4-725-744-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
English Check out the Help Guide! The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1720/h_zz/ DSC-RX10M4 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide This manual introduces some basic functions. The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the menu items on the monitor of the camera.
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide (page 2). Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 27). Notes on handling the product ••This camera is designed to be dustand moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or dust-proof. ••If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. ••Remove any dirt from the surface of the flash.
Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder ••The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These are imperfections due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded images in any way.
Notes on recording/playback ••Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. ••The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording. ••Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted. Recording and playback may not function correctly.
Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. ••Select [Setting Reset] [Initialize]. When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily using [Airplane Mode].
Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Identifying parts Multi Interface Shoe ON/OFF (Power) switch Shutter button For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever (Index) lever/ For viewing: Playback zoom lever •• Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.
Hook for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
Image sensor position mark The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. Multi/Micro USB Terminal •• This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.
For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. Control dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
Battery cover Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Basic operations Using the control wheel •• You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. •• The DISP (Display Setting) is assigned to the top side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/ bottom side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the control wheel.
Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1 Press the DISP button on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button. Fn 2 Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel.
Startup guide Step 1: Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) into the camera For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to page 30. 1 Open the battery cover, and insert the battery pack into the camera. Lock lever •• Make sure that the battery pack is facing in the correct direction and insert it while pressing the battery lock lever. 2 Close the battery cover. 3 Open the memory card cover, and insert the memory card (sold separately) into the camera.
To format the memory card When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the memory card. •• Formatting erases all data on the memory card, including protected images and registered settings (M1 to M4). Once erased, this data cannot be restored. Save valuable data to a computer, etc. before formatting. (Setup) [Format].
Step 2: Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera 1 Turn the power off. 2 Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Step 3: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. 4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center. 5 Select [Date/Time] using the top/bottom of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center.
Step 4: Shooting images in auto mode 1 Turn the mode dial to set to . 2 Look into the viewfinder or the monitor and hold the camera. 3 Use the W/T (zoom) lever to adjust the magnification of the image. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. •• When the image is in focus, an indicator (such as ) will light up. 5 Press the shutter button all the way down. To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images.
To shoot images in various shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired mode depending on the subject or the functions you want to use. Learning more about the camera Instructions for all the functions of this camera are provided in the “Help Guide” (web manual). Refer to page 2 for how to access the Help Guide.
Using the Wi-Fi / One-touch (NFC) / Bluetooth functions You can perform the following operations using the camera's Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch, and Bluetooth functions.
Recording location information to captured images By using PlayMemories Mobile, you can obtain location information from a connected smartphone (via Bluetooth communication) and record it to captured images. For details on the operating procedure, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2) or the following support page. http://www.sony.
Introduction to computer software We offer the following computer software to enhance your enjoyment of photos/movies. Access one of the following URLs using your Internet browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.
Image Data Converter You can develop and edit RAW images using various adjustment functions like tone curve and sharpness. Remote Camera Control With Remote Camera Control, you can change the camera settings or release the shutter from a computer connected via a USB cable. (Setup) To use Remote Camera Control, first select MENU [USB Connection] [PC Remote], then connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable.
List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the Help Guide. (Camera Settings1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Quality Image Size Aspect Ratio Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Color Space Shoot Mode/Drive Auto Mode Scene Selection Drive Mode Bracket Settings / Recall / Memory Reg Cust Shoot Set AF Focus Area Swt. V/H AF Area AF Illuminator Center Lock-on AF AF w/ shutter Pre-AF AF Area Regist. Del. Reg. AF Area AF Area Auto Clear Disp. cont. AF area Phase Detect.
Focus Assist SteadyShot Marker Display Marker Settings Video Light Mode Movie w/ shutter Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. MF Assist Peaking Level Peaking Color Focus Ring Rotate Shutter/SteadyShot Face Detection/Shoot Assist Smile/Face Detect. Face Registration Auto Obj. Framing (Camera Settings2) Purple tab Movie Exposure Mode Exposure Mode File Format Record Setting HFR Settings Quality (Dual Rec) Img.
(Network) Green tab Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Computer View on TV Ctrl w/ Smartphone Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Loc. Info. Link Set. Edit Device Name Reset Network Set. (Playback) Delete View Mode Image Index Disp Cont Shoot Grp Display Rotation Slide Show Rotate Enlarge Image Enlarge Init. Mag. Enlarge Initial Pos. Protect Motion Interval ADJ Specify Printing Photo Capture Blue tab (Setup) Yellow tab Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Gamma Disp.
Version Setting Reset * If you change this item, you will need to format the memory card for compatibility with the PAL or NTSC system. Also, note that it may not be possible to play back movies recorded for the NTSC system on PAL system TVs.
Specifications Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode ― Approx. 400 Viewfinder mode ― Approx. 370 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 75 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 75 min. ― Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 135 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 135 min. ― •• The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
Memory cards that can be used When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON,” the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Note ••When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory card. ••When “NO CARD” flashes in orange, it means no memory card has been inserted.
••When an image shot with another product is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in its actual size. ••The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card. Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory File Format] is set to card used.
Note ••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. ••The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm (1.0 type) CMOS sensor Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.1 Megapixels Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 21.0 Megapixels Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 25× zoom lens f = 8.8 mm – 220 mm (24 mm – 600 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.
[Monitor] [Wireless LAN] LCD monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch panel Total number of dots: 1 440 000 dots Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz Supported security protocols: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Configuration method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) / manual Access method: Infrastructure Mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant [General] Model No. WW173777 Rated input: , 2.4 W 7.2 V Power consumption: Approx. 2.2 W (during shooting with the monitor) Approx. 2.
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On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.
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