Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Handbook
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- Page 1 Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W350/W360/W380/W390 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-162-397-11(1)
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Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. -
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ········································· 9 Identifying parts··················································· 15 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 Using the mode dial (DSC-W380/W390 only)·····... - Page 5 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 38 Playback zoom···················································· 39 Image Index ························································ 40 Delete·································································· 41 Viewing movies ··················································· 42 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ········································ 9 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Viewing images on a TV ··································· 105 Computer Using with your computer··································...
- Page 6 Printing Printing still images ··········································· 115 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 117 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 125 Others “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 130 Battery pack ······················································ 132 Battery charger·················································· 133 Index Index ································································· 134...
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Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 30 Scene Recognition ··············································... - Page 8 Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs ············································································...
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Page 9: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. - Page 10 DSC-W350/W360 Mode switch Shooting mode Menu items REC Mode Scene Selection — Easy Mode Movie shooting scene — Shooting Direction — Image Size Burst Settings — White Balance — Underwater White Balance — Focus — Metering Mode — Scene Recognition Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection —...
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Page 11: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. - Page 12 DSC-W350/W360 View Mode Menu items (Easy Mode) (Slideshow) (View Mode) (Retouch) (Delete) (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Note • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Memory card Date View Folder view Folder view (Still) —...
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Page 13: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then z. - Page 14 Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts DSC-W380/W390 A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Microphone E Speaker F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator G Lens H LCD screen I For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (33) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (39, 40) J Mode dial (19) K Hook for wrist strap* (Playback) button (38) - Page 16 DSC-W350/W360 A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens F Microphone G LCD screen H For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (33) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (39, 40) I Mode switch (20) J Hook for wrist strap* (Playback) button (38) (Delete) button (41)
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Page 17: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting movies 100Min When playing back... - Page 18 Display Indication Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View Mode Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie 0:12...
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Page 19: Using The Mode Dial (Dsc-W380/W390 Only)
Using the mode dial (DSC-W380/W390 only) Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Movie Mode) (Sweep Panorama) (Program Auto) (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Scene Selection) Mode dial Allows you to record movies (page 32). Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 28). -
Page 20: Using The Mode Switch
Using the mode switch (DSC-W350/W360 only) Sets the mode switch to the desired function. MENU button (Still Image) (Sweep Panorama) (Movie) Mode switch Allows you to shoot still images (page 22, 27, 30). MENU t [REC Mode] t desired mode. Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 28). -
Page 21: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. 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. -
Page 22: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. DSC-W380/W390: 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. DSC-W350/W360: 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button. - Page 23 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (DSC-W380/W390), 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) (DSC-W350/W360) (from the lens).
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Page 24: Easy Shooting (Dsc-W380/W390 Only)
Easy Shooting (DSC-W380/W390 only) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Functions available in Easy Shooting mode MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired Image Size:... - Page 25 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. (Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
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Page 26: Easy Mode (Dsc-W350/W360 Only)
Easy Mode (DSC-W350/W360 only) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see (Easy Shooting). 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button. -
Page 27: Program Auto
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. DSC-W380/W390: 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. DSC-W350/W360: 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t... -
Page 28: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. DSC-W380/W390: 1 Set the mode dial to DSC-W350/W360: 1 Set the mode switch to Do as the following after step1. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. - Page 29 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen.
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Page 30: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. DSC-W380/W390: 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. DSC-W350/W360: 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t... - Page 31 (Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (DSC-W380/W390 only) (Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.).
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Page 32: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. DSC-W380/W390: 1 Set the mode dial to DSC-W350/W360: 1 Set the mode switch to Do as the following after step1. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. (Movie Mode). -
Page 33: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5× (DSC-W380/W390) /4× (DSC-W350/W360). 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. •... -
Page 34: Disp (Screen Display Settings)
DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays the information. -
Page 35: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. -
Page 36: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. -
Page 37: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. -
Page 38: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for later playback. -
Page 39: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out. -
Page 40: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View]. -
Page 41: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 73). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All in Date Range All in This Folder Multiple Images... -
Page 42: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. -
Page 43: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
REC Mode (DSC-W350/W360 only) 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Program Auto) (Scene Selection) (Still Image). Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 22). Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 27). -
Page 44: Movie Shooting Scene
Movie shooting scene Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 MENU t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically. (Underwater) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof housing (Marine pack, etc.). -
Page 45: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down. -
Page 46: Image Size
Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size When shooting still images... - Page 47 In Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in [14M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. When shooting Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Wide) (Vertical: 4912×1920) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
- Page 48 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.
- Page 49 Flash (DSC-W380/W390 only) In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode. Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight.
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Page 50: Burst Settings
Burst Settings You can select single-image mode or burst mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Shoots a single image. (Burst) Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Notes •... - Page 51 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted. • 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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Page 52: Iso
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or Scene Selection. 1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note •... - Page 53 Hints for preventing blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically, however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur. Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions.
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Page 54: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. - Page 55 To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2 MENU t (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control button The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
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Page 56: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) for movies. 1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong. -
Page 57: Focus
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. - Page 58 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
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Page 59: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). -
Page 60: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image where 1 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode (Auto) - Page 61 Shooting twice, choosing the best image later - it’s more convenient! ([Advanced]) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
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Page 62: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •... -
Page 63: Scene Recognition Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. - Page 64 Selecting the priority face Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is selected as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
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Page 65: Dro
In Program Auto, the camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. 1 MENU t (DRO) t desired mode (Off) -
Page 66: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto) that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded. -
Page 67: Easy Mode (Dsc-W350/W360 Only)
Easy Mode (DSC-W350/W360 only) When you see still images, the text size increases and indicators become easier to see (Easy Viewing). 1 Press the (Playback) button to set to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •... -
Page 68: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) (Slideshow with music) Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z Control button... -
Page 69: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • You cannot play back movies or panoramic images. •... - Page 70 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
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Page 71: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. (Folder view Displays only still images. -
Page 72: Trimming
Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. - Page 73 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 41). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
- Page 74 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
- Page 75 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
- Page 76 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
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Page 77: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (Movie)] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z... -
Page 78: Af Illuminator
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 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. -
Page 79: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines. -
Page 80: Disp. Resolution
Disp. Resolution Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Standard Displays a standard-quality image for shooting. High Displays a high-quality image for shooting. -
Page 81: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5× (DSC-W380/W390), or 4× (DSC-W350/W360)). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button... -
Page 82: Auto Orientation
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. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation. - Page 83 Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
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Page 84: Blink Alert
Blink Alert When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”... - Page 85 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
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Page 86: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button... -
Page 87: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t... -
Page 88: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode. -
Page 89: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. - Page 90 COMPONENT Selects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
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Page 91: Video Out
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 (page 107). -
Page 92: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer. -
Page 93: Lun Settings
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed. -
Page 94: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button The message “Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. -
Page 95: Format Music
Format Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”... -
Page 96: Power Save
Power Save Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off). -
Page 97: Format
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. -
Page 98: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •... -
Page 99: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •... -
Page 100: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •... - Page 101 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Notes • 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.
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Page 102: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed. -
Page 103: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting. -
Page 104: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. 3 [OK] t z Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. -
Page 105: 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. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. - Page 106 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
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Page 107: On Tv Color Systems
“PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), 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. -
Page 108: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”... -
Page 109: Using The Software
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB”, click For the detailed operation method, see “PMB” support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/) (English only), or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t Notes •... - Page 110 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
- Page 111 Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
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Page 112: Deleting The Usb Connection
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk. - Page 113 Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
- Page 114 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
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Page 115: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. •... -
Page 116: Printing At A Shop
4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed. -
Page 117: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 89). 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. -
Page 118: Shooting Still Images/Movies
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 indicator may not be accurate depending on the conditions of use. - Page 119 Zoom does not work. • You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 81). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: – Shooting movies. –...
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Page 120: Viewing Images
White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish. • This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or movies. (“Bright areas”... - Page 121 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 111, 112).
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Page 122: Memory Card
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start. • Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi]. • Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage]. • Connect the computer to the network. Cannot play back images on your computer. • If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Help” (page 109). •... - Page 123 Printing See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items. Cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. 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.
- Page 124 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.
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Page 125: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 89), then turn the power on again. E:94: • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”. - Page 126 Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Internal memory error •...
- Page 127 Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Empty folder contents • You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder.
- Page 128 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 an uncorrupted Music file. •...
- Page 129 • When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies.
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Page 130: Memory Stick Duo" Media
“Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions. “Memory Stick”... - Page 131 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Page 132: Battery Pack
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 effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •... -
Page 133: Battery Charger
Battery charger • Only NP-BN 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. •... - Page 134 Index AF Illuminator ...78 AF range finder frame ...57 Area Setting ...103 Auto Orientation ...82 Battery charger ...133 Battery pack ...132 Beach ...30 Beep ...85 Blink Alert ...84 Burst ...50 Calendar ...71 CD-ROM ...109 Center AF ...57 Center-weighted metering ...59 Change REC.Folder ...99 Clock Settings...
- Page 135 Language Setting ...86 LUN Settings ...93 Macintosh computer ...108 Mass Storage ...92 Memory card ...3 “Memory Stick Duo” media ...130 MENU ...9 Metering Mode ...59 Mode dial ...19 Mode switch ...20 Movie Mode ...32 Movie shooting scene ...44 ...92 Multi AF ...57 Multi connector ...105, 111, 115...
- Page 136 ...46 Video Out ...91 View Mode ...71 Warning indicators and messages ...125 White Balance ...54 Windows computer ...108 Zoom ...33...
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Page 137: Notes On The License
GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...