Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. “Memory Stick” media: You cannot use a “Memory Stick”...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 14 Using the mode dial ············································ 15 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ······· 16 Using the internal memory ··································...
Page 5 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings Setting items ······················································· 12 Viewing images on a TV ··································· 101 Computer Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 104 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 106 On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) ····107 Enjoying images on your computer···················...
Page 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 121 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 131 Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources ···· 137 On the “Memory Stick Duo” media···················· 138 On the battery pack··········································· 140 On the battery charger ······································ 141 Index Index ································································· 142...
Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting food arrangements Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 20 Scene Recognition ·············································· 49 Soft Snap ·······························································...
Page 8 Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Histogram ······························································...
Page 9 Viewing on TVs Information about optional accessories Viewing images on a TV “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ·································· 101 ··························· 116...
Page 10: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.
Page 11: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Page 12: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then z.
Page 13 Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [“Memory Stick” Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not inserted.
Page 14: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A Shutter button (Smile) button (26) C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (27) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (32, 33) K Mode dial (15) L Hook for wrist strap...
Page 15: Using The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Movie Mode) (Program Auto) (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Scene Selection) Mode dial Allows you to record movies with audio (page 24). Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 25).
Page 16: Changing The Disp (Screen Display) Setting
Changing the DISP (screen display) setting 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the Histogram) image brightness.
Page 17: Histogram
Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button, then select [Bright + Histogram].
Page 18: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
Page 19: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Page 20: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions,...
Page 21 Note • When you shoot images using speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Page 22: Easy Shooting
Easy Shooting Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The settings you can change are [Image Size], [Flash] and [Self-Timer]. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note •...
Page 23 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
Page 24: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Page 25: Program Auto
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 26: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Page 27: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, see page 78. Note •...
Page 28: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Self-Timer Does not use the self-timer. Off) (Self-Timer Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. 10sec) When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 29: Macro
Macro Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press (Macro) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. •...
Page 30: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro (Flash The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the On)) background that is out of flash light.
Page 31: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Notes • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (MENU t [View Mode] t [Folder View]).
Page 32: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Page 33: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. 3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press z.
Page 34: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 71). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Multiple Images All in This Folder...
Page 35: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Playback feature Pause Fast forward...
Page 36: Movie Shooting Mode
Movie shooting mode Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically. (High Shoots movies with high sensitivity under low light conditions. Sensitivity) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof (Underwater)
Page 37: Image Size
Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.
Page 38 In Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in [12M] size. Small Shoots images in [3M] size. When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx.
Page 39 Flash In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode t z. Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
Page 40: Burst
REC Mode You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Normal) Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 41 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Page 42: 2-Second Delay Self-Timer Iso
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Underwater). 2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note •...
Page 43: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
Page 44 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Weather/lighting Daylight Characteristics of...
Page 45: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to movies. 1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
Page 46: Focus
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or 2 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode...
Page 47 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 48: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or 2 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 49: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a face is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to reduce subject blur (Face Motion Detection). Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon.
Page 50 What is the Anti Blink function? When set to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot if closed eyes are detected. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second image is recorded. If eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 51: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
Page 52: Face Detection
Face Detection Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically.
Page 53 Registering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
Page 54: Flash Level
Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 MENU t (Flash Level) t desired mode (–) Makes the flash level lower. (Standard) Makes the flash level higher. Note • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
Page 55: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to image, the camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second image, only the second image is recorded. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so...
Page 56: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 MENU t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode (Auto) When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 57 The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).
Page 58: Color Mode
Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or 2 MENU t (Color Mode) t desired mode (Normal) Sets the image to standard color. (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.
Page 59: Steadyshot
SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode (Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. (Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode.
Page 60: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button 3 Select a desired setting. 4 [Start] t z 5 Press z to end the slideshow.
Page 61 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Mute Does not use BGM. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
Page 62: Date List
Date List This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t button 3 MENU t (Date List) t z...
Page 63: Event List
Event List This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View. You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set.
Page 64: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. Select [Date List] from the Menu to select a specific date with a calendar display.
Page 65 On [Event View] [Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient names to each event when using the supplied “PMB” software. Pet shots Travel shots Wedding ceremony shots...
Page 66: Filter By Faces
Filter by Faces This feature filters images and displays them. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Filter by Faces) t desired mode t z on the control button (Off) Images are not filtered. (All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed.
Page 67: Add / Remove Favorites
Add / Remove Favorites Select your favorite images and add/remove them from groups as Favorites. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Add / Remove Favorites) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Select the Favorites group number t z.
Page 68: Trimming
Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Page 69 (Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. Select the center point of the desired image to retouch with the control button t MENU. Adjust the desired range to retouch with the W/T (zoom) button t [OK] t z.
Page 70: Multi-Purpose Resize
Multi-Purpose Resize You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 71 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 34). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Page 72 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
Page 73 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of “Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
Page 74: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in “Memory Stick Duo” media, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t button...
Page 75 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
Page 76: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
Page 77: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 78: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 79: Conversion Lens
Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately). Attach the lens adaptor (sold separately), then attach a conversion lens. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Tele ( Attaches a tele conversion lens.
Page 80: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 81: Auto Review
Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Uses the Auto Review. Does not use Auto Review.
Page 82 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
Page 83: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 84: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
Page 85: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 86: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button 2 Set the mode dial to Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode.
Page 87 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button HD(1080i)
Page 88: Video Out
Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 103).
Page 89 Wide Zoom Display During playback on High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Camera LCD screen TV screen with Wide Zoom display Display...
Page 90: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 91: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [OK] t z on the control button The message “Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Page 92: Format Music
Format Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 93: Format
Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button Note •...
Page 94: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 95: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 96: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 97 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 98: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 99: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Page 100: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date &...
Page 101: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 102 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
Page 103: On Tv Color Systems
On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 104: Enjoying Your Windows Computer
– Uploading images to a media service (this requires an Internet connection) – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 105: Recommended Computer Environment
Recommended computer environment OS (pre-installed) For using “PMB” Microsoft Windows XP* and “Music SP3/Windows Vista SP1* Transfer” For importing Microsoft Windows 2000 images Professional SP4, Windows XP* Windows Vista SP1* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported. Notes •...
Page 106: Installing The Software (Supplied)
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the supplied software (PMB, Music Transfer) using the following procedure. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD- ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL).
Page 107: On "Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)" (Supplied)
Starting the “PMB Guide” 1 Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Starting and exiting the “PMB”...
Page 108: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
Enjoying images on your computer For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”. Connecting the camera to the computer When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Page 109: Importing Images To A Computer
Importing images to a computer 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. • If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. 2 Click the [Import] button to import images. The computer starts importing images.
Page 110 Exporting images to view on the camera You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on the camera. This section describes the procedure for automatically selecting and exporting images that have not been exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera. The images can also be exported manually.
Page 111: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function.
Page 112: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Page 113: Using Your Macintosh Computer
• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Others...
Page 114 Importing and viewing images on a computer When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Page 115 Changing Music using “Music Transfer” You can change the music files that are preset at the factory to the desired music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer”...
Page 116: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
Page 117: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images by the following methods. Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 118) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick”...
Page 118: Compliant Printer
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note •...
Page 119 Printing 1 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button 2 [OK] t z This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. Do as following after step 2. 1Select an image then press z.
Page 120: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in viewing menu.
Page 121: Troubleshooting
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Page 122: Battery Pack And Power
Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power •...
Page 123: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 34). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media. •...
Page 124 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]. The flash does not work. • You cannot use the flash when: –...
Page 125: Viewing Images
The image is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (page 41). The image colors are not correct. • Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 58). • Adjust the White Balance (page 43). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. •...
Page 126: Deleting
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 108...
Page 127: Memory Stick Duo" Media
Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately). • Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 90). • Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). •...
Page 128: Internal Memory
Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. •...
Page 129 Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal. • Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.
Page 130: Others
Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again. •...
Page 131: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
Page 132 System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature drops. Internal memory error •...
Page 133 No images • No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the “Memory Stick Duo” media. • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in Folder View mode (page 64).
Page 134 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. (Vibration warning indicator) •...
Page 135 Processing... • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Error Playing Music • Delete the Music file, or replace it with an uncorrupted Music file. •...
Page 136 Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down.
Page 137: Using The Camera Abroad — Power Sources
Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.
Page 138: On The "Memory Stick Duo" Media
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions. “Memory Stick”...
Page 139 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 140: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 141: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger • Only NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
Page 142: Index
Index Add / Remove Favorites ...67 Adjusting EV ...41 AF Illuminator ...76 AF range finder frame ...46 Anti Blink ...50, 55 Aperture ...41 Area Setting ...99 Auto Orientation ...80 Auto Review ...81 Battery charger ...141 Battery pack ...140 Beach ...20 Beep ...82 ...40...
Page 143 Happy Faces ...69 HD(1080i) ...87 High Sensitivity ...20 Histogram ...17 Identifying parts ...14 Image Index ...33 Image Size ...37 Initialize ...85 Install ...106 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...19 Internal memory ...18 ...41, 42 Landscape ...20 Language Setting ...83 LCD Screen ...16 Macintosh computer ...113 Macro...
Page 144 Soft Focus ...68 Soft Snap ...20 Software ...106, 107, 112 Spot AF ...46 Spot metering ...48 SteadyShot ...59 Trimming ...68 Troubleshooting ...121 ...101 Twilight ...20 Twilight Portrait ...20 Underwater ...20 Underwater White Balance ...45 Unsharp masking ...68 USB Connect ...90 Using the camera abroad ...137 ...37...
Page 145: Notes On The License
GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...

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