Sony DSC-H90 User manual

SONY:
4-423-824-11(
1)
Digital Still Camera I Instruction Manual GB
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Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot
User Guide'')
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"Cyber-shot
User
Guide"
is an on-line manual.
Refer
to
it
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for in-depth instructions on the many functions
of
the
camera.
CD
Access the
Sony
support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
® Select
your
country
or
region.
®
Search
for
the model
name
of
your
camera
within the
support page.
•
Check
the model
name
on the bottom
of
your
camera.
Checking the supplied items
The
number
in parentheses indicates the
number
of
pieces.
•
Camera
(
1)
• Battery
charger
BC-CSGD
(
1)
•
Power
cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA
and
Canada)
(
l)
• Rechargeable battery
pack
NP-BG
1
(I
)/Battery
case
(I)
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• Wrist strap (
1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual)
(I)

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
DSC-H90
Serial No.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
burns. Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
•
Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(l40°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a
car parked in the sun.
•
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle
damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out
of the reach of small children.
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• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the
same
or
equivalent
type
recommended
by Sony.
• Dispose
of
used battery packs promptly as described
in
the instructions.
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Battery charger
Even
if
the
CHARGE
lamp is not lit, the battery
charger
is not dis
connected
from the
AC
power
source (mains) as long as it is
connected
to the wall outlet (wa
ll
socket).
If
some
trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut
off
the
power
by
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
The
power
cord (mains lead),
if
supplied, is
de
signed specifically for use with this
camera
only, and should not be used with
other
electrical equipment.
For
Customers
in
the
U.S.A.
and.
Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve
our
environment
by returning
your
used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For
more information regarding recycling
of
rechargeable batteries,
call toll free
1-800-822-8837.
or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:
Do not handle
damaged
or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
(
1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received. including interference that may
cause
undesired operation.
This
Class B digital apparatus
complies
with Canadian
ICES-003
.
For
Customers
in
the
U.S.A.
UL
is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The
UL Mark on the product
means
it
has been
UL
Listed.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony
Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the
FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-H90
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: ( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment
in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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For Customers in Europe
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
I08-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies ~ay influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application
or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.)
agam.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
-
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product,
please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable
in
the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used
in
combination with a
chemical symbol.
The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added
if
the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury
or
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of
correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of
the battery.
The
recycling
of
the
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materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In
case
of
products that for safety, performance
or
data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only.
To
ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of
electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of
waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling
of
this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or
the shop where you
purchased the product.
Notice
for
customers
in
the
United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363
is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse
in
the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse
of
the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by
ASTA
or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an
~
or~
mark) must be used.
If
the plug supplied with this
equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse
cover
after you change the fuse.
Never
use the plug without the fuse cover.
If
you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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Identifying parts
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Shutter button
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Mode dial:
SCN
(Scene
Selection)/
iO
(Intelligent
Auto)/P(Program Auto)/
M
(Manual Exposure Shooting)/
t:I(Sweep
Panorama)/
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U (Movie Mode)
8
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For shooting:
WIT
(Zoom) lever
For viewing:
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(Index) lever/
Q.
(Playback zoom) lever
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Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
[§]Lens
[ID
Flash
•
Do
not cover the tlash with your
fingers.
•
When
using the flash, the flash
pops up automatically.
•
The
flash goes down
automatically when the
power
is
turned on/off, the camera is
switched to playback
mode
or the
shooting mode is changed.
[1]
Speaker
I]] ON/OFF (Power) button/Power
lamp
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Microphone
[1Q]
LCD
screen
[1]
[E
(Playback) button
[12]
Control button
MENU
on:
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MENU
off:
DISP/~/@
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Tracking focus
~
MENU
button
[H]
?lfiii
(In-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
[§]
Hook for wrist strap
[§]
Battery eject lever
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Battery insertion slot
[ffi]
Access lamp
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Memory card slot
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Battery/memory card cover
[g}]
USB I AIV
OUT
jack

[22]
Tripod receptacle
• 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.
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Charging the battery pack
For customers
in
the USA
and Canada For customers
in
countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada
~Plug
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1
CHARGE
lamp
Lit:
Charging
Off:
Charging
finished (Normal charge)
Flash:
Charging
error
Power
cord
(Mains lead)
1
Insert
the
battery
pack
into
the
battery
charger.
• You can
charge
the battery
even
when
it is partially charged.
2
Connect
the
battery
charger
to
the
wall
outlet
(wall
socket).
•
If
you continue charging the battery
pack
for about
one
more
hour
after
the
CHARGE
lamp turns
off
, the
charge
will last slightly
longer
(Full
charge).
•
When
the
CHARGE
lamp flashes and
charging
is not finished,
remove
and re-insert the battery pack.
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Charging time
Full charge time: approx.
330
min.
Normal
charge
time: approx.
270
min.
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•
The
above
charging
times
apply
when
charging
a fully
depleted
battery pack at a
temperature
of
25°C
(77°F).
Charging
may take
longer
depending
on
conditions
of
use and
circumstances.
•
Connect
the battery
charger
to the nearest wall
outlet
(wall socket).
•
When
charging
is finished,
disconnect
the
power
cord
(mains
lead) from the wall
outlet (wall socket),
and
remove
the battery
pack
from the battery charger.
• Be sure to use the battery pack
or
the battery
charger
of
the
genuine
Sony
brand
.

Battery life and number of images you can record/
view
Shooting still images Approx.
145 Approx. 290
Viewing still images Approx. 280 Approx. 5600
Shooting movies Approx. 120
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• The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when
shooting with a fully charged battery pack. The number may be less depending on
the circumstances.
• The number
of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following
conditions:
-Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately).
-When a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature
of 25°C (77°F).
• The number
of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard,
and is for shooting under the following conditions.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
-[Panel Brightness] is set to [3].
-Shooting once every 30 seconds.
-The zoom is switched alternately between theW and Tends.
-The flash strobes once every two times.
-The power turns on and off once every ten times.
• The battery life for movies is when shooting under the·following conditions:
-Recording mode: 720 FINE
-When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 22), press the shutter
button down again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom
do not operate.
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Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold
separately)
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1
Open
the
cover.
Ensure the notched corner
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faces correctly.
2
Insert
the
memory
card
(sold
separately).
•
With
the notched
corner
facing as illustrated, insert the
memory
card
until it clicks into place.
3
Insert
the
battery
pack.
• While pressing the battery
eject
lever, insert the battery
pack
as
il1ustrated.
Make
sure that the battery
eject
lever
locks after insertion.
4
Close
the
cover.
•
Closing
the
cover
with the battery inserted incorrectly
may
damage
the
camera.

II Memory cards that you can use
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Memory Stick PRO Duo 0 0 (Mark2 only)
A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo 0 0
Memory Stick Duo 0 -
B Memory Stick Micro (M2) 0 0 (Mark2 only)
SD memory card 0 0 (Class 4
or faster)
c SDHC memory card 0 0 (Class 4
or faster)
SDXC memory card 0 0 (Class 4 or faster)
microSD memory card 0 0 (Class 4 or faster)
D microSDHC memory card 0 0 (Class 4 or faster)
• In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:
A: "Memory Stick Duo" media
B: "Memory Stick Micro'' media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
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• When using "Memory Stick Micro" media or microSD memory cards with this
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
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• Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit.
This may cause damage to data
in the memory card/internal memory.
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Setting the
cloek
Control button
Select items:
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Set: e
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the
ON/OFF
(Power)
button for the first time.
•
It
may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Select a desired language.
3 Select a desired geographic location by following the
on-screen instructions, then press
e.
4Set [Date &Time Format], [Summer Time] and
[Date &Time], then press [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Operate following the instructions on the screen.

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Mode dial
iO:
Intelligent
Auto
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Sweep
Panorama
U:
Movie
Mode
Shooting still images
A Shutter button
W{T
(Zoo~)
•
W:
zoom
out
T:
zoom
in
Do
not cover the flash
(A).
1
Press
the
shutter
button
halfway
down
to
focus.
When
the
image
is
in
focus,
a
beep
sounds
and
the
e
indicator
lights.
2
Press
the
shutter
button
fully
down.
Shooting movies
1
Press
the
shutter
button
fully
down
to
start
recording.
•
Use
the
W/T
(zoom)
lever
to
change
the
zoom
scale.
2
Press
the
shutter
button
fully
down
again
to
stop
recording.
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• Do not push down
or
pull up the flash unit with your fingers. This may cause a
malfunction.
• The operating sound
of
the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates
while shooting a movie.
• You can shoot continuously for approximately 29 minutes at a time when the
temperature is 25°C (77°F) and camera
is
set to the factory settings. When
shooting stops, you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting.
Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop
to protect the camera (page 24
).
• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject
or
the
way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the
recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.
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Viewing images
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(Delete)
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zoom out
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zoom
in
[E
(Playback)
Control button
Select images:
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(next)/<111111
(previous)
Set: e
1Press
the~
(Playback) button.
• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
Selecting next/previous image
Select an image with
..,.
(next)/<111111
(previous) on the control button. Press e in
the center
of
the control button to view movies.
Deleting an image
CD
Press?
!fiij
(Delete) button.
® Select [This Image] with A on the control button, then press
e.
Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.

In-Camera.
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ide
This
camera
contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the
camera's
functions according to
your
needs.
?
lfiii
(In-Camera Guide)
1
Press
the
MENU
button.
2Select
an
item
whose
description
you
want
to
view,
then
press
the
?
/fiii
(In-Camera Guide)
button.
The
operation guide for the selected function
is
displayed.
• You can search for a function by key word(s)
or
icon, by pressing the
?
;fiii
(In-Camera Guide) button
when
MENU
is not displayed.
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Introduction of other functions
Other
functions used
when
shooting
or
playing
back
can
be
operated
using the
control button
or
MENU
button on the
camera.
This
camera
is
equipped
with a
Function
Guide
that allows you to
easily
select
from the functions.
While
displaying
the guide, try the
other
functions.
Control button
Control
button
Function Guide
DISP
(Display
Setting):
Allows
you to
change
the
screen
display.
~
(Self-
Timer):
Allows
you to use the self-timer.
© (Smife Shutter):
Allows
you
to use
the
Smile
Shutter
mode.
~
(Flash):
Allows
you to
select
a flash
mode
for
still
images.
e
(Tracking
focus):
Allows
you to
continue
to
focus
on
a
subject
even
if
the
subject
moves.
Menu Items
Shooting
Scene Selection
Easy Mode
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image
Size/Movie Size
Cont. Shooting
Settings
Bracket Setting
EV
ISO
Select
pre-set
settings
to
match
various
scene
conditions.
Shoot
still
images
using
minimal
functions.
Select
the
image
size
for
still
images,
panoramic
images
or
movie
files.
Select
single-image
mode
or
burst
mode.
Set
the
type
of
the
bracket
shooting
.
Adjust
the
exposure
manually.
Adjust
the
luminous
sensitivity
.

White Balance
Adjust color tones
of
an image.
Focus
Select the focus method.
Metering Mode
Select the metering mode that sets which part
of
the
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Scene Recognition
Set to automatically detect shooting conditions in
Intelligent Auto mode.
Soft Skin Effect
Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
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Smile Detection
Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting
Sensitivity
smiles.
Face Detection
Select to detect faces and adjust various settings
automatically.
ORO
Set
ORO
function to correct the brightness and contrast
and improve the image quality.
Anti Blink
Set to automatically shoot two images and select image
in
which the eyes are not blinking.
Movie SteadyShot
Set the strength
of
Steady
Shot
in movie mode.
The
angle
of
view changes when you change the setting.
Picture Effect
Shoot still images with an original texture according to
the desired effect.
Color hue
Set the color hue when [Toy camera) is selected
in
Picture Effect.
Extracted Color
Select the color to extract when [Partial Color] is
selected in Picture Effect.
In-Camera Guide
Search the
camera's
functions according to
your
needs.
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Viewing
Slideshow
Select a method
of
continuous playback.
View
Mode
Select the display format for images.
Retouch
Retouch an image using various effects.
Delete
Delete an image.
Protect
Protect the images.
Print
(DPOF)
Add a print order mark to a still image.
Rotate
Rotate a still image to the left.
In-Camera
Guide
Search the
camera's
functions according to your needs.
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~Setting
items
If
you press the
MENU
button while shooting
or
during playback,
~
(Settings) is
provided
as a final selection.
You
can
change
the
default
settings
on
the
~
(Settings) screen.
c
AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital
Shooting
Settings
Zoom/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date ·
Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
YT
Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/Eco
Main
Settings
Mode/USB Connect Setting/LUN Setting/Download
Music/Empty Music/Eye-Fi
• Format/Create REC. Folder/Change REC. Folder/Delete
Memory
Card
Tool* REC. Folder/Copy/File Number
0 Area Setting/Date &
Time
Setting
Clock
Settings
*If a memory card
is
not inserted,
@I
(Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and
only [FormatJ can be selected.