Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory cards that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.
Page 4 Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Names of parts···················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 Using the touch panel ·········································...
Page 6 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 13 Settings Setting items ······················································· 14 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 125 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 126 Computer Using with your computer··································...
Page 7 Others Using the camera abroad·································· 149 Memory card ····················································· 150 Battery pack ······················································ 152 Battery charger·················································· 153 TransferJet standard ········································· 154 Number of still images and recordable time of movies······························································· 155 Precautions ······················································· 156 Index Index ································································· 157...
Page 8: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting movies Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 29 Scene Recognition ·············································· 62 Movie Mode ···························································...
Page 9 Shooting in dark places Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Displaying full-screen images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images High Sensitivity ·····················································...
Page 10 Viewing on TVs Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV ································································· 125 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV ································································ 126...
Page 11: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can easily select the various shooting functions from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
Page 12 REC Mode Menu items Anti Blink Display Settings Notes • [Underwater Sweep Panorama] is displayed only when [Housing] is set to [On]. • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. • The four menu items displayed below —...
Page 13: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can easily select the various viewing functions from 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 14: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Touch to display the MENU screen. 2 Touch (Settings) t desired category t desired item t desired setting. Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings (Settings) screen. Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
Page 15 Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
Page 16: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Cover panel A Zoom (W/T) lever (33, 35) B Shutter button C Microphone D ON/OFF (Power) button/Power lamp E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator G Lens H Lens cover I LCD screen/Touch panel J Speaker (Playback) button (34) L Hook for wrist strap* M Battery insertion slot...
Page 17: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode. When shooting still images When shooting movies When playing back Display Indication Scene Recognition icon White balance...
Page 18 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display Zoom scaling Metering mode Flash White balance Display Indication Burst settings C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Temperature increase warning Self-timer Number of recordable images 100 Min Recordable time Face Detection...
Page 19: Using The Touch Panel
Using the touch panel The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or dragging the LCD screen with your finger. Notes • To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing hard or using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch panel.
Page 20 Operating the camera by dragging the LCD screen Action Operation method Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the MENU right to display the MENU screen; drag right screen to left to hide the MENU screen. Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the operation...
Page 21: Customizing Menu Items
Customizing MENU items During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently locate frequently used buttons. These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback.
Page 22: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
Page 23: Rec Mode
REC Mode You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Sweep Panorama) (Movie Mode) (Program Auto) (Scene Selection) (Underwater Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
Page 24: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button to shoot an image. Note • [Flash] is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Page 25: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button. 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide, following the indication on the LCD screen.
Page 26 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: (Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] (Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide] Panorama Image Size: Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.
Page 27: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button again.
Page 28: Program Auto
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) 3 Press the shutter button.
Page 29: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness. (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Page 30: Hi-Speed Shutter
(Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (such as Marine Pack).
Page 31 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. indicates settings that cannot be changed. For “Flash” and “Self-Timer,” the icons indicate modes that are available. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Page 32: Underwater Sweep Panorama
Underwater Sweep Panorama When the camera is installed in a housing (such as the Marine Pack), the camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t t [Housing] t [On] 3 Put the camera in the housing.
Page 33: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom in and move to the W side to zoom out.
Page 34: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with Tips for dragging operations You can perform the following actions by dragging the LCD screen during playback. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images.
Page 35: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side.
Page 36: Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 37: Temporarily Rotated Display
Temporarily Rotated Display This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a vertically oriented image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). 3 To cancel the display, touch Rotated Display) again.
Page 38: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch on the LCD screen. When you touch the LCD screen during playback, operation buttons are displayed. Button/Operation method Touch or the LCD screen Note •...
Page 39: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes • The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. •...
Page 40: Movie Shooting Scene
Movie shooting scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Auto)
Page 41: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch (Smile Shutter). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Wait detecting a smile.
Page 42 Hints for better capturing of smiles • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. • You can select a face to be given priority for smile detection using [Face Detection]. If you select a priority face, Smile Detection is performed only for that face. To perform smile detection for a different face, touch that face (page 66).
Page 43: Forced Flash
Flash 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Flash) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Auto) Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. (On) Flash always operates.
Page 44 Flash In Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Flash] t desired mode Auto Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. Flash does not operate.
Page 45 Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Self-Timer) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 46: Second Delay Self-Timer
Hints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind. (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
Page 47 Self-Timer In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Self-Timer] t desired mode Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 48: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama or Underwater Sweep Panorama modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right. (Right) Pan from right to left.
Page 49: Image Size/Panorama Image Size
Image Size/Panorama Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper.
Page 50: Sweep Panorama
When shooting in Sweep Panorama/Underwater Sweep Panorama modes (Standard) (Wide) When shooting movies The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx.
Page 51 On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Page 52: Burst Settings
Burst Settings You can select single-image mode or burst mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Shoots a single image. (Burst) Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 53: Macro
Macro Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Macro) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 54 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (EV) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 55: Iso
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (ISO) t desired number (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Page 56: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (White Balance) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 57 Notes • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Underwater Sweep Panorama mode – In Easy Mode • [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Sweep Panorama mode –...
Page 58: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Underwater White Balance) 3 Desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural.
Page 59: Focus
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Focus) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 60 Quickly choosing the priority subject Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touch to release the focus.
Page 61: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 62: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image when activated. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) (Scene Recognition) t desired...
Page 63 Notes • The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom. • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: – In Easy Mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] –...
Page 64: Soft Skin Effect
Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 65: Scene Recognition Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will changes to an orange-colored frame for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
Page 66 Selecting the priority face Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority. 1Touch a face you want to set as the priority face during Face Detection.
Page 67: Dro
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer”, a function that automatically optimizes the difference between the light and dark parts of an image. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 68: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap)
Page 69: Display Settings
Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 70: Playback Mode
Easy Mode When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes •...
Page 71 Calendar This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t 3 Touch (Calendar).
Page 72: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Image Index). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page.
Page 73: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Slideshow) t desired mode. When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Continuous Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to Playback) the very last image.
Page 74: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music]. 2 Touch desired mode t [Start]. 3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then select [Exit Slideshow]. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images. Image Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Page 75 Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Note •...
Page 76: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All Images on This Date) (All in This Folder) Note • When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder.
Page 77 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images When you select (Multiple Images), you can switch the single-image screen and the index screen by touching Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen.
Page 78: Send By Transferjet
Send by TransferJet TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Page 79 Receiving images using TransferJet 1 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes • Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. •...
Page 80: Paint
Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Paint) When using the internal memory, touch side of the LCD screen. 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied).
Page 81: Trimming (Resize)
Retouch Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Retouch) t desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming Records the zoomed playback (Resize))
Page 82: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t desired mode (Date View) (Folder view (Still)) (Folder view (Movie)) Note • When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder.
Page 83 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Protect) t desired mode (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images. Images) After step 2, perform the following.
Page 84 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 85 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t [OK] Notes • You cannot rotate movies and protected still images. •...
Page 86: Volume Settings
Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Volume Settings) 3 Adjust the volume by touching You can also adjust the volume by touching z on the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Page 87 Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 88: Exposure Data
Exposure data This sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file. Exposure data 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Exposure data) t desired mode (On) Displays the exposure data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the exposure data.
Page 89: Number Of Images In Index
Number of images in index Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Number of images in index) t desired mode Displays 12-up images. (12-up) Displays 28-up images. (28-up)
Page 90: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 91: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 92: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 93: Disp. Resolution
Disp. Resolution Adjusts the level of the image resolution on the LCD screen. If you select [High], the power runs out faster than in standard mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Disp. Resolution] t desired mode Standard Displays an image on the LCD screen in a standard image resolution.
Page 94: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode Smart (...
Page 95: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 96: Scene Recog. Guide
Scene Recog. Guide You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Scene Recognition Guide 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Displays the Scene Recognition Guide.
Page 97: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired mode Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes...
Page 98: Blink Alert
Blink Alert When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 99 Beep Changes the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) t t [Beep] t desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button.
Page 100: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Settings) t t [LCD Brightness] t desired mode Normal Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness. Bright Sets the LCD screen to high brightness. • This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light. Notes •...
Page 101: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode...
Page 102: Display Color
Display color Sets the color of the screen display. (Settings) t t [Display color] t desired mode Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink (Main Settings)
Page 103: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the shooting functions or Smile Shutter. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. (Settings) t t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t [OK] Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Page 104: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize], the images are retained. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 105 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t t [COMPONENT] t desired mode HD(1080i)
Page 106: Video Out
Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 149).
Page 107 Housing Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the housing. (Settings) t t [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions. Notes •...
Page 108: Usb Connect
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the USB cable. (Settings) t t [USB Connect] t desired mode Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
Page 109: Lun Settings
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. (Settings) t t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Page 110: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (Settings) t t [Download Music] The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is displayed. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Page 111: Format Music
Format Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. (Settings) t t [Format Music] t [OK] Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 112: Power Save
Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Page 113 TransferJet You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Page 114 Eye-Fi Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. (Settings) t t [Eye-Fi] t desired mode Uses the upload function.
Page 115 Notes • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Page 116 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. (Settings) t t [Calibration] 2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
Page 117: Format
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
Page 118: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. (Settings) t Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] Notes •...
Page 119: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder in which you want to store images using t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 120: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder you want to delete using t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 121 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. (Settings) t Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] Notes • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
Page 122: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. (Settings) t Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed. (When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset...
Page 123: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. (Settings) t t [Area Setting] t desired mode Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Page 124: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. (Settings) t t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date &...
Page 125 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 126 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3- compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
Page 127 “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 128: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
Page 129: Using The Software
7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB,” click For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t •...
Page 130 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
Page 131: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K/AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Page 132: Deleting The Usb Connection
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
Page 133: Uploading Images To A Media Service
Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
Page 134 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 135: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images.
Page 136: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 104). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
Page 137: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect.
Page 138 Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down. Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise.
Page 139 The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work. • (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or • When Close focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches). • [Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: –...
Page 140: Viewing Images
Cannot shoot images in succession. • You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated. • The internal memory or the memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 76). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times.
Page 141 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 131).
Page 142: Memory Card
Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insert it in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Data is being recorded to internal memory even though you inserted a memory card.
Page 143: Touch Panel
Touch panel Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. • Perform [Calibration] (page 116). • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 107). The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points. • Perform [Calibration] (page 116). Others The lens gets fogged. •...
Page 144: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 104), then turn the power on again. E:94: • There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 145 System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Internal memory error •...
Page 146 No still images • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized • You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder.
Page 147 Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 10 files can be selected when using [TransferJet]. • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All Images on This Date] or [All in This Folder] for DPOF or Protect.
Page 148 • When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Connection failed • Check the TransferJet reception port and transfer data correctly (page 16). Some files were not sent Some files were not received •...
Page 149: Using The Camera Abroad
Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 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 cable for multi-use terminal.
Page 150: Memory Card
Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Notes •...
Page 151 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2”...
Page 152: Battery Pack
Battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 153: Battery Charger
Battery charger • Only NP-BN1-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 154: Transferjet Standard
TransferJet standard TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0 Protocol Class Name (communication type): SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client • Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device (sold separately).
Page 155: Movies
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Capacity Internal memory Approx. 32 MB Size 16:9(11M) 16:9(2M) Notes •...
Page 156: Precautions
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
Page 157: Index
Index AF Illuminator ...91 AF range finder frame ...59 Anti Blink ...68 Area Setting ...123 Auto Orientation ...95 Battery charger ...153 Battery pack ...152 Beach ...29 Beep ...99 Blink Alert ...98 Burst Settings ...52 Calendar ...71 Calibration ...116 Center AF ...59 Center-weighted metering ...61...
Page 158 Image Index ...72 Image Size ...49 Initialize ...104 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...24 Internal memory ...22 ...55 Landscape ...29 Language Setting ...101 LCD Brightness ...100 LUN Settings ...109 Macintosh computer ...128 Macro ...53 Mass Storage ...108 Memory card ...3, 150 MENU screen ...11, 13 Metering Mode ...61...
Page 159 Shooting Direction ...48 Slideshow ...73 Slow Synchro ...43 Smart zoom ...94 Smile Shutter ...41 Snow ...30 Soft Skin ...29 Soft Skin Effect ...64 Soft Snap ...29 Software ...129 Spot AF ...59 Spot metering ...61 Sweep Panorama ...25 Temporarily Rotated Display ...37 Touch panel ...19...
Page 160 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...

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