Format | Sony DSCWX9 specification

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	Before Use		Format


	Shooting		Formats the memory card or the internal memory.


	Viewing		When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the
			card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that
	Using 3D Functions
	Using 3D Functions		formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious

	Using MENU items (Shooting)		data on a computer, etc.
	Using MENU items (Shooting)
			1. MENU	(Settings)	(Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool)
	Using MENU items (Viewing)		1. MENU	(Settings)	(Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool)
	Using MENU items (Viewing)		[Format]	[OK]
			[Format]	[OK]

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV		Note
Viewing images on a TV		Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.

Using with your computer
Using with your computer

Printing		Back to top
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Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

Contents list

Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation

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Contents

DSC-WX7/WX9 Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing 3D Functions Using 3D FunctionsShooting 3D images Viewing 3D images Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Changing settings Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD 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 Using Menu items ViewingMenu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Printing still images Printing at a shop Precautions/About this camera Search by Operation Initializing settings Changing clock settingsChanging focus position Changing image size Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizePrinting out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images and illustrations used in this User Guide Images used in this User GuideIllustrations 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 Print order Dpof Playback zoom Back to top Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etcSelecting an image to be played back Selecting a REC mode Using the internal memory Page Search method Description In-Camera Guide Back to top Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Movie Movie button Shooting movies Back to top Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting panoramic images Tips for shooting a panorama image Shooting a high-resolution panoramic image Related Topic List of mode switch functions On Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene RecognitionOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto Tips for various 3D shooting 3D Still Image Scene Selection HDR Back to top 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 Back to top Functions not available in some REC modes 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 Settings 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 On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesControl wheel Action during playback To display only movies on the index screen 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 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 Tips for playing back stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 3D Viewing Back to top Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode On Scene Recognition Movie shooting scene Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Page 100 Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy Mode 102 Defocus Effect On image quality and image size Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting still images3D Still Image Size Image size Usage guidelines No. Printing Images Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie quality recording format Avchd Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie image size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate 108 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity Hints for preventing blur 111 Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval 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 125 Anti Blink In-Camera Guide Menu items not available in some REC modes Mode Switch Menu items 129 Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Continuous Playback Slideshow Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback Slideshow with musicPlayback Selection Effects 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 141 Delete Protect To cancel the protection Clearing the Dpof mark Print Dpof Rotate Select a search method from In-Camera Guide Memory card Internal Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory Menu items Date Folder view Changing camera settings 149 Avchd Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 156 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 175 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 186 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV 188 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 195 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 Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Is finished Shooting still images/movies Flash does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Eyes of the subject come out red You can see a dark shadow on the imageDots appear and remain on the screen Cannot shoot images in succession Viewing images 218 Cannot delete an image Deleting Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start Consult the computer or software manufacturer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Into the camera Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Internal memoryMemory Cannot print images with the date Printing Others C32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages File Error Empty folder contentsMemory card is locked. Check the tab This is a read- only memory card Turn the power off and on again Vibration warning indicatorError Playing Music Error Formatting Music Image Database File error. Cannot recover data Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Preparing image database file. Please wait 231 Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility 234 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 241 Cleaning the LCD screen On cleaningCleaning the lens Cleaning the flash 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 Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd format TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Trademarks