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	Before Use
			On cleaning
	Operating the camera		On cleaning


	Shooting		Cleaning the lens and flash

	Viewing
	Viewing		Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

	Useful shooting functions		Cleaning the flash
			Cleaning the flash
	Useful viewing functions		Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to
			start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust, etc.
	Changing settings
	Changing settings		Cleaning the camera surface

	Viewing images on a TV
	Viewing images on a TV		Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry

	Using with your computer		cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
			Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths,
	Printing
	Printing		insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
			insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
	Troubleshooting		Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand.
	Troubleshooting		Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

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DSC-RX100M2 Using the In-Camera Guide How to use this User GuideUsing the strap Using the shoulder strap Operating the camera Operating the camera Shooting still images ShootingShooting movies Viewing movies ViewingViewing still images Deleting images Using shooting functions Functions not available for each shooting modeUseful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions not available for each view modePlayback menu Changing settings Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Importing images to a computer Using with your computerUsing the software Recommended computer environment Printing still images Printing Situations this camera has difficulty handling TroubleshootingIf you have problems Troubleshooting Precautions Precautions / About this cameraOn cleaning Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Still/Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index Memory Card Tool menu Changing settingsClock setup menu Setup menu Viewing images on a TV Trademarks Using the camera abroadNumber of still images and recordable time of movies About this camera Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Printing out a Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Fn Function button Movie Movie button Multi Terminal Light sensor LCD screen Speaker List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Picture Effect error Using the wrist strap Using the shoulder strap sold separately In-Camera Guide Shooting Tip To access all shooting tips Related Topic Using the control wheelMoving the selection frame on the Menu screen, etc Selecting an image to be played back Func. of Right Button Back to top How to use Control Ring How to use the Fn Function button Using Menu items Shooting still images Focus indicator Viewing still images Image Size Back to top Zoom Still images Operation Settings Zoom bar Image Size LAvailable zoom 20M 14× 10M 10× 20× 28× Zoom scale Shooting movies Zoom Movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Using the Smile Shutter while recording movies List of mode dial functions Related Topic Intelligent Auto Features of Auto shooting modesScene Recognition REC When to use Mode Scene Recognition Superior AutoOverlaying processing Related Topic Program shift Program Auto About aperture Aperture Priority Related Topic About shutter speed Shutter Priority Related Topic Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value Control wheel FeatureManual Exposure Bulb Memory recall Movie Tips for shooting a panoramic image Sweep Panorama Related Topic Scene Selection Page Related Topic Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still imagesRotating an image Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired folder Image Index Deleting images On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesControl wheel Action during movie playback Still/Movie Select Back to top Control wheel Action Scrolling panoramic images for display Functions not available for each REC modes Functions not available for each shooting modeFunctions not available for each Scene Selection Functions not available for each Picture Effect Back to top Menu items Menu items not available for each shooting mode Icons below indicate the available modes Back to top Tracking a face Tracking focusPage Disp Display Contents Graphic display Playback mode Displaying histogram When White circular spots appear in flash photos Flash ModeHow can the White circular spots be reduced? Functions not available for each shooting mode Back to top Exposure Comp Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Photo Creativity Tips for preventing blur Drive Mode Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Image Size When Aspect Ratio is set toImage size Usage guidelines Aspect Ratio Back to top Menu Aspect Ratio RAW images Quality Panorama Size Panorama Direction Using DMF/Manual Focus Focus ModeFocusing using the DMF setting Back to top Autofocus Area Using Flexible Spot 100 Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect Using Smile Shutter 103 Auto Object Framing High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity 106 Metering Mode Compensation? Flash Comp Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 111 Range Optimizer DRO/Auto HDRAuto HDR Exposure Difference Level Creative Style Picture Effect Blurred part using To add an effect to a movie 118 Image size Total zoom scale Clear Image Zoom 120 Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator SteadyShot Color Space Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Ctrl with Smartphone Connect to the camera from an iOS smartphone Connect to the camera from an Android smartphone About NFC Functions that can be set with the smartphone Write Date Memory To recall registered settingsItems that can be registered Avchd File Format File Format Avchd Record SettingRecord Average Description Setting Bit-rate Record Setting Average bit-rate Description VGA 3M When Record Setting is set to VGA 3M When Record Setting is set to other than VGA 3MImage SizeDual Rec Shooting movies Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct FINDER/LCD Setting What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye Grid Line Auto Review Disp Button Disp Display Contents Back to top Peaking Level Peaking Color Shooting mode Functions assigned Functions assigned when Control Ring is set to StandardControl Ring Zoom Func. on Ring Control Ring Display Function Button Functions assigned in the default settingsFunctions to be assigned ISO AF/MF Control Toggle Autofocus Area setting Assigned settingFunc. of Center Button AEL toggle Focus Magnifier Func. of Left Button Auto Object Framing Soft Skin Effect Func. of Right Button 158 Movie Button MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Face Priority Tracking New Registration Face RegistrationOrder Exchanging Menu items Folder view Still Folder view MP4 Avchd view Menu items not available for each view mode Still/Movie Select Delete Image Type Slide ShowRepeat Interval Top page Useful viewing functions Playback menu Image Index Protect Specify Printing Dpof SetupDate Imprint Send to Smartphone Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV Slideshow setting Movies Adjusting the volume during playback Volume Settings Playback Display Format File Number Select REC Folder On folders New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Date/Time Setup Area Setting Menu start Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright Power Save Power Saving Start Time Ntsc PAL/NTSC Selector only for 1080 50i-compatible models Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Upload Settings 194 Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi MTP USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Audio signals WPS Push How to use the keyboard Access Point SettingsWhen the desired access point is displayed on the screen Screen Functions Names Other setting itemsScreen names Functions WPS Push Back to top Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Airplane Mode Version Language Drop Sensor Demo Mode Initialize PhotoTV HD 215 Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Windows Recommended computer environmentMac 218 PlayMemories Home Windows Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Software for Mac Wireless Auto Import Image Data Converter Viewing Image Data Converter Guide Installing Image Data Converter Windows / Mac Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computerImporting images to a Mac computer To disconnect your camera from the computer Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Devices Disc type Creating a disc with a device other than a computerCreating Blu-ray discs Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Device that is compliant with an Avchd format Ver Printing still images If you have problems Battery pack and power 234 Shooting still images/movies F value and shutter speed flash Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the screen Cannot shoot images in succession Dots appear and remain on the screenSame image is shot several times Image does not appear on the TV Viewing imagesCannot play back images Date and time are not displayed Wi-Fi Mark of the camera Cannot play back images on your computer ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Images are printed with both edges cut off PrintingCannot print images with the date Others E61 E62 E91 Self-diagnosis displayC32 C13 Messages Recording is unavailable in this movie format Camera Error. Turn power off then on System ErrorImage Database File error. Recover? Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions On image data compatibility What is 1080 60p/50p?On moisture condensation Functions built into this camera 251 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery Remaining battery charge Battery packOn charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media Media with standard sized Memory Stick media slot Cleaning the camera surface On cleaningCleaning the lens and flash Cleaning the flash Image Size L 20M Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd format On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Trademarks