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Sony Cyber-shot 3-295-460-12(1) Handbook

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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-H50
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
"Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide", and retain them for future
reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
VCLICK!
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Basic Operations
Using the shooting
functions
Using the viewing
functions
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 DSC-H50 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions...

  • Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera

    Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo” You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick” You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.
  • Page 3 Notes on using the camera • Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using the camera ... 2 Basic techniques for better images... 8 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 8 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity... 10 Color – On the effects of lighting ... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 12 Flash –...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Using the shooting functions Shooting menu ...63 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity Bracket Set: Setting the bracket type Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot White Balance: Adjusting the color tones...
  • Page 6 Table of contents (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ... 89 Manage Memory ... 91 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ... 91 Format Change REC.Folder Memory Tool —...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ...113 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...117 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”...119 Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ...120 Using your Macintosh computer...121 Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”...123 Printing still images...

  • Page 8: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
  • Page 9 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur”. Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the...

  • Page 10: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...
  • Page 11 Basic techniques for better images Hints for the exposure value (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scenes, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.

  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 69).
  • Page 13 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size (3456×2592) 3:2 (8M) (3456×2304) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (6M) (3456×1944) 16:9 (2M) (1920×1080) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 138).

  • Page 14: Flash - On Using The Flash

    Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...

  • Page 15: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (28) /BRK button (48) D Shutter button (29) (Metering mode) button (49) F Self-timer lamp (31)/ Smile Shutter lamp (36)/ AF illuminator (98) G Lens H Flash (31) I Finder adjustment dial...
  • Page 16 Identifying parts Bottom A FINDER/LCD button B Finder (Slideshow) button (52) D LCD screen (26) • You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel to meet various shooting situation. Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.
  • Page 17 Identifying parts Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. R Speaker...

  • Page 18: Using The Accessories

    Using the accessories Lens hood/Adaptor ring The lens hood is stored with the adapter ring on at the time of purchase. Remove the adapter ring from the lens hood before attaching them to the camera. Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to...

  • Page 19: Storing The Lens Hood

    Using the accessories Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle...

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Using the accessories Remote Control Using the Remote Control, you can easily operate the camera. A Transmitter B HOME button (58) (Slideshow) button (52) D MENU button (60) E SHUTTER button (29) • Cannot press halfway down. F For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (30) For viewing: button (50)/ (Index) button (51)

  • Page 21: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 26). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
  • Page 22 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Zoom scaling ( Color mode Color Filter (74) Contrast (75) Sharpness (75) Color Saturation (75) Display Indication AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie Standby ISO400 ISO number (43) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise...
  • Page 23 Indicators on the screen Display Indication (26) Histogram...
  • Page 24 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (141) Image size PictBridge connecting (126) View Mode (77) Filter by Faces (79) Favorites (77) (86) Protect Print order (DPOF) mark (128) Zoom scaling VOL.
  • Page 25 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. Display Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory) Changing folder •...

  • Page 26: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* Histogram on* Indicators off* * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust •...

  • Page 27: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory...

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

  • Page 29: Shooting Images (Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Mode dial Zoom button MENU button Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Shoot with the shutter button.
  • Page 30 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/120 cm (3 feet 11 1/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens).
  • Page 31 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
  • Page 32 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) To cancel, press Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released • 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed. In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only •...

  • Page 33: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)

    Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z button v/V/b/B button Control button Select the mode ( Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( dial. Shoot with the shutter button. Select the mode ( Select SCN with the mode dial. Press the MENU button, and select from the control button (page 63).
  • Page 34 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions. reducing blur. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released...
  • Page 35 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) 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. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro Flash Face Detection...
  • Page 36 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
  • Page 37 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z Hints for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.

  • Page 38: Shooting In The Dark (Night Shot)

    Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the Night Shot function will become greenish. Shutter button Infrared ray emitter Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.

  • Page 39: Using The Wheel Dial

    Using the wheel dial The wheel dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), ISO sensitivity adjustment, the focus method adjustment or the EV adjustment. By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.

  • Page 40: Shooting With Manual Adjustment

    Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings. Mode dial Wheel dial MENU button z button HOME button Characteristics of “shutter speed” Faster Moving objects appear stopped. The function in shooting mode are described below. The selectable mode is displayed in white.

  • Page 41: Shooting With Program Shift

    Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with Program Shift You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed. 1 Select P with the mode dial. 2 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination with the wheel dial (page 39). P* is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.

  • Page 42: Shooting With Aperture Priority Mode

    Shooting with manual adjustment The setting range of the shutter speed Aperture value (F value) • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. •...

  • Page 43: Shooting With Manual Exposure Mode

    Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select M with the mode dial. 2 Select a shutter speed with the wheel dial (page 39). 3 Select an aperture value with the wheel dial (page 39). The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (page 40) on the screen.

  • Page 44: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Shooting with manual adjustment ISOAUTO (Auto) ISO80 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 ISO3200 • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11. • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. • When a mode other than the ISO value is set automatically.

  • Page 45: Focus: Changing The Focus Method

    Shooting with manual adjustment • For details on the exposure t page 10 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments (+2.0EV to –2.0EV). • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
  • Page 46 Shooting with manual adjustment (Flexible Spot AF) (Semi Manual) 9 (Manual Focus) • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...
  • Page 47 Shooting with manual adjustment • When the AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the mode set on the Setup screen. • Once you change a focus method, the position of the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared. To set the semi manual focus/manual focus 1 Select the AF range finder frame indicator, then select The manual focus bar appears.

  • Page 48: Rec Mode: Setting The Continuous Shooting/Bracket Shooting

    Shooting with manual adjustment REC Mode: Setting the continuous shooting/bracket shooting Selects whether the camera performs Burst/Bracket shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Each time you press (Normal) (Burst) (Normal) (Burst) BRK (Bracket) On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...

  • Page 49: Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Shooting with manual adjustment Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Each time you press (Metering Mode) button, the metering mode changes in the order of (Multi) (Center) (Multi)

  • Page 50: Viewing Images

    • Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. • Press the HOME button, select [ the images.
  • Page 51 Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick •...

  • Page 52: Viewing Still Images As A Slideshow

    • Settings other than [Image] and [Filter by Faces] are stored until the next time they are • changed. Sometimes the [Filter by Faces] function cannot be used with images shot using earlier Sony • models. To end the slideshow Press the (Slideshow) button.
  • Page 53 • [Folder] and [This date] can only be selected when using the associated View Mode. Does not filter images. Displays images filtered by the selected conditions. • Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using earlier Sony models.
  • Page 54 Viewing still images as a slideshow Effects Simple Basic Nostalgic Stylish Active Face 1:Basic Face 2:Nostalgic Face 3:Stylish Music The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select. You can custom set any music with any effect as desired. It is also possible to choose from multiple background music (BGM) selections.
  • Page 55 Viewing still images as a slideshow Other Settings Interval The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto Repeat z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during slideshow.

  • Page 56: Deleting Images

    Deleting images (Index) button (Playback) button MENU button Press the (Playback) button. Press the MENU button while displaying in single-image or index mode. Select [Delete] with v/V on the control button. Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder], then press z.
  • Page 57 Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press mark appears in the checkbox of the image.

  • Page 58: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). HOME button Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen. Select a category with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 59: Home Items

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Items Shooting* Shooting (page 28) View Images...

  • Page 60: Using The Menu Items

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items MENU button Press the MENU button to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.

  • Page 61: Menu Items

    Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: Shooting menu (page 63) Scene Selection Image Size Flash Face Detection...
  • Page 62 Menu items Viewing menu (page 78) (Delete) (View Mode) (Date List) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder)

  • Page 63: Using The Shooting Functions

    Using the shooting functions Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 60. The selectable mode is displayed in white. Unavailable The default settings are marked with Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Selects the Scene Selection in the menu.

  • Page 64: Flash: Flash Setting

    Shooting menu For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode. Large Small For movie (Fine) (Standard) Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Auto For details on the operation 1 page 60 Shoots images in [9M] size.

  • Page 65: Face Detection: Detecting The Face Of Subject

    Shooting menu Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject 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 66: Smile Detection: Setting The Smile Detection Function

    Shooting menu Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, see page 36. (Auto) (Child Priority) (Adult Priority) • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity This sets the smile detection level using the Smile Shutter function.

  • Page 67: Bracket Set: Setting The Bracket Type

    Shooting menu Bracket Set: Setting the bracket type You can set the type of the bracket shooting using shooting mode, you can record a series of three images with the setting shifted. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. BRK ±0.3EV BRK ±0.7EV BRK ±1.0EV...
  • Page 68 Shooting menu Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) (Auto) (Advanced) About scenes that are recognized The following scenes can be recognized.

  • Page 69: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones

    Shooting menu • (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod. • Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a to keep the camera still during shooting.
  • Page 70 Shooting menu n (Incandescent) (Flash) (One Push) (One Push Set) • For details on the white balance, see page 12. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...

  • Page 71: Flash Level: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light

    Shooting menu • If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. • When flash mode is set to (Flash forced on) or condition with the flash emitting.

  • Page 72: Dro: Optimizing The Brightness And Contrast

    Shooting menu DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Analyzes the scene to be shot, and improves the image quality by automatic correction. (Off) (DRO standard) (DRO plus) • DRO is an abbreviation for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image.
  • Page 73 Shooting menu Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. (Normal) (Vivid) (Real) (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. •...

  • Page 74: Color Filter: Setting The Color Filter Function

    Shooting menu Color Filter: Setting the Color Filter function You can add color effects to images as if you use a color filter. (Off) (Red) (Green) (Blue) (Warm) (Cool) For details on the operation 1 page 60 Does not use the color filter. Makes the color which emphasizes red of dusk, etc.

  • Page 75: Color Saturation: Adjusting The Color Saturation

    Shooting menu Color Saturation: Adjusting the Color Saturation Adjusts the brightness (Color Saturation) of the image. (–) (Normal) Contrast: Adjusting the Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. (–) (Normal) Sharpness: Adjusting the Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. (–) (Normal) For details on the operation 1 page 60...

  • Page 76: Steadyshot: Selecting The Anti-Blur Mode

    Shooting menu SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Selects the anti-blur mode. (Shooting) (Continuous) (Off) • In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous]. •...

  • Page 77: Using The Viewing Functions

    Using the viewing functions Selecting the View Mode When using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can select how images are played back (View Mode) from the HOME screen. When using internal memory, images are displayed only in Folder View mode. 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen.

  • Page 78: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press the MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 60. The selectable playback mode is displayed in white. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen, see page 56.

  • Page 79: (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites

    (Smiles) • Desired images may not be displayed correctly even when you specify a condition. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using earlier Sony models. (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as favorites.

  • Page 80: (Slideshow): Playing Back A Series Of Images

    Viewing menu To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group 1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [Add / Remove Favorites] with v/V on the control button, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z.

  • Page 81: (Retouch): Retouching Still Images

    Viewing menu (Retouch): Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image. 2 Press the MENU button.
  • Page 82 Viewing menu (Unsharp masking) (Soft Focus) (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 60 Sharpens the image around a chosen frame. 1 Set the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 83 Viewing menu (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) (Radial Blur) For details on the operation 1 page 60 Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 84 Viewing menu (Retro) (Happy Faces) For details on the operation 1 page 60 This softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera. 1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z. Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.

  • Page 85: (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing The Image Size According To Usage

    Viewing menu (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage 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.

  • Page 86: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Viewing menu (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The image. (This Image) (Multiple Images) To protect an image 1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.

  • Page 87: Adding A Print Order Mark

    Viewing menu To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by taking the same steps as in “To select and protect images”. (Protect) indicator disappears. : Adding a Print order mark Adds a print order mark ( See page 128.
  • Page 88 Viewing menu (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel selecting the folder Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z On the folders...

  • Page 89: Customizing The Settings

    Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. HOME button Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen. Select (Manage Memory) or Select an item with Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. •...
  • Page 90 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Select a setting with v/V, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. If not, press b. •...

  • Page 91: Manage Memory

    Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...

  • Page 92: Change Rec.folder

    Manage Memory Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

  • Page 93: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool

    Manage Memory Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

  • Page 95: Smile Demo Mode

    Settings Smile demo mode You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial (page 34). 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down. The demonstration starts.

  • Page 96: Main Settings - Main Settings 2

    Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with 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. Auto PictBridge PTP/MTP Mass Storage COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected...

  • Page 97: Video Out

    Settings 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 107).

  • Page 98: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1

    Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with 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.

  • Page 99: Af Mode

    Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • AF Mode setting is invalid when: – The Face Detection function or Smile Detection function is activated. – (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode. • Regardless of the AF Mode setting, the auto focus operation becomes the same with when [Monitor] is selected when: –...

  • Page 100: Conversion Lens

    Settings Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 15×) Size 16:9 (2M) • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: – (Smile Shutter) mode or mode. – Shooting movies Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens.

  • Page 101: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2

    Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with Flash Sync. Select the timing that the flash strobes. Front Rear (REAR) On the [Rear] • When the shutter speed is too fast, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available. •...

  • Page 102: Auto Review

    Settings Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. • If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image. •...

  • Page 103: Clock Settings

    Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.

  • Page 104: Language Setting

    Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv

    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. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
  • Page 106 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
  • Page 107 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.

  • Page 108: Using Your Computer

    Printing or saving still images with the date – 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 109: Recommended Computer

    Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Page 110: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • Log on as Administrator. 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/2000, [My Computer]) •...
  • Page 111 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. Double-click to start “PMB Guide”. Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.

  • Page 112: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)

    Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser]. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser”...

  • Page 113: Copying Images To Your Computer Using The "Picture Motion Browser

    Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC...
  • Page 114 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer Connects the camera to a computer as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer”. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser”...
  • Page 115 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
  • Page 116 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” • You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder are available only for viewing. • You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder. •...

  • Page 117: Copying Images To A Computer Without "Picture Motion Browser

    Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot: Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 118 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000”.

  • Page 119: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo

    • You may not able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.

  • Page 120: 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. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 121: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5)

  • Page 122: Technical Support

    The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 120. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (SONYPICTUTIL).

  • Page 123: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide

    (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.

  • Page 124: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 138). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 125) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 125: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge 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 &...
  • Page 126 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To the USB jack Turn on the printer. Press the (Playback) button and turn on the camera.
  • Page 127 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4: Printing Select print settings with v/V/b/ [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed. • The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.

  • Page 128: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” 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 so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 129 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images Press the MENU button while displaying images in single- image mode or in index mode. Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z. Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 94). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.

  • Page 131: Battery Pack And Power

    Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push 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 •...
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Set the mode dial to • The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: • Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. – – Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. The lens cap is attached. Remove it. •...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting You cannot change the zoom scale when the Smile Shutter is in standby (page 36). • • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 100). The flash does not work. The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 31). •...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode • (page 49) or adjust the exposure (page 44). The image is too bright. Adjust the exposure (page 44). •...

  • Page 135: Viewing Images

    (Playback) button (page 50). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 119). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.

  • Page 136: Computers

    Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages •...

  • Page 137: Memory Stick Duo

    Troubleshooting You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”. Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 112). • The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick •...

  • Page 138: Printing

    Troubleshooting Printing See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you • print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.

  • Page 139: Others

    Troubleshooting Printing is canceled. Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the • (PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether •...
  • Page 140 The image may become distorted when the weather is unstable, due to haze. This is not a • malfunction. Because the image cannot be checked during recording, Sony recommends playing back the image magnified on the screen to check after the recording is finished.

  • Page 141: 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 •...
  • Page 142 File error An error occurred while the image was • playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
  • Page 143 Warning indicators and messages Macro is invalid The macro is unavailable under the • current settings (page 35). Flash settings cannot be changed The flash is unavailable under the • current settings (pages 35, 38). Maximum number of images already selected You can select up to 100 image files •...
  • Page 144 Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for retouch Retouching may not be possible • depending on the image. Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction. • Self-Timer is invalid The self-timer is unavailable under • these settings (page 35).

  • Page 145: Others

    Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 146: On The "Memory Stick Duo

    On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 147 On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

  • Page 148: 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 fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...

  • Page 149: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs 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 150: Index

    Index Index Adaptor ring ...18 Add / Remove Favorites...79 Adjusting EV ...26 Advanced Sports Shooting mode...34 AE/AF lock indicator ...29 AF Illuminator...98 AF Mode...99 AF range finder frame ...45 Aperture...10 Aperture priority mode...42 Auto Adjustment mode ...29 Auto Focus ...8 Auto Orientation...101 Auto Review...102 B &...
  • Page 151 Index Grid Line...98 Happy Faces...84 HD(1080i)...96 High Sensitivity mode ...34 Histogram ...26 Holding the camera...29 HOME ...58 Identifying parts...15 Image file storage destinations and file names...115 Image quality ...12 Image size ...12, 63 Incandescent ...70 Index screen ...51 Indicator...21 Initialize ...94 Install ...110 Internal memory...27 Internal Memory Tool...93...
  • Page 152 Index Semi Manual...46 Sepia ...73 Settings ...94 Sharpness...75 Shooting Movie ...29 Still image ...29 Shooting Settings 1...98 Shooting Settings 2...101 Shooting with manual adjustment ...40 Shutter speed ...10 Shutter speed priority mode ...41 Single...99 Slideshow ...52, 80 Slow synchro ...31 Smart zoom...99 Smile demo mode ...95 Smile Detection ...66...
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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