Sony Dsc H300 Manual
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The movies are played back without their audio.
Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is
not selected as the [Effects].
1 sec
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
AutoThe interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
Selecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to
play back during a slideshow. To transfer music, install the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/103505/w64_dsc-h300-manual-1513260781_d-105.png "Page 106
The movies are played back without their audio.
Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is
not selected as the [Effects].
1 sec
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
AutoThe interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
Selecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to
play back during a slideshow. To transfer music, install the...")
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [AF Illuminator] desired mode Auto Sets whether to use the AF illuminator automatically in dark surroundings. Off Notes Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject. You cannot use the AF illuminator in the following situations:In movie mode In [Sweep Panorama] mode When (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When [Self -Timer] is set to [Self -portrait One Person] or [Self -portrait Two People]. When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 106
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. OffDoes not display the grid lines. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 107
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Disp. Resolution Adjusts the image quality on the screen for shooting. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode High Displays the image on the screen in high image quality. Standard Displays the image on the screen in standard image quality. Notes The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 108
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 35×) Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 35×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Digital Zoom] desired mode Smart ( ) Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom). Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 70×, including the optical zoom 35×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom). Off Does not use the digital zoom. Notes [Digital Zoom] is not available in the following situations:In [Sweep Panorama] mode When the Smile Shutter function is activated. When [Self -Timer] is set to [Self -portrait One Person] or [Self -portrait Two People]. The smart zoom is not available when you record movies or the image size is set to [20M] or [16:9(15M)]. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 35×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale 10M Approx. 49× 5M Approx. 69× VGA Approx. 280× 16:9(2M) Approx. 93× 109
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Red Eye Reduction] desired mode Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. What causes the red-eye phenomenon ? Pupils become dilated in dark environments. The flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina) (A) , causing the “red-eye” phenomenon. Other ways to reduce red-eye Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off] automatically.) Notes To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as the distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto]. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:When (Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. 110
When the Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 111
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Write Date] desired mode On ( ) Records a shooting date. When [On] is selected, the mark will appear on the screen while shooting. However, in some shooting modes that cannot record dates on images, the mark will disappear. Off Does not record a shooting date. Notes You cannot record dates in the following situations:In movie mode When shooting panoramic images In burst shooting mode In [Easy Mode] If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 112
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 . MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. OnTurns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 113
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Monitor Brightness Monitor Brightness You can select the screen brightness from level 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. 1 . MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Monitor Brightness] desired mode Notes The brighter the screen, the faster the battery runs out. The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 114
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Contents list Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 . MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 115