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Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using 3D Functions

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

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Viewing images on a TV

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Recommended computer environment (Windows)

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer” and “PMB Portable”, and when importing images via a USB connection.

OS (pre-	Microsoft Windows XP1 SP3/Windows Vista2 SP2/Windows 7
installed)	Microsoft Windows XP1 SP3/Windows Vista2 SP2/Windows 7

	CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition
	movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel
	Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing HD FX/HD FH movies))
Others	Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or
	more)
	Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 500 MB
	Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.

*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Notes

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0).

When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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DSC-WX7/WX9 Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing Shooting 3D images Using 3D Functions3D Functions Viewing 3D images Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Changing settings Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Using with your computer Printing Printing still images If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Printing still images Printing at a shop Precautions/About this camera Search by Operation Changing focus position Changing clock settingsInitializing settings Changing image size How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Printing out a Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images and illustrations used in this User GuideIllustrations used in this User Guide Names of parts Back to top List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Print order Dpof Playback zoom Back to top Using the wrist strap Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etc Using the control wheelSelecting an image to be played back Selecting a REC mode Using the internal memory Page In-Camera Guide Search method Description Back to top Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies Movie Movie button Back to top Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting panoramic images Shooting a high-resolution panoramic image Tips for shooting a panorama image Related Topic List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition Superior AutoOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto 3D Still Image Tips for various 3D shooting Scene Selection HDR Back to top Background Defocus Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusTips for defocusing the background 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 focus Tracking a face Back to top Disp Display Setting Histogram Back to top When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Flash Burst Settings Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-TimerTips for preventing blur Back to top Viewing still images Viewing images taken with a different camera Playback zoom To save enlarged images Displaying images of the desired date/folder Image IndexViewing images with the Calendar Back to top Delete button Menu Delete Back to top Tilt playback Viewing burst imagesControl Action Wheel Unfold Control wheel Action during playback Viewing moviesOn the movie viewing screen To display only movies on the index screen Displaying the control panel Control panel Action Back to top Scrolling the panorama images for display Control wheel Action 3D Functions 3D TV File name of the 3D image Tips for shooting 3D images Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode 3D Sweep Panorama There is too much camera shake Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Sweep Multi Angle 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 Movie shooting scene On Scene Recognition Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Page 100 Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting 102 Defocus Effect Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size On image quality and image size 3D Still Image Size Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode Image size Usage guidelines No. Printing Images Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie image size recording format MP4 Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie quality recording format Avchd Movie quality Average bit Description Rate 108 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Low ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexHigh ISO sensitivity Hints for preventing blur 111 White Balance Effects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval Advanced mode Scene Recognition What is the Anti Blink function? Advanced modeFirst 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 Mode Switch Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modes 129 Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Slideshow Continuous Playback Playback Selection Slideshow with musicViewing panoramic images during continuous playback Effects Interval Selecting background music 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Receiving images using TransferJetTips for sending and receiving data successfully Displaying the Calendar View ModeViewing images taken with a different camera Display Burst Group Retouch 141 Delete To cancel the protection Protect Print Dpof Clearing the Dpof mark Rotate Select a search method from In-Camera Guide Memory Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory card Internal Menu items Date Folder view Changing camera settings 149 Movie format Avchd AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Size Total zoom scale Wind Noise Reduct What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther 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 USB Connect Setting MTP USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera Empty Music What is TransferJet? TransferJet Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Eye-Fi 175 Power Save Format Create REC.Folder On the folders Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Area Setting Changing Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD 186 Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Menu Function 188 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows Sonypmb 195 Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windows Application Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discPlayer Creation method Disc Type Types of discs that can be used with PMB Creating Avchd discs Playing an Avchd disc on a PC Creating standard definition image quality STD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Power turns off suddenly Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Is finished Shooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionFlash does not work Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Dots appear and remain on the screen You can see a dark shadow on the imageEyes of the subject come out red Cannot shoot images in succession Viewing images 218 Deleting Cannot delete an image Cannot import images ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start Consult the computer or software manufacturer You have formatted a memory card by mistake Memory cardCannot insert a memory card Into the camera Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryMemory Printing Cannot print images with the date Others C13 Self-diagnosis displayC32 E61 E62 E91 Messages Memory card is locked. Check the tab Empty folder contentsFile Error This is a read- only memory card Error Playing Music Vibration warning indicatorTurn the power off and on again Error Formatting Music Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataImage Database File error. Cannot recover data Preparing image database file. Please wait 231 Precautions Functions built into this camera On moisture condensationOn image data compatibility 234 On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Effective use of the battery pack Battery packOn charging the battery pack Remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback 241 Cleaning the lens On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the flash Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Recordable time of movies AVC HD 9M HQ Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Intelligent Pantilter Carl Zeiss lens Avchd format Recording and playback on the camera TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Trademarks