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Cyber-shot User Guide

Before Use

Operating the camera

Shooting

Viewing

Useful shooting functions

Useful viewing functions

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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DSC-TX30

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.

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Sony DSCTX30/P, DSCTX30P, DSCTX30D, DSCTX30/D, DSC-TX30/B manual Contents list, Top, Back to top

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Top Contents listBack to top Before Use Operating the camera Operating the cameraCustomizing the desired items Top page Operating the camera Shooting still images ShootingShooting movies Viewing still images ViewingViewing burst images Viewing movies Operating the camera Top page Useful shooting functions Before UseShooting Viewing Top page Useful viewing functions Before Use Useful viewing functions Shooting Settings Changing settingsMain Settings Clock Settings Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Printing still images PrintingTop page Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Precautions Precautions / About this cameraOn cleaning Top page Precautions / About this camera Contents list Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting modeMenu items available for shooting Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view modeMenu items Viewing Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Number of still images and recordable time of movies About this camera Using the camera abroadTrademarks Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Supports Micro USB compatible device List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons List of shooting mode iconsList of icons displayed on the screen Display Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Display Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory In-Camera Guide Screen Action Operating method Taking advantage of the touch panel Related Topic Using Menu items ShootingCustomizing the desired items Back to top Using Menu items Viewing Changing camera settings Customizing Menu items Customizing the desired itemsTaking advantage of customization Swapping Menu icons inside the customization area Reducing the number of icons in the customization area Shooting still images Back to top Zoom Still images Operation Settings Zoom barAvailable zoom Top page Shooting Shooting still images Zoom Still images Details Zoom scale Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Top page Shooting Shooting movies Shooting movies Shooting moviesZoom Movies Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Top page Shooting Shooting movies Zoom Movies Zoom MoviesAvailable zoom Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Back to top Mode. Details Shooting mode functionsTV. Details When to use Restricted Mode Functions Features of Auto shooting modesIntelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Scene Scene Recognition Superior Auto Overlaying processing Tips for defocusing the background Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusBackground Defocus Position of the subject and the background Zoom scale and position of the subject Program Auto Tips for shooting 3D images 3D Still Image ISweep Panorama To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image Tips for shooting a panoramic image Related Topic Picture Effect Page To add an effect to a movie To add an effect when shooting panoramic image For still images Scene SelectionFor movies Page Page Related Topic Top page Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing still imagesTaking advantage of dragging operations Displays the next/previous image To save enlarged images Playback zoomTop page Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom To save enlarged images Top page Viewing Viewing still images Wide Zoom Wide Zoom Tilt playback Viewing burst imagesTop page Viewing Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Tilt playback Unfold Unfold View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to top On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesTop page Viewing Viewing movies Viewing movies Button Action To display only movies on the index screen View Mode Back to top Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Scrolling the panoramic images for display Functions available in REC modes Functions available for each shooting modeFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Menu items Menu items available for each shooting mode Menu items Still images Movies Still images Panorama Images Illustration Effect Exposure Compensation Tracking a face Tracking focus Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Related Topic About the LED light LED Light Macro Menu items available for each shooting mode LED LightMaximum magnification ratio Zoom scale Back to top AUTO/OFF Photo Creativity Related Topic Menu items available for each shooting mode Back to top Cont. Shooting Settings Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-TimerAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Hints for preventing blur Related Topic On Scene Recognition Movie shooting scene Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy Mode Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect When Movie Size is set to VGA When Movie Size is set to other than VGAStill Image SizeDual Rec Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size when shooting still images Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama Image size in Easy Mode3D Still Image Size 105 Movie Quality recording format Avchd Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie Size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate 107 Exposure Compensation Adjusting the exposure for better looking images 109 High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity 111 White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Effects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode 114 Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Quickly choosing the priority subject Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Scene Recognition Advanced mode What is the Anti Blink function? Advanced modeFirst Image Second Image Smile Shutter 121 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 124 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Memory card Internal Menu items Date Folder view Menu items available for each view modeView Still MP4 128 Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy Mode 130 Date Select Calendar Number of images in index Back to top Image Index Number of images in index Continuous Playback SlideshowSlideshow with music Continuous Playback Slideshow with music Effects Playback SelectionMusic Interval Music Transfer Back to top Selecting background music Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Delete Delete 139 Beauty Effect 141 Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Retouch Retouch 143 144 Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Paint Paint 146 3D Viewing Setting to 3D Viewing mode easilyViewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top View Mode Viewing burst images Back to top Display Cont. Shooting Group Top page Useful viewing functions Menu items Viewing Protect Protect 151 Printing still images Back to top Print Dpof Rotate Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow Volume 155 Movie format Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Movie formatAvchd format Back to top AF Illuminator Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Contents list Back to top Image size Total zoom scale Clear Image Zoom 16913M Approx × 1692M Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Scene Recog. Guide What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye 165 Blink Alert Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Beep Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Top page Changing settings Main Settings Demo Mode Demo Mode Initialize Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Back to top Top page Changing settings Main Settings Ctrl for Hdmi Top page Changing settings Main Settings USB Connect Setting USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply Single LUN Setting Download Music Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download Music Music Transfer Empty Music Top page Changing settings Main Settings Power Save Power Save Version Format On the folders Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Images cannot be copied individually Copy File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 192 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Ctrl for Hdmi Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 196 Windows Recommended computer environmentMac PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Installing PlayMemories Home WindowsStarting PlayMemories Home Windows PlayMemories Home Help Guide Download Music Empty Music Back to top Music Transfer Software for Mac USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating Blu-ray discs Creating a disc with a device other than a computerTypes of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Devices Disc type Printing still images If you have problems Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect 211 Shooting still images/movies Flash does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionClose-up shoot function Macro / Focus On does not work Macro shooting cannot be turned off Image colors are not correct Button halfway downThere is a dark shadow on the image Eyes of the subject come out red Viewing images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing imagesCannot play back images Cannot hear music during slideshow Computers Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Memory card Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistake Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryInternal memory Memory Printing Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PrintingImages are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with the date Touch Panel/Screen Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Touch Panel/ScreenCannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully Screen goes dark, the screen vanishes Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeOthers Lens gets fogged C32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages Internal memory errorCamera overheating Allow it to cool This memory card is not formatted correctly File Error Empty folder contentsNo images No still images Error Playing Music Vibration warning indicatorError Formatting Music Image size over limit Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Image Database File error. Cannot recover data Situations this camera has difficulty handling 228 Precautions On image data compatibility Functions built into this camera 231 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup batteryBattery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory Stick media Memory cardTypes of memory card This manual Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media Cleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Movies Number of still images Number of still images Movies Recordable time of movies Recordable time of moviesInternal Memory card formatted with this camera Quality/Size Memory 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