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 Identifying parts··················································· 13 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 14 Using the mode dial ············································...
Page 5 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 37 Playback zoom···················································· 38 Image Index ························································ 39 Delete·································································· 40 Viewing movies ··················································· 41 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings Setting items ······················································· 12 Viewing images on a TV ··································· 101 Computer Using with your computer··································...
Page 6 Printing Printing still images ··········································· 111 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 113 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 121 Others Image file storage destinations and file names ······························································· 126 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 127 Battery pack ······················································ 129 Battery charger·················································· 130 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 131 Index Index ·································································...
Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 28 Scene Recognition ·············································· 58 Soft Snap ·······························································...
Page 8 Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Anti Motion Blur...
Page 9 Viewing on TVs Information about optional accessories Viewing images on a TV “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” “Intelligent Pantilter” ·········································· 131 ·································· 101 ··························· 110...
Page 10: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.
Page 11: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Page 12: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then z.
Page 13: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A Shutter button (Burst/Bracket) button (35) C Flash D Microphone E ON/OFF (Power) button F Speaker G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (31) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (38, 39) K Mode dial (16) L Hook for wrist strap*...
Page 14: 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. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images • The icons are limited in (Easy Shooting) mode.
Page 15 Display Indication Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display burst group Main image in the burst group Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie...
Page 16: Using The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Program Auto) (Sweep Panorama) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Scene Selection) (Movie Mode) Mode dial Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20).
Page 17: Changing The Disp (Screen Display Settings)
Changing the DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness.
Page 18: Histogram
Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select [Bright + Histogram].
Page 19: 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. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
Page 20: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Page 21: Easy Shooting
Easy Shooting Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Functions available in Easy Shooting mode Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired...
Page 22 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
Page 23: 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 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 24: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Hold the camera at the position where you can see the LCD screen clearly, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
Page 25 Tips for shooting a panoramic image Radius as short as possible 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 26: Anti Motion Blur
Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Fully press the shutter button. A series of burst shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
Page 27: 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 and blur without using a tripod. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Fully press the shutter button. A series of burst shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce camera shake and noise.
Page 28: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions,...
Page 29 (Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.). Note • When you shoot images using speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. 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.
Page 30: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Page 31: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, see page 80. Notes •...
Page 32: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 33: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Page 34: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets 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 35: Burst/Bracket
Burst/Bracket You can select normal (single-image), burst or exposure bracket mode. You can also select the mode from the MENU button (page 47). 1 Press the (Burst/Bracket) button. 2 Select a shooting mode with the You can also select the shooting mode with the control button. (Off) Shoots a single image.
Page 36 About the recording of burst shooting images After shooting burst images, the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen. When all the images are fitted in the frames, recording completes. You can stop the recording by selecting [OK] with z on the control button. When stopped, the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are recorded.
Page 37: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Note • When the mode dial is set to available function are limited. If you want to use all viewing functions, set the mode dial to a mode other than Viewing images taken with a different camera If you insert into this camera a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 38: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Page 39: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar.
Page 40: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 73). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Multiple Images All in This Folder...
Page 41: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.
Page 42: Movie Shooting Mode
Movie shooting mode Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically. (Underwater) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof housing (Marine pack, etc.).
Page 43: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up.
Page 44: 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 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size When shooting still images...
Page 45 In Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in [10M] size. Small Shoots images in [3M] size. When shooting Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080) (Wide) (Vertical direction: 4912×1920) (Horizontal direction: 7152×1080) When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.
Page 46 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 47 Burst You can select normal (single-image), burst or exposure bracket mode. You can also select the mode from the (Burst/Bracket) button (page 35). 1 MENU t (Burst) t desired mode (Off) Shoots a single image. (High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.
Page 48 Flash In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode t z. Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight.
Page 49 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Page 50: 2-Second Delay Self-Timer Iso
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Underwater). 2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (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). Note •...
Page 51: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
Page 52 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. 2 MENU t [White Balance] t [One Push Set] t z on the control button 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 53: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to movies. 1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
Page 54: 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 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or 2 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode...
Page 55 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 56: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or 2 MENU t (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 57: Bracket Settings
Bracket Settings You can set the type of the bracket shooting using shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. 1 MENU t [Bracket Settings] t desired mode (EXP±0.3) Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the following order: bright, standard, and dark.
Page 58: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image where 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode (Auto)
Page 59 Images shot with [Advanced] In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like. First Image* Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face...
Page 60: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
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. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
Page 63: Scene Recognition 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 light and dark parts of an image. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).
Page 64: Anti Blink
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 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto)
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 MENU t (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 MENU t (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. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode.
Page 67: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) (Slideshow with music) Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z Control button...
Page 68: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • You cannot play back movies or panoramic images. •...
Page 69 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Mute Does not use BGM. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
Page 70: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. (Folder View) Images are displayed, organized by folders.
Page 71: Control Button
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. 2 MENU t (Display Burst Group) t desired setting t z on the control button (Display Main Groups burst images, then plays back the main image only.
Page 72: 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. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Page 73 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 40). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Page 74 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
Page 75 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. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
Page 76 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
Page 77: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in “Memory Stick Duo” media, this 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. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t button...
Page 78: 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 Set the camera to shooting mode.
Page 79: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 80: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 81: 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 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 82: 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 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Does not display the message.
Page 83 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
Page 84: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 85: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
Page 86: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Page 87: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 88 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button HD(1080i)
Page 89: 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 103).
Page 90: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer.
Page 91: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Page 92: 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. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 93: 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. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button Note •...
Page 94: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in “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. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 95: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 96: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 97 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 98: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 99: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button 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 100: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 [OK] t z on the control button Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off.
Page 101: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 102 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
Page 103: On Tv Color Systems
“PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. • PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
Page 104: 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 105: Using The Software
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen. Select [Start]. (PMB) on the desktop. (PMB Guide). [All programs] (Settings) t [Main Settings] t ) to accept [Sony Picture Continued r...
Page 106 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 107 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 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 108 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112: Printing At A Shop
4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed.
Page 113: 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 114: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs 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 115 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 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens).
Page 116: Viewing Images
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.
Page 117 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 108, 109).
Page 118: Internal Memory
Cannot play back images on your computer. • If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 105). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
Page 119 Images are printed with both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. •...
Page 120 “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print the image again (page 111). Cannot print the image at the size selected. •...
Page 121: 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 122 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 123 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 94, 95). Cannot create more folders •...
Page 124 Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection. • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi- use terminal.
Page 125 Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped. 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.
Page 126: Image File Storage Destinations And File
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 127: 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 128 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 129: 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 effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 130: Battery Charger
Battery charger • Only NP-BG type or NP-FG 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 131: Intelligent Pantilter
Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to shoot images automatically by having the camera detect the faces of subjects. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Page 132 Index AF Illuminator ...78 AF range finder frame ...54 Anti Blink ...64 Anti Motion Blur ...26 Area Setting ...99 Auto Orientation ...81 Battery charger ...130 Battery pack ...129 Beach ...28 Beep ...83 Blink Alert ...82 Bracket ...35 Bracket Settings ...57 Burst ...35, 47 Calendar...
Page 133 Hand-held Twilight ...27 HD(1080i) ...88 High Sensitivity ...28 Histogram ...18 Identifying parts ...13 Image Index ...39 Image Size ...44 Initialize ...87 Install ...105 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...20 Intelligent Pantilter ...131 Internal memory ...19 ...50 Landscape ...28 Language Setting ...84 Macintosh computer ...104 Mass Storage ...90...
Page 134 Soft Snap ...28 Software ...105 Spot AF ...54 Spot metering ...56 SteadyShot ...66 Sweep Panorama ...24 Trimming ...72 Troubleshooting ...113 ...101 Twilight ...28 Twilight Portrait ...28 Underwater ...29 Underwater White Balance ...53 Unsharp masking ...72 USB Connect ...90 ...44 Video Out ...89 View Mode ...70...
Page 135 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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