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 cards that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.
Page 4 The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Page 5: 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 ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Names of parts···················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 Using the touch panel ·········································...
Page 6 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 13 Settings Setting items ······················································· 14 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 117 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 118 Computer Using with your computer··································...
Page 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 130 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 139 Others “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 143 Battery pack ······················································ 145 Battery charger·················································· 146 Index Index ································································· 147...
Page 8: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 32 Scene Recognition ·············································· 62 Soft Snap ·······························································...
Page 9 Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Displaying full-screen images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Using with easy-to-see indicators Forced Flash ························································· 44 Scene Recognition ··············································...
Page 10 Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Area Setting ························································ 115 Date & Time Setting ·········································· 116 Initialize ··································································· 99 Print ······································································· 127 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV ·································································...
Page 11: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can easily select the various shooting functions from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
Page 12 REC Mode Menu items Anti Blink — Display Settings Notes • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. • The four menu items displayed below — — — — differ according to each mode. —...
Page 13: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can easily select the various viewing functions from 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 14: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Touch to display the MENU screen. 2 Touch (Settings) t desired category t desired item t desired setting. Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings Memory Card Tool (Settings) screen. Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation...
Page 15 Categories Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Items Format File Number...
Page 16: Names Of Parts
Names of parts A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator G Lens H LCD screen/Touch panel I Speaker (Playback) button (35) K Zoom (W/T) lever (34, 36) L Hook for wrist strap* M Memory card slot N Battery eject lever...
Page 17: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode. When shooting still images When shooting movies When playing back Display Indication Scene Recognition icon White balance...
Page 18 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Zoom scaling Database file full/Database file error warning PictBridge connecting Metering mode Flash White balance Display Indication Burst mode C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Temperature increase warning Self-timer Number of recordable images 100 Min...
Page 19: Using The Touch Panel
Using the touch panel The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or dragging the LCD screen with your finger. Notes • To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing hard or using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch panel.
Page 20: Touching The Screen To Set The Focus
Touching the screen to set the focus Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
Page 21: Customizing The Menu Items
Customizing the MENU items During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently locate frequently used buttons. These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback.
Page 22: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
Page 23: Rec Mode
REC Mode You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch (REC Mode) t desired mode. (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Program Auto) (iSweep Panorama) (Movie Mode) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction HDR)
Page 24: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button fully down. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Page 26: Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Intelligent Sweep Panorama The camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully down.
Page 27 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: (Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] (Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide] Image Size: Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.
Page 28: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button fully down. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again.
Page 29: Anti Motion Blur
Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
Page 30: Hand-Held Twilight
Hand-held Twilight Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
Page 31: Backlight Correction Hdr
Backlight Correction HDR You can shoot two images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation by combining the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 32: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Page 33: Face Detection
(Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors. (Hi-Speed Shutter) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.
Page 34: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom in and move to the W side to zoom out.
Page 35: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with Tips for dragging operations Action Displays the MENU screen Hides the MENU screen Hides the operation buttons Displays the operation buttons Displays the next/previous image Continuously changes the image (next/ previous image) Displays the image index screen during...
Page 36: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side.
Page 37: Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 38: Temporarily Rotated Display
Temporarily Rotated Display This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). 3 To cancel the display, touch Rotated Display) again.
Page 39: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch on the LCD screen. When you touch the LCD screen during playback, the playback is paused and operation buttons are displayed. Button/Operation method Touch u or the LCD screen Note...
Page 40: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes • The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. •...
Page 41: Movie Mode
Movie shooting scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode 4 Press the shutter button fully down.
Page 42: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch (Smile Shutter). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Wait detecting a smile.
Page 43 Hints for better capturing of smiles • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. • You can select or register the selected subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the selected face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face. To perform smile detection for a different face, touch that face (page 64).
Page 44: Slow Synchro
Flash 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Flash) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Auto) Flashes when shooting in low light or backlight conditions. (On) Flash always operates.
Page 45 Flash In Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Flash] t desired mode Auto Flashes when shooting in low light or backlight conditions. Flash does not operate.
Page 46 Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Self-Timer) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 47 Self-Timer In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Self-Timer] t desired mode Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 48: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Intelligent Sweep Panorama images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right. (Right) Pan from right to left.
Page 49: 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. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 50 When shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) (Vertical: 4912×1920) When shooting movies The larger the size of the movie image, 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 51 On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Page 52: Burst
Burst The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Burst) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Records a single image.
Page 53: Macro
Macro Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Macro) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 54 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (EV) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 55: High Sensitivity
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (ISO) t desired number (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).
Page 56: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (White Balance) 3 Touch the desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural.
Page 57 Notes • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Easy Mode • When [Flash] is set to [On] in Backlight Correction HDR mode, [White Balance] is not available. • [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: –...
Page 58: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene]. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Underwater White Balance) 3 Desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural.
Page 59: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the...
Page 60 Quickly choosing the priority subject Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus.
Page 61: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (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 62: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image when activated. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) (Scene Recognition) t desired...
Page 63 Notes • The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom. • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: – During burst shooting – When the Smile Shutter function is activated – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] •...
Page 64: Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
Page 65 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. 1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during Face Detection.
Page 66 Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Soft Snap) (Anti Blink) t desired mode (Auto)
Page 67: Display Settings
Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 68: Playback Mode
Easy Mode When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes •...
Page 69 Calendar This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t 3 Touch (Calendar).
Page 70: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Image Index). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page.
Page 71: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Slideshow) t desired mode. When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Continuous Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to Playback) the very last image.
Page 72: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music]. 2 Touch desired mode t [Start]. 3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then touch [Exit Slideshow]. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images and movies. Image Selects the group of images to be shown.
Page 73 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Touch to listen to each BGM. Touch Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
Page 74: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode (All but this image) (All In This Group) (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All in Date Range) (All in This Folder) Note •...
Page 75 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images Touch to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen. • You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
Page 76: Paint
Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Paint) When using the internal memory, touch side of the LCD screen. 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied).
Page 77: Trimming (Resize)
Retouch Retouches 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. (Retouch) t desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming Records the zoomed playback (Resize))
Page 78: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t desired mode (Date View) (Folder view (Still)) (Folder view (Movie)) Notes • When using internal memory, a Folder View is used with still images and movies displayed in the same folder.
Page 79: Display Burst Group
Display Burst Group You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t (Display Burst Group) t desired mode (Display Main Image Only) (Display All) Displaying grouped burst images side by side Only main images are displayed if [Display Main Image Only] has been set.
Page 80 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Protect) t desired mode (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images. Images) After step 2, perform the following.
Page 81 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card 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.
Page 82 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t [OK] Notes • You cannot rotate movies, images displayed in a burst group, and protected still images. •...
Page 83: Volume Settings
Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Volume Settings) 3 Adjust the volume by touching You can also adjust the volume by touching z in the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Page 84 Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 85: Exposure Data
Exposure data This sets whether or not to display the shooting data of the currently displayed file. Exposure data 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Exposure data) t desired mode (On) Displays the shooting data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the shooting data.
Page 86: Image Index Settings
Image index settings Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Image index settings) t desired mode Displays 12-up images. (12-up) Displays 28-up images. (28-up)
Page 87: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function 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.
Page 88: 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 (Settings) t Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode Auto...
Page 89: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. (Settings) t Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines. (Shooting...
Page 90: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. (Settings) t Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode Smart ( Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size.
Page 91: 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. (Settings) t Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation. Does not use Auto Orientation.
Page 92: Scene Recog. Guide
Scene Recog. Guide You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Scene Recognition Guide (Settings) t Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Displays the Scene Recognition Guide. Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide.
Page 93: 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. (Settings) t Settings) 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 94: Blink Alert
Blink Alert When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. (Settings) t Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Does not display the message.
Page 95 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button.
Page 96: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Settings) t [LCD Brightness] t desired mode Normal Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness. Bright Sets the LCD screen to high brightness. • This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light. Notes •...
Page 97: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode...
Page 98: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. (Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode (REC Mode) t Adjustment) Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Page 99: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 100 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode HD(1080i)
Page 101: 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 119).
Page 102 Housing Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the Housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing. (Settings) t [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions. Notes •...
Page 103: Usb Connect
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. (Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
Page 104: Lun Settings
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. (Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Page 105: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (Settings) t [Download Music] The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is displayed. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Page 106: 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. (Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 107: Power Save
Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Page 108 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. (Settings) t [Calibration] 2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
Page 109: Format
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
Page 110: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. (Settings) t Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] Notes •...
Page 111: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder in which you want to store images using t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 112: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. (Settings) t Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder you want to delete using t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 113 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. (Settings) t Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] Notes • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
Page 114: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. (Settings) t Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed. (When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset...
Page 115: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. (Settings) t t [Area Setting] t desired mode 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 116: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. (Settings) t t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date &...
Page 117: Viewing An Image On A Standard Definition Sd) Tv
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 118: Viewing An Image On A High Definition Hd) Tv
Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3- compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
Page 119: On Tv Color Systems
“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. • PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
Page 120: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
Page 121: Using The Software
For the detailed operation method, see PMB Support page below (English only) or click Help). http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t • If “PMB” was installed on your computer and if you re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM, you can start up all the applications from “PMB Launcher.
Page 122 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
Page 123 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 First, open the battery/memory card cover, then open the multi-connector cover. 2 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Page 124: Deleting The Usb Connection
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
Page 125 Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
Page 126 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 127: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB”...
Page 128 (Print) t desired mode This Image Multiple Images All in Date Range All in This Folder 6 Desired setting item t [Start] Quantity Layout Size Date Notes • Movies cannot be printed. • If the camera could not be connected to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under [Main Settings] to [PictBridge].
Page 129: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance on the viewing menu so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Page 130: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 99). 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: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect.
Page 132 The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens in Intelligent Auto Adjustment and Easy Mode, or approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens in other recording modes).
Page 133 The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus) does not work. • (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or • When Close focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches). • [Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: –...
Page 134: Viewing Images
Cannot shoot images in succession. • You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated. • The internal memory or the memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 74). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times.
Page 135 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 123).
Page 136: Memory Card
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (Movie)] (page 78). • Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View] (page 78). •...
Page 137 Cannot print images with the date. • Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 121). • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
Page 138: Touch Panel
Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you replace the printer paper with paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal connected to the printer and then reconnect the printer.
Page 139: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 99), then turn the power on again. E:94: • There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 140 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 goes down. Internal memory error •...
Page 141 Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Empty folder contents • You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder.
Page 142 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 a normal Music file. •...
Page 143: Memory Stick Duo" Media
“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 144 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 145: Battery Pack
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 146: Battery Charger
Battery charger • Only NP-BN-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 147: Index
Index AF Illuminator ...88 AF range finder frame ...59 Anti Blink ...66 Anti Motion Blur ...29 Area Setting ...115 Auto Orientation ...91 Backlight Correction HDR ...31 Battery charger ...146 Battery pack ...145 Beach ...32 Beep ...95 Blink Alert ...94 Burst ...52 Calendar ...69...
Page 148 Hand-held Twilight ...30 HD(1080i) ...100 High Sensitivity ...32 Hi-Speed Shutter ...33 Housing ...102 Image Index ...70 Image index settings ...86 Image Size ...49 Initialize ...99 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...24 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ...26 Internal memory ...22 ...55 Landscape ...32 Language Setting ...97 LCD Brightness ...96...
Page 149 Shooting Direction ...48 Slideshow ...71 Slow Synchro ...44 Smart zoom ...90 Smile Shutter ...42 Snow ...32 Soft Snap ...32 Software ...121 Spot AF ...59 Spot metering ...61 Temporarily Rotated Display ...38 Touch panel ...19 Trimming (Resize) ...77 Troubleshooting ...130 ...117, 118 Twilight ...32 Twilight Portrait...
Page 150 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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