Page 1 Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T20/T25 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook, “Instruction Manual” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for...
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 techniques for better images ...7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 8 Color – On the effects of lighting... 9 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 10 Identifying parts...12 Indicators on the screen ...14 Changing the screen display ...18...
Page 4 Table of contents Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display): Playing back a list of images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu (Delete): Deleting images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images after shooting (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure...
Page 5 Table of contents Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV...68 Connecting your camera to a TV with cable for multi-use terminal ... 68 Connecting your camera to an HD TV ... 69 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...71 Installing the software (supplied)...73 Copying images to your computer...74 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a...
Page 6 Table of contents Index Index ... 115...
Page 7: 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. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.
Page 8: 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 9: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
Page 10: 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 picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Page 11 Basic techniques for better images Movie image size 640(Fine) (640×480) 640(Standard) (640×480) 320 (320×240) • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. • The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be. Frame/Second Usage guidelines Approx.
Page 12: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (20) B Flash (21) C AF illuminator (63)/Self-timer lamp (23) D Lens E Lens cover A POWER button B POWER lamp C Speaker (Playback) button (24) E LCD screen (18) F Microphone G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (21)
Page 13 Identifying parts Q Multi connector (bottom) Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 14: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (107) Image size Shooting mode (Scene (32)
Page 15 Indicators on the screen Display Indication 1.0m Focus preset distance AE/AF lock Standby Standby/Recording a movie ISO400 ISO number 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 picture noise.
Page 16 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining (35) Image size Protect (52) VOL. (24) Volume DPOF Print order (DPOF) mark (94) PictBridge connecting Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.
Page 17 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Playback Media Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Change folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode Flash White balance...
Page 18: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Each time you press the v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backlight up Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
Page 19: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 31 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. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory...
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shutter button Zoom button MENU button HOME button Slide the lens cover downward. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button. 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 21 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shooting movies Press HOME button and select If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close Focus mode (page 22) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
Page 22 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Macro/Close Focus (Shooting close-up) Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No Indicator): Macro Off Macro On (W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther (9 7/8 inches or farther)) :Close focus enabled (Locked to the W side: Approx.
Page 23 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No Indicator): Not using the self-timer : 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 24: Viewing Images
Viewing images (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button HOME button Press the (Playback) button. If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To set to the shooting mode, press Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Page 25 Viewing images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. When there are a number of folders in the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, select the folder selection bar with You can also access the index screen by selecting [ •...
Page 26: Deleting Images
Deleting images Press the (Playback) button. Press MENU while a single image or multiple images are displayed. Select [ Delete] with v on the control button. Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z. When you select [This Image] Deletes the currently selected image.
Page 27 Deleting images When you select [Multiple Images] Selects and deletes multiple images at once. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press (check mark) is checked in the checkbox of the image. 2 Press MENU. v, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with When you select [All In This Folder] Deletes all the images in the selected folder.
Page 28: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu
Learning the various functions – 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. Select a category with b/B on the control button.
Page 29: Create Rec.folder Copy
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME screen items Pressing the HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Items Shooting Auto Adjustment (page 32) Scene Selection (page 32) Program Auto (page 32) Movie Mode (page 32) View Images...
Page 30: Using The Menu Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu can be displayed only when the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode. • Different items are available depending on the selected mode. Select the desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
Page 31: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, different items are available depending on the selected shooting mode (such as Auto Adjustment, Scene Selection, Program Auto, Movie Mode) on the HOME screen or on the playback screen.
Page 32: Using Functions For Shooting
Using functions for shooting Switching the shooting mode You can switch the shooting mode on the HOME screen. Shooting modes: There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Scene Selection, Program Auto; and there is one recording mode for movies. The default setting is Auto Adjustment.
Page 33: Shooting Images Using Scene Selection
Shooting images using Scene Selection Scene Selection modes 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. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Page 34 Shooting images using Scene Selection 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.
Page 35: 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 30. The available modes are indicated as shown below. You cannot select the mode displayed in grey. Shooting mode (Auto Adjustment/Scene Selection/Program Auto) Movie Mode The default settings are marked with Scene Selection: Using Scene Selection...
Page 36: Face Detection: Detecting The Face Of Subject
Shooting menu Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not. (On) (Off) Available only for [Soft Snap] when you select the Scene Selection mode. In this case, the • Face Detection mode is set to [On] as the default. Up to 8 faces in your subject can be detected.
Page 37: Rec Mode: Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method
Shooting menu REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) (Burst) BRK ±0.3EV BRK ±0.7EV BRK ±1.0EV On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...
Page 38 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], [B & W] or [Sepia] when shooting movies. For details on the operation 1 page 30 Sets the image to bright and deep color.
Page 39 Shooting menu ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. (Auto) • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 8. • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. •...
Page 40 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) • For the details on the exposure, see page 8. •...
Page 41 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) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 42 Shooting menu 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) • 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 normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line.
Page 43 Shooting menu White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. (Auto) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3) n (Incandescent) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Page 44 Shooting menu (Flash) • For details on the white balance, see page 9. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2], [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...
Page 45 Shooting menu Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon (Auto) (On) (Off) • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. •...
Page 46: Using Functions For Viewing
Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen You can playback images using the HOME screen. 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (View Images) with b/B on the control button. 3 Select the desired viewing method with v/V. (Single Image): Playing back a single image Displays the image shot last.
Page 47 Playing back images from the HOME screen To end the slide show while the slide show is paused, then press z. Select [Exit] with To change the setup The default settings are marked with Image Only when a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted in the camera. Folder Effects Simple...
Page 48 Playing back images from the HOME screen Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Auto 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 Slide show.
Page 49: Viewing Menu
Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press the MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 30. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen. See page 26. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All In This Folder)
Page 50 Viewing menu (Partial Color) (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Surround a chosen point in monochrome 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T button.
Page 51 Viewing menu (Trimming) (Red Eye Correction) When you select [Trimming] • The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image. • The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate. • Images cannot be retouched while connected to a High Definition TV. For details on the operation 1 page 30 Crop images to remove unwanted portions 1 Press W/T button to zoom in on the trimming range.
Page 52: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure
Viewing menu (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. (This Image) (Multiple Images) To protect an image 1 Display the image you want to protect, or select the images on the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select (Protect) with v/V, and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z.
Page 53: Dpof: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the same procedure to protect it. (Protect) indicator disappears. Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images •...
Page 54: (Select Folder): Selecting The Folder For Viewing Images
Viewing menu (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Page 55: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Select (Manage Memory) or Select the desired item with v/V, then press z. Move the highlight to the item selection area with B, and select the desired item with v/V, then press z.
Page 56 For details on the operation 1 page 55 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is one of the setting item, then press z. If not, press b.
Page 57: 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 58: Change Rec.folder
Manage Memory Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Page 59: 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 irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
Page 60: 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 description of functions is displayed. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. The images stored in the internal memory are retained.
Page 61: Main Settings - Main Settings 2
Settings Main Settings – Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. PictBridge Mass Storage Auto...
Page 62: Video Out
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 70 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 63: 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 64: Af Mode
Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • When [Face Detection] is set to [On], [AF Mode] does not work. 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 either smart or precision digital zoom.
Page 65: 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 image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. • Depending on the camera angle, the camera may not be able to record the image with the correct orientation.
Page 66: Clock Settings
For details on the operation 1 page 55 Settings Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Press HOME and select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
Page 67: Language Setting
For details on the operation 1 page 55 Settings Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Page 68: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Connecting your camera to a TV with cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
Page 69: Connecting Your Camera To An Hd Tv
Viewing images on a TV Connecting your camera to an HD TV You can view images by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable. This cable is supplied only with the DSC-T25. Please purchase the cable separately if you are using the DSC-T20.
Page 70 Viewing images on a TV Press to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [ screen (page 61). •...
Page 71: Using Your Computer
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 88). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Under Windows Vista, some names and operations may • differ from those described below.
Page 72: 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 73: Installing The Software (Supplied)
The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you...
Page 74: Copying Images To Your Computer
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer 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 75 Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera to your computer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal • With Windows XP/Vista, the Auto Play wizard appears on the desktop.
Page 76 Copying images to your computer The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear. • If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click...
Page 77 Copying images to your computer Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 78). Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 75. Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer •...
Page 78: Your Computer
Copying images to your computer Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. Click [Start] [My Documents]. The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed. • If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
Page 79 Copying images to your computer Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded...
Page 80: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...
Page 81: 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 82 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi- use terminal. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed. • If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 74 first.
Page 83 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 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. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.
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 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu.
Page 86 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 87: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Page 88: 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 v10.4)
Page 89 The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 87. 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 90: 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 104). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 91) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...
Page 91: 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 92 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi 1 To the Cable for multi-use USB jack terminal Turn on your camera and the printer.
Page 93 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4: Printing Select print settings with v/V/b/B. [Quantity] When the [Layout] is set to [1-up/ Borderless] or [1-up/Border]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
Page 94: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a DPOF (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 95 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images Press MENU to display the menu. Select [DPOF] with v/V and select [Multiple Images], then press z. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. mark is attached to the selected image. Press MENU.
Page 96: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 60). 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 97: 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 • toward the bottom of the camera. Cannot turn on the camera. After installing the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera •...
Page 98 Troubleshooting The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: • Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. – Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. – Movie recording stops during shooting Movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. •...
Page 99 Troubleshooting Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when • Shutter], [Beach], or [Snow] mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 21). Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash. Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. •...
Page 100: Viewing Images
Troubleshooting Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.
Page 101: Deleting/Editing Images
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 75 •...
Page 102 You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick • Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 74). [Device Manager]. Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] [OK].
Page 103: Picture Motion Browser
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 79). •...
Page 104: Internal Memory
Troubleshooting You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 111).
Page 105: 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 106: Others
Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the •...
Page 107: 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 108 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick formatting error Internal memory formatting error • Format the media again (pages 59 and 57). 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 111).
Page 109 Warning indicators and messages Macro is invalid You have selected a setting that is not • available for shooting in Macro mode (page 22, 34). Flash settings cannot be changed You have selected a setting that is not • available for shooting with the flash (page 34).
Page 110: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your 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 111: 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 112 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 113: 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). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
Page 114: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. 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 115 Index Index Adjusting EV ...39 AE/AF lock indicator...42 AF Illuminator ...63 AF lock ...42 AF Mode...64 AF range finder frame ...41 Aperture ...8 Auto adjustment mode...20 Auto Focus...7 Auto Orientation ...65 Auto Review ...65 B & W...38 Battery charger...114 Battery pack ...113 Beach mode ...33 Beep ...60 Blur ...7...
Page 116 Index Indicator...14 Initialize...60 Install ...73 Internal memory ...19 Internal Memory Tool...59 ISO...8, 39 JPG ...79 Landscape mode ...33 Language Setting ...67 LCD Screen ...18 Macintosh computer ...88 Recommended environment...88 Macro...22 Main Settings 1...60 Main Settings 2...61 Manage Memory Internal Memory Tool ...59 Memory Stick Tool ...57 Map View ...84 Mass Storage ...61...
Page 117 Index Underexposure ...8 USB Connect ...61 VGA...10 Video Out...62 View Images ...29 Viewing menu ...49 Vivid...38 Volume ...24 Warning indicators and messages...107 White Bal ...43 White balance ...43 Windows computer ...71 Recommended environment ...72 Write-protect switch ...111 Zoom...21...
Page 118 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.
Page 119 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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