Page 1 DSC-T70/T75/T200 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. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting...
Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera
Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.
Page 3 Notes on using your camera The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of DSC-T200 unless noted otherwise.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Notes on using your 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 Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Image Index): Playing back a list of images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu ...57 (Retouch): Retouching still images (Paint): Painting on still images (Multi Resizing): Changing the image size according to usage (Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9...
Page 6 Table of contents Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1... 75 AF Illuminator Grid Line Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2... 78 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings... 79 Language Setting ... 80 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV ... 81 Viewing images by connecting your camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal ...
Page 7 Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...107 Warning indicators and messages ...117 Others Using your camera abroad — Power sources...120 On the “Memory Stick Duo”...121 On the battery pack ...123 On the battery charger ...124 On Cyber-shot Station...125 Index Index...127...
Page 8: Basic Techniques For Better Images
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color 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 9 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, it is called “subject blur.”...
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 picture 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 (3264×2448) (3264×2176) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (1920×1080) *1 Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2 Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 114). Movie image size 640(Fine) (640×480)
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 DSC-T200 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Zoom (W/T) lever (28) B Shutter button (27) C Microphone (Playback) button (35) E POWER button/POWER lamp F Flash (29) G Lens H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover Bottom...
Page 16 Identifying parts DSC-T70/T75 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/POWER lamp B Zoom (W/T) lever (28) C Shutter button (27) (Playback) button (35) E Flash (29) F Microphone G Lens H AF illuminator (75)/Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile shutter lamp (46) I Lens cover Bottom...
Page 17: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to the display selection screen (page 23). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2, 3.
Page 18 Indicators on the screen Display Indication AF mode/focus preset settings (31, 32) 0.5m 1.0m • [0.5m] is available in the 3.0m 7.0m DSC-T70/T75 only. Metering mode settings (33) ISO number settings (34) Exposure Value settings (34) Screen indicators Screen indicators 4 to 7 show the current setting status.
Page 19 Indicators on the screen Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) Low battery warning (117) Histogram (24) Display Indication AE/AF lock (27) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the...
Page 20 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Screen operation You can change the settings by touching the following: 1, 2. Display Indication HOME Displays the HOME screen. Changes to index mode. Plays back the slide show. Deletes the image.
Page 21 Indicators on the screen Display Indication PictBridge connecting (103) Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo,” internal memory) Playback folder (64) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder PictBridge connecting (104) •...
Page 22: Operate The Touch Panel
Operate the touch panel This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel). Touch panel Press the POWER button or slide the lens cover downward. 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 to change the page.
Page 23: 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] can be made separately for shooting and playback. • In index mode, you can set the number of images displayed.
Page 24 Changing the screen display [LCD Brightness] This sets the backlight brightness. • When viewing images in bright outside light if [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to [Bright]. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. [Display Histogram] This sets whether or not to display the histogram on the screen.
Page 25: 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 26: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) The procedure for shooting images using the basic functions is given below. Touch panel Open the lens cover. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. 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.
Page 27 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 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. 2Press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator Shooting movies Touch [HOME], then touch...
Page 28: Setting Image Size/Self-Timer/Flash Mode/Macro Recording
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the zoom Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5× (DSC-T200)/3× (DSC-T70/T75), the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
Page 29 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, touch • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when pressing the shutter button.
Page 30: Setting Focus/Metering Mode/Iso/Ev
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Macro/Close focus (Shooting close-up) Touch the Macro/Close focus mode setting icon on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. Macro Off ( Macro On ( : W side DSC-T200: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther) DSC-T70/T75: Approx.
Page 31 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 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. • When the shooting mode is set to (Multi AF) (Center AF) (Only for still image)
Page 32 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) 0.5 m (DSC-T70/T75 only) 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 zoom to the T side or point the lens up or down, the error increases.
Page 33 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. • When the shooting mode is set to (Multi) (Center) (Spot) (Only for still image) •...
Page 34 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. (Auto) • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11. • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket. •...
Page 35: Viewing Images
Viewing images (Playback) button Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press Touch (previous)/ Movie: Touch B to play back a movie. Fast forward/Rewind: m/M (Touch B or x to return to normal playback.) Volume control: Touch Touch...
Page 36 Viewing images Viewing an enlarged image (playback zoom) Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area. Touch to zoom out. v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position. BACK: Cancels playback zoom. : Turns v/V/b/B on/off. • To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 58) You can also enlarge the image with the zoom (W/T) lever.
Page 37: 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 MENU screen 1 Touch [MENU] while displaying in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Touch 3 Touch to select the desired deletion method among (All In This Folder).
Page 38 Deleting images When you select [Multiple Images] Selects and deletes multiple images at once. 1 Touch the center of the image to put a check mark on the image you want to delete. mark is checked in the check box of the image. To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.
Page 39: 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 your camera. You can access this screen regardless of whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
Page 40: Home Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Touching [HOME] displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Auto Adjustment (page 43) Scene Selection (page 43) Program Auto (page 43) Movie Mode (page 43)
Page 41 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 42: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 43) REC Mode Focus Metering Mode White Balance Color Mode Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Face Detection SteadyShot...
Page 43: 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 44: 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. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
Page 45 Shooting images using Scene Selection 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. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro/ Close Flash...
Page 46 Shooting images using Scene Selection Shooting in Smile Shutter mode A Press the shutter button all the way down. is displayed to indicate that the camera is at the capturing smile screen. When a smile is detected, the shutter is released automatically to take the picture. The smile shutter lamp will light when shooting (pages 15, 16).
Page 47: Shooting Menu
Shooting menu The available modes are indicated as shown below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 41. You can select the mode displayed in white. Shooting mode (Auto Adjustment/Scene Selection/Program Auto) Movie Mode 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 48: 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 approx. 0.46 seconds (DSC-T200)/approx. 0.51 seconds (DSC-T70/T75). The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. •...
Page 49: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones
Shooting menu White Balance: 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 41 Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Page 50 Shooting menu (Flash) (Only for still image) • 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], [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...
Page 51 Shooting menu (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (–) (Normal) • To change flash mode, see page 29. For details on the operation 1 page 41 Sets the image to sepia color.
Page 52 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 53 Shooting menu • When the Face Detect function is activated – You cannot use the AF illuminator. – You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Continuous]. • In the (Smile Shutter) mode, the Face Detect function activates continuously. •...
Page 54: Using Functions For Viewing
Using functions for viewing Playing back images from the HOME screen You can select the ways to play back images. 1 Touch [HOME]. 2 Touch (View Images). 3 Touch the desired viewing method. (Single Image): Playing back a single image Displays the image shot last.
Page 55 Playing back images from the HOME screen To change the setup You can change the slide show settings. 1 Touch [MENU] (Slideshow) 2 Touch the desired menu item. 3 Touch the desired setting, then touch [Start]. • You can change the settings by touching The following items can be set.
Page 56 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 57: Viewing Menu
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 41. (Retouch): Retouching still images Allows you to modify or apply special effects to a still image. The original image is retained.
Page 58 Viewing menu (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) (Trimming) (Red Eye Correction) For details on the operation 1 page 41 Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point. 1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then touch [t]. 2 Select level of retouch with b/B, then touch [t].
Page 59: (Paint): Painting On Still Images
Viewing menu (Radial Blur) (Retro) (Paint): Painting on still images Paints characters or graphics on the still images, then saves them as new image. See page 65. For details on the operation 1 page 41 Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image.
Page 60: (Multi Resizing): Changing The Image Size According To Usage
Viewing menu (Multi Resizing): Changing the image size according to usage You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images. 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: (Slideshow): Playing Back A Series Of Images
Viewing menu (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Touch [MENU] (Slideshow) This item has same function as [ See page 54. To play back a slide show from the index screen Touch and then touch the image from which you want to start the slide show. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen.
Page 62 Viewing menu To select and protect images 1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode. (Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it. 2 Display 3 Touch (Multiple Images). In single-image mode: 4 Use to display the image to be protected, and then touch the center of that image. is attached to the selected image.
Page 63: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu : Adding a Print order mark Adds (Print order) mark to images you want to print. See page 105. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Select All in This Folder) (Clear All in This Folder) (Print): Printing images using a printer Prints the recorded images.
Page 64: (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 playback when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Select the desired folder with v/V. 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel selecting the folder selection Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.
Page 65: Painting Or Putting Stamps On Still Images (Paint)
Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the paint pen (supplied) for this operation. You cannot paint or put stamps on movies. • When viewing recorded images on a TV, you cannot paint the images. •...
Page 66 Painting or putting stamps on still images (Paint) To add a frame 1 Touch 2 Select a frame. Select the desired frame with b/B, then touch [OK]. Touch [BACK] to return to the painting screen. To change the color of the line Touch the color select button, a desired color, then [BACK].
Page 67: 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 v/V to display the other setting items. Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired setting value to set it.
Page 68: 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 69: Change Rec.folder
Manage Memory Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Touch [Change REC.Folder]. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Touch [OK]. To cancel changing the recording folder Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. •...
Page 70: 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 Touch [Format].
Page 71: 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. • The guide that is displayed by touching [?] cannot be turned on or off with the above setting. To turn off this guide, touch [?] again (page 22).
Page 72: Housing
Settings Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. Using the paint pen, touch the × mark displayed on the screen. To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected.
Page 73: 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 74 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 84 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 75: 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 76: Af Mode
Settings Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. • The grid lines are not recorded. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • When the Face Detect function is activated, the AF mode is disabled. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
Page 77 Settings Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size DSC-T200 Approx. 6.3× Approx. 8× Approx. 25× 16:9 Approx. 8.5× • When the Face Detect function is activated, you cannot use the Digital Zoom. For details on the operation 1 page 67 Maximum zoom scale DSC-T70/T75 Approx.
Page 78: 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 shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly.
Page 79: Clock Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 67 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 [t]. The clock settings screen appears.
Page 80: Language Setting
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 67 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Page 81: 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. See “TV TYPE” (page 74). •...
Page 82 Viewing images on a TV Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Touch on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 74).
Page 83: Viewing An Image By Connecting Your Camera To A Hd Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting your camera to a HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV* with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (DSC-T75 only). Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
Page 84 Viewing images on a TV Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Touch to select the desired image. • Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting screen (page 73).
Page 85: Using Your Computer
Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slide show (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 86: 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* SP2/Windows Vista* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Page 87: Installing The Software (Supplied)
– Picture Motion Browser – Music Transfer After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di...
Page 88 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture Motion Browser Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. • Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. •...
Page 89: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)
Guide”. To access “Picture Motion Browser Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser Guide]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser” Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 90: 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 in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC...
Page 91 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer Connects the camera to a computer as described “Connecting the camera to your computer”. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 92: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Organize images on the computer on a calender by shooting date to view them. For details, see the “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. Example: Month display screen To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: •...
Page 93 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” • Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
Page 94: Copying Images To A Computer Without "Picture Motion Browser
Copying images to a 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 95 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] (Only for Windows XP) 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 96: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo
• You may be unable 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Technical Support
The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 97. 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 100: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows Start from the shortcut icon on the desktop. Viewing on Macintosh Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your...
Page 101: 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 114). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 102) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 102: 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 103 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Press (Playback) button and turn on your camera and the printer. 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 104 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Date] Select [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 79). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
Page 105: 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 (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 106 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 [t].
Page 107: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 71). 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 108: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be inserted. Insert the battery pack correctly by pressing and holding the battery eject lever open. • Cannot turn on the camera. After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera •...
Page 109 Troubleshooting This subject is not visible on the screen. Your camera is set to the playback mode. Press • (page 35). 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;...
Page 110 Troubleshooting Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This • is not a malfunction (page 14). The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. (Twilight) mode or •...
Page 111: 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 112: Deleting 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 90 and 98).
Page 113: Memory Stick Duo
Troubleshooting Cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 90). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 91 and 98). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not •...
Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Touch Panel
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 117: 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 118 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick formatting error Internal memory formatting error Format the media again (pages 68, 70). • 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 119 Warning indicators and messages 640(Fine) is not available 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded • only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. Macro is invalid The macro is unavailable under these •...
Page 120: Using Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others Using 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 121: 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 this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 122 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: On Cyber-Shot Station
On Cyber-shot Station On Cyber-shot Station The following Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) are compliant to your camera. – CSS-HD1 (with the remote controller) – CSS-PC1 Using the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) enables faster charging than the supplied battery charger and easy connection to a TV or computer.
Page 126 On Cyber-shot Station Operating the Cyber-shot Station with the remote When the remote supplied with the CSS-HD1 is used with this camera, the following operations are available. • For details on buttons not described here, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Cyber-shot Station.
Page 127: Index
Index Index Numerics 16:9 ...74 4:3 ...74 Adaptor plate ...125 Adjusting EV ...34 AE/AF lock indicator...27 AF Illuminator ...75 AF Mode...76 AF range finder frame ...31 AF range finder frame indicator ...31 Aperture ...10 Auto Adjustment mode...26 Auto Focus...8 Auto Orientation ...78 Auto Review ...78 B &...
Page 128 Index Identifying parts ...15 Image file storage destinations and file names ...92 Image Index ...54 Image quality ...12 Image size...12, 28 Incandescent ...49 Index screen...36 Indicator...17 Initialize...71 Install ...87 Internal memory ...25 Internal Memory Tool ...70 ISO...10, 11, 34 JPG ...93 Landscape mode ...44 Language Setting ...80 LCD Screen ...23...
Page 129 Index Snow mode ...44 Soft Focus ...57 Soft Snap mode...44 Software...87, 89, 97 Spot AF...31 Spot metering...33 Spot metering cross hairs...33 SteadyShot ...53 Touch panel ...22 Trimming ...58 Troubleshooting...107 TV ...81 TV TYPE ...74 Twilight mode...44 Twilight Portrait mode...44 Underexposure...10 USB Connect ...73 Using your camera abroad ...120...
Page 130 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 131 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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Customizing the Settings

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Using Your Computer

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