Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Using 3D Functions 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using 3D Functions 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 Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 3 Using the control wheel Using with your computer Using the control wheel Printing Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Troubleshooting Using the In-Camera guide Precautions/About this camera In-Camera Guide Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 4 Background Defocus Precautions/About this camera Program Auto Scene Selection Contents list Manual Exposure Shooting 3D Shooting Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Burst/Bracket Self-Timer Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 5 Changing settings Viewing burst images Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing movies Printing Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 6 Viewing 3D images Viewing images on a TV Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 7 Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC-HX7V only) In-Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 8 Viewing images on a TV Retouch Delete Using with your computer Protect Printing Print (DPOF) Rotate Troubleshooting In-Camera Guide Precautions/About this camera Playback MENU list Contents list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 9 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings Operation Search Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing camera settings Viewing Shooting Settings Using 3D Functions Movie format Using MENU items (Shooting) AF Illuminator Grid Line Using MENU items (Viewing) Digital Zoom Changing settings Wind Noise Reduct.
Page 10 Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX7V only) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 11 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 12 Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Creating AVCHD discs Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs Creating Blu-ray discs Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 13 Printing at a shop Using 3D Functions Back to top 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 Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Viewing images on a TV Computers Memory card Using with your computer Internal memory Printing Printing Others Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Contents list Messages Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 15 Using the camera abroad Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions/About this camera On TV color systems Contents list About this camera Intelligent Pantilter AVCHD format GPS (DSC-HX7V only) TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 16 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Changing settings How to use this User Guide Viewing images on a TV...
Page 17 Background Defocus Program Auto Scene Selection Manual Exposure Shooting 3D Shooting Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Burst/Bracket Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button...
Page 18 Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Scene Selection Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size White Balance Focus Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection...
Page 19 Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line 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...
Page 20 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top...
Page 21 Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Intelligent Pantilter AVCHD format GPS (DSC-HX7V only) TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 22 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Learning about the camera’s functions Viewing In-Camera Guide Function Guide Using 3D Functions Leaving the settings to the camera Using MENU items (Shooting) Intelligent Auto Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 23 Scene Selection(Backlight Correction HDR) Flash(On) Shooting in dark places Scene Selection(Hand-held Twilight) Scene Selection(High Sensitivity) Flash(Slow Synchro) Changing focus position Focus Face Detection Changing image size Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Changing screen display DISP (Display Setting) Display color Deleting images Delete button...
Page 25: How To Use This User Guide
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using 3D Functions...
Page 26 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. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed.
Page 27 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 28 Using 3D Functions images shot using this camera. 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Names Of Parts
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 30 LCD screen (Playback) button Control wheel MOVIE (Movie) button HDMI connector Hook for wrist strap (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button MENU button Speaker Tripod receptacle Multi connector (Type3b) Battery/Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Memory card slot Access lamp...
Page 32 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
Page 33 Overlay icon for Superior Auto Burst Shooting Interval Bracket shooting Bracket setting Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Display Indication Recording folder...
Page 34 Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer Face detection Destination (DSC-HX7 only) Soft Skin Effect Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Write Date Wind Noise Reduction AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs Histogram Recording a movie/Movie standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) List of viewing mode icons Display Indication...
Page 35 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 2011 1 1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in selected date 12/12 range, folder Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory)
Page 36 00:00:12 Counter Direction GPS information 35˚37´32˝N Latitude and longitude display 139˚44´31˝E Histogram appears when histogram display is disabled. Volume Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by Viewing being dropped. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 38 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Operation Search Using the control wheel Before Use Shooting Moving the selection frame on MENU screen, etc. Viewing Selecting an image to be played back Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 40 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Operation Search Using the internal memory Before Use Shooting The camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You Viewing can record still images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
Page 42 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera guide > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s Viewing functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
Page 43 6. To end [In-Camera Guide], press / (In-Camera Guide) button. 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Shooting Still Images
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
Page 45 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Note Zoom is locked to the W side in the following situations: In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode In 3D Sweep Panorama mode In Sweep Multi Angle mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 47: Shooting Movies
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Operation Search Shooting movies Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 48 Related Topic Zoom Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 49 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operation Search Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images.
Page 51: Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting panoramic images > Intelligent Sweep Panorama Operation Search Intelligent Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically Viewing detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 52 A black, translucent portion (A) appears before shooting. That part will not be recorded. 4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (B), following the indication on the LCD screen. Shooting a high-resolution panoramic image If you set [Panorama Image Size] to [High Resolution], a 43 megapixel-size panoramic image (10480 ×...
Page 53 Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. 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 55: List Of Mode Dial Functions
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > List of mode dial functions Operation Search List of mode dial functions Before Use Shooting Set the mode dial to the desired function. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
Page 56 Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Background Defocus Program Auto Scene Selection Manual Exposure Shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies 3D Shooting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Intelligent Auto
(Low Light), are displayed on the first line. If the camera recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) and (Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: Superior Auto
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Superior Auto Operation Search Superior Auto Before Use Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically Viewing shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1.
Page 59 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Background Defocus
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Background Defocus Operation Search Background Defocus Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject Viewing stands out.
Page 61 Zoom scale and position of the subject When you shoot a flower and a small item from close up, turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. For shooting people, move a short distance away from the subject and turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
Page 63: Program Auto
For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 64: Scene Selection
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).
Page 65 Correction HDR) Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. (Twilight Portrait) Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Twilight ) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.
Page 66 Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Fireworks) Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports.
Page 68: Manual Exposure Shooting
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Manual Exposure Shooting Operation Search Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture Viewing value.
Page 69 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 In addition to [3D Still Image], this camera also includes other modes for creating stereoscopic images, such as [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle]. Viewing images on a TV For details, see “3D Functions.” [Details] Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
Page 72 (Snow) — — — (Fireworks) (Advanced Sports — Shooting) [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection]. [Bracket] cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Tracking Focus
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Operation Search Tracking focus Before Use Shooting The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button Viewing halfway down, even if the subject is moving. 1.
Page 75 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Operation Search DISP (Display Setting) Before Use Shooting Histogram Viewing 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control wheel. Using 3D Functions 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. Using MENU items (Shooting) Displays only images.
Page 76 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control wheel. Using 3D Functions 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. Using MENU items (Shooting) Does not use the self-timer.
Page 80 You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 81: Viewing Still Images
Viewing vertical images in full-screen display (DSC-HX7V only) Troubleshooting If the camera is rotated, the horizontal or vertical orientation of the image is determined and the image being played back is automatically rotated. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Image Index
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Operation Search Image Index Before Use Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions 2.
Page 85: Delete Button
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Operation Search Delete button Before Use Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] 1.
Page 87: Viewing Burst Images
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Operation Search Viewing burst images Before Use Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to Using 3D Functions [Date View] and [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only].
Page 88 3. Switch the display between single-image display and index display by pressing 4. To cancel the display, press Related Topic View Mode Display Burst Group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Viewing Movies
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Operation Search Viewing movies Before Use Shooting Displaying the control panel Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions 2. Select a movie with the control wheel. 3.
Page 90 Mode) (Folder view (MP4)) or (AVCHD view). (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.
Page 92: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 3D Sweep Same as a standard still Panorama Panorama Stereoscopically Panorama image. Sweep Tilt the camera to the Multi Panorama Panorama right or left to view a Stereoscopically Angle stereoscopic image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 3D TV, respectively. If you delete either the JPEG file or the MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may not be played back successfully. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 95: D Still Image
AE/AF lock. If you shoot the image in a dark place, noise may be highly visible. Note The available image size is [16M] or [16:9(12M)]. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: D Sweep Panorama
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > 3D Sweep Panorama Operation Search 3D Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D Viewing image.
Page 97 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Sweep Multi Angle
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > Sweep Multi Angle Operation Search Sweep Multi Angle Before Use Shooting As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one Viewing stereoscopic image.
Page 99 In [Sweep Multi Angle] mode, you can select only the [16:9(2M)] panorama image size. Refer also to “Notes” for the 3D Sweep Panorama. [Details] Related Topic Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 Precautions/About this camera 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Viewing 3D Images On A 3D Tv
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using 3D Functions > Viewing 3D images > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Operation Search Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Shooting You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a Viewing 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Page 102 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Troubleshooting 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 104: Movie Shooting Scene
(Low Light) are displayed on the first line. If the camera recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) or (Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. For details, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 Multi played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV. Precautions/About this camera Angle) Contents list Related Topic 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing For still images: 1.
Page 107 Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. The camera combines the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting.
Page 108 (Gourmet)* Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet)* Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Page 109 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Easy Mode
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Using 3D Functions The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
Page 111 Self-Timer Select between [On] or [Off] mode. on the control wheel desired mode Flash Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Related Topic Scene Recognition GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 (Mid) Adds an average Background Defocus effect. (High) Adds a strong Background Defocus effect. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Background Defocus Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 113 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Operation Search Before Use Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing 3D Still Image Size Using 3D Functions Image size in Easy Mode Using MENU items (Shooting)
Page 114 Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images 1. MENU (Still Image Size) desired size No. of Image size Usage guidelines Printing images Less Fine For prints up to A3+ size (4608×3456) For prints up to A3 size (3648×2736) For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size (2592×1944)
Page 115 If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the supplied software “PMB”. “PMB” allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] to 50%, etc. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie Quality/Movie Size Operation Search Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Shooting The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of Viewing data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Page 118 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search Before Use Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto, Manual Exposure Viewing Shooting or (Advanced Sports Shooting) in Scene Selection. Adjusts the sensitivity using the control wheel in Manual Exposure Shooting Mode.
Page 120 You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 121: White Balance
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
Page 122 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 123 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 124 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 Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 125: Metering Mode
If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Viewing images on a TV Notes In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased. Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Burst/Bracket Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 127: Bracket Setting
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 128: Scene Recognition
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting Advanced mode Viewing 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 129 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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Precautions/About this camera details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 131: Smile Shutter
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
Page 132 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Troubleshooting details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 134: Face Detection
[Off]. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Tracking focus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 136: 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 LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 Using MENU items (Viewing) Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. (Active) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Related Topic Using with your computer Shooting movies Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Position Information (DSC-HX7V only) Operation Search Before Use Position Information (DSC-HX7V only) Shooting Viewing The GPS triangulating status can be checked. Set the camera to triangulate when the position information is being displayed.
Page 139 Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while indicates settings that cannot be changed.
Page 142 *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Precautions/About this camera 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Using 3D Functions 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 145 Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback 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.
Page 146 If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute [Empty Music] [Details] and transfer the music again. Related Topic “Music Transfer” Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Related Topic Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: Send By Transferjet
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Operation Search Send by TransferJet Before Use Shooting Receiving images using TransferJet Viewing Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by Using 3D Functions closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
Page 149 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 “PMB”. Related Topic TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 150: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: Display Burst Group
Image Using with your computer image. Only) Printing Plays back all burst images one at a time. (Display Troubleshooting All) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Viewing burst images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained. 1.
Page 153 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 — Group) — — (Retouch) (Delete) (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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 160: Changing Camera Settings
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Operation Search Changing camera settings Before Use Shooting You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. Viewing 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 161 [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 162 WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. No discs can be created from Troubleshooting MP4 movies, even if you use the supplied software “PMB”. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic AVCHD format Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 165: Digital Zoom
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 10×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 12× Approx. 17× Approx. 72× 16:9(2M) Approx. 24× Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 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. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 167: Red Eye Reduction
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Red Eye Reduction Before Use Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when Viewing using the flash.
Page 169 Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Viewing images on a TV Does not display the message. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 170: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control wheel/shutter Using MENU items (Viewing) button. Changing settings Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Panel Brightness
The LCD screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. Using with your computer When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the LCD screen may grow dark regardless of the settings. [Details] Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 [Language Setting] desired mode Using 3D Functions 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 Black Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 175: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 176 Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 On Displays the function guide. Using MENU items (Viewing) Off Does not display the function guide. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by Printing 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 179: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 180: Usb Power Supply
Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such as a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 181: Lun Setting
Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Note Contents list Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 1. Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a Viewing images on a TV computer. Using with your computer 2. Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 184 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) Operation Search GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) Before Use Shooting Checking triangulating status Viewing The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record on images.
Page 185 Triangulating information. Shooting direction Indicators North West South East Related Topic Position Information (DSC-HX7V only) GPS assist data (DSC-HX7V only) Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX7V only) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX7V only) GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 186 If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened. Contents list Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 187 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Operation Search TransferJet Before Use Shooting You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer Viewing technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
Page 188 Related Topic Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Operation Search Eye-Fi Before Use 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 190 “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 191: Power Save
Contents list Note The camera does not enter Power Save mode under conditions such as during a slideshow, during movie playback or when the camera is connected to a TV or a computer. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Using MENU items (Viewing) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Note Viewing images on a TV Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 Troubleshooting Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ Viewing images on a TV ANV01” as a recording folder. Using with your computer You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, Using with your computer images other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 196 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] Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 197 Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder Reset contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Area Setting
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before Use Shooting DSC-HX7: Viewing Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that Using 3D Functions destination.
Page 200 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 You must set [Date & Time Setting] on the camera before using it. Troubleshooting There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 Depending on the area, [Auto Area ADJ] may not function correctly. In that case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off]. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic GPS setting (DSC-HX7V only) GPS (DSC-HX7V only) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 “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 204 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 205 Print Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...
Page 206 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 207 3. Turn on the TV and set the input. 4. Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control wheel. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 2.0) allows advanced transfer (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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Contents list 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 210 You can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location (DSC- Contents list HX7V only). For other details, see (PMB Help). Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. Viewing images on a TV For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Download Music Troubleshooting Empty Music Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 212 8. Start up the software. To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] (PMB).
Page 214 Viewing images on a TV Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 215: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
When connecting the camera to a computer using the multi-use terminal USB cable, power feeding from the computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the Contents list default setting.) Related Topic USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 216 Printing 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. Troubleshooting Use “PMB” to import the movies with GPS location information to a computer (DSC-HX7V Precautions/About this camera only).
Page 217 Printing 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. Troubleshooting The camera creates a 3D image by combining a JPEG file with an MPO file. If you delete Precautions/About this camera either file on a PC, you cannot playback the 3D image.
Page 218 Macintosh 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 219 To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 220 Windows 7. If this happens, download the latest information following the instructions on the screen. When using Windows 7, the screen automatically switches to Mass Storage connection when starting up “PMB Portable”. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 221 This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 222: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc Of Movies
DVDs, etc.) Notes 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. If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version.
Page 223 DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL: Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW: Can be re-written and used again. Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 Be sure that “PMB” has already been installed. [Details] You cannot record the following images on an AVCHD disc: Still images MP4 movies Movies recorded in [AVC HD 24M (FX)] quality Disc creation may take time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 225 Disc creation may take time due to converting the AVCHD movie to standard definition image quality (STD). Precautions/About this camera The PC must be connected to the Internet the first time a DVD-Video disc is created. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 226 To install, your PC must be connected to the Internet. Using MENU items (Shooting) For detailed operations, see “PMB Help”. 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Printing Still Images
When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Using with your computer You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 228: Printing At A Shop
Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. Printing You cannot set the number of prints. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Print (DPOF) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 229: If You Have Problems
Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Changing settings Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the Viewing images on a TV internal memory, music files may be checked.
Page 230: Battery Pack And Power
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Viewing Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever Using 3D Functions is locked.
Page 231 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 232 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Operation Search Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting Viewing Cannot record images. If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the Using 3D Functions camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 233 You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details] You cannot use the digital zoom when: In Superior Auto mode In Background Defocus mode (Backlight Correction HDR) or (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in the Scene Selection The Smile Shutter is working.
Page 234 The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details] [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 235: Viewing Images
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Operation Search Viewing images Before Use Shooting Viewing Cannot play back images. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Using 3D Functions The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Page 237 Cancel the protection. [Details] Using 3D Functions Back to top 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 Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 Use “PMB” to import the movies with GPS location information to your computer. Excessive error in compass information Do not place the camera in close proximity to a magnetic source, or a metal. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 Using MENU items (Shooting) PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. Using MENU items (Viewing) If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer. The Changing settings computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Page 240 Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 241 Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted Using with your computer into the camera. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 242 Viewing images on a TV Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal Using with your computer memory. This feature is not available. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 243 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 LCD screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 245 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. Back to top...
Page 246 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 Using MENU items (Viewing) to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Page 247 SD card (Class 4 or faster). 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.
Page 248 No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder.
Page 249 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 250 Either communication was cut off during image transfer, or transfer was cut off because device memory is full. Check the available memory capacity and try transferring data using TransferJet again. You may not be able to receive the image depending on the image. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 251 Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Using 3D Functions On carrying Using MENU items (Shooting)
Page 252 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 253 Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. Grip If dark materials or leather rub against the grip, in some cases the color of the grip may change. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 254 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with Using with your computer the power off. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 255: Battery Pack
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using 3D Functions How to store the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) On battery life...
Page 256 The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min). Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 257 Shooting The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic Viewing devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Using 3D Functions If the Power/charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 258: Memory Card
Print Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using 3D Functions When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 259 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 Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Page 260 Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Contents list Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 262 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 263: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 264 An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 265: On Tv Color Systems
Using with your computer United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Printing PAL-M system Troubleshooting Brazil Precautions/About this camera PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Contents list SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 266 For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter. Using 3D Functions 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 267: 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 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 268 If you do not want to record location and direction information, select [Off] for the GPS setting. On the other restriction Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation. On the geographic coordinate system The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 269: Transferjet Standard
Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible Viewing images on a TV device (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 270 Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Page 271 “BRAVIA,” “PhotoTV HD,” “DVDirect,” TransferJet and the TransferJet logo Using MENU items (Viewing) “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 Changing settings Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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