Sony DSC-TX9 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook
Sony DSC-TX9 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

Sony DSC-TX9 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

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Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-TX9/TX9C
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© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-193-203-12(1)

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  • Page 1 Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-TX9/TX9C © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-193-203-12(1)
  • 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 Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
  • 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 ·················································· 9 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 12 Names of parts···················································· 17 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 19 Using the touch panel ·········································...
  • Page 6 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 41 Playback Zoom ··················································· 42 Wide Zoom·························································· 43 Temporarily Rotated Display······························· 44 Viewing burst images ·········································· 45 Viewing movies ··················································· 47 3D images 3D Functions ······················································· 48 3D Shooting ························································ 50 Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically···················································...
  • Page 7 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 146 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 147 Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV ·········································· 150 Computer Using with your computer·································· 152 Using the software ············································ 153 Connecting the camera to a computer··················155 Uploading images to a media service ···············...
  • Page 8 Others Using the camera abroad·································· 176 Memory card ····················································· 177 Battery pack ······················································ 179 Battery charger·················································· 180 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 181 AVCHD format ·················································· 182 TransferJet standard ········································· 183 Number of still images and recordable time of movies······························································· 184 Precautions ······················································· 185 Index Index ·································································...
  • Page 9: Operation Search

    Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting movies Shooting 3D images Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Intelligent Auto Adjustment Superior Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 36 Scene Recognition ·············································· 80 Movie Mode ···························································...
  • Page 10 Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Changing focus position Changing image size/ quality Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Displaying full-screen images High Sensitivity ····················································· 36 Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 36 Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 36 Hi-Speed Shutter ·················································...
  • Page 11 Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Viewing 3D images Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs Creating AVCHD format movie disc Information about optional accessories Paint ········································································...
  • Page 12: 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 13 REC Mode Menu items Metering Mode — — Scene Recognition — Soft Skin Effect — — Face Detection Anti Blink — — Display Settings Notes • [Underwater iSweep Panorama] is displayed only when [Housing] is set to [On]. • [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. •...
  • Page 14 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 the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
  • Page 15 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 (Settings) screen. Items Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation...
  • Page 16 Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. 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.
  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Cover panel A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E Power lamp F Flash G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (41) (Still) mode lamp (Movie) mode lamp M Zoom (W/T) lever (40, 42) (Still)/...
  • Page 18: Usb Jack

    Multi-output stand Use the multi-output stand for attaching the camera in the following cases: – Connecting a USB Cable to a computer – Connecting an AV or HDMI Cable to a TV A Camera connector terminal B DC IN jack C USB jack D HDMI jack E A/V OUT (STEREO) jack...
  • Page 19: 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 20 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display Zoom scaling Metering mode Flash White balance Display Indication Burst settings C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Temperature increase warning Self-timer Number of recordable images 100 Min Recordable time Face Detection...
  • Page 21: 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. Operating the camera by touching the LCD screen 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 22 Operating the camera by dragging the LCD screen Action Operation method Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the MENU right to display the MENU screen; drag right screen to left to hide the MENU screen. Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the operation...
  • Page 23: Customizing Menu Items

    Customizing 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 24: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 32 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 25: Touching The Screen To Set The Focus

    Touching the screen to set the focus Touching the area to be focused on the touch panel displays a frame; pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touching the subject on the screen The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving (Tracking focus).
  • Page 26: Using The Still/Movie Mode Button

    Using the Still/Movie mode button You can select the shooting mode according to the mode you want to shoot in. 1 Press mode button to switch to mode. (Still) (Movie) Shutter button (Still) or Allows you to shoot still images. Switches to the still image recording mode set using (REC Mode) (page 27).
  • Page 27: 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. (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Superior Auto Adjustment) (iSweep Panorama) (Movie Mode) (Program Auto) (Background Defocus) (Scene Selection)
  • Page 28: 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 to shoot an image. Note • [Flash] is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
  • Page 29: Superior Auto Adjustment

    Superior Auto Adjustment The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images.
  • Page 30 What is the difference between Superior Auto Adjustment mode and Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode? In [Superior Auto Adjustment] mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene. After shooting, the camera creates a composite of the burst images to produce a higher- quality image.
  • Page 31: Intelligent Sweep Panorama

    Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite 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.
  • Page 32 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] Panorama 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 33: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button again. Changing the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image Size Movie format: [AVCHD] or [MP4]...
  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35: Background Defocus

    Background Defocus The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button. Notes •...
  • Page 36: 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 (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness. (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
  • Page 37: Hi-Speed Shutter

    (Gourmet) Selects Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Beach) Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes. (Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole...
  • Page 38 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. indicates settings that cannot be changed. For “Flash” and “Self-Timer,” the icons indicate modes that are available. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
  • Page 39: Underwater Isweep Panorama

    Underwater iSweep Panorama When the camera is installed in a housing (such as the Marine Pack), the camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 You can perform the following actions by dragging the LCD screen during playback. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images.
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 a vertically oriented image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). 3 To cancel the display, touch Rotated Display) again.
  • Page 45: Viewing Burst Images

    Viewing burst images Plays back burst images. 1 Press (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select burst images with 3 Touch the desired playback button according to the playback mode. Button/Operation method Touch Touch Note • You can view the burst images as a movie only when you set [View Mode] to [Date View] and [Display Burst Group] to [Display Main Image Only].
  • Page 46 Displaying grouped burst images side by side If you touch , only the main image is displayed. You can display a line-up of images by following the procedure below. Main image 1Display the main image in playback mode, then touch The images are displayed in the index.
  • Page 47: 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, operation buttons are displayed. Button/Operation method Touch or the LCD screen Note •...
  • Page 48: 3D Functions

    3D Functions This camera is compatible with 3D functions. The 3D functions installed on this camera are [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle]. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode can be played back only on a 3D TV, while the images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode can be played back both on this camera and on a 3D TV.
  • Page 49 File name of the 3D image A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle] modes into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows. File name on the computer 3D Sweep Panorama DSC0ffff.JPG...
  • Page 50: 3D Shooting

    3D Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (3D Sweep Panorama) or Angle) 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
  • Page 51 Tips for shooting a 3D image • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Sweep the camera approximately 45 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on.
  • Page 52: Viewing Images Shot In Sweep Multi Angle Mode

    Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the image shot in mode with 3 Touch...
  • Page 53: Viewing An Image On A 3D Tv

    Viewing an image on a 3D TV You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
  • Page 54 Scroll Playback Plays back scrolling images shot in 3D Sweep Panorama mode. Touch u to play back/pause the scrolling images and to move the direction of scrolling. • When playing back a 3D image shot in [16:9] image size, [Scroll Playback] is not available. Continuous Continuously plays back only 3D images.
  • Page 55: 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. 2 Set the mode button to (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes •...
  • Page 56: Movie Shooting Scene

    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.
  • Page 57: 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. (Smile Shutter) 3 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the V point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
  • Page 58 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 83).
  • Page 59: Movie Button

    Movie button You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch 3 To end recording the movie, touch You can also exit movie recording by pressing the shutter button.
  • Page 60: 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 backlit conditions. (On) Flash always operates.
  • Page 61 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 backlit conditions. Flash does not operate.
  • Page 62 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 63: Second Delay Self-Timer

    Hints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind. (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
  • Page 64 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 65: Shooting Direction

    Shooting Direction Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama or Underwater iSweep Panorama modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right.
  • Page 66: Defocus Effect

    Defocus Effect Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen. (Defocus Effect) t desired mode Adds a slight Background Defocus effect.
  • Page 67: Image Size/Panorama Image Size Quality

    Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality 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.
  • Page 68 When shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama/ Underwater iSweep Panorama/3D shooting modes (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) 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. Select a movie recording format by touching t [Movie format] in shooting mode (page 111).
  • Page 69 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 70: Burst Settings

    Burst Settings 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 Settings) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Records a single image.
  • Page 71: 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 72 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 73 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 with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
  • Page 74: 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) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 75 Notes • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In Underwater iSweep Panorama mode – In Easy Mode • [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: –...
  • Page 76: Underwater White Balance

    Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or 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 77: 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 Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 78 Quickly choosing the priority subject Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touch to release the focus.
  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 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: – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Easy mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –...
  • Page 82: Soft Skin Effect

    Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 83: 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. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will change to an orange-colored for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
  • Page 84 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 85: Anti Blink

    Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to image, the camera 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 Skin) or (Soft Snap)
  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 select [Exit Slideshow]. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images or in the following situations: –...
  • Page 92 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 93: 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 Imgs in This Burst Group) (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All Images on This Date) (All in This Folder) (All AVCHD files)
  • Page 94 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images When you select (Multiple Images), you can switch the single-image screen and the index screen by touching Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen.
  • Page 95: Send By Transferjet

    Send by TransferJet TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 96 Receiving images using TransferJet 1 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes • Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. •...
  • Page 97: Paint

    Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 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 98 Note • You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images: – Panoramic images – 3D images – Movies – Images displayed in a burst group...
  • Page 99: 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 100: D Viewing

    3D Viewing Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (page 53). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
  • Page 101: 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 (MP4)) (AVCHD view) Note • When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder.
  • Page 102: 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 burst images When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], only the main image of...
  • Page 103 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 104 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 105 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 the following images: – 3D images –...
  • Page 106: 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 on the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
  • Page 107 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 108: Exposure Data

    Exposure data This sets whether or not to display the exposure 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 exposure data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the exposure data.
  • Page 109: Number Of Images In Index

    Number of images in index Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Number of images in index) t desired mode Displays 12-up images. (12-up) Displays 28-up images. (28-up)
  • Page 110: 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 111: Movie Format

    Movie format You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for AVCHD viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television.
  • Page 112: Af Illuminator

    AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
  • Page 113: Grid Line

    Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (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.
  • Page 114: 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. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode Smart (...
  • Page 115: Auto Orientation

    Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation.
  • Page 116: 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 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Displays the Scene Recognition Guide.
  • Page 117: Red Eye Reduction

    Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired mode Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes...
  • Page 118: 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. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
  • Page 119 Beep Changes the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) t 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 120: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Settings) t 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 121: 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 122: Display Color

    Display color Sets the color of the screen display. (Settings) t t [Display color] t desired mode Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink (Main Settings)
  • Page 123: Demo Mode

    Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. (Settings) t t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t [OK] Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
  • Page 124: Initialize

    Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize], the images are retained. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
  • Page 125: Hdmi Resolution

    HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode Auto...
  • Page 126: Ctrl For Hdmi

    CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 150. (Settings) t t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode Enables remote-controlled operation.
  • Page 127 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 Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t t [COMPONENT] t desired mode HD(1080i)
  • Page 128 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 t [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions. Notes •...
  • Page 129: Usb Connect

    USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the USB cable. (Settings) t t [USB Connect] t desired mode Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
  • Page 130: 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 t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
  • Page 131: Download Music

    Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (Settings) t 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 132: 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 t [Format Music] t [OK] Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
  • Page 133: 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 134 TransferJet You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 135 Eye-Fi Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. (Settings) t t [Eye-Fi] t desired mode Uses the upload function.
  • Page 136 Notes • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 137 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. (Settings) t t [Calibration] 2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
  • Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142 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 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 147: Viewing An Image On A High Definition Hd) Tv

    • “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. • When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
  • Page 148 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
  • Page 149 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 1 Connect the camera to the TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
  • Page 150: Sync-Compatible Tv

    Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
  • Page 151 Notes • When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are limited. • When you touch the LCD screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller, the remote controller operation is temporarily interrupted.
  • Page 152: 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 153: Using The Software

    7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB,” click For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t •...
  • Page 154 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 155 PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
  • Page 156: 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 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 157 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 158 • 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 159: Creating A Disc Of Movies

    DVDs, etc.) Notes • If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data. • If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version.
  • Page 160 Types of discs that can be used with “PMB” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see page 160. Disc type DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL DVD-RW / DVD+RW • Always maintain your PlayStation ®...
  • Page 161 Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using supplied “PMB” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. 1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. •...
  • Page 162: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • 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” software and print the images.
  • Page 163: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 124). 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 164: 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 165 Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down. Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise.
  • Page 166 Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work. •...
  • Page 167: 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 93). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times.
  • Page 168 • 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 155).
  • Page 169: Memory Card

    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 card. Use “PMB” and import the movie to your computer, then play back the movie (page 153). Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
  • Page 170: Touch Panel

    Cannot print images with the date. • Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 153). • 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 171: Warning Indicators And Messages

    • A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 124), 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 172 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 173 No still images • There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode. • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized •...
  • Page 174 MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, a “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or an SD memory card (Class 4 or faster). Recording is unavailable in this movie format •...
  • Page 175 Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down.
  • Page 176: Using The Camera Abroad

    Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
  • Page 177: Memory Card

    Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “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. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Notes •...
  • Page 178 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2”...
  • Page 179: 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 180: Battery Charger

    Battery charger • Only NP-BN1-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 181: Intelligent Pantilter

    Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
  • Page 182: Avchd Format

    AVCHD format The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.
  • Page 183: Transferjet Standard

    TransferJet standard TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0 Protocol Class Name (communication type): SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client • Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device (sold separately).
  • Page 184: Movies

    Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Capacity Internal memory Approx. 32 MB Size 16:9(9M) 16:9(2M) Notes •...
  • Page 185: Precautions

    Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 186 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
  • Page 187: Index

    Index Numerics 3D Functions ...48 3D Shooting ...50 3D Sweep Panorama ...50 3D Viewing ...100 A/V OUT (STEREO) jack ...146 AF Illuminator ...112 AF range finder frame ...77 Anti Blink ...85 Anti Motion Blur ...36 Area Setting ...144 Auto Orientation ...115 AVCHD format ...182...
  • Page 188 Gourmet ...37 Grid Line ...113 Hand-held Twilight ...36 HD(1080i) ...127 HDMI Resolution ...125 High Sensitivity ...36 Hi-Speed Shutter ...37 Housing ...128 Image Index ...89 Image Size ...67 Initialize ...124 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...28 Intelligent Pantilter ...181 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ...31 Internal memory ...24 ...73...
  • Page 189 Scene Recog. Guide ...116 Scene Recognition ...80 Scene Selection ...36 ...127 Select Folder ...110 Selected-face Memory ...84 Self-diagnosis display ...171 Self-portrait ...62 Self-Timer ...62, 64 Send by TransferJet ...95 Settings ...15 Shooting 3D images ...50 Movies ...33 Still images ...28 Shooting Direction ...65 Slideshow...
  • Page 190 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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