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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 (page 128).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 115)

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 (page 102).

Printing at a shop (page 118)

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.

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 1: Preparing the camera

• “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.

Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to

[Auto], the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected.

Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.

MENU button

Control button

HOME button

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

1

Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen.

2

Select

(Settings) with b/B on

the control button, and select [

Main Settings] with v/V, then

press z.

3

Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V,

and select [USB Connect], then

press z.

4

Select [PictBridge] with v/V, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

1

Connect the camera to the printer.

3

Press the MENU button, select

[Print] with v/V on the control

button, then press z.

The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.

2

To the multi connector

1

To the

USB jack

Cable for multi-use terminal

2

Turn on the printer. Press the

(Playback) button and turn on the camera.

After the connection is made,

Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print

Select [This Image] or [Multiple

Images] with v/V, then press z.

When you select [This Image]

You can print the selected image. Move on to Stage 4.

When you select [Multiple Images]

You can print multiple selected images.

1

Select the image you want to print with v/

V/b/B, then press z.

appears on the selected image.

2

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3

Select [OK] with v, then press z.

• To print all the images of a date/folder/favorites, select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, select the bar with b, and place a mark in the check box.

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 4: Printing

1

Select print settings with v/V/b/

B.

2

Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge

Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

indicator

[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 image you want to print side by side on a sheet.

[Size]

Selects the size of the printing sheet.

[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 93).

This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

Stage 5: Completing the printing

Make sure the screen has returned to

Stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multiuse terminal from the camera.

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Printing at a shop

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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 can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

• You can make a to 999 images.

(Print order) mark on up

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

MENU button

Control button

(Playback) button

1

Press the (Playback) button.

2

Select the image you want to print.

3

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

4

Select [DPOF] with v/V on the

control button and select [This

Image] with b/B, then press z.

The (Print order) mark is attached to the image.

DPOF

To remove the mark

Select the images from which you want to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.

Printing at a shop

Selecting and marking the images

1

Press the MENU button while displaying images in singleimage mode or in index mode.

2

Select [DPOF] with v/V on the

control button, [Multiple Images]

with b/B, and then press z.

3

Select an image to mark with the

control button, then press z.

The

mark is attached to the selected image.

Single-Image

Index Display

5

Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The mark appears on the screen.

Single-Image

Index Display

To cancel the selection

Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z.

To remove the mark

Select the images that you want to remove the marks, then press z in step 3.

To mark all the images of a date/folder/ favorites

To mark all the images of a date/folder/ favorites, select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, select the bar with b, and place a mark in the check box.

4

Press the MENU button.

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