Sony DSC-W7 User Manual
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The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
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(Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode), or (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene
.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
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Set the correct date and time (
t
step 2 in “Read This First”).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
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The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 30).
The image is too dark.
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You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 32) or adjust the exposure (page 30).
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The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 52).
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Turn on the screen (page 21).
The image is too bright.
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You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the
exposure (page 30).
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The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page
52).
The image colors are not correct.
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Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
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The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
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The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
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Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the
(Setup) menu to [On] (page 46).
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Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(
t
step 5 in “Read This First”).
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Light the room and shoot the subject.