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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-T500
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the shooting functions
Using the viewing functions
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)
“Memory Stick Duo”:
You can use a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the camera.
“Memory Stick”:
You cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with the camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording.
Black, white, red, blue or green dots
Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the
LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
Notes on using the camera
Note when playing movies on other devices
This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main
Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
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Notes on using the camera ....................................................................... 2
Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 8
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 12
Operating the touch panel....................................................................... 21
Changing the screen display................................................................... 22
Using the internal memory ...................................................................... 24
Basic Operations
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu ....................................... 36
Using the shooting functions
Switching the shooting mode .................................................................. 41
Shooting images according to the scene mode ...................................... 42
Shooting images (Program Auto mode).................................................. 44
Focus: Changing the focus method
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
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REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Focus: Changing the focus method
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Using the viewing functions
(Retouch): Retouching still images
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9
(Slideshow): Playing back images in succession along with effects and music
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume
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Customizing the settings
Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ................... 69
Manage Memory .............................................................................. 70
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 70
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 73
Main Settings — Main Settings 1 ..................................................... 74
Main Settings — Main Settings 2 ..................................................... 76
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ........................................ 78
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2......................................... 80
Clock Settings................................................................................... 81
Language Setting ............................................................................. 82
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 83
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................89
Installing the software (supplied).............................................................91
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................93
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ..... 94
Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”......98
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the
“Memory Stick Duo”...............................................................................100
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ...................................................101
Using your Macintosh computer............................................................102
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.....................................................104
Printing still images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................106
Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................122
Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources.........................................126
On the “Memory Stick Duo”...................................................................127
On the battery charger ..........................................................................130
Index
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Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash
This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the HOME
screen (page 36), and the menus (page 38).
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
Press the shutter button halfway down.
AE/AF lock indicator flashing
, lit/beeps
Then press the shutter button fully down.
When focusing is difficult t
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t
See
“Hints for preventing blur” below.
Basic techniques for better images
Hints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”
Camera shake
Cause
Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred.
What you can do to reduce the blurring
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.
• 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.
Subject blur
Cause
Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
What you can do to reduce the blurring
• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
Selection.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.
Notes
• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.
• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind.
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Exposure
Adjusting the light intensity
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Exposure:
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
= Recording sensitivity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 49).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the
Basic techniques for better images
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 48.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
Color
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Characteristics of light
Daylight
White (standard)
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Green-tinged
Incandescent
Reddish
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 52).
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Basic techniques for better images
Quality
On “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 10M
3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels
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Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Selecting the image size for use (pages 13, 27, 30)
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)
Example: Printing in up to A3+ size
Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail
Basic techniques for better images
The default settings are marked with .
Image size
10M
(3648×2736)
Usage guidelines
For prints up to A3+(13×19")
3:2 (8M)
*1
(3648×2432)
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
No. of images
Less
5M
(2592×1944)
3M
(2048×1536)
For prints up to A4(8×10")
For prints up to 10×15 cm
(4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")
VGA
(640×480)
Shoot at small image size for e-mail attachments
16:9 (7M)
*2
(3648×2056)
For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4(8×10")
More
Less
Printing
Fine
Rough
Fine
16:9 (2M)
*2
(1920×1080)
For viewing on HDTVs
More Rough
*
1)
Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*
2)
Images fill the entire screen. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 119).
Movie image size Average bit rate/
Second
1280×720(Fine) 9 Mbps
Usage guidelines
1280×720(Standard)
VGA
6 Mbps
3 Mbps
Shoot highest quality movie for display on
HDTV
Shoot standard quality movie for display on
HDTV
Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB upload
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,
AAC, mp4 format.
• The larger the image size and average bit rate, the higher the image quality.
• A telephoto image results when the
image size
is selected for movies.
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Flash
On using the flash
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
The “Red-eye phenomenon”
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Camera Eye
Retina
How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 55).
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 58) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.
The “White circular spots”
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Camera
Bottom
C Stereo microphone
D
E POWER button/POWER lamp
G Lens
H Self-timer lamp (27, 30)/AF illuminator
I Lens cover
A LCD screen/Touch panel (21, 22)
C Hook for wrist strap/Grip
D Speaker
E Battery insertion slot
F Multi connector
G Access lamp
H “Memory Stick Duo” slot
I Battery eject lever
J Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
K Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
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Identifying parts
Multi-output stand
E DC IN jack
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
The multi-output stand is used in the following situations by placing the camera in it:
•
When connecting the camera and the
•
• computer by USB cable.
When connecting to a TV’s audio/video input jacks.
When connecting to a PictBridgecompliant printer.
A Camera connector terminal
v mark
1
To
DC IN jack
2
To wall outlet
• You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC
Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery pack.
Indicators on the screen
Touch [DISP] on the bottom right of the screen to change to the display selection
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
When shooting still images
A
Display
C:32:00
Indication
Battery remaining
Flash charging
Self-diagnosis display
When shooting movies
B
Display
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00:25:05
Indication
• Displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway down in the default settings.
Recording Media
(“Memory Stick Duo,” internal memory)
• This does not appear when using internal memory.
Number of recordable images
Recordable time (h:m:s)
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the
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Indicators on the screen
Display Indication
C
Display Indication
Display
Standby
REC
0:12
Indication
• Displayed when [Display
Setup] is set to [Image
Only].
• Displayed when [Display
Setup] is set to [Image
Only].
Standby a movie/Recording a movie
Recording time (m:s)
0/3
z
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F3.5
ISO400
+2.0EV
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise
Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
Display
C:32:00
Indication
Battery remaining
Print order (DPOF) mark
B
Display
8/8
VOL.
Indication
Playback Media (“Memory
Stick Duo,” internal memory)
• This does not appear when using internal memory.
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder
PictBridge connecting
• Do not remove the camera from the multi-output stand or unplug the USB cable while the icon is displayed on the screen.
• This does not appear when using internal memory.
PictBridge connecting
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display
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F3.5
ISO400
+2.0EV
Indication
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Flash
N
0:00:12
101-0012
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9:30 AM
Playback bar
Counter
Recorded date/time of the playback image
• appears when histogram display is disabled.
Operating the touch panel
This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).
Touch panel
1
Turn on the camera.
During shooting: Slide the lens cover downward.
During playback: Press (Playback).
2
Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger.
On the touch panel buttons
•
•
•
•
When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page.
You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK] or [×].
Touching [OK] advances to the next screen.
Touching [?] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] again.
•
•
•
To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger.
Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary.
If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
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Changing the screen display
Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen.
• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback.
• In index mode, you can set the number of
Image Only
• During playback, touching during
[Normal] or [Simple] mode temporarily results in an [Image Only] display. To make the touch panel buttons reappear, touch the center.
DISP
[Display Setup]
This sets whether or not to display the buttons and icons on the screen.
Normal
The touch panel buttons and the icons are displayed.
• During [Image Only] mode, touching the center temporarily results in a [Normal] display. Touch
Only] again.
to display in [Image
• When shooting or playing back in the 16:9 aspect ratio, setting [Image Only] is useful because it fills the entire screen.
Simple
Only the touch panel buttons are displayed.
Changing the screen display
[Display Histogram]
This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.
[LCD Brightness]
This sets the backlight brightness.
• When viewing images in bright outside light if
[LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to
[Bright].
However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
A
Dark
B
Bright
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
• The histogram does not appear in the following situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– When using playback zoom.
– When rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 4 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
B
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
B
Internal memory
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 72).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 94 to 99 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
Basic Operations
Shooting still images
The procedure for shooting still images using the basic functions is given below.
Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) lever
Mode switch
Still image
Touch panel
1
Set the mode switch to (still image).
2
Open the lens cover.
3
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing.
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Shooting still images
z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.
Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
• is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is detected at the touched position or is displayed if an object other than a person’s face is detected. Touch this function.
to cancel
• This function cannot be used in mode or during digital zoom.
(Close focus enabled)
• You can use this function when the shooting mode for still image is set to (Auto Adjustment), (Program Auto) or (Soft Snap) mode.
• If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable range is displayed.
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Shoot with the shutter button.
1
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
AE/AF lock indicator
2
Press the shutter button fully down.
Shooting still images
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T)
(from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
W/T
Using the zoom
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 79.
Changing the image size
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
For details on the image size, see page 12.
Using the self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, touch .
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
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Shooting still images
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Flash Auto
Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
: Flash forced on
: Slow Synchro (Flash forced on)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
: Flash forced off
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up)
Touch the Macro/Close focus setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then
[BACK].
: Macro Off
: Macro On
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)
: Close focus enabled
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)
Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro or Close focus mode.
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
Close focus
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 50).
• You cannot use the Face Detection function when you shoot images in the Close focus mode.
• This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one.
Shooting movies
The procedure for shooting movies using the basic functions is given below.
Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) lever
Mode switch
Movie
Touch panel
1
Set the mode switch to (movie).
2
Open the lens cover.
3
Press the shutter button.
The recording starts.
• [REC] is displayed on the screen during recording.
To stop the movie recording
Press the shutter button again.
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Shooting movies
z To shoot the still images during recording the movies
You can shoot the still images by touching the (Photo button) when recording the movies only when “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted into the camera.
Still image counter
Photo button
• You can shoot up to three still images while shooting a single movie.
• (approx. 0.9 MB) is used as the recording size for still images when shooting in [1280×720] mode, while
is used when shooting in [VGA] mode.
W/T
Using the zoom
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Changing the image size
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
For details on the image size, see page 12.
Using the self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Touch the Macro setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Macro Off
: Macro On
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
Viewing images
Touch panel
Still image
(Playback) button
Movie
Zoom (W/T) lever
N/x
1
Press
• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.
2
Touch (previous)/ (next) to select an image.
Touch N to play back a movie.
Fast forward/fast rewind: M/m
Volume control: Touch during movie playback, then adjust the volume with / .
Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen.
Stop: Touch x.
• You can start continuous playback by touching
N
when [Continuous Play] is set to [On]; when
[Continuous Play] is [Off],
N
is used as the movie playback button.
Movie playback/[Continuous Play] button (page 33)
You can turn this function on/off from the HOME screen,
(Settings) t [ Main Settings 1] t [Continuous
• When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], touch the right/left side of the screen during still image playback to display the next/previous image, and touch the center of the screen to display in [Normal] mode. Touch to display in [Image Only] again.
• You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.
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Viewing images
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area.
v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position.
: Changes the zoom scale.
: Turns v/V/b/B on/off.
BACK: Cancels playback zoom.
Shows the displayed area of the whole image
In this case, the center is enlarged.
• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58).
• When playing back in [Image Only] mode, touch the center of the screen to set to [Normal] display and
then touch the screen again (page 22).
You can also enlarge the image by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. Slide the lever to the W side to return.
To view an index screen (Image Index)
Touch (Index) to display the index screen.
Touch / to display the previous/next page.
(Index)
To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen.
• If you touch [DISP] in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 6 or
20 images.
• In single-image mode, you can display the index screen by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the W side.
Viewing images
To playback the slideshow
Slideshow
To end the slideshow, touch the panel, and then touch [Exit].
To change the slideshow settings, see page 61.
To adjust the volume of the music
Touch the panel to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with / .
Touch [×] to turn off the volume control screen.
• You can adjust the volume from the (Volume Settings) in [MENU], before the playback starts.
To view files using continuous playback
This camera can provide continuous playback of files that have been shot. This function is useful when playing several movie files together.
Movie0001 Movie0002 Still image0003 Movie0004
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Touch / to display the file you want to begin continuous playback from.
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Viewing images
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Touch N.
The continuous playback starts.
Touch
M
to fast forward, m
to fast rewind.
Touch x to stop. Touch
N
to start the continuous playback again.
To view the next file during continuous playback
Touching > advances to the start of the next file.
To view the previous file during continuous playback
Touching . returns to the start of the file being played. Double touching . returns the sequence of images to the start of the previous file.
Deleting images
(Playback) button
1
Press (Playback) button.
2
Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).
3
Touch [OK].
When you delete images from the index screen
1 Touch (Delete) while displaying in index mode.
2 Touch the image you want to delete.
mark is checked in the check box of the image.
mark
Touch again to remove the marks.
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
3
Touch , then touch [OK].
• To delete all the images, see page 63.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the HOME screen
The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).
1
Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.
Item
Category
HOME
2
Touch the category you want to set.
3
Touch the item in the category you want to set.
Function Guide
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• If the function guide is displayed, touch [OK] to confirm.
• You cannot display the HOME screen under the following situations:
– During TV output
– When a PictBridge connection is made.
– When a USB connection is made.
• The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
• Touch [×] to return to the previous screen.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
HOME items
Touching [HOME] displays the following items.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
Categories
Shooting
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View Images
Printing, Other
Manage Memory
Settings
Items
Download Music Format Music
Memory Tool
Format
Change REC.Folder
Internal Memory Tool (page 73)
Format
Create REC.Folder
Copy
Main Settings
Beep
Continuous Play
Calibration
USB Connect
Video Out
Function Guide
Initialize
CTRL FOR HDMI
TV TYPE
Shooting Settings
AF Illuminator
AF Mode
Auto Orientation
Grid Line
Digital Zoom
Auto Review
* Shooting mode selected with the mode switch (page 41) will be applied.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the menu items
1
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
Guide
You can turn this guide on or off by touching [?].
[?]
MENU
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2
Touch the desired menu item.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3
Touch the desired setting item.
4
Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu.
Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the shooting mode.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Still image mode
( : available)
Movie mode
Selected mode
Shooting menu
REC Mode
EV
Focus
Metering Mode
White Balance
Color Mode
Flash Level
Red Eye
Reduction
Face Detection
SteadyShot
Setup
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Menu items
Viewing menu
(Retouch)
(Wide Zoom Display)
(Delete)
(Rotate)
(Volume Settings)
(Multi-Purpose Resize)
(Slideshow)
(Protect)
(Print)
(Select Folder)
Using the shooting functions
Switching the shooting mode
You can switch the shooting mode.
There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Program Auto,
Scene Selection; and there are two recording modes for movies: Auto Adjustment and High
Sensitivity. The default setting is Auto Adjustment.
To switch the shooting mode to other than Auto Adjustment, follow the procedure described below.
1
Select the shooting mode by mode switch.
Still image
Movie
Mode switch
2
Touch the shooting mode setting button.
3
Touch the desired mode.
4
Touch [BACK] to turn off the setup screen.
Still image mode
: Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 42).
: Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For
details on the functions available, see page 39.) The setting buttons for Focus,
Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen (page 44).
Movie mode
: Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot movies easily with the setting adjusted automatically.
: High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot movies using settings appropriate for a dark location.
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Shooting images according to the scene mode
Modes for still images (Scene Selection)
The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Beach
Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Soft Snap
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.
Twilight Portrait*
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.
Hi-Speed Shutter
Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.
• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Shooting images according to the scene mode
Modes for movies
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot movies in a natural ambience even in dark places.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro/
Close Focus
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to
(Program Auto).
Focus: Changing the focus method
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.
(Center AF)
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
(Spot AF)
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.
AF range finder frame
1.0 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
(unlimited distance)
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the focus preset is convenient.
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26).
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
• You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].
• You can select only [Multi AF], [1.0 m], [3.0 m], [7.0 m] or [ ] when shooting movies.
• The focus preset distance setting contains some error, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the
T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
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If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
In such cases, do as follows:
1
Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder frame
AE/AF lock indicator
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want.
2
When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
(Multi)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
(Center)
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering).
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 44).
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].
• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
Low ISO sensitivity
(Auto)
High ISO sensitivity
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions.
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.
• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images appearing pale. (Excludes when [ISO] is set to [ISO 80])
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
–2.0EV
0EV
+2.0EV
Toward –: Darkens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward +: Brightens an image.
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
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Shooting menu
For details on the operation 1 page 38
The available mode switch positions are indicated as shown below. For details on how to
operate the menu, see page 38.
Unavailable Available
The default settings are marked with .
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
(Normal)
(Burst)
Does not shoot continuously.
Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
BRK±0.3EV
BRK±0.7EV
BRK±1.0EV
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the
Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
• When the shooting mode for still image is set to (Auto
Adjustment), the Exposure Bracket mode is not available.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
Shooting menu
For details on the operation 1 page 38
On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.74 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.
On the Exposure Bracket
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.
• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 49), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is the same as that for Burst mode, but becomes slower depending on the shooting conditions.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Manually adjusts the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the EV setting button in
(Program Auto) mode. See page 49.
Focus: Changing the focus method
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
Auto Focus mode. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Focus setting button in
(Program Auto) mode. See page 44.
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Metering Mode setting button in
(Program Auto) mode. See page 47.
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Shooting menu
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White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
(Auto)
(Daylight)
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy)
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Fluorescent Light 1)/
(Fluorescent Light 2)/
(Fluorescent Light 3)
Fluorescent Light 1: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent Light 2: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent Light 3: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting.
Shooting menu
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(Incandescent)
For details on the operation 1 page 38
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
• For details on the white balance, see page 11.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).
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Shooting menu
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Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
(Normal) Sets the image to standard color.
(Vivid)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
(Natural)
Sets the image to quiet color.
(Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.
(B & W)
Sets the image to black and white.
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• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies in Auto Adjustment mode.
Shooting menu
For details on the operation 1 page 38
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
(–)
(Normal)
(+)
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
• To change flash mode, see page 28.
• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.
(Auto)
(On)
(Off)
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye using
(Retouch) in the viewing menu after shooting (page 58).
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto].
• This setting is not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).
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Shooting menu
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Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function continuously or when the touch panel is touched.
Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus, strobe, exposure, white balance, and pre-strobe for red-eye reduction.
(Continuous) Detects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Face Detection mark
Face Priority frame
Face Detection frame
(When touched)
• Touching the face changes the Face Detection frame to the Face
Priority frame.
If the subject area you touch is not a face, the section near the touched area is brought into focus.
Touch the screen, and if a face is detected, operation is the same as [Continuous].
• When the Face Detection function is activated
– You cannot use the AF illuminator.
– You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Continuous].
• The camera can detect up to 8 subject faces. However, in (Soft Snap) mode, it can detect only up to
4 subject faces.
• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
• The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way down. Even when the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the focus is set on and other subjects are the same, the focus is set on all subjects.
• When the shooting mode for still image is a mode other than
Auto), and
(Auto Adjustment),
(Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is always off.
(Program
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:
– It is too dark or too bright.
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.
– The subjects are not facing the camera.
Shooting menu
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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Selects the anti-blur mode.
(Shooting)
(Continuous)
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
Does not use anti-blur mode.
(Off)
• If you shoot still images in (Auto Adjustment) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only.
The default setting is set to [Continuous].
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] in
(Settings) on the HOME screen. See pages 37,
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Using the viewing functions
Viewing menu
This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode.
For details on how to use the menu, see page 38.
(Retouch): Retouching still images
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.
To retouch the still images
1
Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image mode.
2
Touch [MENU].
3
Touch (Retouch), then touch the desired mode.
4
Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.
• Touching [OK] in the Retouch screen enables checking of the effects that are currently set (except for
(Trimming) and (Red Eye Correction)).
(Trimming)
Records the zoomed playback image.
(Red Eye Correction)
1 Touch the image or slide the zoom (W/T) lever to zoom in on the trimming range.
2
Set the point with v/V/b/B, then touch .
3
Select an image size to record with b/B, then touch .
4
Touch [OK].
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.
After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
Viewing menu
(Partial Color)
For details on the operation 1 page 38
Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.
1
Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then touch .
2
Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch .
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Touch [OK].
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Viewing menu
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(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files.
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.
HDTV ( )
Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size.
Blog/E-mail ( )
Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.
1
Display the desired image to be changed.
2
Touch [MENU], and then touch (Multi-Purpose Resize).
3
Touch the desired size of the image ( (HDTV) or (Blog/E-mail)).
4
Specify the area you want to trim and touch .
5
Touch [Save].
• For details about the image size, see page 12.
• You cannot resize movies.
• You cannot resize the images from VGA to (HDTV).
• If you enlarge and resize the image using [Multi-Purpose Resize], the image quality may deteriorate.
Viewing menu
For details on the operation 1 page 38
(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9
During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen.
• Turning off the power or switching to shooting mode cancels this setting.
• The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4:3 and 3:2 images. Movies, 16:9 images, and portrait images cannot be zoomed.
(Slideshow): Playing back images in succession along with effects and music
This item has the same function as (Slideshow) button in playback mode.
You can change the slideshow settings.
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Touch [MENU] t
(Slideshow) (Slideshow).
2
Touch the desired menu item.
3
Touch the desired setting, then touch [Start].
The following items can be set.
The default settings are marked with .
Playback Range
This setting is fixed to [Folder] if a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is not inserted.
Folder
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
All Plays back all the images in order.
Playback Image
Movies/Still images
Movies Only
Still images Only
Plays back the movies and still images in order.
Plays back only movies in order.
Plays back only still images in order.
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Viewing menu
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Effects
Simple
Nostalgic
Stylish
Active
Normal
A simple slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes.
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.
A basic slideshow switching images at a predetermined interval.
• When [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], or [Active] have been set, in the case of movies, beginning sections of movies are displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slideshow. The sound of movie files will be heard.
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
The background music and effect combination can be changed. It is also possible to choose from multiple background music (BGM) selections.
Off
Music1
Does not use BGM.
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
Music2
Music3
Music4
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
• If you select [Music1] – [Music4], the camera does not play back the sound of movie files.
Interval
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Auto
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slideshow.
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Normal] is not selected as the [Effects].
• The [Interval] setting is invalid during movie playback.
Viewing menu
For details on the operation 1 page 38
Repeat
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
z To add /change Music files
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music1 – Music4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred).
• The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 101) and transfer the music again.
(Delete): Deleting images
Selects and deletes images in single-image mode or in index mode.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
(All In This Folder)
Deletes the image that is now selected.
• This item appears only in single-image mode.
Selects and deletes multiple images.
Deletes all images in the selected folder.
To delete an image
1
Display the image you want to delete.
2
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3
Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4
Touch (This Image).
5
Touch [OK].
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To select and delete multiple images
1
Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.
2
Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3
Touch (Multiple Images).
In single-image mode:
4
Use / to display the image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5
Touch / to display other image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.
To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.
6
Touch
In index mode:
4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to delete.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
mark
5
To delete other images, repeat step 4.
6
Touch
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
To delete all images in the folder
1
Touch [MENU] in index mode.
2
Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3
Touch (All In This Folder).
4
Touch [OK].
Viewing menu
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(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure.
(Protect) indicator appears on the protected image.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
• This item appears only in single-image mode.
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.
(Select All in This
Folder)
(Clear All in This
Folder)
Protects all images in the selected folder.
• This item appears only in index mode.
Unlocks all images in the selected folder.
• This item appears only in index mode.
To protect an image
1
Display the image you want to protect.
2
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3
Display (Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4
Touch
(This Image).
To select and protect multiple images
1
Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.
2
Display (Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3
Touch Images).
In single-image mode:
4
Use / to display the image to be protected, then touch the center of that image.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5
Touch / to display other images you want to protect, then touch the center of that image.
6
Touch
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In index mode:
4
Touch the thumbnail image of the image you want to protect.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5
To protect other images, repeat step 4.
6
Touch
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
To select all images in the folder
1 Touch [MENU] in index mode.
2 Display (Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3 Touch (Select All in This Folder).
4 Touch [OK].
• You cannot protect all the images when there are more than 100 files.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
To cancel the protection
The (Protect) indicator disappears.
• Protection can be removed for all images in a selected folder by touching (Clear All in This Folder).
: Adding a Print order mark
Adds a print order mark (
) to the image you want to print.
(Print): Printing images using a printer
Prints the recorded images.
Viewing menu
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(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates a still image.
1
Display the image to be rotated.
2
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3
Display
(Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4
Touch [
] to rotate the image.
5
Touch [OK].
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.
1 Select the desired folder with v/V.
2
Touch [OK].
To cancel selecting the folder
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.
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On the folders
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or create a new one.
• To create a new folder
t [Create REC.Folder] (page 70).
• To change the folder for recording images
t [Change REC.Folder] (page 71).
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
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(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume
Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.
Adjust the volume by touching
/ .
• You can adjust the volume during movie and slideshow playback (pages 31, 33).
Customizing the settings
Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings
You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the
HOME screen.
1
Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.
HOME
2
Touch (Manage Memory) or (Settings).
3
Touch the desired setting item.
4
Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired setting value.
When you select (Settings), touch v/V on the right of the screen to display the other setting items.
5
Touch [OK].
To cancel the setting change
Touch [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen.
If not, touch [BACK] or [×].
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Manage Memory
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Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.
1 Touch [Format].
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2
Touch [OK].
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
1
Touch [Create REC.Folder].
The message “Creating REC. folder” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.
Manage Memory
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To cancel the folder creation
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999”.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.
• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 97).
Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1
Touch [Change REC.Folder].
The folder selection screen appears.
2
Touch [OK].
To cancel changing the recording folder
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
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Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.
2
Touch [Copy].
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.
3
Touch [OK].
Copying starts.
To cancel copying
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 3.
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot select images to copy.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 73).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.
Manage Memory
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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1
Touch [Format].
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
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Settings
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Main Settings — Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with .
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Off
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/press the shutter button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.
On
Off
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
• The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].
The display of this guide can be turned on and off with the above setting.
• The guide that is displayed by touching [?] cannot be turned on or off with the above setting. To turn off
this guide, touch [?] again (page 21).
Continuous Play
Selects whether to play back all movies or still images successively in single-image mode.
On
Off
Displays the continuous playback button.
Does not display the continuous playback button.
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
1
Touch [Initialize].
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.
2
Touch [OK].
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel initializing
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.
Calibration
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch.
Touch the “×” mark displayed on the screen with the corner of a “Memory Stick Duo” or the like.
To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected.
The × mark moves on the screen.
If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the × mark again.
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Main Settings — Main Settings 2
The default settings are marked with .
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
PictBridge
Mass Storage
Auto
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 94).
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].
CTRL FOR HDMI
This setting allows (TV) remote-control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync
TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 87.
On
Off
Allows remote-controlled operation.
Disallows remote-controlled operation.
• You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.
Settings
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
PAL
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
TV TYPE
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback.
16:9
Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen television.
16:9 image 4:3 image
4:3
Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio television.
16:9 image 4:3 image
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1
The default settings are marked with .
AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.
Auto
Off
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved.
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– Focus preset is set (page 45).
– (Twilight) mode, (Landscape) mode, (Fireworks) mode or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
On
Displays the grid lines.
Off
• The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.
Settings
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AF Mode
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects.
Monitor
Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Smart
(Smart zoom)
( )
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or
[16:9(7M)].
• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
( )
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 10 ×, including the optical zoom 5×. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
Off Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×)
Size
5M
3M
VGA
16:9(2M)
Total zoom scale
Approx. 7.0×
Approx. 8.9×
Approx. 28×
Approx. 9.5×
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2
The default settings are marked with .
Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.
On
Off
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Does not use Auto Orientation.
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.
On
Off
Uses the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.
Settings
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Clock Settings
Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
1
Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen.
2
Touch [Clock Settings].
3
Touch the desired date display format, then touch .
The clock settings screen appears.
4
Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V.
5
Touch [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
To cancel the clock setting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 5.
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Language Setting
Language Setting
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied AV cable
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1
Connect the A/V OUT jack of the multi-output stand (supplied) and the audio/video input jacks of the TV with the AV cable (supplied), then attach the camera on the multi-output stand.
VIDEO AUDIO (Playback) button
1
To audio/video input jacks
2
To the A/V
OUT
(STEREO) jack
AV cable (supplied)
2
Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3
Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Touch / on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV
When using an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI jack, connecting the camera to the
TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) allows you to enjoy images shot with the camera at high picture quality*.
* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
• With [Multi-Purpose Resize], the aspect ratio can be converted to 16:9 for High Definition viewing
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1
Connect the multi-output stand (supplied) to an HD (High Definition) TV, then attach the camera on the multi-output stand.
(Playback) button
1
To the HDMI jack
HDMI cable (not supplied)
2
To the HDMI OUT jack
2
Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3
Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Touch / on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.
Viewing images on a TV
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
• Output to the TV is not possible while recording a movie.
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Some devices may not work properly.
• Do not connect the device output terminal to the multi-output stand output terminal. The images and sounds will not be output. Also, this may cause a malfunction.
On “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
•
When this camera is connected to a Sony TV that supports VIDEO-A Mode, the TV will automatically be set to the picture quality best suited for still images. For details, see the operating instruction for supported TVs.
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Controlling the camera while outputting to a TV
When the camera is connected to a TV using AV cables or an HDMI cable, the items that can be controlled are limited.
Control operations by touching the buttons displayed on the LCD screen of the camera.
•
If you are using a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync, 6 and 7 can be controlled using the remote controller supplied with the TV.
1 Image Index
2 Slideshow
3 Delete
4 Display Setup
5 BACK
6 Control buttons
7 MENU
8 Movie operation buttons
(Fast rewind/Playback/Fast forward/Stop)
Viewing images on a TV
Operating the MENU items
Detailed settings can be made from the menu for the functions listed below.
•
•
•
•
Slideshow
Playback Zoom
Delete
Rotate
•
•
•
Single Image
Image Index(6-up)
Image Index(20-up)
1
Touch [MENU] on the LCD screen.
The menu items appear on the TV screen.
2
Touch b/B/V/v (control buttons) on the camera’s LCD screen, then select the desired setting.
3
Touch z (middle button).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
When connecting to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync* using an HDMI cable, you can operate the playback functions of the camera with the TV remote controller.
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the multi-output stand and the HDMI jack of the TV using an
HDMI cable.
2
Attach the camera on the multi-output stand.
3
Turn on the camera.
4
Operate the camera with the TV remote controller.
* You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
• The following operations can be performed using the remote controller.
– Images can be advanced using the left/right keys on the TV’s remote controller.
– The TV’s power automatically turns on when the camera’s power is turned on. The video input of the
TV is also automatically switched so that it connects to the camera.
– After enjoying your images, the camera’s power automatically turns off when the TV’s power is turned off.
– Pressing SYNC MENU on the TV’s remote controller displays the menu screen, where various associated operations can be performed.
If the camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV’s remote controller, such as when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, set the item [CTRL FOR HDMI] found under
(Settings) on the HOME screen to [Off] (page 76).
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 102).
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the
English version.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 91)
•
Installing the software as follows:
–
“Picture Motion Browser”
–
“Music Transfer”
Copying images to your computer (page 94)
•
•
Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion
Browser”.
Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer” as follows:
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Viewing images saved on your computer
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Editing images
–
Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
– online
Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD
– disc writing drive)
Printing or saving still images with the date
–
Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music
Transfer”)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(When playing/editing High Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster,
Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster,
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (When playing/ editing High Definition movies: 1 GB or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 400 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Note on playback of movie files
(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4
AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 or “Picture Motion Browser” on your computer.
• Even under a PC environment where operations are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be played back smoothly due to dropped frames.
Note that the transferred image itself is not affected.
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in.
Sometimes normal operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC.
Notes on connecting the camera to a computer
• The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.
• Operations are not guaranteed under some PC environments. For example, operations may be adversely affected by other software running in the background.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.
• Log on as Administrator.
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Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click
[Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My
Computer]) t
(SONYPICTUTIL).
• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select
“Run Install.exe.” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
2
Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3
Select the desired language, then click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4
Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click
[Next].
5
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
• Installing software as follows:
– Picture Motion Browser
– Music Transfer
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After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”,
“PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop.
Double-click to start
“Picture Motion Browser”.
Double-click to start “PMB
Guide”.
Double-click to start
“Music Transfer”.
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Picture
Motion Browser”.
“Picture Motion Browser” overview
With the “Picture Motion Browser”:
• You can import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.
• You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
• You can copy images on a PC to the “Memory
Stick Duo” so they can be viewed on this camera.
• You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more.
• You can edit the movies.
• You can print or save the still images with the date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.
• You can upload the image to the Web.
For details, refer to “PMB Guide”.
Starting the “PMB Guide”
Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop.
To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony
Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB
Guide].
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the (Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[PMB – Picture Motion Browser].
• The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the
“Picture Motion Browser” for the first time.
Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Click button on the top right corner of the screen.
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Copying images to your computer using the
“Picture Motion Browser”
Preparing the camera and the computer
Connecting the camera to your computer
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.
2
Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the multi-output stand to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the
AC Adaptor (not supplied).
• When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon.
3
Attach the camera on the multioutput stand.
4
Turn on the computer, then press the (Playback) button of the camera.
(Playback) button
USB cable
2
To a USB jack
1
To a USB jack
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.
Access indicators*
When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
* is displayed on the screen during the communication session.
Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to
, you can start using the computer again.
• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB
Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).
Copying images to a computer
1
Connect the camera to a computer as described in
“Connecting the camera to your computer”.
After making a USB connection, the
[Import Media Files] screen of “Picture
Motion Browser” appears automatically.
2
Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a folder created in “Pictures” (in
Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) that is named with the date of importing.
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide”.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
Viewing images on your computer
When importing is complete, the “Picture
Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1
Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray.
Windows Vista
• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My
Pictures”) folder is set as the default folder in
“Viewed folders”.
Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.
Double-click here
Windows XP/Windows 2000
Double-click here
2
Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t
[Stop].
3
Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
4
Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows Vista/
XP.
Example: Month display screen
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo” or the internal memory.
Example: viewing folders on
Windows Vista
B Folder containing image data recorded using the camera.
When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101MSDCF
– Internal memory: 101_SONY
C Folder containing movie data recorded using the camera.
When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101ANV01 only
– Internal memory: 101ANV01
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” or “100ANV01” folders. The images in these folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/play back any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows:
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files
720p: MAH0ssss.MP4
VGA: MAQ0ssss.MP4
– Index image files that are recorded when you record movies
720p: MAH0ssss.THM
VGA: MAQ0ssss.THM
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
• For more information about folders, see
A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
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Copying images to your computer without
“Picture Motion Browser”
You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows.
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot:
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98
Second Edition/NT/Me, you can copy images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
For a computer without a Memory Stick slot:
Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/
98/98 Second Edition/NT/Me of the Windows operating system.
Use a commercially available Memory Stick
Reader/Writer to copy images from a “Memory
Stick Duo” to your computer.
To copy images in the internal memory to your computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.
Copying images to a computer
– Windows Vista/XP
This section describes an example of copying images to the “Documents” (For
Windows XP: “My Documents”).
1
Prepare the camera and a computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 94.
2
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to your computer” on page 94.
• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already installed, then [Import Media Files] is started on “Picture Motion Browser” but select [Cancel] to finish.
Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”
3
Click [Open folder to view files]
(For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files]
t [OK]) as the wizard
screen appears automatically on the desktop.
6
Click the [Documents] (For
Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder. Then, right-click on the
“Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].
• When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t
“For Windows 2000”.
4
Double-click [DCIM].
• When copying movies, double-click on
[MP_ROOT].
5
Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click
[Copy].
1
2
The image files are copied to the
[Documents] (For Windows XP: [My
Documents]) folder.
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name and then copy the image file. However, note
that if you change the file name (page 100),
you may not play back that image with the camera.
For Windows 2000
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] after connecting the camera to your computer. Then, perform from step 4.
1
2
• On the storage destination of the image
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MP4. Do not change the extension.
• You can copy the image files easily using
“Picture Motion Browser”. For details on its operation, see “PMB Guide”.
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed.
• You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size.
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick
Duo”, create a folder (page 70) with the camera
first, then copy the image files.
2
Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order.
1
Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2
Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[SonyMemoryStick] in [Computer] (in
Windows XP, [My Computer]).
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] (for still image) folder in the [DCIM] folder or [sssANV01] (for movie) folder in the [MP_ROOT] folder and click
[Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
1
Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.
1
2
• The movie file names will be saved as
“MAH0ssss.MP4” (1280×720) or
“MAQ0ssss.MP4” (VGA).
• If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number.
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-
ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
1
Touch [HOME] to display the
HOME screen.
2
Touch (Printing, Other), then touch [ Music Tool].
3
Touch [Download Music].
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
4
Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer.
5
Start “Music Transfer”.
6
Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files.
•
To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera:
1
Perform [Format Music] in step 3.
2
Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
Transfer”.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and
[Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to
[Off].
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones
using [Initialize] (page 75), however, other
settings will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
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Using your Macintosh computer
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You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.
• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.
Recommended environment for copying images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac
OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5)
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately 250 MB
• Quick Time 7.4 must be pre-installed.
Notes on connecting the camera to a computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1
Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 94.
2
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to your computer” on page 94.
Using your Macintosh computer
3
Copy image files to the Macintosh computer.
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon t
[DCIM] t
the folder where the images you want to copy are stored.
2
Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 97.
4
View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t
the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.
To delete the USB connection
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from the computer.
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files. You can also delete or add these files whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as
Administrator.
1
Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click
3
Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in [Mac] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
See “Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”” on page 101.
Technical Support
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.
Viewing on Windows
Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop.
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony
Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].
Viewing on Macintosh
1
Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
2
Select [stepupguide], [language] and then [GB] folder stored in the
CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all the files in the [GB] folder to the
[img] folder in the [stepupguide] folder that you copied to your computer in step 1. (Overwrite the files in the [img] folder with the files from the [GB] folder.)
3
After copying is complete, double-click “stepupguide.hqx” in the [stepupguide] folder to uncompress it, then double-click the generated file “stepupguide”.
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed, install the Stuffit Expander.
Printing still images
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 106)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture
Motion Browser” software and print the images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in advance.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1
Connect the camera to the printer.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• You cannot print movies.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera for USB connection to the printer. When [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected.
Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
2
To the USB jack
USB cable
1
Touch [HOME] to display the
HOME screen.
1
To the USB jack
2
Touch (Settings), and touch
[ Main Settings].
3
Touch [USB Connect] in [Main
Settings 2].
4
Touch [PictBridge].
The USB mode is set.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
2
Turn on the printer, then press
(Playback) button.
After the connection is made,
The camera is set to playback mode.
When you select [Multiple Images]
You can print multiple selected images.
1
Touch the image you want to print.
image.
2
Touch .
3
Touch [OK].
When you select [All In This Folder]
Touch [OK], then proceed to stage 4.
Stage 4: Printing
1
Touch the desired setting item to make the print settings.
Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print
1
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
2
Touch v/V to display
(Print), and touch (Print).
3
Touch the desired item.
When you select [This Image]
You can print the selected image. Proceed to stage 4.
[Quantity]
Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.
• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
[Layout]
Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a sheet.
[Size]
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
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[Date]
Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (page 81).
This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
2
Touch [OK].
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator
Stage 5: Completing the printing
Make sure the screen has returned to stage 2, and disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the print shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a
(Print order) mark on images of “Memory
Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You cannot mark movies.
• You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• When you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
Marking a selected image
(Playback) button
1
Press (Playback) button.
2
Display the image you want to print.
3
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
4
Touch [DPOF] and touch
(This Image).
The (Print order) mark is attached to the image.
To remove the mark
Select the image from which you want to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
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Printing at a shop
Selecting and marking the images
1
Touch [MENU] while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.
2
Touch [DPOF] and touch
(Multiple Images).
3
Touch an image to mark.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
Single Image
Index Display
To cancel the selection
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 5.
To remove the mark
Touch the images that you want to remove the marks.
Adding/removing DPOF marks to/from multiple images at once
1
Touch [MENU] while displaying images in index mode.
2
Touch [DPOF] and touch [Select
All in This Folder] or [Clear All in
This Folder].
3
Touch [OK].
To cancel the selection
To cancel, touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 3.
4
Touch .
5
Touch [OK].
mark appears on the screen.
• Touching at the index screen returns to single-image mode.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
1
Check the items on pages 112 to 121.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 122.
2
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3
Initialize the settings (page 75).
4
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action.
Battery pack and power 112
Internal memory 119
Shooting still images/movies 113
Printing 119
116
PictBridge compliant printer 120
Viewing images
Deleting 117
Touch panel
117
Others
121
121
Computers
“Memory Stick Duo” 118
111
112
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
•
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
•
Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
•
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.
•
Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
•
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
•
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
•
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.
•
You cannot charge the battery pack using the multi-output stand (supplied) or AC Adaptor
(not supplied). Use the battery charger to charge the battery.
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
•
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following:
–
Delete unnecessary images (page 35).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Set the mode switch.
•
The image size is set to [1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)] and “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted when recording movies.
Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to [VGA].
–
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
The start point/end point of a recorded movie differs from the point at which the shutter button was pressed.
•
When using this camera, a slight time difference may arise between the time the shutter button is pressed and when recording actually starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
The subject is not visible on the screen.
•
The camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the shooting
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.
•
The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
•
Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
•
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 18). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
•
The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro On) mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches)
(W) or 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) from the lens). Or set to (Close focus enabled) mode
and shoot about 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) from the W side distance (pages 28, 30).
• (Twilight) mode or (Landscape) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection when shooting still images.
•
The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 45).
•
Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 46.
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Troubleshooting
Zoom does not work.
•
You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies.
•
You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 79).
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
•
You cannot use the flash when:
–
[REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 50).
– (High Sensitivity) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the
– Shooting movies.
•
Set the flash to (Flash forced on) (page 28) in
(Close focus enabled) mode or when the
Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape), (Beach), (Snow) or (Hi-Speed
Shutter).
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction (page 14).
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work.
• (Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
•
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 119). By using
“Picture Motion Browser”, you can print or save images with the date (page 93).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
•
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 49).
Troubleshooting
The screen is too dark or too bright.
•
Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 23).
The image is too dark.
•
You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 47) or adjust the exposure (page 49).
The image is too bright.
•
Adjust the exposure (page 49).
The image colors are not correct.
•
Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 54).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
•
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.
•
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 55).
•
Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
•
Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 58).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
•
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
•
The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 35).
• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.
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Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
•
Press
•
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 100).
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
•
The camera is in USB mode. Cancel the USB connection (page 96).
• You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.
The images are played back successively.
•
[Continuous Play] is set to [On]. Set [Continuous Play] to [Off] (page 74).
The date and time are not displayed.
•
[Display Setup] is set to [Simple] or [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
•
This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
•
[Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (page 80).
The buttons and icons no longer appear.
•
If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
• [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or
[Simple]. During playback, display the [DISP] button by touching the center of the LCD
screen, then set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or [Simple] (page 22).
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
•
Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 101).
•
Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (pages 33, 61).
The image does not appear on the TV.
•
Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of
•
Check whether the connection is correct (pages 83, 84).
•
If the USB cable is connected to the camera, disconnect it (page 96).
Troubleshooting
Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
•
Cancel the protection (page 65).
Computers
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
•
Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 90 for Windows, and page 102 for
Macintosh.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
•
Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
•
If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 94
and 102). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (not
•
Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).
•
Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 94).
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the multi-output stand, and connect it again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer.
• Connect the multi-output stand directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub
Cannot copy images.
•
Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 94).
•
Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 95 and 102).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
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Troubleshooting
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start automatically.
•
Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 94).
Cannot play back images on your computer.
•
If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).
•
Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”.
•
Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
•
You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
•
Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (still images) or
“101ANV01” (movies) (page 97).
•
Follow the correct procedures (page 100).
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Troubleshooting
Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
•
There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
•
The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory.
•
This feature is not available.
Printing
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
•
Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
•
When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
•
When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
•
Using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print images with date (page 93).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
•
If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
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Troubleshooting
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
•
The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
•
Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 76).
• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
•
Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.
•
Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the USB cable before the mark disappears.
(PictBridge Connecting)
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]
and print the image again (page 107).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Troubleshooting
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
•
When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.
•
The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 107) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
•
Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer.
Touch panel
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
•
Perform [Calibration] (page 75).
Others
Cannot reset the file-number.
• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To
initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory (pages 70,
73), and then initialize the settings (page 75). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo”
or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
•
This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
•
Set the date and time again (page 81).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.
You want to change the date or time.
•
Set the date and time again (page 81).
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Try turning off and on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
“Memory Stick Duo” (pages 70, 73).
•
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Stick Duo”.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
•
A camera malfunction has occurred.
Initialize the camera (page 75), then
turn the power on again.
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to
10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
•
The battery inserted is not an NP-BD1
(supplied)/NP-FD1 (not supplied) battery pack.
System error
•
Turn the power off and then on again.
Internal memory error
•
Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot
be used in the camera (page 127).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
•
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in the camera
Warning indicators and messages
Cannot access Memory Stick
Access denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the access controlled.
Error formatting Memory Stick
Error formatting internal memory
•
Format the media again (pages 70, 73).
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
No memory space on internal memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
•
Delete unnecessary images or files
Read only memory
•
The camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
No images
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have been recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
Folder error
•
A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,
or create a new folder (pages 70, 71).
Cannot create more folders
•
The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the
camera. Select another folder (page 71).
File protected
•
Release the protection (page 65).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Invalid operation
•
You have selected a function that is not available for movies.
•
You have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or close focus mode.
While using these modes, you cannot focus by touching the screen.
•
You are trying to resize the VGA size image to (HDTV) with the Multi
Resizing function.
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Warning indicators and messages
No red-eye detected
•
You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
(Vibration warning indicator)
•
Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
1280×720 is not available
• [1280×720(Fine)] and
[1280×720(Standard)] size movies can be recorded only using a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size [VGA].
Zoom disabled
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Off] when you are shooting in (Close focus enabled) mode. Or, you are trying to use
[Smart] in [Digital Zoom] when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or
Maximum number of images already selected
•
Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].
•
You can add files.
marks to up to 999
Cancel the selection.
Low battery power
•
When copying a image recorded in the internal memory to the “Memory Stick
Duo”, use a fully charged battery.
Printer busy
Paper error
No paper
Ink error
Low ink
No ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
•
Check if the image you want to print is corrupted.
•
The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB cable.
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the printer.
Error Playing Music
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then download a new Music files.
Error Formatting Music
•
Execute [Format Music].
Warning indicators and messages
Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with another camera.
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Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
•
Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
On the “Memory Stick Duo”
A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” functions.
“Memory Stick” type
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Recording/
Playback a*
1 a* a*
2
1
*
2 a*
2
*
3 a*
2
*
3
*
4
*
1
High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
*
2
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.
*
3
[1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)] size movies can be recorded.
*
4
This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer as the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro”.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.
Doing so will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
(not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Micro” into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On the battery pack
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in
slideshow (page 61) playback mode until the
power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Compatible battery pack
• The NP-BD1 (supplied) can be used only in D type compatible Cyber-shot models. It cannot be used in Cyber-shot models compatible with the
T type and other battery types.
• If you use the NP-FD1 battery pack (not supplied), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min).
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On the battery charger
On the battery charger
• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• The batteries that are compatible with this camera are D type batteries. The supplied battery is NP-BD1 (D type).
• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger again until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
Index
Index
A
Adjusting EV ........................49
AE/AF lock indicator......26, 46
AF Illuminator ......................78
AF lock .................................46
AF Mode...............................79
AF range finder frame ..........44
Aperture ................................10
Auto Focus........................8, 44
Auto Orientation ...................80
Auto Review .........................80
AV cable ...............................83
B
B & W...................................54
Battery charger....................130
Battery pack ........................129
Beach ....................................42
Beep ......................................74
Blur .........................................9
BRK ......................................50
Burst......................................50
C
Calibration ............................75
Center AF .............................44
Center-weighted metering ....47
Change REC.Folder ..............71
Clock Settings .......................81
Close focus enabled ..............28
Cloudy ..................................52
Color .....................................11
Color Mode...........................54
Computer.............................. 89
.............................. 94, 102
Macintosh.................... 102
Recommended environment .......... 90, 102
Software ........................ 91
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera......................... 100
Windows ....................... 89
Connecting
Computer ...................... 94
Printer.......................... 106
TV ........................... 83, 84
Continuous Play ............. 33, 74
Copy ..................................... 72
computer ................. 94, 98
Create REC.Folder ............... 70
CTRL FOR HDMI ............... 76
D
Date .............................. 81, 108
Daylight................................ 52
Delete ............................. 35, 63
Format..................... 70, 73
Deleting images.................... 35
Digital Zoom ........................ 79
DISP ..................................... 22
Download Music ................ 101
DPOF ........................... 66, 109
E
Electronic transformer ........126
EV.........................................49
Exposure ...............................10
Exposure Bracket..................50
Extension ............................100
F
Face Detection ......................56
Fast forward/fast rewind.......31
File name ..............................97
File storage destination.........97
Fireworks ..............................42
Flash (White Balance) ..........53
Flash forced off.....................28
Flash forced on .....................28
Flash Level ...........................55
Flash mode............................28
Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3.......52
Focus...........................8, 27, 44
Focus preset ..........................45
Folder
Changing .......................71
Creating .........................70
Selecting ........................67
Format.............................70, 73
Format Music......................101
Function Guide .....................74
G
Grid Line ..............................78
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Index
H
HDMI cable ..........................84
High Sensitivity ........ 41, 42, 43
Hi-Speed Shutter .................. 42
Histogram .............................23
HOME screen ....................... 36
I
Identifying parts ................... 15
Image file storage destinations and file names ...............97
Image Index ..........................32
Image quality ........................12
Image Size ................ 12, 27, 30
Incandescent ......................... 53
Index screen..........................32
Indicator................................ 17
Initialize................................ 75
Install .................................... 91
Internal memory ................... 24
Internal Memory Tool .......... 73
ISO............................10, 11, 48
J
JPG ....................................... 97
L
Landscape .............................42
Language Setting .................. 82
LCD Screen ..........................22
M
Macintosh computer .......... 102
Recommended environment ................ 102
Macro ............................. 28, 30
Main Settings 1 .................... 74
Main Settings 2 .................... 76
Manage Memory.................. 70
Mass Storage........................ 76
“Memory Stick Duo” ......... 127
Memory Stick Tool .............. 70
Menu
Items ............................. 39
Shooting........................ 50
Viewing ........................ 58
Menu screen ......................... 38
Metering Mode .................... 47
Monitor ................................ 79
Movie mode ......................... 41
MP4...................................... 97
Multi AF .............................. 44
Multi connector.................... 15
.................. 16, 83, 94, 106
Multi-pattern metering ......... 47
Multi-Purpose Resize........... 60
Music Tool ......................... 101
Music Transfer ........... 101, 103
N
Natural ................................. 54
NR slow shutter ................... 18
NTSC ................................... 77
O
Optical zoom ............ 27, 30, 79
OS................................. 90, 102
Overexposure ....................... 10
P
PAL ...................................... 77
Partial Color ......................... 59
PC ......................................... 89
PictBridge..................... 76, 106
....................................... 93
Pixel...................................... 12
Playback zoom ..................... 32
Precision digital zoom .......... 79
Pressing halfway down........... 8
Print .............................. 66, 105
Print order mark ........... 66, 109
Printing at a shop................ 109
Printing directly.................. 106
Printing, Other ...................... 37
Program Auto ....................... 41
Protect................................... 65
R
REC Mode...................... 41, 50
Red Eye Correction .............. 58
Red Eye Reduction............... 55
Retouch................................. 58
Rotate ................................... 67
Index
S
Scene Selection .....................42
Screen
Indicator.........................17
Select Folder .........................67
Self-diagnosis display.........122
Self-timer ........................27, 30
Sepia .....................................54
Settings ...........................37, 74
Setup .....................................57
Shooting
Movies ...........................29
Still image......................25
Shooting menu ......................50
Shooting Settings 1 ...............78
Shooting Settings 2 ...............80
Shutter speed.........................10
Single ....................................79
Single image screen ..............31
Slideshow..............................61
Slow Synchro........................28
Smart zoom...........................79
Snow .....................................42
Soft Snap...............................42
Software..................91, 93, 101
Spot AF .................................45
Spot metering........................47
Spot metering cross hairs......47
SteadyShot ............................57
T
Touch panel ..........................21
Trimming ..............................58
Troubleshooting..................111
TV .........................................83
TV TYPE ..............................77
Twilight ................................42
Twilight Portrait ...................42
U
Underexposure ..................... 10
USB cable .................... 94, 106
USB Connect........................ 76
USB jack .............................. 94
.................................... 126
V
VGA ..................................... 13
Video Out ............................. 77
Viewing images.................... 31
Viewing menu ...................... 58
Vivid..................................... 54
Volume Settings ....... 31, 33, 68
W
Warning indicators and messages ..................... 122
White Balance ...................... 52
Wide Zoom Display ............. 61
Windows computer .............. 89
Recommended environment .................. 90
Z
Zoom .............................. 27, 30
133
134
Notes on the License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC
VIDEO”) AND/ OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/
OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
<HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in
English) of “C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed.
If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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Key Features
- Carl Zeiss lens for sharp images with excellent contrast
- Shooting modes: Program Auto, Scene modes
- Customizable settings: focus, metering, white balance
- Continuous shooting
- Movie recording
- LCD screen for image viewing
- TV output
- Computer connectivity
- Printing capability