Page 1 DSC-T500 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions...
Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo”: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick”: You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.
Page 3 Notes on using the camera Note when playing movies on other devices This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Notes on using the camera ... 2 Basic techniques for better images... 8 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 8 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity... 10 Color – On the effects of lighting ... 11 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 12 Flash –...
Page 5 Table of contents Shooting menu ...50 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method EV: Adjusting the light intensity Focus: Changing the focus method Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject...
Page 6 Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ... 69 Manage Memory ... 70 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ... 70 Format Change REC.Folder Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ... 73 Format Settings ...
Page 7 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...89 Installing the software (supplied)...91 On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ...93 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ... 94 Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...98 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”...100 Using the “Music Transfer”...
Page 8: Basic Techniques For Better Images
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
Page 9 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the...
Page 10: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...
Page 11: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
Page 12: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Page 13 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size (3648×2736) 3:2 (8M) (3648×2432) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (7M) (3648×2056) 16:9 (2M) (1920×1080) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Images fill the entire screen.
Page 14: Flash On Using The Flash
Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...
Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera A Shutter button (26) B Zoom (W/T) lever (27, 30) C Stereo microphone (Playback) button (31) E POWER button/POWER lamp F Flash (28) G Lens H Self-timer lamp (27, 30)/AF illuminator (78) I Lens cover Bottom...
Page 16 Identifying parts Multi-output stand The multi-output stand is used in the following situations by placing the camera in it: When connecting the camera and the • computer by USB cable. When connecting to a TV’s audio/video • input jacks. When connecting to a PictBridge- •...
Page 17: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the bottom right of the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 22). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (122) Flash charging...
Page 18 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Flash level (55) Recording mode (50) Face Detection (56) Metering Mode (47) Focus (44) Touch AF indicator (26) Self-timer (27, 30) White balance (52) Color mode (54) Display Indication AF range finder frame (44) Histogram (23) Still image counter (30) Photo button (30)
Page 19 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (122) Image size (13) Print order (DPOF) mark (109) Protect (65) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (122) Playback zoom (32) Display Indication Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo,”...
Page 20 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number (48) +2.0EV Exposure Value (49) Metering mode (47) Flash White balance (52) Playback (31) Playback bar 0:00:12 Counter 101-0012 Folder-file number (67) 2008 1 1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Histogram (23)
Page 21: Operating The Touch Panel
Operating the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel Turn on the camera. During shooting: Slide the lens cover downward. During playback: Press Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger. On the touch panel buttons When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page.
Page 22: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen. • Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback. • In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed (page 32).
Page 23 Changing the screen display [Display Histogram] This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen. Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
Page 24: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 4 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. 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 25: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shooting still images The procedure for shooting still images using the basic functions is given below. Touch panel Set the mode switch to Open the lens cover. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Shutter button Zoom (W/T) lever Mode switch A Image Size (page 27)
Page 26 Shooting still images z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus. Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
Page 27 Shooting still images If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
Page 28 Shooting still images Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow Synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 29: Shooting Movies
Shooting movies The procedure for shooting movies using the basic functions is given below. Touch panel Set the mode switch to Open the lens cover. Press the shutter button. The recording starts. • [REC] is displayed on the screen during recording. To stop the movie recording Press the shutter button again.
Page 30 Shooting movies z To shoot the still images during recording the movies You can shoot the still images by touching the when “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted into the camera. Photo button • You can shoot up to three still images while shooting a single movie. •...
Page 31: Viewing Images
Viewing images (Playback) button Zoom (W/T) lever Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press Touch (previous)/ Touch N to play back a movie.
Page 32 Viewing images To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area. v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position. : Changes the zoom scale. : Turns v/V/b/B on/off. BACK: Cancels playback zoom. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58). •...
Page 33 Viewing images To playback the slideshow Touch (Slideshow). Slideshow To end the slideshow, touch the panel, and then touch [Exit]. To change the slideshow settings, see page 61. To adjust the volume of the music Touch the panel to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with Touch [×] to turn off the volume control screen.
Page 34 Viewing images 2 Touch N. The continuous playback starts. Touch to fast forward, Touch x to stop. Touch To view the next file during continuous playback Touching > advances to the start of the next file. To view the previous file during continuous playback Touching .
Page 35: Deleting Images
Deleting images (Playback) button Press (Playback) button. Display the image you want to delete, then touch Touch [OK]. When you delete images from the index screen 1 Touch (Delete) while displaying in index mode. 2 Touch the image you want to delete. mark is checked in the check box of the image.
Page 36: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. HOME Touch the category you want to set.
Page 37: Home Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Touching [HOME] displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Items Shooting Shooting (page 41) View Images...
Page 38: Using The Menu Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items Touch [MENU] to display the menu. MENU • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Touch the desired menu item. • If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen. Touch the desired setting item.
Page 39: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Selected mode Shooting menu (page 50) REC Mode Focus Metering Mode White Balance Color Mode Flash Level Red Eye Reduction...
Page 40 Menu items Viewing menu (page 58) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Wide Zoom Display) (Slideshow) (Delete) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Volume Settings)
Page 41: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions Switching the shooting mode You can switch the shooting mode. There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Scene Selection; and there are two recording modes for movies: Auto Adjustment and High Sensitivity.
Page 42: Shooting Images According To The Scene Mode
Shooting images according to the scene mode Modes for still images (Scene Selection) The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Page 43 Shooting images according to the scene mode Modes for movies High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot movies in a natural ambience even in dark places. Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Page 44: Shooting Images (Program Auto Mode)
Shooting images (Program Auto mode) The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to (Program Auto). Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 45 Shooting images (Program Auto mode) (Spot AF) 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26). • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line.
Page 46 Shooting images (Program Auto mode) z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 47: Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode
Shooting images (Program Auto mode) Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) (Only for still image) • For details on the Exposure, see page 10. •...
Page 48: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity
Shooting images (Program Auto mode) ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity (Auto) • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11. • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket. •...
Page 49: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity
Shooting images (Program Auto mode) EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – –2.0EV +2.0EV • For details on the Exposure, see page 10. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Page 50: Shooting Menu
Shooting menu The available mode switch positions are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 38. The default settings are marked with REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
Page 51: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity
Shooting menu On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.74 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. •...
Page 52: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones
Shooting menu White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. (Auto) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3) For details on the operation 1 page 38 Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Page 53 Shooting menu n (Incandescent) (Flash) • For details on the white balance, see page 11. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...
Page 54 Shooting menu Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. (Normal) (Vivid) (Natural) (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies in Auto Adjustment mode. For details on the operation 1 page 38 Sets the image to standard color.
Page 55: Flash Level: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light
Shooting menu Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (–) (Normal) • To change flash mode, see page 28. • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark. Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function (Auto) (On)
Page 56: Face Detection: Detecting The Face Of Subject
Shooting menu Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detection function continuously or when the touch panel is touched. Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus, strobe, exposure, white balance, and pre-strobe for red-eye reduction.
Page 57: Steadyshot: Selecting The Anti-Blur Mode
Shooting menu SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Selects the anti-blur mode. (Shooting) (Continuous) (Off) • If you shoot still images in • For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous]. • The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. –...
Page 58: Using The Viewing Functions
Using the viewing functions Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 38. (Retouch): Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.
Page 59 Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. 1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then touch 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch 3 Touch [OK].
Page 60: (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing The Image Size According To Usage
Viewing menu (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.
Page 61: (Wide Zoom Display): Displaying Still Images In 16:9
Viewing menu (Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9 During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen.
Page 62 Viewing menu Effects Simple Nostalgic Stylish Active Normal • When [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], or [Active] have been set, in the case of movies, beginning sections of movies are displayed. • Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slideshow. The sound of movie files will be heard. Music The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
Page 63: (Delete): Deleting Images
Viewing menu Repeat z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. You can transfer music using [ the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 101 and 103. •...
Page 64 Viewing menu To select and delete multiple images 1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it. 2 Display 3 Touch (Multiple Images). In single-image mode: 4 Use to display the image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image. mark is attached to the selected image.
Page 65: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure
Viewing menu (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. (Protect) indicator appears on the protected image. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Select All in This Folder) (Clear All in This Folder) To protect an image 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
Page 66: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 In index mode: 4 Touch the thumbnail image of the image you want to protect. mark is attached to the selected image. 5 To protect other images, repeat step 4. t [OK].
Page 67: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image
Viewing menu (Rotate): Rotating a still image 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu. ( Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it. 3 Display 4 Touch [ ] to rotate the image. 5 Touch [OK]. •...
Page 68: (Volume Settings): Adjusting The Volume
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. Adjust the volume by touching • You can adjust the volume during movie and slideshow playback (pages 31, 33).
Page 69: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen. HOME Touch (Manage Memory) or Touch the desired setting item. Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired setting value.
Page 70: Manage Memory
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
Page 71: Change Rec.folder
Manage Memory To cancel the folder creation Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2. • When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder. • You can create folders designated up to “999”. • You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. •...
Page 72: Copy
Manage Memory Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity. 2 Touch [Copy]. The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears. 3 Touch [OK]. Copying starts.
Page 73: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Touch [Format].
Page 74: Settings
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. • The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off]. •...
Page 75: Initialize
Settings Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained. 1 Touch [Initialize]. The message “Reset to default settings” appears. 2 Touch [OK]. The settings are reset to the default setting. To cancel initializing Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
Page 76: Main Settings - Main Settings 2
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable. PictBridge Mass Storage Auto CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows (TV) remote-control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA”...
Page 77: Video Out
Settings 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 88).
Page 78: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
Page 79: Af Mode
Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Page 80: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. •...
Page 81: Clock Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Touch [Clock Settings]. 3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch The clock settings screen appears.
Page 82: Language Setting
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 69 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Page 83: Viewing Images On A Tv
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. See “TV TYPE” (page 77). Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied AV cable Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 84 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV When using an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI jack, connecting the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) allows you to enjoy images shot with the camera at high picture quality*.
Page 85 Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. When this camera is connected to a Sony TV that supports VIDEO-A Mode, the TV will •...
Page 86 Viewing images on a TV Controlling the camera while outputting to a TV When the camera is connected to a TV using AV cables or an HDMI cable, the items that can be controlled are limited. Control operations by touching the buttons displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. If you are using a TV that supports “BRAVIA”...
Page 87 Viewing images on a TV Operating the MENU items Detailed settings can be made from the menu for the functions listed below. Slideshow • Playback Zoom • Delete • Rotate • 1 Touch [MENU] on the LCD screen. The menu items appear on the TV screen. 2 Touch b/B/V/v (control buttons) on the camera’s LCD screen, then select the desired setting.
Page 88 Viewing images on a TV On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 89: Using Your Computer
Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music – Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 90: Recommended Computer
Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP1* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Page 91: Installing The Software (Supplied)
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • Log on as Administrator. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer]) (SONYPICTUTIL).
Page 92 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. Double-click to start “PMB Guide”. Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.
Page 93: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)
Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB – Picture Motion Browser]. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 94: Copying Images To Your Computer Using The "Picture Motion Browser
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the multi-output stand to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the...
Page 95 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
Page 96 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Viewing images on your computer When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. • The “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.
Page 97 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the...
Page 98: Copying Images To Your Computer Without "Picture Motion Browser
Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot: Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Page 99 Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000”.
Page 100: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo
• You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 101: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Page 102: Using Your Macintosh Computer
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)
Page 103: Technical Support
The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 101. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (SONYPICTUTIL).
Page 104: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
(Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
Page 105: Printing Still Images
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 119). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 106) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 106: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
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. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 107 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Turn on the printer, then press (Playback) button. After the connection is made, indicator appears. The camera is set to playback mode. Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
Page 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Date] Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (page 81). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
Page 109: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Page 110 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images Touch [MENU] while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. Touch [DPOF] and touch (Multiple Images). Touch an image to mark. mark is attached to the selected image. Single Image Index Display Touch Touch [OK].
Page 111: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 75). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.
Page 112: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. • Cannot turn on the camera. Insert the battery pack correctly. • • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack. The battery pack is dead (page 129).
Page 113: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 35). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo.” –...
Page 114 Troubleshooting Zoom does not work. You cannot use the Optical zoom in • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 79). • The flash does not work. The flash is set to •...
Page 115 Troubleshooting The screen is too dark or too bright. Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 23). • The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode • (page 47) or adjust the exposure (page 49).
Page 116: Viewing Images
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 100). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. The camera is in USB mode. Cancel the USB connection (page 96).
Page 117: Deleting
Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 94 •...
Page 118: Memory Stick Duo
Troubleshooting After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start automatically. Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 94). • Cannot play back images on your computer. If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93). •...
Page 119: Internal Memory
Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient capacity. •...
Page 120: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Troubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge • standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
Page 121: Touch Panel
Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect • and then reconnect the USB cable. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the •...
Page 122: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: •...
Page 123 File error An error occurred while the image was • playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 124 Warning indicators and messages No red-eye detected You may not be able to retouch the • image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to • insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
Page 125 Warning indicators and messages Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files • Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with another camera.
Page 126: Using The Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Page 127: On The "Memory Stick Duo
On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 128 On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Page 129: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 130: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
Page 131: Index
Index Index Adjusting EV ...49 AE/AF lock indicator...26, 46 AF Illuminator ...78 AF lock ...46 AF Mode...79 AF range finder frame ...44 Aperture ...10 Auto Focus...8, 44 Auto Orientation ...80 Auto Review ...80 AV cable ...83 B & W...54 Battery charger...130 Battery pack ...129 Beach ...42 Beep ...74...
Page 132 Index HDMI cable ...84 High Sensitivity ...41, 42, 43 Hi-Speed Shutter ...42 Histogram ...23 HOME screen ...36 Identifying parts ...15 Image file storage destinations and file names ...97 Image Index ...32 Image quality ...12 Image Size ...12, 27, 30 Incandescent ...53 Index screen...32 Indicator...17 Initialize...75...
Page 133 Index Scene Selection ...42 Screen Changing the display ...22 Indicator...17 Select Folder ...67 Self-diagnosis display...122 Self-timer ...27, 30 Sepia ...54 Settings ...37, 74 Setup ...57 Shooting Movies ...29 Still image...25 Shooting menu ...50 Shooting Settings 1 ...78 Shooting Settings 2 ...80 Shutter speed...10 Single ...79 Single image screen ...31...
Page 134 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/ OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/...
Page 135 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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