Sony DSC-TX5/B Handbook

© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-174-213-11(1)GBCyber-shot HandbookDSC-TX5Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex10GBPrinting images with the date“PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” ··················· 121Chang

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex100GBCOMPONENTSelects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordanc

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex101GBVideo OutSets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex102GBHousingDisplays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the Hou

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex103GBUSB ConnectSets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-com

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex104GBLUN SettingsSets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer scr

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex105GBDownload MusicYou can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change backgroun

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex106GBFormat MusicYou can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex107GBPower SaveSets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex108GBCalibrationEnables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex109GBFormatFormats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex11GBMENU/Settings SearchYou can easily select the various shooting functions from .1 Lower

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex110GBCreate REC.FolderCreates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images.Images are

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex111GBChange REC.FolderChanges the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex112GBDelete REC.FolderDeletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded ima

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex113GBCopyCopies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.1 Insert a memory card wi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex114GBFile NumberSelects the method used to assign file numbers to images.1 t (Settings) t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex115GBArea SettingAdjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.1 t (Settings) t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex116GBDate & Time SettingSets the date and time again.1 t (Settings) t (Clock Setting

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex117GBViewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TVYou can view images recorded on the ca

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex118GBViewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TVYou can view images recorded on the camera

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex119GBIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex12GB• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.• The four

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex120GBUsing with your computer“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (suppl

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex121GBUsing the software1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex122GB1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM dri

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex123GBConnecting the camera to a computer1 First, open the battery/memory card cover, then op

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex124GB1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognize

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex125GBUploading images to a media serviceThis camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex126GB1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.When you connect the camera a

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex127GBPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex128GB5 t (Print) t desired mode6 Desired setting item t [Start]• Movies cannot be printed.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex129GBYou can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex13GBYou can easily select the various viewing functions from .1 Press the (Playback) butt

130GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndexTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.B

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex131GBThe remaining charge indicator is incorrect.• This is caused when you use the camera in

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex132GBThe image is out of focus.• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to posit

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex133GBThe close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus) does not work.• (Landscape) mode, (T

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex134GBCannot shoot images in succession.• You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex135GBCannot delete an image.• Cancel the protection (page 80).A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex136GBImages once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.• Export them to a fo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex137GBCannot print images with the date.• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 1

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex138GBCannot print the image at the size selected.• When you replace the printer paper with p

139GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndexWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex14GBYou can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.1 Touch to display the MENU scr

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex140GBSystem error• Turn the power off and then on again.Camera overheatingAllow it to cool•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex141GBCannot create more folders• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the m

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex142GBProcessing...• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex143GB“Memory Stick Duo” mediaA “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex144GBNotes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately)• To use a “Memory

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex145GBBattery packOn charging the battery pack• We recommend charging the battery pack in an

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex146GBBattery charger• Only NP-BN-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the ba

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex147GBIndexAAF Illuminator ...

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex148GBHHand-held Twilight...30HD(1080i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex149GBShooting Direction...48Slidesho

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex15GB• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex150GBNotes on the License“C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex16GBNames of partsA Shutter buttonB MicrophoneC Lens coverD ON/OFF (Power) buttonE FlashF Se

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex17GBList of icons displayed on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex18GB234Display IndicationBattery remainingLow battery warningAF illuminatorRecording folder

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex19GBUsing the touch panelThe camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex2GBHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding pag

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex20GBTouching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex21GBCustomizing the MENU itemsDuring shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below o

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex22GBUsing the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This mem

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex23GBREC ModeYou can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective.1 Lower the le

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex24GBIntelligent Auto AdjustmentAllows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted au

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex25GBProgram AutoAllows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutt

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex26GBIntelligent Sweep PanoramaThe camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex27GBzChanging the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic imageShooting Direction:

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex28GBMovie ModeAllows you to record movies.1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex29GBAnti Motion BlurThis is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex3GBNotes on using the cameraNotes on the types of memory cards that you can use (sold separa

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex30GBHand-held TwilightAlthough night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows y

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex31GBBacklight Correction HDRYou can shoot two images having different exposures to create a

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex32GBScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 Lower t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex33GB• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex34GBZoomYou can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enla

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex35GBViewing still images1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex36GBPlayback ZoomPlays back the enlarged image.1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex37GBWide ZoomIn single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the en

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex38GBTemporarily Rotated DisplayThis is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate a

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex39GBViewing movies1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select a movi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex4GBThe images used in this HandbookThe images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduc

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex40GBEasy ModeAllows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The tex

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex41GBMovie shooting sceneAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex42GBSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Lo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex43GBzHints for better capturing of smiles• The shutter operates when any person whose face i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex44GBFlash1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.2 (Flash) t desired modeWhen the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex45GBFlashIn Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from .1 Lower the lens cover to switch to s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex46GBSelf-Timer1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.2 (Self-Timer) t desired mo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex47GBSelf-TimerIn Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from .1 Lower the lens cover to s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex48GBShooting DirectionSet the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Intelligent Sweep P

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex49GBImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex5GBTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook·······················

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex50GBThe larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex51GBzOn “image quality” and “image size”A digital image is made up of a collection of small

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex52GBBurstThe camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the sh

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex53GBMacroUse this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as ins

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex54GBEVYou can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex55GBISOSets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene S

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex56GBWhite BalanceAdjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex57GB• [White Balance] is not available in the following situations:– In Intelligent Auto Adj

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex58GBUnderwater White BalanceAdjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex59GBFocusYou can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the prope

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex6GBMENU (Shooting)MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11MENU (Viewi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex60GBzQuickly choosing the priority subjectTouching the screen displays a frame, and then pre

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex61GBMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex62GBScene RecognitionThe camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex63GB• The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex64GBFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex65GBzRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)Normally the camera automatically s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex66GBAnti BlinkWhen Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex67GBDisplay SettingsSets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shoot

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex68GBEasy ModeWhen viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex69GBCalendarThis feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex7GBTroubleshootingTroubleshooting ················································ 130Warnin

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex70GBImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) button to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex71GBSlideshowImages are automatically played back in succession.1 Press the (Playback) but

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex72GB1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music].2 Touch desired mode t [Start].3 To exit s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex73GBMusicSpecifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one ba

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex74GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 Press the (Playback) button

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex75GBzYou can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting imagesTouch to retu

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex76GBPaintPaints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file.1 Press the (Pl

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex77GBRetouchRetouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is re

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex78GBView ModeAllows you to select the display format for viewing images.1 Press the (Playb

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex79GBDisplay Burst GroupYou can select to display burst images in groups or display all image

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex8GBOperation SearchLeaving the settings to the cameraIntelligent Auto Adjustment············

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex80GBProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for r

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex81GBDPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the image

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex82GBRotateRotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex83GBVolume SettingsAdjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.1 Press the (Playba

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex84GBDisplay SettingsSets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex85GBExposure dataThis sets whether or not to display the shooting data of the currently disp

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex86GBImage index settingsSets the number of images displayed in the index screen.1 Press the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex87GBSelect FolderWhen multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex88GBAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex89GBGrid LineWith reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex9GBShooting with backlightForced Flash······················································

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex90GBDigital ZoomSelects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical z

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex91GBAuto OrientationWhen the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex92GBScene Recog. GuideYou can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex93GBRed Eye ReductionThe flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-e

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex94GBBlink AlertWhen an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex95GBBeepSelects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 t (Settings)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex96GBLCD BrightnessThis sets the brightness of the LCD screen.1 t (Settings) t (Main Sett

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex97GBLanguage SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex98GBDemo ModeYou can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile S

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex99GBInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this funct