Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Before Use ............................How to use this User Guide ....................Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen ........... Names of parts ...................... List of icons displayed on the screen ..............Using the shoulder strap ....................
Page 3 Viewing still images ....................Playback zoom ...................... Image Index ......................Deleting images ........................ Viewing burst images ......................Viewing movies ......................... Scrolling the panorama images for display ............... Useful shooting functions ....................... Functions available for each shooting mode ..............Functions available for each shooting mode ............
Page 4 Metering Mode ....................Cont. Shooting Interval ..................Bracket Setting ....................Scene Recognition ....................Smile Shutter ...................... Smile Detection Sensitivity .................. Face Detection ....................Flash Level ......................Color Mode ......................Color Saturation ....................Contrast ......................Sharpness ......................Noise Reduction ....................Anti Blink ......................
Page 5 Write Date ......................Custom Button ....................Disp. Resolution ....................Main Settings ........................Beep ........................Panel Brightness ....................Language Setting ....................Display color ....................... Demo Mode ......................Initialize ....................... Function Guide ....................HDMI Resolution ....................CTRL FOR HDMI ....................USB Connect Setting ..................
Page 6 “Music Transfer” ....................Software for Mac ....................Importing images to a computer ..................Connecting the camera to the computer ............. Importing images to a computer ................. Disconnecting the camera from the computer ............ Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ............
Page 7 AVCHD format ....................License ........................ Trademarks...
Page 8: Before Use
Using the shoulder strap Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the In-Camera guide Troubleshooting In-Camera Guide Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Operating The Camera
Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing camera settings Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Shooting
Background Defocus Precautions / About this camera Program Auto 3D Still Image Contents list Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Viewing
Viewing images on a TV Viewing burst images Using with your computer Viewing movies Printing Viewing movies Troubleshooting Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Useful Shooting Functions
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions Before Use Useful shooting functions Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing MENU items available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functions Menu items available for shooting Useful viewing functions...
Page 13 Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Register Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14: Useful Viewing Functions
Changing settings Delete Viewing images on a TV 3D Viewing Using with your computer View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Printing Protect Troubleshooting Print (DPOF) Rotate Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 15: Changing Settings
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Operating the camera Shooting Settings Shooting Movie format Viewing AF Illuminator Useful shooting functions Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Useful viewing functions Digital Zoom Changing settings Wind Noise Reduct.
Page 16: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 17: Using With Your Computer
Importing images to a computer Printing Disconnecting the camera from the computer Troubleshooting Creating a disc of movies Precautions / About this camera Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 18: Printing
Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Using with your computer Internal memory Printing Printing Others Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Precautions / About this camera Self-diagnosis display Messages Contents list Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: Precautions / About This Camera
Recordable time of movies Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions / About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 21 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Operating the camera Shooting Before Use Viewing How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts Changing settings...
Page 22 3D Still Image Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies...
Page 23 Extracted Color Illustration Effect Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Exposure Compensation White Balance White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Flash Level...
Page 24 Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Custom Button Disp. Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide HDMI Resolution...
Page 25 Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home”...
Page 26 Number of still images and recordable time of movies 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 License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 27: How To Use This User Guide
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Operating the camera Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page...
Page 28 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 29 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Names Of Parts
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 31 Stereo microphone Viewfinder MOVIE (Movie) button (Playback) button Control button Menu on: Menu off: FINDER/LCD button ON/OFF (Power) button and Power / Charge lamp Mode dial Jog dial (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button MENU button Finder adjustment dial Multi/Micro USB Terminal * Connector cover HDMI micro jack Speaker...
Page 32 Tripod receptacle * Supports Micro USB compatible device. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Operating the camera List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
Page 34 Picture Effect Vibration warning Metering Mode Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting Bracket Setting Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise reduction Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed...
Page 35 Display Indication Recording folder Number of recordable images Buffer writing CAPTURE Importing still images 100Min Recordable time Recording Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording Flash mode Flash level C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect...
Page 36 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Quality View mode 3D images Burst Images Main image in the burst group Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2013-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication...
Page 37 Self-diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number Display Indication Shutter speed +2.0EV Exposure value F3.5 Aperture value Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter EVF/LCD switch Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Using The Shoulder Strap
Attach the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: In-Camera Guide
Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: Using The Control Button
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using the control button Before Use Using the control button Operating the camera Shooting Moving the selection frame on MENU screen, etc. Viewing Selecting an image to be played back Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 43: Using The Jog Dial
Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2. Turn the jog dial to select the setting value Related Topic Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Program Auto Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Using Menu Items (Shooting)
3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control button. 5. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Using Menu Items (Viewing)
Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control button. 5. Press in the center of the control button to execute the function. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 46: Changing Camera Settings
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Operating the camera Shooting You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 47: Shooting Still Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 48 The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. 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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 49: Zoom (Still Images)
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Useful shooting functions enlarge images up to 50×.
Page 50 Optical zoom range The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 50×. Zoom range other than optical zoom Zoom with the original image quality When [Image Size] is set to other than the maximum image size, you can shoot still images with no deterioration in the original image quality, even if the optical zoom scale exceeds 50×...
Page 51 When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. When [Backlight Correction HDR] or [Advanced Sports Shooting] mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Shooting Movies
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 53: Zoom (Movies)
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 50×.
Page 54 [Digital quality deterioration occurs Zoom]: [Off] [Digital To zoom in to the maximum scale Zoom]: [On] Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Shooting Still Images While Recording A Movie (Dual Rec)
You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for Smile Shutter during movie recording. When the (Movie Mode) is set and the camera is on [Standby], you cannot use [Smile Shutter]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: List Of Mode Dial Functions
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Operating the camera Shooting Set the mode dial to the desired function. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 57: Intelligent Auto
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Viewing 1.
Page 58: Superior Auto
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Operating the camera Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the Viewing images with the optimal settings.
Page 59 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 available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Background Defocus
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 61 Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. Separate the subject and the background. Shoot after focusing on the subject. Related Topic Defocus Effect Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 62: Program Auto
When the flash mode setting is changed, program shift is canceled. Related Topic Using the jog dial Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: D Still Image
The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 64: Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Sweep Panorama Before Use Operating the camera Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects.
Page 65 Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail.
Page 66 There is too much camera shake. Related Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67: Picture Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Viewing 1.
Page 68 (Toy camera) 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 69 (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect. Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Scene Selection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. For still images: Viewing 1.
Page 71 sky and trees and flowers in vivid colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image 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.
Page 72 Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet)* Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Page 73: Shutter Speed Priority Shooting
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Before Use Operating the camera Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1.
Page 74 When you set the shutter speed slower, the traces of moving objects such as a river current etc., appear. You can shoot more natural live action images. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Aperture Priority Shooting
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Before Use Aperture Priority Shooting Operating the camera Shooting You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens. Viewing 1.
Page 76 The higher the aperture (F value), the smaller the hole that lets light pass through. Both objects relatively close and far away from the lens will appear sharp. This is good for landscapes, etc. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Manual Exposure Shooting
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Operating the camera Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Viewing 1.
Page 78: Memory Recall Mode
Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Register Setting Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Viewing Still Images
“Files found which were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. Changing settings To view unregistered images, register them by selecting [OK]. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 80: Playback Zoom
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to T side ( ) to zoom in, W side ( ) to zoom out. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 81: Image Index
, then the desired month. To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date and press To cancel the calendar display and return to an index screen, select , then press Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: Deleting Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Deleting images Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] 1.
Page 83: Viewing Burst Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Operating the camera Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] Useful shooting functions and [Display Cont.
Page 84 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Viewing Movies
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Operating the camera Shooting Displaying the control panel Viewing Capture a still image from a movie 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Page 86 When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file. Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Displaying the control panel Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume. 1.
Page 87 When the still image has been recorded, the camera will pause. When the movie format is [MP4 3M], a still image is saved in [VGA]. Otherwise, the still image is saved in [16:9(2M)]. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 88: Scrolling The Panorama Images For Display
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to display the whole image again. Notes 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Useful shooting functions...
Page 90 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — * [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection]. Functions available in Picture Effect Continuous Face...
Page 91 — — — — — — — — — [Bracket] cannot be selected. ISO settings higher than [ISO2000] cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 92: Menu Items Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each shooting mode Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 93 Face Detection* Flash Level Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Register Setting In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below indicate the available modes. (Panorama Menu items (Still images) (Still images) (Movies)
Page 94 (Soft Snap). Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in (Memory recall mode), the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 95: 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 available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Disp (Display Setting)
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Operating the camera Shooting Histogram Viewing 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control button. Useful shooting functions 2.
Page 97 Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting/viewing in [iSweep Panorama] When [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only] The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Flash
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Flash Before Use Flash Operating the camera Shooting 1. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. Viewing When the flash unit is not raised, the flash mode is set to (Off) automatically.
Page 99 If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 100: Photo Creativity
If you switch the camera mode to Intelligent Auto mode or turn off the camera, the settings you changed are reverted to the default settings. When you set Photo Creativity in Superior Auto mode, overlaying images are disabled. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Cont. Shooting Settings
When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. When you perform continuous shooting or bracket shooting, [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Cont. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 102: Self-Timer
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Operating the camera Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer) on the control button. Useful shooting functions 2.
Page 103 Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces are reflected in the screen. The shutter operates automatically. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Cont. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 104: Using The Custom (Custom) Button
Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera For details on registering settings, see “Custom Button.” [Details] Contents list Related Topic Custom Button Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 105: Manual Focus Check
While the display is magnified, you can shoot photos if you press the shutter button, but the camera will record the entire displayed image. You cannot use the Face Detection and Smile Shutter functions. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 106: Switching Between The Lcd Screen And The Viewfinder
Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Switches to the LCD screen. Switches to the viewfinder. Notes During playback, switches to the LCD screen regardless of the settings. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 107: Movie Shooting Scene
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically Precautions / About this camera recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Panorama Shooting Scene
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image with a desired picture effect (Picture Effect) added. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: Memory Recall Mode
(Memory recall mode) after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory recall mode Register Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Easy Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Useful shooting functions The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
Page 111 MOVIE (Movie) button Allows you to record movies with their audio. Still Image Size Select between [Large] or [Small] size. Self-Timer Select between [On] or [Off] mode. Flash Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: Hdr Painting Effect
Select weak, medium or strong for effects that emphasize color, etc. (Medium) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Picture Effect Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: Area Of Emphasis
Sets area of emphasis in the middle. (Middle) Printing Sets area of emphasis to the right. (Right) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 114: Color Hue
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115: Extracted Color
Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: Illustration Effect
Adds a strong, medium or weak Illustration effect. (Medium) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Picture Effect Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 117: Defocus Effect
Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect. (Mid) Viewing images on a TV (High) Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Background Defocus Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Soft Skin Effect
Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 119: Still Image Size(Dual Rec)
When [Movie Size] is set to [VGA] Contents list For prints up to A3(11×17”) 11M Level For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6”) or 13×18 cm(5×7”). Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120: Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Operating the camera Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing 3D Still Image Size Useful shooting functions...
Page 121 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”. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122: Movie Quality/Movie Size
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Operating the camera Shooting The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Viewing used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Page 123 When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)] or [AVC HD 24M (FX)], it will take time as the image quality must be converted. To save [AVC HD 28M (PS)] or [AVC HD 24M (FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 124: Exposure Compensation
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 Using the jog dial MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 125 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Viewing Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection.
Page 126 You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to burst or bracket shooting mode. Related Topic Using the jog dial MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127: White Balance
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance Before Use White Balance Operating the camera Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
Page 128 Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to other than [Auto] or [Off], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 129: White Balance Shift
B (Blue) and A (Amber) provide fine adjustments in the color temperature. If you set the [White Balance Shift] to [On] for the previously set correction value, it can be recalled. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Focus
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Focus Before Use Focus Operating the camera Shooting Using Flexible Spot AF Viewing Using Manual Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus Useful shooting functions mode.
Page 131: Using Manual Focus
A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. Adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus, then press To reset the setting, press again. You can adjust the rough position by using the jog dial. Notes Once you change the focus method, the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.
Page 132: Metering Mode
Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera (Spot) Contents list Notes In movie mode, the setting is fixed to [Multi]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133: Cont. Shooting Interval
In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Cont. Shooting Settings MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 134: Bracket Setting
You cannot select [White Balance] when the mode dial is set to (Scene Selection). Related Topic Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135: Scene Recognition
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Operating the camera Shooting Advanced mode Viewing In Intelligent Auto mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Page 136: 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 available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 137: Smile Shutter
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Operating the camera Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 138 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. The Smile Shutter function does not operate when you use zoom functions other than the optical zoom. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 139: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Using with your computer Printing Notes Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Smile Shutter MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140: Face Detection
During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 141: Flash Level
If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing MENU items available for each shooting mode Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 142: Color Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Color Mode Before Use Color Mode Operating the camera Shooting You can change the vividness of the image, and use special effects. Viewing 1.
Page 143: Color Saturation
Adjusts the vividness of the image. (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 144: Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the image. (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 145: Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Changing settings (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 146: Noise Reduction
Notes Depending on the settings at the time of recording, the Noise Reduction level cannot be adjusted. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147: 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 MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: Movie Steadyshot
If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Shooting movies Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149: Register Setting
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Register Setting Before Use Register Setting Operating the camera Shooting Items that can be registered Viewing To recall registered settings Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall the Useful shooting functions settings using [Memory recall mode].
Page 150: Menu Items Available For Each View Mode
— — — — Shooting Group) (Protect) Print (DPOF) — — — — — (Rotate) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: Retouch
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Operating the camera Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained. 1.
Page 152 Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 153: Picture Effect
Adds illustration-like effects to images by emphasizing the contours, etc. Printing (Illustration) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes Contents list You cannot use [Picture Effect] for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 154: Slideshow
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Operating the camera Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Useful shooting functions 1.
Page 155 Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is Date [Date View]. Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View. Effects Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.
Page 156: Delete
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 Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 157: D Viewing
(3D Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158: View Mode
2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to W side ( ) repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed. Select , then select the month you want to display. Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 159: Display Cont. Shooting Group
Useful viewing functions (Display Cont. Shooting Group) desired mode Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Viewing burst images Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 160: Protect
To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161: Print (Dpof)
Clearing the DPOF mark Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press in the same procedure as when making mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 162: Rotate
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163: Movie Format
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 164: Af Illuminator
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 165: Grid Line
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Changing settings Off Does not display the grid lines. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 166: Clear Image Zoom
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 50× optical zoom) Viewing [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
Page 167 16:9(15M) Approx. 100× 16:9(2M) Approx. 270× Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 168: Digital Zoom
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. In [Photo Creativity] When (Backlight Correction HDR) or (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 169: Wind Noise Reduct
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. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 170: Micref Level
Viewing images on a TV Records surrounding sounds at actual level. Suitable for recording rich sound such as music at a concert. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 171: Red Eye Reduction
In 3D shooting mode When (Background Defocus), (Anti Motion Blur), (Night Scene), (Hand-held Twilight), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet), (Fireworks) or (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Blink Alert
[Blink Alert] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Auto Displays/hides the “Blinked eye detected” message. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 173: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174: Custom Button
AE lock However if you perform other operations such as pressing and turning the jog dial, the AE lock may be released. The AE lock can only be used with the CUSTOM button. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 175: Disp. Resolution
Viewing images on a TV Displays the image on the screen in high image quality. The battery power may High Using with your computer decrease faster. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 176: Beep
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when operation buttons in addition to the shutter button Changing settings are pressed. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 177: 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 Using with your computer settings. [Details] Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 178: Language Setting
(Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Useful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 179: Display Color
Black Useful viewing functions Sets the background color of the screen. White Changing settings Pink Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 180: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 181: Initialize
Viewing images on a TV All Settings Resets all settings to default settings. Using with your computer Printing Notes Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 182: Function Guide
[Function Guide] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Displays/hides the function guide. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 183: Hdmi Resolution
Printing Notes Troubleshooting If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p] depending on the TV to be connected. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 184: 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. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 185: Usb Connect Setting
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 or Windows 8 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 or Windows 8) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 186: Usb Power Supply
Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such as a computer using a micro USB cable. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 187: Lun Setting
Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 188: Download Music
Useful viewing functions 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 189: Empty Music
[Empty Music] [OK] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Related Topic Changing settings “Music Transfer” Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 190: Eye-Fi
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Operating the camera Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing 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 192: Power Save
Does not use the Auto power-off function. Contents list Notes The camera does not enter Power Save under conditions such as during a slideshow, when recording movies or when the camera is connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 193: Version
Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Version] Useful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 194: Format
Changing settings [OK] Viewing images on a TV Notes Using with your computer Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 195: Create Rec.folder
Troubleshooting Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new Precautions / About this camera folder is automatically created. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 196: Change Rec.folder
You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” Using with your computer as a recording folder. Printing You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 197: Delete Rec.folder
If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, images Printing other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Copy
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] Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 199: File Number
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset Using with your computer file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 200: Area Setting
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Troubleshooting 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2. Press to select the desired area, then select Summer Time using Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Printing Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Troubleshooting Date & Time You can set the date and time. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 202: Viewing An Image On An Hd Tv Using The Hdmi Cable
“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 203 Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 204: Viewing An Image On A "Bravia" Sync-Compatible Tv
HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [Off]. When the camera is in Easy Mode, SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 205: Viewing 3D Images On A 3D Tv
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D Before Use Operating the camera Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV...
Page 206 Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time when you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Related Topic 3D Viewing Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 207: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 208: Playmemories Home" (Windows)
For other details, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide). Printing Notes Troubleshooting Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 209: Installing "Playmemories Home" (Windows)
1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] [Run]. Useful viewing functions www.sony.net/pm Changing settings 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect using the micro Viewing images on a TV USB cable (supplied) (A).
Page 210 To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Windows 8: select the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] in [PlayMemories Home]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 211: Music Transfer
Printing [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Download Music Empty Music Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 212: Software For Mac
Useful shooting functions Note Useful viewing functions The available software varies depending on the area. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 213: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable, power feeding from the Troubleshooting computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 214: Importing Images To A Computer
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 215: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer
Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Contents list 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 216: 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 217: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer
For detailed operations, see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Notes To create a Blu-ray disc from movies recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)], you need to use device that is compliant with an AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 218: Printing Still Images
Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 219: If You Have Problems
Changing settings 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewing images on a TV Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Using with your computer memory, music files may be checked.
Page 220: Battery Pack And Power
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 221: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Operating the camera Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, Useful shooting functions make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 222: Cannot Select The Face Detection Function
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. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].
Page 223: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen
The camera may make a rattling sound because the camera iris adjusts the amount of light to be received in accordance with the subject brightness during movie recording. It is not a malfunction. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 224: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 225: Computers
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 226: Memory Card
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Internal Memory
Using with your computer Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 228: Printing
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 229: Others
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 230: Self-Diagnosis Display
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 231: Messages
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Operating the camera Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes Changing settings of remaining battery time left.
Page 232 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 233 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 234 Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 235: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Operating the camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Viewing 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, Useful shooting functions then shoot the images again.
Page 236: Precautions
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Operating the camera Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Useful shooting functions On operating temperatures Useful viewing functions...
Page 237 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 238: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery
Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the Printing power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 239: Battery Pack
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Operating the camera Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Useful shooting functions How to store the battery pack Useful viewing functions...
Page 240 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-BX1 (supplied) can be used in compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 241: Charging The Battery Pack
The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Viewing 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 Useful shooting functions charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 242: Memory Card
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Useful shooting functions When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 243 A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data.
Page 244 “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 245: On Cleaning
Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Troubleshooting Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 246: Number Of Still Images
19000 36000 Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 247: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 248: Using The Camera Abroad
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 249: On Tv Color Systems
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Printing etc. Troubleshooting PAL-M system Precautions / About this camera Brazil Contents list PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 250: Carl Zeiss Lens
Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Useful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 251: 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 252 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 2013 Sony Corporation...

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