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D-032-100-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual If the product number of your camera is within the range below, refer to the following URL. 3010001 - 9000000 9330001 - 9999000 http://helpguide.sony.net/dsc/rx100/ d035100111.pdf DSC-RX100...
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1740/h_zz/ For Customers in the U.S.A. For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: DSC-RX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1) • Micro USB Cable (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power Cord (mains lead) (supplied in some countries/regions) (1) •...
T Center button Z Access lamp wj Memory card slot (Playback) button wk HDMI micro jack (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button wl Battery/Memory card cover W Battery insertion slot X Battery lock lever Y Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Charging the battery pack Power/Charge lamp Lit (green): Power ON Lit (orange): Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing (orange): Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 155 min.
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– Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) • The numbers for “Shooting (still images)” are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). This way, you do not need to worry about draining the battery when shooting or playing back for extended periods of time.
Notes • Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products. • When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
Setting the language and the clock Power/Charge lamp (green) ON/OFF (Power) Control wheel Center button Select items: Set the numeric value of date and time: Set: Center button Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Language setting screen is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (zoom) lever Mode dial W: zoom out : Intelligent Auto T: zoom in : Movie MOVIE Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the focus indicator (z) lights.
Notes • Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction. • When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the camera operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished.
Rotating an image Press the Fn (Function) button. Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. MENU (In-Camera Guide) In-Camera Guide The camera displays explanations for MENU items and the setting values. Press the MENU button.
Introduction of other functions Control ring MENU Control wheel Fn (Function) Control wheel DISP (Display contents): Allows you to change the screen display. (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such as single shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer shooting or bracket shooting.
Control ring Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring. When shooting, established settings can be changed just by turning the control ring. Menu Items (Camera Settings) 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.
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Selects the desired effect filter to achieve a more Picture Effect impressive and artistic expression. Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can Focus Magnifier check the focus. Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1/3 second or longer. Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity High ISO NR shooting.
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(Custom Settings) MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an Focus Magnif. Time enlarged form. Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a Grid Line structural outline.
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Protect Protects the images. Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback. Audio signals Sets the operating sound of the camera. Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Upload Settings Eye-Fi card.
Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to one of the following URLs, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired software. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • An Internet connection is required. • For details on operation, refer to the support page or Help page of the...
• Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the operating screen or the accessing screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the data. • To disconnect the camera from the computer, click on the tasktray, then click [Eject DSC-RX100].
Still images The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image Size]: L: 20M When [...
• 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-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
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Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. •...
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Sony accessories Use only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it may cause a malfunction. Sony brand accessories may not come to market for some countries or regions. On camera’s temperature Camera body and battery may get warm with use – this is normal.
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No guarantee in the case of damaged content or recording failures Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record or loss or damage of recorded images or audio data due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
[Standard] SteadyShot: Optical [Monitor] File format (Still images): JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, LCD monitor: RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format), 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DPOF compatible Total number of dots: File format (Movies): 1 228 800 dots AVCHD format (AVCHD format Ver.
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• Memory Stick and Rated input: 3.6 V , 1.5 W trademarks or registered trademarks Operating temperature: of Sony Corporation. 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) • “AVCHD Progressive” and Storage temperature: “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) trademarks of Panasonic Corporation Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.):...
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GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.