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Viewing images on a computer
Using with your computer
Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera.
• Sony Image Data Suite
“Image Data Converter SR”
“Image Data Lightbox SR”
• “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser)
Note
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
“PMB”
“Image Data
Converter SR Ver.3”
“Image Data
Lightbox SR”
Microsoft Windows XP *1 SP3/Windows Vista *2 SP2/
Windows 7
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High
Definition movies: 1 GB or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image
Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
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Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
“Image Data
Converter SR Ver.3”
“Image Data
Lightbox SR”
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)
“Image Data Converter SR Ver.3”/“Image Data
Lightbox SR”: Mac OS X (v10.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Snow
Leopard))
CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster
Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
• 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.
• 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).
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Table of contents
- 7 Notes on using your camera
- 9 Table of Contents
- 13 Preparing the camera
- 13 Checking the accessories supplied
- 14 Identifying parts
- 18 Preparing the battery pack
- 25 Attaching a lens
- 27 Inserting a memory card
- 31 Preparing the camera
- 33 Using the accessories supplied
- 35 Checking the number of recordable images
- 37 Cleaning
- 40 Before your operation
- 40 Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder (OVF)
- 40 Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)
- 42 The status of the screen in Live View mode
- 42 Switching the status of the LCD monitor
- 43 Recording information display
- 45 The status of the screen in viewfinder (OVF) mode
- 45 Switching the status of the LCD monitor
- 46 Recording information display on the LCD monitor
- 48 Viewfinder
- 49 Selecting a function/setting
- 50 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button
- 51 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button
- 52 The functions selected by the MENU button
- 58 Shooting images
- 58 Shooting an image without camera shake
- 58 Correct posture
- 59 Using the SteadyShot function
- 60 Using a tripod
- 61 Shooting with the automatic setting
- 63 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject
- 63 Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection)
- 66 Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama)
- 69 Shooting 3D-panoramic images (3D Sweep Panorama)
- 70 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
- 71 Shooting with program auto
- 72 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)
- 75 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)
- 77 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)
- 79 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)
- 81 Recording movies
- 83 Available recording time for a movie
- 84 Notes on continuous movie recording
- 85 Using the shooting function
- 85 Selecting the focus method
- 85 Using autofocus
- 87 Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)
- 88 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode)
- 89 Selecting the focus area (AF area)
- 90 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)
- 91 Composing your shot using the image sensor (Focus check Live View)
- 93 Checking the focus by enlarging the image
- 95 Detecting faces
- 95 Using the Face Detection function
- 96 Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)
- 98 Using the flash
- 101 Performing wireless flash shooting
- 102 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)
- 102 Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
- 103 Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)
- 105 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation)
- 106 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)
- 107 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode)
- 108 Setting ISO
- 109 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)
- 109 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)
- 110 Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)
- 112 Image processing
- 112 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)
- 113 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)
- 114 Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
- 114 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)
- 115 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)
- 116 Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)
- 118 Selecting the drive mode
- 118 Shooting single shot
- 118 Shooting continuously
- 119 Using the self-timer
- 120 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)
- 122 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)
- 122 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander
- 123 Using the viewing function
- 123 Playing back images
- 129 Checking the information of recorded images
- 133 Protecting images (Protect)
- 134 Deleting images (Delete)
- 136 Viewing images on a TV screen
- 140 Changing your setup
- 140 Setting image size and image quality
- 144 Setting the method for recording on a memory card
- 148 Changing the noise reduction setting
- 149 Changing the function of the buttons
- 150 Changing other settings
- 152 Setting the LCD monitor
- 154 Confirming the version of the camera
- 155 Resetting to the default
- 158 Viewing images on a computer
- 158 Using with your computer
- 160 Using the software
- 164 Connecting the camera to the computer
- 167 Creating a movie disc
- 171 Printing images
- 171 Specifying DPOF
- 173 Others
- 173 Specifications
- 178 Troubleshooting
- 187 Warning messages
- 190 Precautions
- 193 AVCHD format
- 194 3D-shootings
- 195 Index
- 195 Index