Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Rx100 Instruction Manual

							
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xFn (Function) button
Allows you to register seven functions and recall those functions when 
shooting.
1Press the Fn (Function) button.
2 Select the desired function using the Fn (Function) button or  b/B  on the 
control wheel.
3 Select the setting value by turning the control wheel or Control Ring.
xControl Ring
Your favorite functions can be assigned to the Control Ring; when shooting, 
established settings can be changed just by turning the Control Ring.
xMenu Items
 
Still shooting menu
Image Size Selects the size of still images.
Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
Quality Sets the image quality for still images.
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
Panorama: 
Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
Focus Mode Selects the focus method.
Autofocus Area Selects the area of focus.
Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter 
when a smile is detected.
Auto Port. Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves 
another image with a more impressive composition.
ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity.
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure. 
						

							
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Flash Comp.Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image.
DRO/Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.
Creative Style Selects the desired image processing.
Picture Effect Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected 
effect.
Clear Image Zoom Provides a higher-quality zoomed image than with 
Digital Zoom.
Digital Zoom Provides zoomed images at 
higher magnification than 
with Clear Image Zoom.
Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter 
speed of 1/3 second or longer.
High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity 
shooting.
AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark 
scene to aid focusing.
SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot.
Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors.
Shooting Tip List Accesses all shooting tips.
Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image.
Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene 
conditions.
Memory recall Selects settings you want to recall when the mode dial is 
set to [Memory recall].
Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings. 
						

							
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 Movie shooting menu
 Custom menu
File FormatSelects the movie file format.
Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame.
Image Size(Dual 
Rec) Sets the still image size shot when recording a movie.
SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot.
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
Wind Noise 
Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.
Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural 
outline.
Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto 
review.
DISP 
Button(Monitor) Sets the screen display modes that can be selected by 
pressing DISP on the control wheel.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific 
color.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.
Control Ring Assigns the desired functions to the Control Ring.
Control Ring 
Display Sets whether to display animation when operating the 
Control Ring.
Function Button Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn 
(Function) button is pressed.
Func. of Center 
Button Assigns the desired functions to the center button.
Func. of Left 
Button Assigns the desired functions to the left button.
Func. of Right 
Button Assigns the desired functions to the right button. 
						

							
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 Playback menu
 Memory Card Tool menu
MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
Focus Magnif. 
Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
enlarged form.
Face Priority 
Tracking Sets whether to track faces as a priority when tracking.
Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in 
the focus.
Still/Movie Select Selects the display format for images.
Delete Deletes an image.
Slide Show Shows a slide show.
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.
3D Viewing Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view  
3D images.
Protect Protects the images.
Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image.
Picture Effect Adds various textures to images.
Volume Settings Adjusts the volume.
Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait.
Format Formats the memory card.
File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still 
images and movies.
Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images.
New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies 
(MP4).
Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording 
and playback.
Display Card 
Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the 
recordable number of still images on the memory card. 
						

							
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 Clock setup menu
 Setup menu
* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted into the camera.Date/Time Setup
Sets date and time, and daylight savings.
Area Setting Sets the location of use.
Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the 
top item or the last-selected item.
Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each 
shooting mode) on or off.
LCD Brightness Sets the screen brightness.
Power Saving Start 
Time Sets the length of time until the camera turns off 
automatically.
HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an 
HDMI TV.
CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that supports 
“BRAVIA” Sync.
Upload Settings *Sets the upload function of the camera when using an 
Eye-Fi card.
USB Connection Sets the USB connection method.
USB LUN Setting Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a 
computer using a USB connection.
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power using a USB connection.
Audio signals Sets the operating sound of the camera.
Version Displays the camera software version.
Language Selects the language.
Drop Sensor Sets the [Drop Sensor] function.
Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.
Initialize Restores settings to their defaults. 
						

							
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The built-in software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images 
and movies to your computer and use them.
You can shoot or play back images on this camera even if you do not install 
“PlayMemories Home”, however, “PlayMemories Home” is required to 
import AVCHD movies to your computer.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible to Mac OS. If you play back images on a Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac.
For details, visit the following URL.
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
xFeatures of “PlayMemories Home”
Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories 
Home”. To take advantage of the various “PlayMemories Home” functions, 
connect to the Internet and install the “Expanded Feature”.
 You can import images shot with the camera to a computer and display them.
 You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar 
display.
 You can correct (Red Eye Correction, etc.) still images, print the images, 
send images by e-mail, and change the shooting date and time.
 You can save and print images with the date.
 You can create a disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer.  (Expanded Feature)
Install “PlayMemories Home” (Windows)
1Connect the camera to a computer.
2Windows 7: [Computer]  t  camera icon  t  media icon  
t  Double-click  [PMHOME.EXE]
Windows XP/Vista: [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My 
Computer])  t  [PMHOME]  t  Double-click 
[PMHOME.EXE]
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 
installation.
Notes 
						

							
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“Image Data Converter” allows you to develop RAW images.
xFeatures of “Image Data Converter”
Below are examples of the functions available when you use “Image Data 
Converter”. 
 You can edit RAW images using multiple correction functions, such as tone curve or sharpness.
 You can adjust images using white balance, aperture and Creative Style, etc.
 You can save displayed and edited still images to your computer.
There are two ways to save RAW images: save and leave as RAW data or 
save in a general-purpose file format.
 You can display and compare the RAW images/JPEG images that are shot  with this camera.
 You can rank images in five levels.
 You can set the color label.
For other details, see Help under “Image Data Converter”.
Click [Start]  t [All Programs]  t [Image Data Converter]  t [Help]  t 
[Image Data Converter Ver.4].
“Image Data Converter” support page (English only)
http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
Install “Image Data Converter”
1Download the software from the following URL and 
install it on your computer.
Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 
						

							
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The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the memory card.
xStill images
Image Size: L: 20M
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]*
* When the [Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures 
than shown above. (Except when [Quality] is set to [RAW].)
xMovies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are 
the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for 
approximately 29 minutes. The maximum size of an MP4-format movie file is 
up to approximately 2 GB.
(h (hour), m (minute)) 
Number of still images and recordable time of 
movies
Capacity
Quality2 GB
Standard 295 images
Fine 170 images
RAW & JPEG 58 images
RAW 88 images
Capacity
Record Setting2 GB
60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX) 10 m 
60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH) 10 m
60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS) 9 m
1440×1080 12M 15 m
VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 
						

							
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 The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. When you record a fast-m oving subject, the image is clearer but 
the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depend ing on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image quality/size settings.
Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080 60i-compati ble devices and 1080 50i-compatible 
devices. 
To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
 This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard  recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera 
records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a 
smoother, more realistic image.
On use and careAvoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as 
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on using the camera 
						

							
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Notes on recording/playback Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
 The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Avoid exposing the camera to water. If  water enters inside the camera, a 
malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
 Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the  malfunction of the camera.
 If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
 Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be  able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or 
image data may be damaged.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid placeIn places such as in a car parked in  the sun, the camera body may become 
deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a 
malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking vibration
 Near a location that generates strong radi o waves, emits radiation or is strongly 
magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back 
images.
 In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to 
malfunction, and in some cases th is malfunction cannot be repaired.
On carryingDo not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your 
trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
Carl Zeiss lensThe camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp 
images with exellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a 
quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality 
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the screenThe screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black 
and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or  green) may appear on the screen. These dots 
are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.
Notes on the flash Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it.
 If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.