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 Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. “Memory Stick” media: You cannot use a “Memory Stick”...
Page 4: 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 ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Names of parts···················································· 15 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 16 Using the touch panel ·········································...
Page 5 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Viewing an image on a SD TV ·························· 114 Viewing an image on an HD TV ························ 115 Computer Using with your computer·································· 117 Using the software ············································...
Page 6 Others Image file storage destinations and file names·························································· 141 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 142 Battery pack ······················································ 144 Battery charger·················································· 145 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 146 Index Index ································································· 147...
Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 29 Scene Recognition ·············································· 59 Soft Snap ·······························································...
Page 8 Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure 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 Using with easy-to-see indicators Forced Flash ························································· 41 Scene Recognition ··············································...
Page 9 Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs Information about optional accessories “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Area Setting ························································ 112 Date & Time Setting ·········································· 113 Initialize ··································································· 98 Print ······································································· 124 Viewing an image on a SD TV Viewing an image on an HD TV “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”...
Page 10: 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 11 REC Mode Menu items Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot — Shooting Display Settings Notes • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. • The four menu items displayed below — — — — differ according to each recording mode. —...
Page 12: 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 MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. In the table below, indicates an available function.
Page 13: 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 "Memory Stick" Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings (Settings) screen.
Page 14 Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • ["Memory Stick" Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not inserted.
Page 15: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Bottom A Zoom (W/T) lever (31, 33) B Shutter button C Microphone D ON/OFF (Power) button E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator G Lens H Lens cover I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (32) K Hook for wrist strap*/Grip L Speaker M Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 16: 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 17 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording/Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo” media, internal memory) 100 Min Recordable time Zoom scaling Metering Mode Flash White balance Display Indication Burst mode C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Temperature increase warning Self-timer Database file full Number of recordable images...
Page 18: 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 19: Touching The Screen To Set The Focus
Touching the screen to set the focus Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
Page 20: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 21: 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. 2 Touch (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Sweep Panorama) (Movie Mode) (Program Auto) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Scene Selection) Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted...
Page 22: 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 fully down. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Page 23: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Hold the camera at the position where you can see the LCD screen clearly, then press the shutter button fully down.
Page 24 Tips for shooting a panoramic image Vertical direction • Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity. • Pan the camera in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the exposure and white balance.
Page 25: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button fully down. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again.
Page 26: 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 fully down.
Page 27: Anti Motion Blur
Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
Page 28: Hand-Held Twilight
Hand-held Twilight Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
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 (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Page 30 (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). (Hi-Speed Shutter) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. •...
Page 31: 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 32: 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 Adjustability Displays the MENU screen Hides the MENU screen Hides the operation buttons Displays the operation buttons Displays the next/previous image Continuously changes the image (next/ previous image) Displays the image index screen during...
Page 33: 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 34: Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 or 3:2 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 35: 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 the vertical orientation image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). 3 To cancel the display, touch Rotated Display) again.
Page 36: 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 u or the LCD screen Note •...
Page 37: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Allows you 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 charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. •...
Page 38: Movie Shooting Mode
Movie shooting mode 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 mode) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Auto)
Page 39: 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). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Wait detecting a smile.
Page 40 Hints for better capturing of smiles • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. • You can select or register the selected subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the selected face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face. To perform smile detection for a different face, touch that face (page 61).
Page 41: Slow Synchro
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 backlight conditions. (On) Flash always operates.
Page 42 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 backlight conditions. Flash does not operate.
Page 43 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) Not using the self-timer (10sec) Setting the 10-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 44 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 Setting the 10-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 45 Burst The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Burst) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Records a single image.
Page 46: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch Pan from left to right.
Page 47: Image Size
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. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 48 In Easy Mode Large Shoots images in [10M] size. Small Shoots images in [3M] size. When shooting Sweep Panorama images (Image Size) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080)
Page 49 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 50: 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 (Auto) The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Page 51 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) 3 Touch to adjust exposure t [OK]. You can also adjust the exposure by touching z of the adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Page 52: Burst
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 moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Page 53: Anti Motion Blur
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) 3 Touch the desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural.
Page 54 To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t [Capture] 3 The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
Page 55: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Movie Mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural.
Page 56: 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 (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the...
Page 57 Quickly choosing the priority subject Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus.
Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 Notes • The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom. • When the shooting mode is set to burst, or when the Smile Shutter function is activated, Scene Recognition is fixed to [Auto]. • The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off]. •...
Page 61: 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.
Page 62 Registering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during Face Detection.
Page 63 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 64 Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to 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 Snap) (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so...
Page 65: 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. (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode (Auto) When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 66: Steadyshot
SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (SteadyShot) t desired mode (Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. (Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.
Page 67: Shooting Display Settings
Shooting 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. (Shooting Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 68 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 69 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 70: 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 71: 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.
Page 72: 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 from [Exit Slideshow]. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images and movies. Image Selects the group of images to be shown.
Page 73 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Touch to listen to each BGM. Touch / adjust the BGM volume. Mute Does not use BGM. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
Page 74: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All in This Folder) (All in Date Range)
Page 75 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images Touch to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen. • You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
Page 76: Paint
Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and records it as a new file. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. When using the internal memory, touch side of the LCD screen. (Paint) 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied).
Page 77: Trimming
Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to 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.
Page 78: Display Burst Group
Display Burst Group You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Display Burst Group) t desired mode (Display Main Image Only) (Display All) Note •...
Page 79: 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) Displays images by the date. (Folder View) Displays images organized by folders. Notes •...
Page 80 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. After step 2, perform the following.
Page 81: Playback Mode
DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 82 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, images displayed in a burst group, and protected still images. •...
Page 83: 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 in the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Page 84: Playback Display Settings
Playback 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. (Playback Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons (Off) Does not display the operation buttons To display the operation buttons when [Playback Display Settings] is set to [Off]...
Page 85: Exposure Data
Exposure data This sets whether or not to display the shooting 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 shooting data on the LCD screen (Off) Does not display the shooting data...
Page 86: Image Index Settings
Image index settings Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Image index settings) t desired mode Displays 12-up images. (12-up) Displays 28-up images. (28-up)
Page 87: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created on a “Memory Stick Duo” media, 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 88: 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 (Settings) t Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode Auto...
Page 89: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. (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. (Shooting...
Page 90: 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. (Settings) t Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode Smart ( Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size.
Page 91: 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. (Settings) t Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation. Does not use Auto Orientation.
Page 92: 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 (Settings) t Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Displays the Scene Recognition Guide. Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide.
Page 93: 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 on the LCD screen. (Settings) t Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Does not display the message.
Page 94 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) 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 95: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Settings) 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 96: 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 97: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. (Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode (REC Mode) t Adjustment) Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Page 98: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 99 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 Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode HD(1080i)
Page 100: 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 116).
Page 101 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 [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions. Notes •...
Page 102: Usb Connect
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. (Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
Page 103: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (Settings) 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 104: 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 [Format Music] t [OK] Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 105 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. (Settings) t [Calibration] 2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
Page 106: Format
Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. (Settings) t Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. ("Memory Stick"...
Page 107: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording 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 108: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder you want to record t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 109: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder in the “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder you want to delete t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 110 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free space 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 111: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. (Settings) t (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Tool) or Number] t desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” media is changed. (When the replaced the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 112: 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 113: 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 114 Viewing an image on a SD TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to an SD (Standard Definition) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
Page 115: Viewing An Image On An Hd Tv
Viewing an image on an HD TV You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Page 116: On Tv Color Systems
“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 117: 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) OS (pre-installed) For using “PMB” Microsoft Windows XP* and “Music SP3/Windows Vista* Transfer”, and when importing...
Page 118: Using The Software
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. To start up “PMB,” click (PMB Guide). To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [Sony Picture Utility]. Notes • Log on as Administrator. • Before starting up “Music Transfer,” perform [Download Music], and connect the camera to a computer.
Page 119 Introduction to “PMB” • “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import]. • Images on a computer can be exported to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and displayed on the camera.
Page 120 Introduction to “Music Transfer” “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files. You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera. The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.
Page 121 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 122: 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 [DCIM] 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 123: Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
Page 124: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media-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”...
Page 125 (Print) t desired mode This Image Multiple Images All in This Folder All in Date Range 5 Desired setting item t [Start]. Quantity Layout Size Date Notes • Movies cannot be printed. • If the camera could not be connected to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under [Main Settings] to [PictBridge].
Page 126: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode MENU so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Page 127: Troubleshooting
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Page 128: 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. •...
Page 129 The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens in Intelligent Auto Adjustment and Easy Mode, or approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens in other recording modes).
Page 130 Macro shooting cannot be turned off. • There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a distant subject. The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images.
Page 131: Viewing Images
Viewing images Cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. •...
Page 132 • 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 (pages 121, 122).
Page 133: Internal Memory
“Memory Stick Duo” media Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Insert it in the correct direction. You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
Page 134 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. •...
Page 135: Touch Panel
Touch panel Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. • Perform [Calibration] (page 105). • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 101). The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points. • Perform [Calibration] (page 105). Others The lens gets fogged. •...
Page 136: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Page 137 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 138 Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 107, 108). Cannot create more folders •...
Page 139 Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in Date Range] or [All in This Folder] for DPOF, Protect or Print. •...
Page 140 Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. • When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies.
Page 141: File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Page 142: Memory Stick Duo" Media
“Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions. “Memory Stick”...
Page 143 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 144: 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 145: Battery Charger
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 146: Intelligent Pantilter
Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Page 147: Index
Index AF Illuminator ...88 AF range finder frame ...56 Anti Blink ...64 Anti Motion Blur ...27 Area Setting ...112 Auto Orientation ...91 Battery charger ...145 Battery pack ...144 Beach ...29 Beep ...94 Blink Alert ...93 Burst ...45 Calendar ...69 Calibration ...105 Center AF ...56...
Page 148 Image Index ...70 Image index settings ...86 Image Size ...47 Initialize ...98 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...22 Intelligent Pantilter ...146 Internal memory ...20 ...52 Landscape ...29 Language Setting ...96 LCD Brightness ...95 Macintosh computer ...117 Macro ...50 Mass Storage ...102 “Memory Stick Duo” media ...142 MENU screen ...10, 12...
Page 149 Sweep Panorama ...23 Temporarily Rotated Display ...35 Touch panel ...18 Trimming ...77 Troubleshooting ...127 ...114 Twilight ...29 Twilight Portrait ...29 Underwater ...30 Underwater White Balance ...55 Unsharp masking ...77 USB Connect ...102 ...47 Video Out ...100 View Mode ...79 Volume Settings ...83 Warning indicators and messages ...136...
Page 150 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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