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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.
1. MENU		(Metering Mode)	desired mode

		Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera
	(Multi)	determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

		Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
	(Center)	brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

		Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one part of the
		subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or
		when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
	(Spot)

Notes

If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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DSC-WX10 Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing Viewing 3D images Using 3D Functions3D Functions Shooting 3D images Shooting Menu list Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Menu items Shooting Playback Menu list Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Changing settings Back to top Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Using with your computer Printing still images Printing Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Using Menu items Viewing Changing settings Printing still images Printing at a shop Precautions/About this camera Search by Operation Shooting in dark places Shooting 3 consecutive images using different settingsChanging clock settings Initializing settings Back to top Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Marks and notations used in this User Guide Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User Guide Names of parts Back to top List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons View mode Volume Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etcSelecting an image to be played back Back to top Using the internal memory Page Search method Description In-Camera Guide Back to top Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies Back to top Shooting Viewing Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Intelligent Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panorama image Shooting a high-resolution panoramic image Related Topic List of mode dial functions 3D Shooting Scene Selection Back to top On Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene RecognitionOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto Control wheel Feature Setting the shutter speed and aperture F valueManual Exposure Shooting Focus Back to top Tips for various 3D shooting 3D Shooting Scene Selection Page Back to top Functions not available in some REC modes Snow Fireworks Tracking a face Tracking focus Back to top Histogram Disp Display Setting Back to top Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Burst/Bracket Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTips for preventing blur Back to top Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Image Index Displaying images of the desired date/folderViewing images with the Calendar Back to top Menu Delete button Delete Back to top Viewing burst images Tilt playbackControl Action Wheel Unfold To display only movies on the index screen Viewing moviesOn the movie viewing screen Control wheel Action during playback Control panel Action Displaying the control panel Back to top Control wheel Action Scrolling the panorama images for display 3D TV 3D Functions File name of the 3D image Tips for shooting 3D images 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode There is too much camera shake Sweep Multi Angle Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Related Topic Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode StereoscopicallyTips for playing back stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 3D Viewing Back to top Using Menu items Shooting Details Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting For movies For still images 100 101 102 Position of the subject and the background Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusTips for defocusing the background Background Defocus Zoom scale and position of the subject 105 Select between 1 image and All Easy ModeOn Easy Mode Viewing Delete currently displayed image Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Defocus Effect On image quality and image size Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image Usage guidelines No. Printing Size Images Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode 3D Still Image Size Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie quality Average bit Description Rate Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie quality recording format Avchd Movie image size recording format MP4 113 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Hints for preventing blur Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexHigh ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity 116 Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Set the White Balance Shift correction value White Balance Shift Focus Using Flexible Spot AF Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus Using Flexible Spot AF Tracking focus Back to top Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Advanced mode Advanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 133 Color Mode 135 Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot 141 ISO Menu items not available in some REC modes 143 Using Menu items Viewing Continuous Playback Slideshow Effects Slideshow with musicViewing panoramic images during continuous playback Playback Selection Selecting background music Interval 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet Receiving images using TransferJet Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devicesTips for sending and receiving data successfully View Mode Displaying the CalendarViewing images taken with a different camera Display Burst Group Retouch 154 Delete Protect To cancel the protection Clearing the Dpof mark Print Dpof Rotate 159 Menu items Date Folder view Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory card Internal Memory Changing camera settings 162 Avchd Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom 167 Expanded Focus Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 171 Before Use Shooting Blink Alert Write Date Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Ctrl for Hdmi MTP USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera TransferJet What is TransferJet? Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Eye-Fi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card 190 Power Save Format On the folders Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Changing Area Setting Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 201 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV 203 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Sonypmb Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows 210 Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Application Starting up PMB Portable Windows Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting the method for creating a disc of moviesPlayer Creation method Disc Type Types of discs that can be used with PMB Playing an Avchd disc on a PC Creating Avchd discs Creating standard definition image quality STD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera Power turns off suddenly 228 Shooting still images/movies Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Cannot select the Face Detection functionFlash does not work Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Cannot shoot images in succession You can see a dark shadow on the imageEyes of the subject come out red Dots appear and remain on the screen Viewing images 233 Cannot delete an image Deleting After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Consult the computer or software manufacturer Is inserted into the camera Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistake Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryInternal memory Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to Cannot print images with the date Printing Others E61 E62 E91 Self-diagnosis displayC32 C13 Messages This is a read- only memory card Empty folder contentsFile Error Memory card is locked. Check the tab Error Formatting Music Vibration warning indicatorTurn the power off and on again Error Playing Music Preparing image database file. Please wait Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataImage Database File error. Cannot recover data Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature 246 Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility 249 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 How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 256 Cleaning the flash On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the lens Number of still images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this cameraApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB AVC HD 9M HQ Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Intelligent Pantilter Recording and playback on the camera Avchd format TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Trademarks