Sony DSCT2P Digital Camera Owner's Manual

The mudel and serial numbers are lucated on the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever yuu call upon your Sony dealer regarding this pruduct.

Model No. DSC-T2

Serial No.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Fur your protection, please read these safety

instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this mamml lk)r future rellereuce.

Carel]flly observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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CAUTION¸TO R_DUCETI_ RISKOF El _CTRICSHOCK¸

_ER SERVICING alert the u_r to the presence of uninsulated '_dangerous voltage" within the

This synlbol is imended prodtlct's enclosure that nlay be of sufficient nlagnimde to constitute ri_k of elec_ic shock to a to persons, a]ert the u_r to the presence of h/lportanl operathlg and

This synlbol

(se]wicing) instructions ill tile literature to accompanying appliance.

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Power

Sources

This set should be opera,ted only flom the type el power source indicated on the marking label. If you

m'e

not sure ol tile type ol electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power conlpany. For those sets designed to operate m

lronl

tile operalillg batt_]'y power, illstructions.

or other sources, reler

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider lhan the oilier).

This plug will fit into tile power outlel only one way. This is a salely leature. If you m'c unable to insert file plug fully inlo file outlet, try reversing file phlg. lfthe ph/g should still hul 1()fit, conlact your electrician to have a suilable outlet installed.

Do not del_at tile salcly purpose of tile polarized plug by Iorcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, exlension cords or con', enience receptacles beyond their capacily, since this can rcsull in I]rc or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects el any kind into the set tim)ugh openings as they may touch dangerous voltage pohas or S]lOrt OIll parts thai cou]d restdt in a lire or eleclric shock. Never spill lk]ukl el any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do nol rise attachlnenls

l/lanlllacturer,

as riley not recollllnellded

l/lay

catlse hazards.

by ltle

Cleaning

Unplug the set li'oln tile wall omIet belore cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquM cleaners or aerosol clemlers. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water [or cle+ming tile exterior of tile set.

Water and Moisture

Do nol use power-]hie oper_lted sets ne_lr w_lter

Ior example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink. or lmmdlT tub. in a wet basement, or near a swimnling pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Ro/lle tile power cord so that it is llOl likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against lhem, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits l]om the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set on an illlslable c_lrl, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may 1all. causing serious inju W to a child or an adult, and serious d_,nlage to the set. Use only a carl, stand, tripod, bracket, or table reconlnlended by tile

inanul_,cturer.

Ventilation

Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet m'e pro_ ided lor necessmy ventilation.

To ensure reliable operation of tile set. and to protect it h'oll/ overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

Never cover the sh)ls and openings wJlh a cloth or other malerials.

Never block the slols and openings by placing the set (in a bed, solh, rug. or olher sinlilar sIIrILICe.

Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do not place the sel near or over a r*,diator or

Ileal register, or where il is exposed lo direct sunlighl.

Lightning

For added protection lor this sel during _tlightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused lor long periods of tinle, unplug oul]el and disconnect it ffonl the antenna tile or cable wall systenl,

This will prevent danlage to the set clue to ligblning and power-line surges.

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Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set li'oln tile wall outlet and relcr sel_ icing to qualified selvice personnel under the lollowing conditions:

When tile power cord or phlg is damaged or h'ayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have Iallen into tile set.

If lhe set has been exposed to rain or waler.

If the sel has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been dalnaged.

If the set does not operale nornlally when lollowing the operating instructions.

Ac/just only lhose controls that are specified in lhe operating instructions.

Improper adjuslmenl of other conlrols may resull in damage and will often require extensive work by a qtmlified technician 1o restore tile set to nornla] operalion.

When the set exhibils a distinct change in pertormance this indicales a need Ior selvice.

Servicing

Do nol illtenlpt lo ser_,ice tile sel yourselI its opening or rcnloving covel _, lll_lyexpose yoll lo dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Reicr all selwicing to qualified service personneh

Replacement parts

When replacenlent parts arc required, be sure llle service technician has used replacement parts specified by lhe manuthcturer that have the sanle characteristics as the original paris.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion o1 any serxice or rep_firs to tile seL ask tile service technician tO perl_llnl ro/it ine salcty checks (as specified by tile lnanutaclurcr) to detcrnline that die sel is hl sale operating conddion.

Read this first

Replace tile battery with the specified type only.

Otherwise, tim or inju W may result.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

_{RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion balteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environlllent by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location ne_ffcst you.

For more inlormation regarding recycling of rcchargeable batteries, c_dl toll fl'ee

1-800-822-8837, or visit hltp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle dmnaged or leaking

Lithium-kin

batteries.

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This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated ill it verticid or floor lnount position.

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If you have any questions about this producL you may c;,ll:

Sony (-'uslolner Inlorlllalion

('enter

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is Ior file FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model NO.: DSC-T2

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo.

San Diego, CA 92127U,S.A,

Telephone No,: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the lollowing two conditions: ( 1) This device may not cause harmfld interlemnce, and (2) lllis device must accept any interlerence received, including inlerlerence that may cause undesired operation.

_{CAUTION

You are cautioned tbal ally changes or modifications not expressly apprm ed in this manu_d could _oid your authority to operate this equipmenL

Note:

This equipment has been tested and Iound to comply with tile limits lor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 otthe FCC Rules.

These limits nre designed to provide reasonnble protection against harnltul interlPrence in _L residential installatkm. This equipment gener_tcs, uses.

and can r_diatc r_Ldiofl'equency energy mid.

it not inst_dled and used in uccordance with the inslruclions, ulay ciluse h_ll-llltul inlert_rellce radio colnlllunic;itions.

However.

there is no guarantee thai inlerlerence will not occur in a to particular installation.

If Ibis equipment does cause harmflfi inlerlerence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to

IIT to correct tile inlerl_:rence by <)lie or lllOrCof the lbllowing measures:

Reorienl or relocale the receiving anlenna.

Increase tile separation belween lbe equipment and receiver.

Connecl tile equipment circuil dillcrent from thal into an outlet to whic]l file on a receiver is connected.

Consult technician file dealer or an experienced

R)r help.

radio/TV

Tile supplied interl*_ce cable nmst be used with tile equipmem in order to comply with tile limits lot a digital device pursuanl to Subparl B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other

European countries with separate collection systems)

Pcrchlorate Material - special handling [nay apply, See www.dtsc,ca.gov/]lazardouswasle/perc]llorale

Pcrchlorate Material: Lithium battery conlahls perchlorate.

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This product has been tested and lbund compliant with the limits set oul in the EMC Directive lot using connection

(9.8

lPet).

cables shorter than 3 meters

Attention

The electromagnetic

Irequencies of this

unit.

lieMs at the specilic may influence the picture and sound

Notice

If static electricity data lranstPr tile applicatkm conmnmication or electronlagnelisnl to discontinue or disconnect mklway and ca/ises

(laiD, restart connect cable (USB, etc.) again.

lhe

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

Tile manul, Lcmrer of this product is Sony

Corporalion, I-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

0075 Japan.

Tile Authorized

EMC and product salcty

Representative is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

(_3ernlany.

For any selwicc or gtlaranlee

lnalters

plea_ service relPr to the or guarantee addresses docunlenls.

given in separate

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This symbol on the product indicates household thai this waste, product lnslead or on its packaging shall il shall not be treated be handed as over to the applicable of electrical and collection electronic poim lor the recycling equipment.

By ensuring this product will help prevem is disposed potential negative of correctly, consequences you k)r tile environment could otherwise and human health, be caused by inappropriate which waste handling materials of this product.

will help

The recycling to conserve natural of resources.

of For more detailed this product, please inlbrmafion contact your about local recycling

Civic

Oflke, your household waste disposal the sllop where you purcba_d service the product.

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Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

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This ',ynlbol on tile battery or on the packaging indicates lbal the battery provided wilb Ibis product shall not be treated as housellold waste.

By ensuring correctly, these batteries are disposed you will help prevent potentially of negative human consequences health which lor tile en'_'ironnlenI could otherwise and be caused by inappropriate recycling waste handling of tile materials natural resources.

of the battery.

Tile will help to conserve

In case of products data imegrity reasons that lor salcty, perlormance require a permanent connection wilb all incorporaled baltely, this or

battery staff

Toensure hand product applicable fortilerecycling electronic batteries, view tilebattery

tile producl

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Hand tile battery over to the applicable collection batteries+ point tier the recycling of waste

For morn detailed lhis product inlormation or balteW, please aboul contact recycling your local of

Civic Office, your household waste disposzd service or file shop where you purchased file product.

A moulded to this equipment convenience.

plug complying with BS 1363 is tilted lor your salcty and

Should tile tilse ill the plug supplied replaced, a tilse of the same rating need as the to be supplied one and approved

(i.e., used.

marked by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, wilh an @ or _ mark) musl be

If the plug supplied det*lchable tilse with cover, this be sum equipnlent tvl attach has a the luse cover after you change the luse, Never use file phlg wilhout file tilse cover, lfyou should lose tile tilSe cover, please contact your nearesl service station.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................

Read this first ............................................................................................

Notes on using the camera ......................................................................

Getting

started

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Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................

1 Preparing the battery pack ..................................................................

2 Inserting the battery pack ...................................................................

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock .............................................

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Shooting images easily .................................................................

Image size/Self-timer/Shooting mode/Flash/Macro/Display ...................

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Viewing/deleting images

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Selecting how to play back images .......................................................

Using the SCRAPBOOK .........................................................................

Learning

the various functions - HOME/Menu ...........................

Using the HOME screen .........................................................................

HOME items ............................................................................................

Using the menu items .............................................................................

Menu items ..............................................................................................

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Enjoying your computer

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Connecting the camera to your computer .............................................

Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook".

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Enjoying the supplied software ..............................................................

Indicators on the screen ...............................................................

Battery life and memory capacity

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Battery lifeand number of imagesthat you carl record/view ................. 34

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................ 35

Troubleshooting

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Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 36

Shooting still images/movies.................................................................. 37

Viewing images ......................................................................................37

Precautions

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Specifications

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Notes on using the camera

Internal memory and "Memory

Stick Duo" back up

Do nol turn o|| tile camera, pack, or remove tile "Menlo relnove

U Stick tile

Duo'

battery while lhe access lamp is Ill. Ofllerwise, nlemory dala or "Memo W Stick lhe

Duo" internal nlay be damaged.

Be sure 1o nlake a backup copy 1o protect your dala.

Notes on recording/playback

• Belole rccordillg you start recording,

1o make sure dial make a trial the calnera is working correctly.

• Tile canlera is neither dust-prooL nor splashprooL nor water-prool.

(page 38) belore operating

Read ' Precauflons"

the canlera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water.

If water enters inside file camera, a nlalfimcflon occur.

In some cases, file camera cannot nlay be repaired.

• Do not ainl the camera al tile sun or other brigbl light.

It may cause the malhmction of your canlcra.

• Do nol use lhe canlera near a location that generates

Otherwise, strong radk!

the canlera or play back images.

waves nlay or enlils not properly radiation.

record

• Using the canlera in sandy or dusty locations nlay cause lnalfllnclions.

• If [noisturc condensaflon occurs, renlove il beR)rc using the canlera (page 38).

• Do not shake or strike the camera.

It nlay cause a nlalhmction and you may not be able to record images.

Furthernlore, become unusable the lecording media or image data may be nlay danlaged.

• Clean the flash surl,*ce beR)re use.

The heal of flash emission surlace may to become cause discolored dirt on the flash or to stick to tile flash surl_,ce, elllisgion, resulting ill insullicienl ]igbl

Notes on the LCD screen

• Tile LCD screen is manuh_cturcd extrenlely lligll-precision technology using so over

99.99% ol lhe pixels are operational ellective u_, However, sonic tiny lot black and/or bright dots (while, red, blue or green) nlay appear on lhe LCD screen.

These dots ale a nornlal result of tile manul, tcturing process, do not afllrct tile recording.

and

• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the

LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soil clofll.

Leaving liquids on tile LCD screen surlace and cause a ii/all/lnclion.

call harnl lhe qualily

On image data compatibility

• This camera colllbnns wilh DCF/Design rule

lot Canlera File systenl) universal established by JEITA (Japan standard

Electronics and

Intornlatkm

Association).

Technology

Industries

• golly does llOI g/liffalltce play back inlages recorded that tile cilnlera will or edited with other equipment, or that ofller equipnlent back images recorded with will

the canlera.

play

_Warning on copyright

Television nlaterials progranls, lihns.

_ ideotapes, may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized and other recording of sucll materials pro_ isions of the copyrighl may laws.

be conmu y to tile

+No compensation for damaged

content or recording failure

Solly Callnot c'.)lllpensate loss or dalnage ol l_2corded lor |qil/ire content to rt:c,ord dlle to a or

[llilllunctiOll

etc.

of lhe canlera or rccordillg nledia,

Gettingstarted

Checking the access0riessupplied

• Battm_y charger BC-CSD ( 1) • USB adaptor t_w Multi connector (l)/

USB adaptor cap ( 1)

• USB cable (long) (I)/USB cable (short) (l)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/

Battery case (1)

• Painl pen ( 1)

• Adaplor plate (I)

You can place lhe camera on lhe Cyber-shot

Statioll (not supplied) using tile adaptor plate.

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

Cyber-shol application software

"Cyber-shot Handbook"

"Cyber-shot Slep-up Guide"

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

About the paint pen

• You c_m paint or pul st_mlps on still images with the painl pen.

• Attach the paint pen to tile wrist strap (shown right).

• Do not c+u'lT the camera by holding the paint pen. Tile camera may tall off.

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About the wrist strap

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

Hook

On attaching the USB adaptor

for

Multi

Depending on when or where you use the camera, the long or the short cable.

connector/USB

adaptor

cap

attach the USB adaptor lbr Multi connector

Attach the USB adz_ptor cap on the USB cable when cmTying it in bags, etc,

Be cm'elul not to hmlg or give strong

impact

Io tile a&Jptor or tile cable.

It Inz_y become damaged.

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tor for Multi

1 Preparingthe battery pack

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Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

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Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket),

Tile CHARGE lamp lighls up. and charging starts.

When the CHARGE lamp turns oil, charging is finished (Practical charge).

If you conlinue charging lhe batlely pack It>l"about one more hour (unli] il is hilly charged), tile charge will last slighlly longer.

Charging time

• The table above shows the time required to charge a l_dly depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C

(77°F). Charging may take longer depending on condilions of use and circumslances.

• See page 34 Ior tile number of images that can be rccorded.

• Connect lhe baltel T charger to the nearest wall oullet (wall sockel),

• Even if file CHARGE lamp is not liL the ballery charger is not disconnected flonl the AC power source

(nlains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, inmlediately shut oil the power by disconnecting the plug Irom the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) flom lhe wall outlet (wall sockel), and renlove the battely pack Jl'Oli]the ballery charger,

• Designed lot use with compatible Sony batteries.

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2 Inserting the battery pack

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_]_ Open the battery/"Memory

Stick Duo" cover.

OInsert

the battery pack.

_) Close the battery/"Memory

Stick Duo" cover,

_To check the remaining battery charge

Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining batter?

charge on the LCD screen.

Remaining

charge

indicator

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Status

Sufficient power remaining

Battery ahnost fully charged

Battery full half Battery lox_, recording/ playback will stop soon.

Change the battery with filly charged one, or charge Ihe batte U. (The warning indicator flashes.)

• If the NP-FD1 baltely pack (not SUl)plied ) is used, tile minute display (_ lhe battery remaining indical_lr.

6(I Min) is also shown aller

• I1 takes about one minutc unlil the correcl remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Tbe Clock Sel screen appears when you turn on the camera liar the ilrst time (page 14).

_To remove

the battery pack

()pelt the t)attery/"Memory Stick Duo" cm,,'er and remove the battery pack.

Slide the battery eject lever.

Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

• Never remove the baltery pack when lhe access lamp is Ill. This may cause damage to data in lhe

"Memory Slick Duo"/internal memory.

• Use lhe NP-BD1 baltmT pack (supplied) only wilh this canlera.

/To insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied)

Opeu the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover to insert a "Memory Stick Duo".

Insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" with tile terminal side facing the lens.

Access lamp

To remove the "Memory Stick Duo", push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once.

• Never rcmove the "Memoi T Slick Duo" when the access lamp is Ill. This may cause damage to data in the

"Memory Slick Duo"/internal memory.

• Even if "Memol T Slick Duo" is insertcd in file camera, images will nol be saved in "Memol T Slick Duo" until tile capacity of the imernal memo W is hill. To save images in "Memory Stick Duo"+ copy (exporl)

the inl_,ges in the internal memory to "Memory Stick Duo".

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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

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_]_ Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward.

OSet

the clock by touching the button on the touch panel.

1

Touch the desired date display l:ormal, then touch [_.

2

Touch each item, then set its numeric v:due by touching &/V.

3

Touch [OK].

On the touch

panel buttons

Perlorm settings oil this camera by lightly touching the buttons or icons on tile screen with your finger.

• When tile itenl you want to sel is not on the screen, touch

A/V to change the page.

• You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACKI.

• Touching [2] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch ['?] again.

• When the top right of the screen is touched while shooling, the icons will momentarily disappear.

Taking your finger off lhe screen will make the icons rcappem,

_To set the date and time again

Touch [HOME], Ihen Iouch _ (Settings) --_ @ (Clock Sellings) (pages 23, 24).

Note on when the Power is turn on

• Once the battery is inserted in file camera,

• I1 tile Callleril is Illllllillg on battery camera turns oll automatically power to prevent il may take time belore operation

3nd yoll wearing do 11o1 operate tile C[lllleril becomes

[or ilbollt possible, down the battery pack (Auto power-off

[hrce illin/ites, flmctkm).

Now to open the lens cover

1

Place your finger on the upper edge of the lens cover as shown below.

2 Lightly press weight on the lens cover to slide it down.

2

tile

Lens cover

•

Hold tile camera firmly with botll bands, and be carelul not to drop il.

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Shootingimageseasily

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0

Open the lens cover.

OHold

the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing.

• _3 is displayed if a lace is detected in the teuched position or _'_1is displayed if an et_iect other than a person's lace is detected. Touch

_OFF to cancel this flmctien.

I_ Shoot with the shutter button.

When shooting still images:

1

Press mid hold the shutter button haltv.'ay down to focus.

The • (AE/AF lock) indicalor (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator slvll)S flashing andremainslit.

2

Press the shutter button full> down.

AE/AF lock indicator

When shooting movies:

Touch [HOME], then touch _ (Shooting) -+ _ (Movie Mode) (page 24).

Or. touch the shooting mode setting icon.

then touch _ (Movie Mode).

lsing the zoom:

Press T to zoom.

press W to undo the zoom.

Image size/Self-timer/Shootingmode/Flash/Macro/Display

(_) Changing the image size

(_) Using the self-timer

(_) Changing the shooting mode

(_) Selecting a flash mode for still images

(_) Shooting close-up

(_) Changing the screen display

Changing the image size

Touch the image size

setting

icon oil the screen. Touch the desired item, then

[BACK].

Still image

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For prints up to A3 ( 11 x 17")

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

For prints up to A4 (8.5 x I I")

For prints up to Ill x 15 cm (4 x 6")or 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7")

Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment

Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio

Movie

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(Fine)

Shoot high quality movie l_w disphly on TV

S_TD

Shoot standard quality movie

(Standard) for display on TV

_o Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachments

Using the self-timer

Touch the self-tinier setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item. then

[BACK].

Self-Timer Off (_OFF):Notusingtheself-timer

Self-Timer tOseo (_0): Settingthe lO-second delayself-timer

Self-Timer 2sec (_-)2):Settingthe2-second delayself-timer

When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Changing the shooting mode

To/lch the shooting mode setting ic(m Oll the screen. Touch the desired item. then

[BACK].

Auto Adjustment: Allows you to shoot still images with the setting a([iusted automatically.

Scene Selection: Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

[] ProgramAuto:

Allows you to shoot with the exposure ac!justed automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

You can a([just other settings using the

[ilenlL

H Movie Mode: Allows you to record movies with audio.

SceneSelection

I_O High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions.

O Smile Shutter: When the shutter button is pressed and the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically to shoot the image.

HoMing down the shutter button again or shooting 6 images exits the capturing smile screen.

SoftSnap:

Allows you to shoot soft images for portraits.

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_-_ Twilight Portrait: Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

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Twilight:

Allows you to shoot images without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

[] Landscape:

Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.

_'_ Hi-Speed Shutter: Allows you to shoot moving sut_iects in bright phlces.

_ Beach:

When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the x_ater is clearly recorded.

Snow: Allows you to shoot bright images of snowy scenes.

".'_:i:"

Allows you to record fire_orks in all their splendor.

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for

still images)

Touch the llash mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then

[BACK].

Flash Auto (_AUTO):Flashes when there is

insufficientlight or backlight (default setting)

Flash Oe ($)

Slow Syochro (Flash forced on) ($SL): The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

Flash Off (@)

Macro/Close focus (Shooting

close-up)

Touch the Macro/Cluse l'ocus mode setting icun on the screen.

Touch the desired item.

then [BACK].

Macro Off (_o_)

Macro On (_,_):

W side: Approx. 8 crn or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)

T side: Approx. 25 crn or farther (9 7/8 inches or farther)

Close focus eeabled (_0,):

Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 crn

(13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)

Changing the screen display

Touch [DISP] uu the screen to change tu the display selection screen.

Display Setup: This sets whether or not to display the icons on the screen.

LCD Brightness: This sets the backlight brightness.

Display Histopranr: This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.

Viewing/deletingimages

The lollowing steps explain how to view images stored in the internal memory.

You can view images by norlnal playback mode or by scrapbook mode, which you can ei!joy

viewing images with background.

_]_ Press [] (Playback)

button.

ltyou press [] set to playback

(Pl_yb_ck) when the c_unera is powered mode.

To switch

to

tile shooting mode, off, press fl_e camel"_

[] (Playback) is turned again.

on automatically

_Touch

Movie:

J4 (previous)/_!

(next) to select an image.

Touch • (o piggyback a movie.

Rewind/F_st

Volume torward: "_I/DH_ (Touch • or • to relurn 1o nornM control:Touch _v0t, then adjust tile x olume witll _+/_-.

Touch _VOL _Jg_fin. The volume control bar disappears.

Stop: Touch •.

playback.)

_ To delete images

1

Display the image you w:mt to delete, then touch _ (Delete).

2

Touch [OK].

_

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Touch out.

a still im:_ge while

,&/V/-ql/ll,': Adjusts the position.

[BACK]: Cancels playbt*ck zoom.

d_:

Turns I,/V/41/I_ on/off.

• You can also enlarge it is dispbJyed to enlarge the corresponding the image witll lhe T/W (Zoom) buuon.

and

m'ea.

Touch _ to zoom

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Selecting how to play back images

Images stored in the camera are separated into groups by events and played back as albums.

You can change how to play back images in the album to make the images easier to search.

Album List

%

Index

Single Image

%

Calendar

_To

view an index screen

When >ou touch [] (Index) 'a hile "dewiug the single image, the image will he disphlyed by each album in index mode.

Touch X/T_ to display the previeus/next page.

2O

• To return to the single image screen, touch the thumbnail image.

_To

view by Album List

Touch the _ (Album List) in the index sclven to "dew images hy the :dbum list.

Move on/back the month with _/_ and move on/back the album with _/v.

Touch the album te return te the index screen.

[_ Album/

Favorites/

Sharemark

• If you add iumges to Favorites or Sharemark

in the mmm screen (page 25), tottch QP

(Favorites) or O (Sharemark) icon to view the image added to each list.

• You can view the image of Favorites/Sharmnark list in index screen when you touch the desired Favorites/Sharemark list.

[]

To view by Calendar

Touch the [] (Calendar) in the index screen to viev,' itn:,ges h_ the calendar.

Move on/hack the year with -ql/Ib.and move on/back the month with ,&/V.

Calendar

• Touch the thumbnail image to return to the index screen of the album, which includes the touched image.

_To delete

images in index mode

1

Touch _ (Delete) "_hile the index screen is displayed.

2 Touch the center of the image to put a check mark on the image you want to delete.

The _ mark is checked in the check box of the image.

To cancel file deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.

3 Touch [_,

aud then touch

IOKI.

• To delete all the images in an album, select _1 (Whole Album) flom _ (Delete) inthe menu screen, then touch [OK].

_To play back a series

of images (Slideshow)

Touch _.

The music will change together with the [Effccts]. You can also transli% and change the music to your desired music.

To transfer and change the music, take the lZ_llowing steps.

1 Touch [HOME]. Then select [Music Tool] _ [Download Music] in _ [Printing, Other]

(page 24).

2 Install the software included in the supplied CD-ROM to your computer.

3 C(mnect the camera and a computer with USB cable.

4

Start up "Music Transfer" installed to your computer and change the music.

For details on changing tile music, re/er to Help in "Music Transli:r".

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To view images on TV

C!onuect Ihe camera Io the TV with the cahle for multi-use termiltal (not supplied).

io the multi connector _ To audio/video input

Cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied)

When viewittg ott a high defittition TV.

an HD Output Adaptor CaNe is required.

If you shoot with the image size set to 16:9. the images will be shown in a filll-screeu display.

• Movies cannot be played back during HD(1080i) oulput.

Using the SCRAPBOOK

When an alhutn is created in the camera, a scrapbook a background with the camera.

is automatically created.

Scrapbooks with the images in the album laid out on created in the catnera can be only viewed

Press SCRAPBOOK button.

• Whether the power of tbe camera is off, the power will turn on when you press the SCRAPBOOK bulton, and images will be played back in scrapbook mode.

_Touch _hJ_', then

touch the album you want to play back.

A_': Mo_e on/back the album list.

/_:

[Vlo_e on/back the month,

_Touch 4111_to turn

the page.

_1: Turn the page mltomatic_,lly, Touch the image to stop turning the page.

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• The camera will aulouaatically decide the positien ol the image to be displayed.

• Touch the image le view in single image screen.

• You can change the background of scrapbook in Ihe menu screen when you select Ihe cover.

Learningthe variousfunctions- HOME/Menu

Using the HOME screen

The HOME screen is the gateway screen lor all Ilae fuuctieus of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shootiug/viewing).

_)Touch

[HOME] to display the HOME screen.

Item

Category

[HOME]

OTouch

the category you want to set.

_)Touch

the item in the category you want to set.

_When you select the M

(Manage Memory)

or _

(Settings) category

1 Touch tile category _ou waut tO cllauge tile settings.

2

Touch the desired setting item. Touch ,&/V to display the other setting items.

3 Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired setting wdue to

set it.

•

Touch [x] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen.

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For detailson the operation _

page 23

24

HOME items

Touching [HOME] displays the lkHlowing items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide.

te

I01

Shooting

ll_ View Images

_l, Printing,Other

Auto A_litlslmenl

Scene Selection

Program Auto

Movie Mode

Album List

Calendar

Slideshow

Memory Stick

Print

Music Tool

Download Music Format Music

I Manage Memory

Memory Tool

Memory Stick Tool

Format

Change REC. Fokler

Internal Memory Tool

Format

Main Settings

Main Settings 1

Beep

Initialize

Main Settings 2

USB Connect

Video Out

Shooting Settings

Shooting Settings 1

AF Illuminator

AF Mode

Shooting Settings 2

Auto Orientation

Smile Level

Clock Settings

Language Setting

Create REC. Folder

Mass Storage

Function Guide

Calibration

COMPONENT

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Auto Review

Using the menu items

OTouch

[MENU] to display the menu screen.

Touch [?] to hide this guide.

[MENU]

• Diflcrcnl items will become visible depending on tile selecled mode.

OTouch

the desired menu item.

• I1 tim desired item is bidden, keep touching JkfV'until tile itemappears on tim screen.

OTouch

the desired setting item.

• When [_ is displayed on lhe hlnction guide during playback, touch [_ 1oconfirm.

OTouch

[BACK] to turn off the menu.

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26

For detailsonthe operation_

page 25

Menu items

The :_':_il:J[_lc nlen/1 items _.nry depending on the mode setting (sheoting/viewing), sheoting mede.

Only the zlvailable items _Jre displzlyed on the screen.

Shooting menu

REC Mode

EV

Focus

Metering Mode

White Balance

Color Mode

Flash Level

Red Eye Reduction

Face Detection

SteadyShot

Setup

_md

Selects the continuous shooting method.

Adjusts Exposure.

Changes the focus method.

Selects the metering mode.

Adjusts the color tones.

Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc.

Selects the anti-blur mode.

Selects the shooting settings.

Fordetailson the operation _ page 25

Viewingmenu

(_) (Add/Remove Favorites)/

(Remove Favorites)

(Add/Remove Sharemark)/

(Remove Sharemark)

(Retouch)

_D (Paint)

(Slideshow)

(Delete)

O_ (Protect)

_ (Album View)

(Print)

(Rotate)

(Import)

_iJ (Export)

(Select Folder)

(Volume Settings)

[] (Background)

Adds/Removes Favorites images to/from Favorites.

Adds/Removes the reservation to upload images on the Web.

Retouches still images.

Paints on a still image and saves as a new image.

Plays back a series of images.

Deletes images.

Prevents accidental erasure.

Returns to Album screen.

Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.

Rotates a still image.

Imports images from "Memory Stick Duo".

Expods images to "Memory Stick Duo".

Selects the folder for viewing images.

Adjusts the volume.

Changes the background.

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Enjoyingyour computer

By using can the application view images camera.

shot

"Picture Motion Browser" included in the supplied CD-ROM, with the camera on cmnputers or load images saved on con/puters

Also, details on how to use the camera are explained

• Other applicalions cannot be installed to the camera.

in "Cyber-shot Handbook".

• The number of images you can stoix_in lhe inlernal memory is 40,000 al maximuni.

you to the

Connectingthe camera to your computer

USB cable

OConnect

the USB adaptor for Multi connector and the USB cable. Then connect the USB cable to the camera.

O Press []

(Playback) button on the camera, and turn on the computer.

• Insert the sutlTciently charged batte O' pack in the camera.

When you copy images to your compnicr it battei T pack with little remaining charge, copying may lhil or image data may become corrupted battciy rUllS oul 1oo soon, using

il the

• It is rcconunended to use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) and the USB, AV+[)C IN c_tbleior niulti-use lermina] (nol supplied) or "Cyber-shot St_Jlion" (nol supplied).

Viewing "Cyber-sh0t

Handbook"

"Cyber-shot Handbook", which is provided on the CD-ROM (supplied), describes in detail how to use the camera. Adobe Reader is required lk)r viewing the handbook.

For Windows users

1

Turn on yore computer, and insert the CD-

ROM (supplied) into tile CD-ROM drive.

Tile screen below appears,

2

3

When you click the [Cyber-shot button, the screen tor copying

Handbook" appears.

Handbook]

"Cyber-shot

Follow tile on-screen instructions to copy.

When you click the _Cyber-sbot button, both of tile "Cyber-shot and the "Cyber-shot installed.

Step-up

Handbook"

Handbook"

Guide" will be

After the installation click the shortcut is complete, created on the doubledesktop.

Enjoyingthe supplied software

Recommended environment

for

using "Picture

Motion Browser"

and "PMB

Portable"

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4,

Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista*

* 64-bit editions and Starter/Edition) are not supported.

• Any one of the above OS is required installed in lacmly setting.

to be

• "Picture Motion Browser" and "PMB Portable" arc not compatible with Macintosh computers.

• For details on the operating environment, reli:r to 'Ty'ber-sbot Hmldbook"or "Picture Motion

Browser Guide".

Using

"Picture

Motion Browser"

"Picture Motion Bro'_ set" is installed lbr you to et_ioy the still images and movies shot with the canmra more elTicim/tly. By using "Picture Motion Browser", you can do the followings.

• You can import images shot with the camera by each album and display thmn on the computer.

• You can load images of computers to the camera.

• You can organize images in a c()mputer by albums attd view them.

• You can adjust, print, upload on the Web, and change the date of the still image.

• You can edit the albmn.

• You can name the album. The number of words that can be displayed will vary depending on the screen.

Installing"Picture MotionBrowser"

1

Ph,ce the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.

2

Click [lnstall].

3

Follow the on-screen instructions to install

Ihe software.

2g

3O

• For details, mlcr to "Picture Motion Browser

Guide". To access file _'Picturc Motion Browser

Guide", double-click the "Picture Motion

Browser Guide" icon on the desktop.

Starting the "Picture

Motion Browser"

Double-click the _ "Picture Motion Browser" icon on tile desktop.

Or, fi'oln the Stall menu: Click [Startl _ tAll

Programs] /in Windows 211110,[Dogramsl)

[Sony Picture Utilityl _ ]Picture Motkm

Browser].

Exiting the "Picture

Motion Browser"

(_']ick _ button in tile top right corner ol tile screen.

Using

"PMB

Portable"

By adding Sharemark to images in the internal memory in menu screen (page 27), you can load images onto computers or upload images on the Web by using the sol}ware "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera. It is also useful when connecting the camera to a computer that is not installed with "Picture Motion

Browser".

The steps to take when operating a computer that is not installed with "Picture

Motion Browser" are explained here.

1

Connect the computer with the camera.

2

Select [PMB Portable] in the AutoPlay wizard.

The "PMB Portable" will stml up.

• If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear, click

]Start] _ [My Computer] (in Windows Vista,

[Computersl) _ !Removable

Disk). then double-click [PMB P.exel.

• For a computer with "Dictum Motion Browser" installed, the semen to select whether to upload tile image on the Web or load tile image to computer appear.

using "Picture Motion Browser" will

• For details on how to operale 'PMB Portable",

_e file Help wilhin _'PMB Portable".

• The Licen_ Agreement screen will appear when you start up "PMB Poltable" lor tile first time. Read the agreement carefidly. If you accept tile Iernls of tile agreement, go on to tile nexl screen.

• To display the License Agreement screen of

"PMB Portable". double-dick [appl Rdder in the external drive (Removable Disk), doubledick [EULAI, and then _lect the language of your choice.

Tochangethe language for "PNB Portable"

The available languages are the one you choke during the installation of "Picture

Motion Browser" and English.

1

Turn on the Camera, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable.

2

Click [Start] _ tall Programs] _ [Sony

Picture Utilityl --_ [Toolsl _ [PMB

Porlable Maintenance Tool].

[PMB Portable Maintenance Tool] starts up.

3

Select a language you x_antto set.

4

(:lick [Startl _ [OKI.

5

When the completion screen is displayed, click [OKI.

Indicators on the screen

Tuuch [DISP] on Ihe screen to change lu

Ihe display seleclitm screen (page 18).

_When shooting still images

_When playing back

_When shooting movies

Screen operation

Yuu can change the _;ettings by tuuching

the

followirJg: _, _], [_].

• Touching an icuu displays the guide abuut

Ihe Iouched ilem.

To hide this guide,

touch I'21(page 14).

[]

HONE

L_:2 _

Displays the HOME screen.

hnage size settings

_E gY0s_o

OorF

6_o

<02

1_ _

I_O _ _'_

_-_ .J [] t_

_._

_ _!?

MENU

[]

[_

Self timer settings

Shooting mode settings

Shooting mode (Scene

Selection) sellings

• Touch _1 ill tile shooting tllode

_llings to selecl the

Scene Seleclkm nlode,

Displays the MENU screen.

Changes to index mode.

Playbacks the slide show.

Deletes the image.

Selects the playback lblder.

Relurns to the single image screen from the index screen.

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[]

BACK

Indicati0n

Goes back to the previous screen.

OFF Cancels the focusing on the su/!ject selected by the touch operation.

,_ttUTO

_SL

()_ Flash mode settings

_OFF

DISP

_

_ Macro/Close focus settings

Changes the screen display.

,_v0t

_/(_

•

I"_ _D,,-I

Adjusts the volume.

Playback zoom

Turns lk/V/<I/_ on/off.

Playback

Stop

Displays the previous/next image.

[]

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O.5m1,Ore

3.Ore7,Oreoo

88[]rn

Iso

16oo

+2.0EV

AF mode/focus presel settings

Metering mode settings

ISO number settings

Exposure Value settings

Screen indicators

Screen indicators [] to [] show the current setting status.

[]

_ndicati n

[015

Battery remaining

Smile shutter (number of still images)

Zoom scaling xl.3

sq

Po,

Flash charging

_ta

_ON

qP6qP

020

SteadyShot

Recording Media

(internal memory,

"Memory Stick Duo")

Recording folder

AF illuminator

Vibration warning

Fa'. orites

Sharemark

Check mark

Protect

PIwback zoom

PIwback folder

Changing fokler o.,.

O,X2.O

[]

_SZJ_

C:32:00

E% _2

96

00:25:05

@

,_+ ,__

Self-diagnosis display

Self-tilner

Number of recordable ilnages

• Tile number ot recordable images may vary depending on lhe shooting condilion.

Recordable time (h:m:s)

Red-eye reduction

Flash level

[_ *o.3 _*o.:, Recording mode

IIRK

[_1 Face Detection

_'_" Touch AF indicalor

.,%

"_?,e

.u*..,w.

_ ,,_,,1,,,_?,,_White bahmce

V_ _ Cok)r mode

ndication

AF range finder frame

_

{_,_st. _"

0/8

_O_

@

L_ L_...2

Low ballery warning

Histogram

• [] appears when histogram display is disabled during playback.

Flash mode

• When [Display Sempl is set

1o[Image Onlyl, the currenl

_lfings arc displayed.

Macro/Close l_cu s

• When [Display Sempl is set

1o[Image Onlyl, the currenl

_ltings arc displayed, hnage number/Number of images recorded in selected lk_lder

PiclBridge connecting hnage size

[]

•

[_

+2.0EV

F3.5

IS0400

125

Standby

REC

0:12

,_

0:00:12

DSC00123

1O1-0012

2007

1 1

0:30 AM

AE/AF lock

NR slow shutter

Exposure Value

Aperture value

ISO number

Shutter speed

Standby a movie_ecording a movie

Recording time (re:s)

Playback

, Playback bar

Counter

File number

(internal memory/

Folder-file number

("Memory Stick Duo")

Recorded date/time of the

)layback image

f_

+2.0EV

F3.5

[S0400

125

[] []

_

AW_ "i_-"_

_wB

PictBridge connecting

Exposure Value

Aperture vahle

ISO number

Shutter speed

Metering mode

Flash

White balance

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Battery life and memory capacity

Battery life and number of images that you can rec0rd/view

The numbers shown in the follewing tables assume a felly charged battery pack

(supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77 'F).

Note that the actual nembers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.

_When

shooting still images

• Shooting in tile lbllowing situations:

[REC Model is set to [Normal].

[AF Model is sel to [Single].

[Sleg_dyShotl is set to [Shoolingl.

Shooting once evel y 30 seconds.

Tile zoom is switched altcrnalely belween the

W and T ends.

The flash strobes once every two limes.

The power [urns Ollalld oil ollce evely lell times.

• The measuremem method is based on tile CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products

Association)

• The battery lilt and the number of images do nol change, regardless of image size.

_When viewing still images

Notes on the battery

• B_utely c_,p_lcity decrc_lses o_er time and through repealed use.

• The balte W lilt and tile number of images you can record/view are decreased under the

Iollowing

condilions:

The surrounding lemperature is low.

Tile flash is used lrequenfly.

Tile canlera has been turned on and oil nlany times.

Tile zoom is used lix'.quently.

The brightness of LCD Backlighl is set to up.

[AF Model is sel to [Monitor].

[SteadyShol] is set to [Continuous].

The baeery power is low.

The Face Detect hmction is activated.

• Viewing

_cond single images hllervals in order al about lhrce

Number of still images and recordingtime of movies

The tmmber of still images and the length of time lor movies may wtry depending on the shooting conditions.

Even if the capacity displayed oil the media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be dillcrent.

_The approximate

number of still images

(Units: hnages)

8M

3:2

5M

3M

VGA

16:9

1266

1266

1611

2585

24818

4136

40

40

51

82

790

133

72

72

92

148

1428

238

150

150

191

306

2941

490

306

306

390

626

6013

1002

618

618

787

1262

12121

2020

1223

1223

1557

2498

23983

3997

• Tile numbers are I]lose of when using this arc loaded by using "Picture Motion Browser" store ill one albunl is 4.000

al maxinnml.

camera.

Tile nunlber of images is 40,000 al nlaxinluln.

you can store

Also.

file nunlber when tile hnages of inlages you can

• Tile nunlbers of images listed assunle [REC Mode] is set to [Nornlal].

• When file nunlber of remaining

• Wllen an inlage was recorded shootable images is grealer than 9.999, lhe ' >9999" indicator appears.

using an earlier Sony nlodel and is played back on file canlera, die inlage nlay not appear in tile actual image size.

_The approximate

recording time of movies

Tile table below shows tile approximate maximunl recoMing times. These are tile tot:d times lk_r all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible lk/r approximately 10 minutes.

(Units: hour : minute : second

2457

2457

3127

5017

48166

8027

640(Fine)

640(Standard)

320

0:51:40 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49:50 1:40:20

3:06:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10

12:24:3(} 0:23:40 0:42:50 1:28:10 3:00:20 6:03:30 11:59:3(} 24:04:50

• This camera does not supporl HD recordings or playbacks Ior nlovies.

• When measuring media capacity, I GB equals I billion bytes, a portion of wllich is used lk)r data nlanagelnenl.

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Troubleshooting

II you experience trouble wilh your camera or accessory.

Iry Ihe lollowing solutions.

0 Checkthe itemsbelow, and referto "Cyber-shot Handbook"(PDF).

II a code such as "C/E:[E]D:[E]D"

Handbook".

appears on the screen, refer 1(7"Cyber-shot

V

0

Removethe batterypack,wait for aboutone minute,re-insertthe battery

pack,thenturnonthe power.

v

0

Initializethe settings(page 24).

0

Consult yourSony dealer or local authorizedSony servicefacility,

On repairing c_maeras with internal naemory or Music files lunction included, dale in the c_m/era na_y be checked on minimum necessity to verily and improve the malfunclion sylnptonas.

Sony will not copy or save any (71'those (1_1_7.

Cannot insert the battery pack.

• lnserl Ihe batlery pack correctly to push the batlery ,_iel:t lever (page 12).

Cannot turn on the camera.

• After inserting the b_ately pack into the c-_uner_, it may t_ke a fc'_ moments for the c_uner_ to power up.

• Insert the battery pack correctly (page 12).

• The battery pack is disch_Jrged.

Insert charged battery pack (page I 1).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

• Use a recommended battery pack (page 9).

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not Ol)cr:_tc the ctuncrt_ for about three minutes while the pox_ er is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again

(page 14).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

• This phenomenon occurs _qlen you use the camera in 3n extremely hot or cokl 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 the charged battery pack (page I I ).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a nex_ one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Use the battery charger to charge the battery.

Cannot record images.

• Check the fiee capacity of the internal memory (page 35). If it is filll, do one of the follm_ing:

Delete unnecessary images (page 19).

Delete the image in the internal memory afler copying it to "Memo U Stick Duo".

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• Set the shooting mode other than _ in the HOME screen when shooting a still image.

• Set the shooting mode to _ in the HOME screen x@en shooting movies.

Cannot insert dates on images.

• This careen, does not ha',e a feature lbr superimposing dates on images. By using "Picture

Motion Brox_ser," you can print or save images with the date.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

• The smear phenomenon is occurring and _qfite, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image. This phenomenon is not a malfimction.

Cannot play back images.

• Press [_ (Playback) button or SCRAPBOOK button (page 19).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

• 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. Delete the USB connection.

• When playing back images in "Memory Stick Duo", set {_] (Memory Stick) in _[_ (Vie_

Images) in HOME.

• Images in "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be phLvedback _ith Scrapbook.

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Precautions

Do not use/store the camera in the following places

• In an extremely hot, cold or tmlnkl place

In places such as in a car parked in tile sun, tile camera body may become delormed and this nl_/y catl_ _1 nla]JUllction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The camera body muy become discolored or delorlned, and this may cause a nlalhlnction.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

•

Near strong magnetic place

• Ill sandy or dusty places

Be carcflll not to let sand or dust get into tile camera.

This may cause tile C_lmel'a to nlalhmction, and in some ca_s dds malflmction cannot be ix_paired.

On carrying

Do not sil down ill a cbair or otller place with the cilnlera ill lhe back pockel of your trousers or skirt, as this nlay cause nlalhmction or damage tile calnera.

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe tile screen surface with ml LCD cleaning kit

(not supplied) to renlove fingerprints, dust, elc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe tile lens with a soil clotll to remove

Ihlgerprints, d/ist, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean tile camera surt;,ce with a soil cloth slightly nloistcned wilh water, then wipe file surlace wilh

a dry cloth, To prevent dalnuge to tile finish or casing:

• Do not expose tile camera to chelnical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.

• Do not touch tile camera with any of the above on your hand.

• Do not leave tbe canlera in contact with rubber or vinyl lot a long tinle.

On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed 1or use under tile ten/peramres between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and

104°F). Shooting in extrcnlely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not reconlnlended,

On moisture condensation

II tile calnera is brought directly fi'oln a cold to a

W_ll'lll h)ciltiOll, IllOiSIUD2 may condense

inside

or outsMe the camera. Note that if yotl shoot with nloismre renlaining inside the lens, images will not be clear.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn oil the camel'u and wait about an hour lor tile moistllre to e_,apol'ate+ Note that il you shoot with nloisture remaining inside file lens, inlages will be not clear.

On the internal rechargeable backup battery

This camera has an internal recbargeable bmtel'y

Ior maintaining tile date and time and other settings regardless ol whether tile power is on or off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you am using tbe cameru. However.

if you u_ the canlera lot only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all

lor

about ()lie lnOlltb it becolnes conlpletely discbarged.

In this case. be sure to charge this rccbargeable barrelT belore using tile camera,

However, even if fllis rcchargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but tbe date and tilne will not be indicated.

Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery

Insert charged battel T pack ill tile calnel'a, and then lea_e tile calnera fl)r 24 botlrs or nlorc with the power 01],

Specifications

Camera

[System]

lmz_ge device: 7.1g

mm (1/2,5 type) color CCIX

Primary

color filler

Total pixel number of camera:

Approx, 8 286 ()/,_} pixels

Eflcclive pixel number of camera:

Approx, 8 083 tltXt pixels

Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tcssar 3x zoon_ lens f = 6.33

convened

19.1) mm (38 - 114 mm when to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5

4,3 gxposllrc control:

Selection

Atltolnalic

(1 l) modes)

While balance:

Fluorescenl

Aulomalic, exposllrc,

Daylight,

1,2,3.

Incandesccnl.

Scene

Cloudy.

Flash

File lormat (DCF colnpliant):

Slill images: Exif Ver, 2.21

JPEG complianl

Movies: MPEGI compliant (Monaural)

Recording

(approx, media: Inlernal

4 GB).

'Memory

Memory

Stick Duo"

Flash: Flash range

(ISO

sensitivity

(Recolnmended exposure lndex) set to Aulo):

Approx.

0,1 to 3.2

m (4 inches 1o 10 lPet

6 inches) (W)/;_pprox.

0.25

1o 2,8 m

(9 7/8 inches 1o 9 lcel 2 1/4 inches) (T)

[InputandOutputconnectors]

Mulli COllllector:

USB communication: conlplianl)

Video Olltplll

Audio oulpul (Monaural)

USB conlmunicalion

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

[LCDscreen]

LCD panel:

6,7 cm (2.7

type) TFT drive

Total number of dots: 2311 4tX) (960 x 240) dots

[Power, general]

Power:

Rechargeable

NP-FDI (not battery supplied), pack

3.6 V

NP-BDI,

AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied),

Power consumption (during shooting):

3,6 V

4,2 V

1.0 W

Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Dimensklns:

0 to 4tt°C

21) to +6t)°C

(32 to 104°F)

(_, to +I40°F)

86.8

x 56.8

x 20.2

mm (3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x

13/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protruskms)

Mass (including NP-BD1 and slrap elc.): Approx.

battely' pack.

palm pen

156 g (5.5

oz)

Microphone: Monaural

Speaker: Monaural

Exif Prinl: Compatible

PRINT hnage Matching

PictBridge: Compatible

111: Compatible

BC-CSD battery charger

Power requiremenls:

50/611 Hz.

2.2 W

AC IIX) V to 240 V,

Omput voltage:

Operating

DC 4.2

temperature:

V, 0,33

0 to 4tt°C

A

(32 to It)4°F)

Storage telnperamrc: 2(1 to +6t)°C (_, to +I40°F)

Dimensions: Approx.

62 x 24 x 91 mm (2 1/2 ×

31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)

Mass: Approx.

75 g (2.7 oz)

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-BD1

Used battery: Lithium-ion battely

Maximum

Nominal

_ oltz_ge: DC 4.2 V voltage: DC 3.6

V

Capacity: 2.4

Wh (680 mAh)

Design witholll and specifications notice, arc subject to change

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Trademarks

• CtabEr'-_hot:, ' Cyber-shot" m'e trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• "MelllOly

Stick". ,_.

"Nlelnory

Stick PRO",

MEMORYSTIEK PRO. "Memou Stick Duo".

MEMORY5TIEK DUO, "Memou Stick PRO

Duo". MEMORY PRO DUO, "Memo] T

Stick PRO-HG Duo",

MEMORY

PRII-HG

DUO,

"Memory

Stick

Micro", "MagicGate". and MLx.GIC

G JtXTE arc trademarks (if Sony Corporation.

• "Inlb LITHIUM _ is a trademark of Sony

{_'orporation.

• "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows

Vista arc either registercd trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ill the

United States and/or ot]ler countries.

• Macintosh.

Mac OS, iMac, iBook. PowerBook,

Power M_,c and emac are lrademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Intcl. MMX. and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• Google is a registered tradenlark of Google, Inc.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated ill file United States and/ or other countries.

• In addition, system and product names used ill this manu_d are. in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or lnanulglclurcrs.

However, tile ]M or (_3marks arc not used in all cases ill l]lJs

[/lanua].

Additional information on this product and answe_ to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Suppori Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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(Volatile ink.

Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based

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