Sony DSC-HX400, HX400V manual Intelligent Auto

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Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.

M (Manual Exposure):

Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value.

1/2 (Memory recall):

Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.

(Movie):

Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.

(iSweep Panorama):

Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images.

SCN (Scene Selection):

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

[13] How to Use Shooting

Intelligent Auto

Selecting a shooting mode

The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

1.Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto).

2.Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Note

The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.

The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions.

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Contents Before Use How to UseConfirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functionsSelecting a shooting mode Using the zoomAdjusting the exposure Using the flashSelecting a screen display mode Adjusting the focusSelecting the ISO sensitivity Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting/Self-timerAdjusting color tones Selecting an effect modeViewing still images Setting the other functions of this productViewing Customizing the shooting functions for convenient useChanging 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 partsMessages Situations this product has difficulty handlingPage 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 Lock-on AF Switch Av/Tv7500K A5 G5 ±0 ±0 ±09044′55″N 23344′55″W 250F3.5 ISO400Adjusting 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 Adv.Sports Shooting Scene SelectionMenu item details PortraitNight Portrait LandscapeNight Scene Hand-held TwilightSnow PetGourmet BeachHigh 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 ModeFill-flash Autoflash default settingWireless Flash OffFlash Comp Switching the screen display ShootingImage Size still image Default setting Image size when Aspect Ratio isAspect Ratio still image 169 Fine default settingQuality still image Panorama SizePanorama Direction Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switchMF Manual Focus Focus mode detailsFocus Area AF/ZOOM Single-shot AFCenter Focus-lockManual Focus WideDirect 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 Spot Metering ModeMulti default setting Exposure Set. GuideDrive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timerSelf-portrait Self-timerContCont. Bracket 0.7EV 3 Image Cont. Bracket 0.3EV 3 Image default settingCont. Bracket WB bracketMulti Frame NR: ISO Auto default settingRange Opt. DRO Multi Frame NRRange Optimizer Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer Lv5 Range Optimizer Auto default settingAuto HDR Exposure Diff. Auto default setting Auto HDRIncandescent White BalanceDaylight CloudyCapturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Picture Effect Miniature Soft FocusHDR Painting Rich-tone MonoTo set Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness Creative StyleFile Format movie Menu items details Record Setting movieWhen File Format is set to Avchd When File Format is set to MP424p 17MFH 25p 17MFH File Format MP4 1440×1080 12M default settingSteadyShot movie 24p 24MFX 25p 24MFXWind Noise Reduct Intelligent Active default settingNormal default setting Micref LevelMovie Button Auto Slow Shut. movieItems that can be registered To recall registered settingsTo change registered settings MemoryFunction Menu Set Custom Key SettingsFunction of the Custom key Vividness Photo CreativityBrightness ColorSmile Shutter Smile/Face DetectFace Detection frame Tips for capturing smiles more effectivelyRed 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 To return to single-image playback Switching the screen display during playbackImages default setting/25 Images Deleting a displayed imageAll in this Folder Deleting multiple selected imagesPlaying back movies Multiple ImgAvailable operations during movie playback Motion Shot VideoSpecify Printing Playing back panoramic imagesView Mode Repeat Slide ShowRotate To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback4K Still Image PB Cancel All in this FolderCancel All with this date ProtectViewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Monitor Brightness Menu item details Manual Volume SettingsAudio signals Adjusting the volume during playbackGPS 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 Select REC Folder Series default settingReset File NumberDate Form Recover Image DBStandard Form default setting Folder NameDisplay Media Info Setting ResetVersion Initialize Connecting an Android smartphone to this productCamera Settings Reset PlayMemories MobileConnecting 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 Effects Slideshow settingsView on TV Playback SelectionWPS 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 Standard definition image quality STD Disc typeHigh-definition image quality HD High-definition image quality HD Avchd recording discCreating 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 Stick PRO Duo media Charging the battery packMemory card Memory cardSD 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 You cannot turn on the product You cannot insert the battery pack into the productPower turns off suddenly Remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrectLevel Battery pack is not chargedZoom does not work You cannot record imagesRecording takes a long time Image is out of focusClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workImage colors are not correct Recording date and time are not displayed on the screenDate and time are recorded incorrectly Aperture value and/or shutter speed flashesYou cannot shoot images continuously Dark shadow appears on the imageEyes of the subject come out red Dots appear and remain on the screenImages cannot be played back Image is not clear in the viewfinderImage is blurred Flash takes too long to rechargeImage was deleted by mistake Product is not receiving a GPS signal. DSC-HX400VDate and time are not displayed Image cannot be deletedLocation information has not been recorded. DSC- HX400V You cannot send movies to a smartphone You cannot find the wireless access point to be connectedSend to Computer is canceled halfway WPS Push does not workYou 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 Unable to display Image DataBase File errorSystem Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on ProcessingUnable to rotate image Situations this product has difficulty handling