Page 1 Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-G1 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the playback...
Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ...2 Basic information...7 Identifying parts...10 Indicators on the screen ...12 Changing the screen display ...16 Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ...18 Viewing/deleting images...23 How to operate – home/menu ...26 Menu items...30 Using the shooting functions Changing the recording mode ...31...
Page 4 Table of contents Using the playback functions Playing back images from the home screen ... 41 Viewing menu ... 45 Album/ Manage Images: Delete, Protect Edit Image: Rotate, Resize Label: Add Label, No Label Find: Keyword, Similar Images Print Slide Show / Import/ Details Changing the settings...
Page 5 Table of contents Clock Set...65 Clock Set Camera...66 Image Size(Photos) Image Size(Movies) AF Mode Digital Zoom Music...69 Repeat MEGA BASS Network ...70 Access Point Network Power Save Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen ...73 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...75 Installing the software (supplied)...77...
Page 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ... 97 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ... 98 Listening to music Listening to music ... 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 104 Warning indicators and messages... 115 Others To use your camera abroad —...
Page 7: Basic Information
Basic information Shooting images The camera is equipped with an internal memory of approximately 2 GB, which enables a large number of images to be stored in the camera. The images can also be stored in a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). Store the images in the internal memory The Original Image at the image...
Page 8 Basic information Automatic image management This camera automatically classifies images into albums depending on the shooting intervals and frequency. You can search the images by albums for your convenience. The automatically created albums can be divided or combined manually. <Example> 1st album 1st album To name an album...
Page 9 Basic information Delete Original image When deleting an image, you can choose to delete just the Original Image, or delete the Original and Album Images at the same time. Use with a Computer This camera is equipped with various search functions. With the software on the supplied CD- ROM, you can use more advanced search functions.
Page 10: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Camera A POWER lamp/POWER button B Shutter button (19) C WLAN (Wireless network) button (91) D Flash (20) E Self-timer lamp (21)/AF illuminator (67) F Hook for wrist strap G WLAN antenna (internal) H OPEN (CAMERA) lever (18) I Microphone...
Page 11 Identifying parts N HOME button (26) O Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover P Battery insertion slot Q Battery eject lever R Multi connector S Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
Page 12: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Each time you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the screen status changes. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication 60Min Battery remaining • Only depending on a mode.
Page 13 Indicators on the screen Display Indication z (Green) AE/AF lock z (Red) Recording a movie Standby Standby a movie 00:00:00 Recording time NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the...
Page 14 Indicators on the screen When playing back Display Indication 60Min Battery remaining • Only depending on a mode. The destination medium of Original Images Playback folder • This does not appear when using the internal memory. PictBridge connecting (100) Search keyword Index mode 12/12 Image number/Number of...
Page 15 Indicators on the screen Display Indication DSC00012 File number Color Detection Face Detection Label 2007/01/01 Recorded date/time of the 9:30AM playback image (22) Image size VGA 16:9 -30fps Frame number per second (22) (47) Protect Comment (49) Label PC backup (done/undone) Image analysis (done/ undone) Original Image (stored/not...
Page 16: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Each time you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. • By pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight (only when the camera is used with the battery pack). During shooting Indicator off •...
Page 17 Changing the screen display During playback (Index screen) 4-image index • For details on an index screen, see page 24. Home screen The background is black During Collaboration Shot Normal Displays your images and those of all other connected users in order of recording time •...
Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shutter button OPEN (CAMERA) lever Lens cover Zoom button (Movie/Photo) button (Flash) button (Image Size) button Open the lens cover by sliding the OPEN (CAMERA) lever. Open until it clicks. Select a mode with the Each time you press the and Photo.
Page 19 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot with the shutter button. Aside from an Original Image, a small size Album Image is recorded in the internal memory (page 7). Still image: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
Page 20 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) • No indicator appears on the lower part of the screen even if you select this 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 21 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the self-timer • No indicator appears on the lower part of the screen even if you select this setting. : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 22 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the image size Press (Image Size), and then move the control button to select the size. The default settings are marked with Image size 6M (2816×2112) (2816×1872) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) VGA (640×480) 16:9 (1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV 1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Page 23: Viewing/Deleting Images
Viewing/deleting images POWER button (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button (Playback) button (Delete) button Press the (Playback) button. When the lens cover is closed, pressing the POWER button turns on the camera with the playback mode. Select an image by moving the control button to C/c. Moving it to C displays the previous image, and moving it to c displays the next image.
Page 24 Viewing/deleting images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) to switch to the index screen. Each time you press DISP (Screen display switch) or (Index), the screen changes as follows. Select an image with the control button. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To delete images in index mode 1 Press (Delete) while the index screen is displayed.
Page 25 Viewing/deleting images 2 Select the image with the control button, then press z. mark is checked in the box of the image. To select all the images in an album (or a folder) Keep the control button to C until the frame of an album (or a folder) is selected, then press z. mark is checked in the box of all the images in the album (or folder).
Page 26: How To Operate - Home/Menu
How to operate – home/menu Using the home screen The home screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions. You can access the home screen regardless of the shooting/viewing mode. Press HOME to display the home screen. Move the control button to C/c to select a category.
Page 27: The Home List
How to operate – home/menu The home list Pressing the HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen using the guide. Category Camera Viewer Music Communication Toolbox Media Tools Items Photo (page 31) Movie (page 31) Album (page 41) Memory Stick (page 41)
Page 28 How to operate – home/menu Category Settings Items Main Sound (page 61) Beep Screen (page 62) Language Function Guide Preferences (page 63) Initialize Video Out Clock Set (page 65) Clock Set Camera (page 66) Image Size(Photos) Image Size(Movies) AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator SteadyShot...
Page 29 How to operate – home/menu Using menu items Press MENU to display the menu. • Different items are available depending on the mode. Function guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 62). Move the control button to X/x to select the menu item. Move the control button to C/c to select a setting.
Page 30: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 34) Camera Scene Focus Metering Mode White Bal REC Mode Flash Level Camera Set. *The operation is limited according to the Scene Selection mode (page 33). Menu for viewing (page 45) Album (...
Page 31: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions Changing the recording mode Selects a camera mode on the menu screen. Still image shooting modes There are three shooting modes available for still images: auto, program, scene selection. The default setting is [Auto]. To select camera modes other than [Auto], see the following procedure. 1 Press MENU.
Page 32: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)
Shooting still images (Scene selection) The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Hand-held Twilight The camera performs multiple continuous shootings while compensating for camera-shake in order to capture an image.
Page 33 Changing the recording mode Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro/ Magnifying Glass /—...
Page 34: Shooting Menu
Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using the MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 29. The available modes are indicated as shown below. You cannot select the mode displayed in grey. Camera mode (Auto/Program/Scene Selection) Movie The default settings are marked with Camera: Selecting the still image camera mode...
Page 35: Focus: Changing The Focus Method
Shooting menu 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. (Multi AF) (Center AF) (Only for still image) (Spot AF) (Only for still image) 0.5m 1.0m 3.0m...
Page 36 Shooting menu • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in Focus preset is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, the setting of the AF range finder frame becomes unavailable and the frame is indicated with a dotted line.
Page 37: Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode
Shooting menu 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) • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [ recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).
Page 38: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity
Shooting menu (Fluorescent) n (Incandescent) (Flash) • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [ ] (Fluorescent). • Except in [ ] (Flash) modes, [White Bal] is set to [AUTO] (Auto) when the flash strobes. •...
Page 39: Rec Mode: Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method
Shooting menu AUTO (Auto) ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1000 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. • [ISO] is set to [AUTO] (Auto) in the Scene Selection mode. •...
Page 40: Flash Level: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light
Shooting menu On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of seven images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.3 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.
Page 41: Using The Playback Functions
Using the playback functions Playing back images from the home screen You can easily select a playback image from the home screen. 1 Press HOME. 2 Select [ ] (Viewer) by moving the control button to C/c. 3 Select the desired item by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. Album Displays Album Images on the index screen.
Page 42 Playing back images from the home screen Slide Show 1 Select Slide Show 2 When playing back Album Images, select [Album] with the control button first, or when playing back images stored in a “Memory Stick Duo”, select [Memory Stick] first, and then press z. 3 Select and set up each item with the control button.
Page 43 Playing back images from the home screen Effects Simple Nostalgic Stylish Active Normal • When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active], only still images are displayed. • Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard. Music The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
Page 44 Playing back images from the home screen Play Mode Repeat Random Normal z To import music files to the “MUSIC” folder in the camera You can import an MP3 file to the “MUSIC” folder in the camera using a computer. For details, see page 101.
Page 45: Viewing Menu
Viewing menu The functions available in playback mode using the MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 29. Album/ Folder: Go To Album/Go To Folder, Combine Album, Split Album You can search for an album in chronological order, or combine or split the album created in the camera.
Page 46 Viewing menu To combine two albums into one 1 Display an image in the source album. 2 Select [ ] (Combine Album) with the control button, then press z. The album selection screen appears. 3 Select the destination album by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. 4 Select [OK], then press z.
Page 47: Manage Images: Delete, Protect
Viewing menu • The name of the first half of the split album is the same as that of the original album and the name of the last half becomes “original name - (2)”. • If you select [ ] (Split Album) while refining your search, the search is canceled. Manage Images: Delete, Protect Deletes images, or protects images against accidental erasure.
Page 48: Edit Image: Rotate, Resize
Viewing menu To protect an image 1 Select the image. 2 Select [ ] (Protect: This Image) with the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the lower of the LCD screen. To cancel the protection Follow the process for protection, select the images you want to cancel their protection, then press z.
Page 49: Label: Add Label, No Label
Viewing menu • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected, depending on the software. To change the image size of a recorded image 1 Select the image. 2 Select [ ] (Resize) with the control button, then press z. 3 Select the desired size, then press z.
Page 50 Viewing menu 2 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. The image selection screen appears. 3 Select the images (page 24). 4 Press MENU to display the menu. 5 Select [OK], then press z. The selected label is registered on the images, and screen.
Page 51: Find: Keyword, Similar Images
Viewing menu 3 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. When you detach all the labels from the image, select [All Labels], then press z. The selected label is detached from the image, and screen.
Page 52: Slide Show
Viewing menu To cancel the search In Step 5, select [Exit], then press z. To clear all the conditions In Step 5, select [Clear All], then press z. To search the images similar to an image 1 Select the image. 2 Select [ ] (Similar Images) with the control button, then press z.
Page 53 Viewing menu To select and copy images 1 Select [ ] (Import: Multiple Images) or [ button, then press z. 2 Select the images (page 24). 3 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Select [OK], then press z. The selected images are copied. To copy an image 1 Select the image.
Page 54: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings How to change the settings You can change the default settings using [ home screen. Press HOME to display the home screen. Select [ ] (Media Tools) or [ (Settings) by moving the control button to C/c. Select the desired item by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
Page 55 How to change the settings Select the desired setting by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. To cancel the setup When there is [Cancel] in the settings, select [Cancel], then press z. When there is not [Cancel], set up again. •...
Page 56: Media Tools
Media Tools General The default settings are marked with Media Space Displays the free space available on the media. File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset Default Media Assigns the priority media for recording Original Images when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Page 57: Memory Stick
Media Tools Memory Stick Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.
Page 58: Change Rec. Folder
For details on the operation 1 page 54 Media Tools Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC. Folder] on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder by moving the control button to C/c. 3 Select [OK], then press z.
Page 59: Internal Memory
Media Tools Internal Memory Scan Images Scans the images that have been copied directly, using the Mass Storage connection, to the internal memory without “Album Editor” (supplied), and displays these images in an album. • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera installed on the Cyber-shot Station. 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.
Page 60: Fully Format
Media Tools Fully Format Erases (initializes) all the data in the internal memory completely. [Format] may not erase the data in the internal memory. [Fully Format] is recommended when you discard or transfer the camera. • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera installed on the Cyber-shot Station. •...
Page 61: Settings
Settings Main – Sound The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter AVLS This function holds down the maximum volume to reduce a feeling of oppression. This is convenient when you prevent the sound from leaking out of the headphones. •...
Page 62: Main - Screen
Settings Main – The default settings are marked with Language Selects the language used for display. HOME Design Selects the home screen design. Design 1 Design 2 Function Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. LCD Brightness Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight (only when the camera is used with the battery pack).
Page 63: Main - Preferences
Settings Main – Preferences The default settings are marked with Initialize Initializes all settings. 1 Select [Initialize] with the control button, then press z. The message “Initialize all settings” appears. 2 Select [OK], then press z. Initializes is complete. To cancel the initializing Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press •...
Page 64 Settings Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 74 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 65: Clock Set
For details on the operation 1 page 54 Settings Clock Set Clock Set Sets the date and time. 1 Select and set up [Area] with the control button. 2 Select and set up [Daylight Savings] with the control button. 3 Select and set up [Date display order] with the control button. 4 Set the date and time.
Page 66: Camera
Settings Camera The default settings are marked with Image Size(Photos) Specifies the number of pixels for still images. 16:9 Image Size(Movies) Specifies the number of pixels for movies. 640×480 320×240 AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor For details on the operation 1 page 54 (Image Size) button is also available for this item operation.
Page 67: Af Illuminator
Settings Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses digital zoom. • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. •...
Page 68: Auto Orientation
Settings • If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (8 feet 10 3/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) •...
Page 69: Music
Settings Music The default settings are marked with Repeat Selects the music playback mode. Repeat Shuffle Repeat Track Repeat MEGA BASS Boosts the bass level. Level 1 Level 2 LCD Auto Off While playing back the music, automatically turns off the LCD screen to save battery power if the camera is not operated for about 10 seconds (only when the camera is used with the battery pack).
Page 70: Network
Settings Network The default settings are marked with z MAC address A unique MAC address as a wireless device is assigned to each camera. Certain access point may require to register your MAC address onto the access point to permit a connection. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your access point.
Page 71: Nickname
Settings For [Connection], [SSID], [Encryption], and [Password], set them up according to your access point. 5 When setting up DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select [Advanced], then press z. The advanced setup screen appears. 6 Set up the following items, select [Save], then press z. [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary DNS] •...
Page 72: Img Exchg Password
Settings Img exchg password Creates or edits the use of a password when the camera is connected to another camera in Collaboration Shot or Picture Gift mode. Enabled Disabled Edit To edit your password 1 Select [Img exchg password] with the control button, then press z. 2 Select [Edit], then press z.
Page 73: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Connect the camera and the Cyber-shot Station to the TV.
Page 74 Viewing images on a TV screen 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 A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 75: Using Your Computer
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 77) Enjoying images using the “Album Editor” and “Picture Motion Browser” (pages 78 and 82) Editing the properties of an image or an album •...
Page 76: Recommended Computer
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. 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/...
Page 77: Installing The Software (Supplied)
[Next]. The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you...
Page 78: Using The "Album Editor" (Supplied)
• For details on the “Album Editor”, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Album Editor]. Starting and exiting the “Album Editor” Starting the “Album Editor”...
Page 79 Using the “Album Editor” (supplied) Editing the properties of an album Select an album on the main display. Right-click it and select [Properties]. The properties display appears. You can enter an album name and a comment or set the date and time. Copying an image to a computer This function copies all the images in the camera to a computer.
Page 80 Using the “Album Editor” (supplied) Copying an image from a computer to the camera You can copy an image saved on a computer to the camera. Click [File] t [Export to Camera] on the main display. The export to camera wizard appears. Select the folder that contains the image to be copied to the camera and click [Next].
Page 81 If an error occurs in the camera data on connecting the camera to a computer, an error message appears. Click [Start] t [All Programs] (In Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [G1 Restore Tool]. Select a backup file. Click [OK]. Restoring starts. The restore cannot be canceled halfway.
Page 82: Using The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 83 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 4To display images by time, click the desired date. Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed, arranged by hour. Year display screen Month display screen Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.
Page 84 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Creating a data disc Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc. CD burner drive or DVD burner drive • required. The following disc can be used for • creating a data disc. –...
Page 85 To uninstall the “Picture Motion Browser” 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/ Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/ Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.
Page 86: Connecting The Camera And Your Computer With Mass Storage
Connecting the camera and your computer with Mass Storage Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera as illustrated below and then press the CONNECT button on the Cyber-shot Station. CONNECT button 1 To a USB jack USB cable Copying images to a Computer 1 Double-click [My Computer] [Removable Disk]...
Page 87 Connecting the camera and your computer with Mass Storage Image file storage destinations and file names Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder B Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is only...
Page 88: Using A Network
Using a network What you can do with a network connection A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera. There are two types of connection. The available range of the wireless LAN function (among DSC-G1s or between the DSC-G1 and an access point) depends on surroundings or condition.
Page 89 What you can do with a network connection To connect four cameras via a network Validating the connection can only be performed between two cameras at one time. In order to connect four cameras together, first validate the connection between two cameras, then validate the connection between the network of the two cameras and the third camera.
Page 90: Assigning A Nickname To The Camera
Assigning a nickname to the camera You can give the camera a nickname using up to ten characters. This nickname will be displayed when the camera is validated by other DSC-G1s connected with a wireless LAN connection. • You must use at least one character when assigning a nickname.
Page 91: Collaboration Shot
Collaboration Shot An image captured with this camera can automatically be sent to other cameras connected via a wireless connection. Up to four cameras can share the image. In still image shooting mode, press WLAN. When a nickname has not been entered, the nickname setting display appears (page 90).
Page 92 Collaboration Shot About the display in Collaboration Shot mode Normal A Image being monitored B A list of all connected users Each user is separated by color. C The latest image you and all other connected users shot D The history of the images you and all other connected users shot m: Downloading m: Download complete...
Page 93: Picture Gift
Picture Gift You can exchange an image stored on this camera with other DSC-G1s connected via a wireless connection. WLAN (Wireless network) button Control button MENU button In playback mode, press WLAN. When a nickname has not been entered, the nickname setting display appears (page 90).
Page 94 Picture Gift Receiving an image To select the image to receive Select the image you want to receive with the control button, then press z. The image is indicated with the m mark, and the process of receiving the image begins. To cancel receiving of the image, select the image again, then press z.
Page 95: Viewing Images Via A Wireless Lan
Viewing images via a Wireless LAN With a DLNA-enabled TV set, you can view the images stored in this camera via an access point without connecting the devices via an A/V cable. • If the access point has already been configured, you can skip steps 2 through 5.
Page 96 Viewing images via a Wireless LAN Select the images (page 24). Pressing the MENU button turns on the image share screen ( [Clear All], [Go To Album], [Keyword], [Keyword Off], [Details]). Images of the camera are currently shared with a DLNA-enabled device. To view the images with a DLNA-enabled device, setup and some operations of a playback device are required.
Page 97: 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 112). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 98) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 98: 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 your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 99 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera as illustrated below and then press the CONNECT button on the Cyber-shot Station. 2To the (USB) jack USB cable 1 To the USB jack Stage 3: Printing Turn on your camera and the...
Page 100 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer • When you are performing index printing, the images may not fit in a sheet of paper, depending on the number you specified. [Layout] Specify the number of images to be printed on a sheet of paper. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet.
Page 101: Listening To Music
Listening to music Listening to music You can play back MP3 files stored in the “MUSIC” folder in the internal memory. • Note that this camera does not support ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats. This camera supports only MP3 format files. •...
Page 102: Playing Back Music
Listening to music Playing back music Press HOME and select [ (Music) t [ the control button, then press z. The player screen appears. Press z. Playback starts from the previous stopped point. The player screen ATrack name BElapsed time button Control button MENU button...
Page 103 Listening to music The menu options You can use the following options. For details on these options, see the following pages. Item Setting (MEGA (Off)/ BASS) (Level 1)/ (Level 2) (Repeat) (Off)/ (Repeat)/ (Repeat Track)/ (Repeat Shuffle) (AVLS) (Off)/ (On) (LCD Auto (Off)/ Off)
Page 104: Troubleshooting
If you do the operation above, the date and time setting is cleared. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Page 105: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever • outward. Cannot turn on the camera. Install the battery pack correctly. •...
Page 106 Troubleshooting Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function does not work when The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly. •...
Page 107 Troubleshooting The date and time are not displayed. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. • The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The exposure is incorrect.
Page 108: Viewing Images
Troubleshooting Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. There is no Album Image because you imported the image from a computer to the camera • using a Mass Storage connection. Perform [Scan Images] (page 59). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. Perform [Scan Images] (page 59). •...
Page 109: Network
Troubleshooting Network You cannot establish a connection with the Wireless LAN access point. Check to make sure the power of the Wireless LAN access point is on. • The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various •...
Page 110: Computers
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 (page 86).
Page 111: Album Editor
Troubleshooting You cannot print an image. Refer to the operation manual of the printer. • Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 87). •...
Page 112: Memory Stick Duo
Troubleshooting “X” is indicated • Select [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu, then execute the function (page 85). “Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. Insert it in the correct direction. • Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”. You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 113: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Troubleshooting Cannot print images with the date inserted. You can print images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser”. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the • images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
Page 114: Others
Troubleshooting Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size. Cannot print the image at the size selected. Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the •...
Page 115: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
Page 116 Warning indicators and messages Internal memory formatting error Memory Stick formatting error • Format the media again (pages 57 and 59). Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 120).
Page 117 Warning indicators and messages Connect to PictBridge device You tried to print images before the • printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer. No printable image You attempt to print when you select a • folder that contains only movies. Printer busy Paper error No Paper...
Page 118: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
Page 119 To use your camera abroad — Power sources World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London +01:00 Berlin, Paris +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul +03:00 Moscow, Nairobi +03:30 Tehran +04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku +04:30 Kabul +05:00 Karachi, Islamabad +05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi +06:00 Almaty, Dhaka +06:30...
Page 120: On The "Memory Stick
On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
Page 121 On the “Memory Stick” • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight –...
Page 122: On The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (R type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 123: Index
Index Index A/V cable ...73 Access Point ...70 Adjusting Exposure ...34 AE/AF lock indicator...19, 36 AF Illuminator ...67 AF lock ...36 AF Mode...66 AF range finder frame ...35 Album ...7, 45 Album Editor ...78 Auto adjustment mode...18 Auto Orientation ...68 AVLS ...61 Battery pack ...122 Beach mode ...32...
Page 124 Index MAC address ...70 Macro...20 Magnifying Glass ...20 Manage Images...47 Mass Storage ...63 Media Space ...56 MEGA BASS ...69 Memory Stick ...57, 120 “Memory Stick Duo”...120 Menu Items...30 Shooting ...34 Viewing ...45 Metering Mode ...37 Monitor...66 MPG ...87 Multi AF ...35 Multi-pattern metering ...37 Music ...101 Network ...88...
Page 125 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Handbook

Table of Contents

Basic Operations

Using the Shooting Functions

Using the Playback Functions

Changing the Settings

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Using Your Computer

Using a Network

Printing Still Images

Listening to Music

Troubleshooting

Quick Links

Chapters

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