Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX10M4 Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX10M4
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
How to tag the location information on the images
You can record the location information on the images. The location information can be acquired via
a smartphone.
Touch Focus
You can select the subject to focus by the touch operation in the still image and movie recording
modes.
DSC-RX10M4 Accessories compatibility information
This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.)
Names of parts/Icons and indicators
Identifying parts
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Basic operations
Using the control wheel
Using the lens ring
Using MENU items
Using the Fn (Function) button
How to use the Quick Navi screen
How to use the keyboard
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
Indicators on the display panel
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)
Preparing the camera
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Inserting/removing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Charging by connecting to a computer
Battery life and number of recordable images
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Notes on the battery pack
Notes on charging the battery pack
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting/removing a memory card
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on memory card
Attaching the lens hood
Setting language, date and time
In-Camera Guide
Shooting
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Shooting still images
Focusing
Focus Mode
Auto focus
Focus Area
Phase detection AF
Focus Standard
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Swt. V/H AF Area)
AF/MF control
AF w/ shutter (still image)
AF On
Eye AF
Center Lock-on AF
Focus Hold
Registering the current focus area (AF Area Regist.)
Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Reg. AF Area)
Pre-AF (still image)
AF Illuminator (still image)
AF Area Auto Clear
Disp. cont. AF area
Phase Detect. Area
Manual focus
Manual Focus
Direct manual focus (DMF)
Focus Magnifier
MF Assist (still image)
Focus Magnif. Time
Initial Focus Mag. (still image)
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
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Focus Ring Rotate
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Cont. Bracket
Single Bracket
Indicator during bracket shooting
WB bracket
DRO Bracket
Bracket Settings
Using touch functions
Touch Operation
Touch Focus
Touch Pad Settings
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Quality (still image)
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial function
Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)
About Scene Recognition
Program Auto
Aperture Priority
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Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure
Bulb shooting
Sweep Panorama
Scene Selection
Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Movie: Exposure Mode
HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode
Controlling the exposure/metering modes
Exposure Comp.
Reset EV Comp.
Exposure Set. Guide
Metering Mode
Spot Metering Point
AE lock
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exposure Std. Adjust
Exp.comp.set
Zebra
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
Auto HDR
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Using the zoom
The zoom features available with this product
Zoom
Zoom Setting
About zoom scale
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Zoom Assist
Rng. of Zoom Assist
Zoom Speed
Zoom Ring Rotate
Smart Telecon.
Zoom Func. on Ring
White balance
White Balance
Priority Set in AWB
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Setting how to process images
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
Color Space (still image)
Shutter settings
Release w/o Card
Shutter Type (still image)
Reducing blur
SteadyShot (still image)
Noise reduction
Long Exposure NR (still image)
High ISO NR (still image)
Face detection
Smile/Face Detect.
Face Registration (New Registration)
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
Face Registration (Delete)
Using the flash
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Using flash
Red Eye Reduction
Flash Mode
Flash Comp.
Wireless flash shooting
Recording movies
Shooting movies
Movie w/ shutter
Movie recording formats
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)
Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec)
Quality(Dual Rec)
Img. Size(Dual Rec)
Auto Dual Rec
Proxy Recording
Audio Recording
Audio Level Display
Audio Rec Level
Audio Out Timing
Wind Noise Reduct.
Picture Profile
Gamma Disp. Assist
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
AF drive speed (movie)
AF Track Sens (movie)
SteadyShot (movie)
TC/UB Settings
TC/UB Disp. Switch
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MOVIE Button
Marker Display (movie)
Marker Settings (movie)
4K Output Sel. (movie)
Video Light Mode
Viewing
Viewing images
Playing back still images
Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)
Rotating an image (Rotate)
Playing back panoramic images
Enlarge Init. Mag.
Enlarge Initial Pos.
Playing back movies
Motion Shot Video
Motion Interval ADJ
Volume Settings
Photo Capture
Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)
Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)
Disp Cont Shoot Grp
Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)
Protecting data
Protecting images (Protect)
Designating images for printing (DPOF)
Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)
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Delete confirm.
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable
Customizing the camera
Registering frequently used functions
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg Cust Shoot Set)
Assigning selected functions to the button
Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB)
Function Menu Set.
Customizing the functions of the ring/dial
Lens Ring Setup
Dial / Wheel Lock
Customizing MENU (My Menu)
Add Item
Sort Item
Delete Item
Delete Page
Delete All
Checking images before/after recording
Auto Review
Live View Display
Monitor/viewfinder settings
Grid Line
FINDER/MONITOR
Deactivate Monitor
Monitor Brightness
Viewfinder Bright.
Finder Color Temp.
Display Quality
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Bright Monitoring
Memory card settings
Format
File Number
Set File Name
Display Media Info.
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Camera settings
Audio signals
Write Date (still image)
Tile Menu
Mode Dial Guide
Pwr Save Start Time
NTSC/PAL Selector
HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution
HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)
HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display
HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)
HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)
HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
USB Power Supply
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
Language
Date/Time Setup
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Area Setting
Copyright Info
Version
Demo Mode
Initializing the camera
Setting Reset
Using network functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code)
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID)
Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR code)
Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID)
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Snd to Smrtphn Func: Send to Smartphone
Snd to Smrtphn Func: Sending Target (proxy movies)
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Reading location information from a smartphone
Loc. Info. Link Set.
Changing the network settings
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push
Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.
Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address
Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset
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Edit Device Name
Reset Network Set.
Using a computer
Recommended computer environment
Software for Mac computers
Importing images for use on a computer
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Connecting to a computer
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
Developing RAW images (Image Data Converter)
Image Data Converter
Installing Image Data Converter
Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control)
Remote Camera Control
Installing Remote Camera Control
Creating a movie disc
Selecting a disc to be created
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies
List of MENU items
Using MENU items
Camera Settings1
Quality (still image)
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
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Long Exposure NR (still image)
High ISO NR (still image)
Color Space (still image)
Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)
Scene Selection
Drive Mode
Bracket Settings
Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg Cust Shoot Set)
Focus Area
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Swt. V/H AF Area)
AF Illuminator (still image)
Center Lock-on AF
AF w/ shutter (still image)
Pre-AF (still image)
Registering the current focus area (AF Area Regist.)
Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Reg. AF Area)
AF Area Auto Clear
Disp. cont. AF area
Phase Detect. Area
Exposure Comp.
Reset EV Comp.
ISO
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Metering Mode
Spot Metering Point
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exposure Std. Adjust
Flash Mode
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Flash Comp.
Exp.comp.set
Red Eye Reduction
White Balance
Priority Set in AWB
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
Auto HDR
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Picture Profile
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Focus Magnifier
Focus Magnif. Time
Initial Focus Mag. (still image)
MF Assist (still image)
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Focus Ring Rotate
Smile/Face Detect.
Face Registration (New Registration)
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
Face Registration (Delete)
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
Camera Settings2
Movie: Exposure Mode
HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)
Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec)
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Quality(Dual Rec)
Img. Size(Dual Rec)
Auto Dual Rec
Proxy Recording
AF drive speed (movie)
AF Track Sens (movie)
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Audio Recording
Audio Rec Level
Audio Level Display
Audio Out Timing
Wind Noise Reduct.
SteadyShot (movie)
Marker Display (movie)
Marker Settings (movie)
Video Light Mode
Movie w/ shutter
Shutter Type (still image)
Release w/o Card
SteadyShot (still image)
Rng. of Zoom Assist
Zoom Setting
Zoom Speed
Zoom Ring Rotate
Zoom Func. on Ring
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)
FINDER/MONITOR
Zebra
Grid Line
Exposure Set. Guide
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Live View Display
Auto Review
Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB)
Function Menu Set.
Lens Ring Setup
MOVIE Button
Dial / Wheel Lock
Audio signals
Write Date (still image)
Network
Snd to Smrtphn Func: Send to Smartphone
Snd to Smrtphn Func: Sending Target (proxy movies)
Send to Computer
View on TV
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push
Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.
Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address
Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset
Bluetooth Settings
Loc. Info. Link Set.
Edit Device Name
Reset Network Set.
Playback
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)
Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)
Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)
Disp Cont Shoot Grp
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)
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Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)
Rotating an image (Rotate)
Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)
Enlarge Init. Mag.
Enlarge Initial Pos.
Protecting images (Protect)
Motion Interval ADJ
Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)
Photo Capture
Setup
Monitor Brightness
Viewfinder Bright.
Finder Color Temp.
Gamma Disp. Assist
Volume Settings
Tile Menu
Mode Dial Guide
Delete confirm.
Display Quality
Pwr Save Start Time
NTSC/PAL Selector
Touch Operation
Touch Pad Settings
Demo Mode
TC/UB Settings
HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution
HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)
HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display
HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)
HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)
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HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI
4K Output Sel. (movie)
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
USB Power Supply
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Copyright Info
Format
File Number
Set File Name
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Display Media Info.
Version
Setting Reset
My Menu
Add Item
Sort Item
Delete Item
Delete Page
Delete All
Precautions/This product
Precautions
On cleaning
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4-725-901-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
Number of recordable images
Recordable movie times
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad
AVCHD format
License
Trademarks
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display
Warning messages
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Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX10M4
Identifying parts
ON/OFF (Power) switch1.
Shutter button2.
For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever
For viewing: (Index) lever/Playback zoom lever
3.
Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator4.
Aperture index5.
Lens6.
Front lens ring7.
Rear lens ring8.
Exposure compensation dial9.
Flash
Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically.
When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.
10.
Multi Interface Shoe
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.
For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations
with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.
11.
Mode dial
(Auto Mode/P(Program Auto)/A(Aperture Priority)/S(Shutter Priority)/M(Manual Exposure)/MR(Memory
recall)/ (Movie)/ HFR(High Frame Rate)/ (Sweep Panorama)/SCN(Scene Selection)
12.
Hook for shoulder strap13.
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