Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Before Use
Using with your computer Using the control wheel Printing Using the control wheel Troubleshooting Using the internal memory Precautions/About this camera Using the internal memory Using the In-Camera guide Contents list In-Camera Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Shooting
Superior Auto Program Auto 3D Still Image Picture Effect Scene Selection Background Defocus Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Viewing
Using with your computer Viewing burst images Printing Viewing movies Troubleshooting Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Precautions/About this camera Scrolling the panorama images for display Contents list Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Using Menu Items (Shooting)
Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Interval Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Using Menu Items (Viewing)
3D Viewing Troubleshooting View Mode Precautions/About this camera Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Contents list Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Changing Settings
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing settings Viewing Changing camera settings Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Settings Using MENU items (Viewing) Movie format Changing settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Viewing images on a TV Clear Image Zoom Using with your computer...
Page 8 Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Using With Your Computer
Contents list Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Printing
Printing still images Viewing Printing still images Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Using with your computer Memory card Printing Internal memory Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions/About this camera Warning indicators and messages Contents list Self-diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera
Recordable time of movies Precautions/About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 14: Before Use
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Shooting Viewing Before Use How to use this User Guide Using MENU items (Shooting) How to use this User Guide Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Changing settings Names of parts Viewing images on a TV...
Page 15: Using Menu Items (Shooting)
Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies...
Page 16: Using Menu Items (Viewing)
White Balance Underwater White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Interval Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 17: Viewing Images On A Tv
Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music...
Page 18: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) “Music Transfer” Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies...
Page 19: Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation
Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: How To Use This User Guide
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting Viewing Selecting a topic to display Using MENU items (Shooting) Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page...
Page 21 Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Page 22 Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 23: Names Of Parts
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 24 Hook for wrist strap (Playback) button (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button MENU button (TransferJet™) mark Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Speaker Battery eject lever Access lamp Memory card slot Micro USB connector Battery/Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing List of shooting mode icons Using MENU items (Shooting)
Page 26 Extracted Color Watercolor effect Illustration effect Metering Mode Vibration warning Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F2.6 Aperture value Wind Noise Reduction +2.0EV...
Page 27 C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer Face detection Destination Soft Skin Effect Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Write Date Drop sensor off AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs Histogram Recording a movie/Movie standby Standby 0:12...
Page 28 Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Quality View mode Eco mode TransferJet settings 3D images Burst Images Main image in the burst group Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2012-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication...
Page 29 Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Using The Wrist Strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Using MENU items (Shooting) dropped. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Using The Control Wheel
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Shooting Viewing Moving the selection frame on MENU screen, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) Selecting an image to be played back Selecting a REC mode Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 32 Turn the control wheel to display the REC mode selection screen. Keep turning the control wheel until the desired mode is selected. The available modes differ depending on the position of the mode switch. You can also change the REC mode from [MENU]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 33: Using The Internal Memory
By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a micro USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 5. Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button to exit the guide. Contents list Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected functions. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 35: Shooting Still Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 36 The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Shooting Viewing Available zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Using MENU items (Viewing) enlarge images up to 5×.
Page 38 deterioration [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Clear Image Zoom] (close to the [Digital Zoom]: [Off] original image quality) [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] When [Clear Image Zooming to the maximum zoom [Clear Image Zoom] may Zoom] is not available range...
Page 40: Shooting Movies
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 42 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Shooting Viewing Available zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Using MENU items (Viewing) enlarge images up to 5×.
Page 43 (including 5× optical Image Zoom] [On] scale zoom zoom) Movie 5× 5× 10× 20× mode Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Shooting Still Images While Recording A Movie (Dual Rec)
(Movie) and the camera is on [Standby], you cannot use [Smile Shutter]. If the memory card capacity is insufficient or 10 images have been shot, appears on the screen. This icon indicates that no more still images can be shot. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Shooting Panoramic Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting panoramic images > Shooting panoramic images Before Use Shooting panoramic images Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects Using MENU items (Shooting) people’s faces or moving subjects.
Page 46 Tips for shooting a panorama image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible. Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance.
Page 47 Panorama Shooting Scene Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting panoramic images > Shooting with the 3D Sweep Panorama function Before Use Shooting with the 3D Sweep Panorama function Shooting Viewing Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. Using MENU items (Shooting) The recorded image can be played back on a 3D TV.
Page 49 3D shooting may be canceled in the following situations: You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 50 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting panoramic images > Shooting with the Sweep Multi Angle function Before Use Shooting with the Sweep Multi Angle function Shooting Viewing As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one Using MENU items (Shooting) stereoscopic image.
Page 51 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly. Related Topic Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 52 (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panorama image by composing images. [Details] Allows you to change the settings for movie recording. [Details] (Movie) Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Shooting panoramic images Shooting movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Intelligent Auto
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Viewing On Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Features of Auto shooting modes Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Page 54 In [Superior Auto] mode, it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Superior Auto
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Shooting Viewing The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the Using MENU items (Shooting) images with the optimal settings.
Page 56 In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Program Auto
Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Printing MENU items not available in some REC modes Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: D Still Image
The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 60 Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color].
Page 61 HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 62: Scene Selection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 63 Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. (Night Portrait) Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.
Page 64 Some Scene Selection modes are available also in movie mode, but the selectable modes are limited. [Details] Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 65: Background Defocus
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
Page 66 Separate the subject and the background. Shoot after focusing on the subject. Related Topic Defocus Effect Tracking focus Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing Functions available in REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect...
Page 68 Functions available in Picture Effect Self- Face Tracking Cont. Shooting Flash Timer Detection focus Settings — (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone — Monochrome) — — — (Miniature) (Toy camera) (Pop Color) (Partial Color) (Soft High-key) (Watercolor) (Illustration) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Tracking Focus
However, if the target of the tracking focus is a specified face, the camera keeps tracking on that face even if the face disappears from the screen. Related Topic Face Detection Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Shooting Viewing Histogram Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Page 71 A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: The flash strobes. The shutter speed is slow or fast. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 72 When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Shooting Viewing Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Page 75 Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 76 Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to Printing register images, it may not be possible to register all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Playback Zoom
) to zoom out. Press on the control wheel to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 78: Image Index
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Viewing Displaying images of the desired date/folder Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing images with the Calendar Displays multiple images at the same time. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Page 80: Delete Button
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Before Use Delete button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Using MENU items (Shooting) You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] 1.
Page 82: Viewing Burst Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Shooting Viewing Tilt playback Using MENU items (Shooting) Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] Using MENU items (Viewing) and [Display Cont.
Page 83 3. Switch the display between single-image display and index display by pressing 4. To cancel the display, press Related Topic View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Viewing Displaying the control panel Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Page 85 (Folder view (MP4)): Displays MP4-format movie thumbnails on the index screen. (AVCHD view): Displays AVCHD-format movie thumbnails on the index screen. When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file. Note You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
Page 87: Scrolling The Panorama Images For Display
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to display the whole image again. Note A panoramic image recorded in [High Resolution] size requires a longer time to scroll than a normal size panoramic image. Related Topic Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 88 To view images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically, tilt the camera to the right or left as Precautions/About this camera illustrated, keeping the camera horizontal. Contents list Note 3D images shot in [3D Still Image], [3D Sweep Panorama] mode cannot be played back in 3D on the camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. 5. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 90: Rec Mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Selection) Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject. (Background [Details] Defocus) Related Topic Using the control wheel Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 91: Movie Shooting Scene
[Details] Selection) Printing Troubleshooting On Scene Recognition Precautions/About this camera Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 92: Panorama Shooting Scene
Printing (Sweep Multi the camera. [Details] Angle) Troubleshooting Allows you to shoot images underwater in Sweep Panorama mode (Underwater using the housing (such as Marine Pack). Precautions/About this camera iSweep Panorama) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 93: Picture Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 94 (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color]. (Partial Color) Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness. (Soft High-key) Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with...
Page 95 Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 96 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 97 with a greater range of gradation. (Backlight Correction HDR)* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. (Night Portrait)* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Page 98 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 99: Easy Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Shooting Viewing On Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
Page 100 Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Defocus Effect
Changing settings (Low) Viewing images on a TV Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect. (Mid) Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Background Defocus Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 When [Movie Size] is set to [VGA] 8M Level For prints up to A3(11×17”) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6”) or 13×18 cm(5×7”). Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Shooting Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Viewing Image size when shooting still images Using MENU items (Shooting) 3D Still Image Size Using MENU items (Viewing) Image size in Easy Mode...
Page 104 If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the software “PlayMemories Home”. “PlayMemories Home” allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] to 50%, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Shooting Viewing The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Using MENU items (Shooting) used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Page 107: Hdr Painting Effect
Select weak, medium or strong for effects that emphasize color, etc. (Medium) Using with your computer Printing (High) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Area Of Emphasis
Sets area of emphasis in the middle. (Middle) Troubleshooting Sets area of emphasis to the right. (Right) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: Color Hue
Adds a magenta filter-like hue and darkens the surroundings. (Magenta hue) Contents list Note It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Extracted Color
Precautions/About this camera Contents list Note When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 Adds a strong, medium or weak Watercolor effect. (Medium) Using with your computer Printing (High) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: Illustration Effect
Adds a strong, medium or weak Illustration effect. (Medium) Using with your computer Printing (High) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 113 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Before Use Shooting Viewing Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or [Underwater] is selected in Using MENU items (Shooting) Scene Selection.
Page 115 Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: White Balance
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting Viewing To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
Page 117 Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Underwater White Balance
When flash is [On], the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [One Push] or [One Push Set]. The white reference loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored separately. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Before Use Focus Shooting Viewing Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Using MENU items (Shooting) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 120: Focusing On Subjects Near The Edge Of The Screen
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 121: Metering Mode
Troubleshooting strong contrast between the subject and the background. Precautions/About this camera (Spot) Contents list Note In movie mode, [Spot] cannot be selected. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Viewing images on a TV (Low) Using with your computer Printing Note In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Cont. Shooting Settings Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: Scene Recognition
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Shooting Viewing Advanced mode Using MENU items (Shooting) 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.
Page 124: Advanced Mode
If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 125: Soft Skin Effect
Adds a weak, medium or strong Soft Skin Effect. (Mid) Printing (High) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Note Contents list The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 126: Smile Shutter
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Shooting Viewing When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 127 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. The Smile Shutter function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 128: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Using with your computer (Slight Smile) Printing Note Troubleshooting Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Smile Shutter MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 129: Face Detection
Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions. During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Anti Blink
When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 131: Movie Steadyshot
Note If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Shooting movies MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can Troubleshooting search the guide using keywords or icons. Precautions/About this camera 5. Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button to exit the guide. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting MENU items not available in some REC modes Viewing MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 134 Cont. Shooting Interval Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect* Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below indicate the available modes. Mode switch Menu items (Still images) (Movies)
Page 135 *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. 5. Press in the center of the control wheel to execute the function. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 (if selected) with [All]. button Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Note When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 138: Continuous Playback
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Shooting Viewing Continuous Playback Using MENU items (Shooting) Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Page 139: Slideshow With Music
The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds. You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing Slideshow with music 1. MENU (Slideshow) [Slideshow with music] on the control wheel Displays the setting screen. 2. Select a desired setting. 3. [Start] 4.
Page 140 You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer. Related Topic “Music Transfer” Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 141: Send By Transferjet
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Before Use Send by TransferJet Shooting Viewing Receiving images using TransferJet Using MENU items (Shooting) Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely Using MENU items (Viewing) aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
Page 142 If no image is displayed, press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] [Single]. While connected, data cannot be written to or deleted from the camera. Do not disconnect while importing images to “PlayMemories Home”. Related Topic TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Notes In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View. Related Topic Delete button Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. Using MENU items (Shooting) The original image is retained. 1.
Page 145 Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Note You cannot retouch the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 Adds ink bleed and gradational effects to images as if they were painted using Using with your computer watercolors. (Watercolor) Printing Troubleshooting Adds illustration-like effects to images by emphasizing the contours, etc. (Illustration) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 (3D Viewing) on the control wheel Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Related Topic Using with your computer Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: View Mode
Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 Troubleshooting Only) Precautions/About this camera Plays back all burst images one at a time. (Display Contents list All) Related Topic Viewing burst images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control wheel as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 151 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control wheel in the same procedure as when making a mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Images displayed in a burst group You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can Troubleshooting search the guide using keywords or icons. Precautions/About this camera 5. Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button to exit the guide. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 — — — — Shooting Group) (Protect) Print (DPOF) — — — — — (Rotate) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 155: Changing Camera Settings
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Shooting Viewing You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 156 [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 157: Movie Format
MP4 (AVC) movies are recorded. Sets the recording method to MP4, which is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. No discs can be created from MP4 movies, Precautions/About this camera even if you use the software “PlayMemories Home.” Contents list Related Topic AVCHD format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 159: Grid Line
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Viewing images on a TV Off Does not display the grid lines. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 160: Clear Image Zoom
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Shooting Viewing Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 5× optical zoom) Using MENU items (Shooting) [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
Page 162: Digital Zoom
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. When (Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 163: Wind Noise Reduct
Precautions/About this camera If [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On] even though the wind is not blowing strongly, the recorded sounds other than the wind may be hard to hear. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Shooting Viewing The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the Using MENU items (Shooting) flash.
Page 166: Blink Alert
2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Blink Alert] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Auto Displays/hides the “Blinked eye detected” message. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 167: Write Date
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control wheel/shutter button. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 169: Panel Brightness
The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the screen may grow dark regardless of the Printing settings. [Details] Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 170: Language Setting
Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 171: Display Color
Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings Sets the background color of the screen. White Viewing images on a TV Pink Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Demo Mode
During a demonstration, if the number of images saved in the internal memory increases, the camera may automatically delete the images. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the images on the internal memory before a demonstration. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Note Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 174: Function Guide
(Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Displays/hides the function guide. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 175: Ctrl For Hdmi
You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 176: Eco Mode
Does not use the Auto power-off function. Note The camera does not enter Eco mode under conditions such as during a slideshow, when recording movies or when the camera is connected to a TV or a computer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 177: Usb Connect Setting
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen to manage connected devices, such as a camera. (Function of Windows 7) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 178: Usb Power Supply
Using with your computer Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such as a computer using a micro USB cable. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 179: Lun Setting
Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Note Contents list Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when installing “PlayMemories Home.” Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 180: Download Music
2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. Changing settings 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 181: Empty Music
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Empty Music] [OK] Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV “Music Transfer” Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Before Use TransferJet Shooting Viewing You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer Using MENU items (Shooting) technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
Page 184 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Shooting Viewing Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
Page 186: Drop Sensor
Using with your computer Note Printing The Drop Sensor function may activate even if you do not drop the camera, depending on how the Troubleshooting camera is used. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 187 Displays the software version installed on this camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Version] Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] Viewing images on a TV [OK] Using with your computer Note Printing Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 Precautions/About this camera Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” Printing as a recording folder. Troubleshooting You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, images Troubleshooting other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Precautions/About this camera The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one higher than the largest data number in that folder. [Details] Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 193: File Number
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset Printing file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 194: Area Setting
1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press Contents list 2. Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired area, then select Daylight Savings time using Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 4. [OK] Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Summer Time/Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date & Time You can set the date and time. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 196 “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
Page 197 TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Menu Function
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Shooting Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...
Page 199 [CTRL FOR HDMI] [Off]. When the camera is in Easy Mode, SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV. Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 200: Viewing 3D Images On A 3D Tv
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D Before Use Shooting Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Page 201 TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Related Topic 3D Viewing Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 202: Recommended Computer Environment
(high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 “PlayMemories Home” functions, connect to the Internet and install the “Expanded Feature.” Note Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 204 “Expanded Feature.” For details on “PlayMemories Home”, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) or the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Notes Log on as Administrator. Set MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Page 205 Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 206: Music Transfer
(Settings) (Main Settings) Troubleshooting [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Download Music Empty Music Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 207: Software For Mac
(Main Settings) [LUN Setting] to [Multi]. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Note The available software varies depending on the area. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 208: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable, power feeding from the computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
Page 210: Deleting The Usb Connection
Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 211: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc Of Movies
High-definition You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format image quality playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation 3. You (HD) (AVCHD cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. disc)
Page 212: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer
For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.
Page 213: Table Of Contents
When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [AVC HD 24M (FX)], it will take time as the image quality must be converted. To save [AVC HD 24M (FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs. Disc creation may take time. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 214 Disc creation may take time due to converting the AVCHD movie to standard definition image quality (STD). The PC must be connected to the Internet the first time a DVD-Video disc is created. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 215 To install, your PC must be connected to the Internet. Viewing images on a TV For detailed operations, see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 216: Printing Still Images
Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data. Precautions/About this camera Notes When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Contents list You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 217: If You Have Problems
3. Initialize the settings. Viewing images on a TV [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Using with your computer Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Printing memory, music files may be checked.
Page 218: The Power Turns Off Suddenly
This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 220: Cannot Record Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Cannot record images. Using MENU items (Shooting) If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, Using MENU items (Viewing) make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 221: Cannot Select The Face Detection Function
You cannot use zoom functions other than optical zoom when: In [Superior Auto] In [Background Defocus] (Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in the Scene Selection The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function.
Page 222: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen
[Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Cont. Shooting Settings] to [Single Shooting]. [Details] [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 223: Viewing Images
Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] The 3D images do not appear on the TV even though the camera is in [3D Viewing] mode. Check that the TV is set to display the 3D images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 224: Cannot Import Images
Use “PlayMemories Home” to play images stored on a PC with this camera. Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back the images. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 225: Memory Card
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 226: Internal Memory
The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity. Using with your computer Printing Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Troubleshooting This feature is not available. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off
The 3D images displayed on the camera are MPO files, but the images to be printed are JPEG files, so in some cases, the images to be printed out are not the same as the ones displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 228: The Lens Gets Fogged
24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 229 A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera, then turn the power on again. [Details] E:94: There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 230 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Shooting Viewing If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The battery level is low.
Page 231 The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. This is a read- only memory card. The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
Page 232 Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details] File protected Release the protection. [Details] Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
Page 233 Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras. Preparing image database file. Please wait. The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.
Page 234 You may not be able to receive the image depending on the image. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 235: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Shooting Situations this camera has difficulty handling Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, Using MENU items (Viewing) then shoot the images again.
Page 236 Superior Auto Shooting with the 3D Sweep Panorama function Shooting with the Sweep Multi Angle function Scenes changing constantly, such as waterfalls Shooting panoramic images Superior Auto Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 237 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Viewing Internal memory and memory card back up Using MENU items (Shooting) On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Using MENU items (Viewing) On carrying Changing settings...
Page 238 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 239 Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 240: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery
Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Printing Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 241 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Shooting Viewing On charging the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Viewing) How to store the battery pack Changing settings...
Page 242 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with this model. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 243 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Using MENU items (Shooting) Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the Power/charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being Using MENU items (Viewing) charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 244 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Memory card Using MENU items (Shooting) Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Viewing) When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 245 Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present...
Page 246 Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 247 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Precautions/About this camera Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 248: Number Of Still Images
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 249: Recordable Time Of Movies
When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 250: Using The Camera Abroad
Using MENU items (Viewing) Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 251: On Tv Color Systems
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Troubleshooting etc. Precautions/About this camera PAL-M system Contents list Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 252: Carl Zeiss Lens
Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 253: Avchd Format
*2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 254: Transferjet Standard
OBEX Push Client Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device Printing (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 255 We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your camera. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 256 Viewing images on a TV “Blu-ray Disc™” and “Blu-ray™”are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Using with your computer Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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