Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9, User Manual

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Cyber-shot User Guide
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Before Use
Shooting
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Using MENU items (Viewing)
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About this camera
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Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer
Self-Timer
Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control wheel.
2.
Select the desired mode with the control wheel.
(Off)
Does not use the self-timer.
(10sec)
Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, press again.
(2sec)
Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
(Self-portrait
One Person)
Sets the self-timer to Self-portrait timer.
When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep
sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later. (Self-portrait
Two People)
Tips for preventing blur
If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button,
“Camera shake” occurs.
Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as
those encountered in
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight ) mode.
In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly
at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.
Note
You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes.”
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Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the
subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and
prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen. Do not move your camera after the beep
sounds.
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