print images with the date Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product Product becomes warm when you use it for a long timeLens gets fogged Self-diagnosis display Product does not work properlyC32 C95 E61 E62 E91 C13E94 System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on Image DataBase File errorProcessing Unable to displayUnable to rotate image Situations this product has difficulty handling