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Sony DSC-TX20/D, DSCTX20 manual Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

Models: DSC-TX20/D DSCTX20

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Before Use

Shooting

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Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

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EV

You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

1.MENU (EV)

Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.

2.Touch / to adjust exposure [OK].

You can also adjust the exposure by touching of the adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.

Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

A: Overexposure (too much light)

B: Correct exposure

C: Underexposure (too little light)

When the image shot is overexposed, adjust [EV] to the minus side.

When the image shot is underexposed, adjust [EV] to the plus side.

Note

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Related Topic

MENU items not available in some REC modes

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Back to top Contents listTop Before Use Shooting still images Setting REC modeUsing shooting functions ShootingViewing Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Contents list Top page Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Contents list Top page Using Menu items ViewingChanging settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting 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 TVChanging settings Top page Using with your computer Before UseUsing Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ViewingTop page Printing PrintingPrinting still images Top page Troubleshooting Before Use TroubleshootingTop page Precautions/About this camera Printing Precautions/About this cameraPrecautions On cleaningContents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom Using Menu items Viewing Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Using with your computerAbout this camera Using the camera abroadSituations this camera has difficulty handling Number of still images and recordable time of moviesSelecting a topic to display How to use this User GuidePrinting out a Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Returning to a previousMarks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Back to top Display Indication List of shooting mode iconsList of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenCapture List of viewing mode icons Display Using the wrist strap Top page Before Use Using the paint pen Using the paint pen Using the paint penScreen Action Operating method Taking advantage of the touch panelSwapping Menu icons inside the customization area Customizing the desired itemsCustomizing Menu items Taking advantage of customizationReducing the number of icons in the customization area Using the internal memory Guidance Description In-Camera GuideShooting still images Related Topic Clear Image Zoom Off Digital Zoom Off Operation Settings Zoom bar Still Image Size 16MZoom Still images Available zoomZoom scale Back to top Shooting movies Operation Zoom MoviesTop page Shooting Shooting movies Zoom Movies Digital Zoom OnImage size a Optical zoom D Zoom with maximum zoom scale Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Mode. Details Shooting mode functionsDetails Major Features of Auto shooting modesIntelligent Auto On Scene RecognitionProgram Scene Recognition Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Superior AutoSuperior Auto Overlaying processing Menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Movie ModeProgram Auto Tips for shooting a panoramic image Top page Shooting Setting REC mode iSweep PanoramaISweep Panorama Related Topic Underwater iSweep Panorama Related Topic Background Defocus Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Background DefocusTips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Tips for defocusing the backgroundZoom scale and position of the subject Picture Effect Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Picture EffectRelated Topic Scene Selection Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Scene SelectionPage Page Related Topic Tips for shooting 3D images Top page Shooting Setting REC mode 3D Still Image3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Top page Shooting Setting REC mode 3D Sweep PanoramaTips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode Related Topic Sweep Multi Angle Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Sweep Multi AngleShooting range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Related Topic Functions available in Scene Selection Flash Self Close Face Tracking Timer Focus DetectionFunctions not available in some REC modes Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Picture Effect Tracking a face Tracking focusDisplays the next/previous image Viewing still imagesTop page Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Taking advantage of dragging operationsTo save enlarged images Playback zoomTo save enlarged images Top page Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoomTop page Viewing Viewing still images Wide Zoom Wide ZoomTilt playback Unfold Viewing burst imagesTilt playback Top page Viewing Viewing burst images Viewing burst imagesUnfold View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to topButton Action Viewing moviesOn the movie viewing screen Top page Viewing Viewing movies Viewing moviesTo display only movies on the index screen View Mode Back to topStill Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Scrolling the panoramic images for displayTips for playing back stereoscopically StereoscopicallyUsing Menu items Shooting On Scene Recognition Movie shooting sceneCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy ModeMode For movies For still imagesHDR Page Related Topic Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photosBack to top Hints for preventing blur Self-TimerAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerRelated Topic Background Defocus Back to top Defocus EffectStill Image SizeDual Rec When Movie Size is set to other than VGAWhen Movie Size is set to VGA Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size when shooting still images3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy ModeVertical 4912 × High Resolution Movie quality Average bit Description Rate Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie Quality recording format Avchd Movie Size recording format MP4100 Cont. Shooting Settings Macro HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Adjusting the exposure for better looking images 108 Low ISO sensitivity Top page Using Menu items Shooting Menu items Shooting ISOAdjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivity110 White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set modeEffects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode113 Underwater White Balance Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screenQuickly choosing the priority subject Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screenMetering Mode Scene Recognition Advanced modeFirst Image Second Image Advanced modeWhat is the Anti Blink function? Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter 122 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 125 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot 128 Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modesMenu items Still images Movies 131 Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Date Select Contents list Back to topCalendar Number of images in index Back to top Image IndexContinuous Playback Slideshow with music SlideshowContinuous Playback Slideshow with musicMusic Playback SelectionEffects Music Transfer Back to top Selecting background musicDelete Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Delete141 Send by TransferJet TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Receiving images using TransferJetUsing separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Tips for sending and receiving data successfullyPaint Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Paint145 Retouch Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Retouch147 Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Setting to 3D Viewing mode easily3D Viewing Viewing images taken with a different camera View ModeViewing images taken with a different camera Viewing burst images Back to top Display Cont. Shooting GroupProtect Printing still images Back to top Print DpofRotate Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow VolumeExposure data Number of images in index According to your needs View Still MP4 Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory card Internal Menu items Date Folder view 159 Changing camera settings Avchd format Back to top Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Movie formatMovie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Image size Total zoom scale Clear Image Zoom16912M Approx × 1692M Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Scene Recog. Guide Other ways to reduce red-eye Red Eye ReductionWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon? 170 Blink Alert Write Date Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Write DateBeep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display colorTop page Changing settings Main Settings Demo Mode Demo ModeInitialize Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Back to top Top page Changing settings Main Settings Ctrl for HdmiShooting Viewing HousingTop page Changing settings Main Settings USB Connect Setting USB Connect SettingUSB Power Supply Single LUN SettingDownload Music Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download MusicMusic Transfer Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony CorporationEmpty Music TransferJet Top page Changing settings Main Settings TransferJetWhat is TransferJet? Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Eye-Fi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi cardTop page Changing settings Main Settings Eye-Fi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card189 Top page Changing settings Main Settings Power Save Power SaveVersion Format Folder. Details Create REC.FolderOn the folders Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Images cannot be copied individually CopyFile Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 201 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TVCtrl for Hdmi An image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TVViewing 3D images on a 3D TV 206 Mac Recommended computer environmentWindows PlayMemories Home Windows Expanded FeatureInstalling PlayMemories Home Windows Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide WindowsEmpty Music Music TransferDownload Music Software for Mac USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Connecting the camera to the computerHome Importing images to a computerDeleting the USB connection Recordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Characteristics of each type of discSelecting the method for creating a disc of movies Http//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Creating a disc with a device other than a computerTypes of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Devices Disc typePlaying an Avchd disc on a PC Avchd discsQuality HD movies on to DVD discs Avchd discs Quality STD DVD discs Creating standard definition image quality STD DVD discsHttp//support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW Creating Blu-ray discsPrinting still images If you have problems Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera Power turns off suddenlyShooting still images/movies Macro shooting cannot be turned off Cannot select the Face Detection functionFlash does not work Close-up shoot function Macro / Focus On does not workEyes of the subject come out red Date and time are not displayed on the screenImage colors are not correct There is a dark shadow on the image227 Cannot hear music during slideshow Viewing imagesCannot play back images Cannot play back stereoscopic images on the cameraCannot import images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ComputersComputers Your computer does not recognize the camera230 You have formatted a memory card by mistake Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardMemory card Cannot insert a memory cardMemory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Internal memoryCannot print images with the date Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PrintingPrinting Images are printed with both edges cut offPaint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Touch Panel/ScreenTouch Panel/Screen Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fullyLens gets fogged Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeClock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera OthersE61 E62 E91 Self-diagnosis displayC32 C13This memory card is not formatted correctly Internal memory errorMessages Camera overheating Allow it to coolNo images Empty folder contentsFile Error This is a read- only memory cardFile protected Vibration warning indicatorError Playing Music Error Formatting MusicSome files were not sent Some files were not received Image Database File error. Cannot recover dataRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Connection failedSituations this camera has difficulty handling ISweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama Superior Auto UnderwaterScenes changing constantly, such as waterfalls Many moving subjects, such as a school of fishPrecautions On image data compatibility Functions built into this camera245 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup batteryRemaining battery charge Battery packOn charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery packCompatible battery pack How to store the battery packOn battery life Charging the battery pack Types of memory card This manual Memory cardMemory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media252 Cleaning the camera surface On cleaningCleaning the lens and flash Cleaning the flashApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Number of still imagesSize Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Movies Recordable time of movies Recordable time of moviesUsing the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd formatProtocol Class Name communication type TransferJet standardTransferJet standard On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software LicenseEye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc Trademarks