Sony Dsc H300 Manual
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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 > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation
method > Changing camera settings
Changing camera settings
You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen.
1 . Press the MENU button...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/103505/w64_dsc-h300-manual-1513260781_d-37.png "Page 38
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 > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation
method > Changing camera settings
Changing camera settings
You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen.
1 . Press the MENU button...")
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If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus
on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either
recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details]
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The subject is moving...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/103505/w64_dsc-h300-manual-1513260781_d-39.png "Page 40
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus
on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either
recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details]
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The subject is moving...")
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 > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 35×. 1 . Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, W side to zoom out. When the zoom scale exceeds 35×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. The operating sound of the lens may be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36
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 > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Shooting movies 1 . Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 . Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 3 . Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. MOVIE (Movie) button You can start recording a movie by pressing the MOVIE button, regardless of the position of the mode dial. Notes The operating sound of the lens may be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Related Topic Zoom Movie shooting scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 37
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 > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode dial functions List of mode dial functions Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Intelligent Auto)Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Manual Exposure Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panorama image after composing images. (Movie Mode) Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (Scene Selection)Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting panoramic images Shooting movies Back to top 38
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 > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2 . Shoot with the shutter button. Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. In Scene Recognition, the position of an icon displayed on the LCD screen is different depending on the circumstances. It depends on whether the camera recognizes a scene or condition. If the camera recognizes a scene, icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight) or (Low Light), are displayed on the first line. If the camera recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) or (Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 39
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 > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Program Auto Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 . Shoot with the shutter button. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 40
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 > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Picture Effect Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 . MENU (Picture Effect) desired mode If you want to select another Picture Effect mode, select from MENU. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect. (Toy camera) Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect, high contrast, or color cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using MENU [Color hue]. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Partial Color)Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color]. Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness. 41
(Soft High- key) Use the following procedures to add effects to panoramic images and movies. When (Sweep Panorama) mode is selected: MENU [Panorama Shooting Scene] [Picture Effect] desired mode [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Panorama Shooting Scene]. When (Movie Mode) is selected: MENU [Movie shooting scene] [Picture Effect] desired mode Related Topic Color hue Extracted Color Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 42
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 > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 . Select the desired mode on the control button. If you want to select another Scene Selection mode, select from MENU. (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness. (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. (Landscape)Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots a clear sky, trees and flowers in vivid colors. (Night Portrait) Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with a night view in the background, without compromising the atmosphere. Pop up the flash to use this mode. 43
(Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Beach)Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. 44
(Fireworks) NotesWhen you shoot images using (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) modes, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 45