Page 1 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Before Use
Using the shoulder strap Using the internal memory Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the In-Camera guide Printing In-Camera Guide Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Confirming The Operation Method
Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful shooting functions Changing camera settings Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Shooting
List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Viewing images on a TV Program Auto Using with your computer Picture Effect Printing Scene Selection Shooting panoramic images Troubleshooting Manual Exposure Shooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Viewing
Useful viewing functions Deleting images Viewing movies Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing panorama images Using with your computer Scrolling panoramic images for display Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Useful Shooting Functions
Contents list Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Exposure Compensation White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Useful Viewing Functions
Useful shooting functions Retouch Useful viewing functions Delete Slideshow Changing settings View Mode Viewing images on a TV Protect Using with your computer Print (DPOF) Rotate Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Changing Settings
USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye-Fi Power Save Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Using With Your Computer
Viewing images on a TV Connecting the camera to the computer Using with your computer Importing images to a computer Printing Disconnecting the camera from the computer Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Printing
Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Viewing images on a TV Internal memory Using with your computer Printing Others Printing Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Messages Precautions/About this camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Contents list Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera
Number of still images Using with your computer Recordable time of movies Printing Using the camera abroad Troubleshooting On TV color systems About this camera Precautions/About this camera License Contents list Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Confirming the operation method Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen...
Page 15 Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Using shooting functions Tracking focus...
Page 16 Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing) Beauty Effect Retouch Delete Slideshow View Mode Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Back to top Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert...
Page 17 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home”...
Page 18 On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 19 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Confirming the operation method Selecting a topic to display Shooting Searching a topic by keyword Viewing...
Page 20 Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Page 21 Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 22 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 23 (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button Access lamp Control button MENU on: MENU off: MENU button (Playback) button ON/OFF (Power) button/ ON/OFF (Power) lamp Battery/Memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Tripod socket hole Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 24 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Confirming the operation List of icons displayed on the screen method Shooting List of shooting mode icons...
Page 25 Cont. Shooting Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus Anti Blink AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Compensation AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Movie standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s)
Page 26 Write Date Face detection Database file full/Database file error Destination Histogram AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery charge remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Movie size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom ×2.0 View mode...
Page 27 Playback media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi mode display Changing folders Metering Mode Flash mode White Balance ISO400 ISO number Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure Compensation Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value Playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 28 Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 29 By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 Printing Troubleshooting Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. Precautions/About this camera Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 31 Press the up/down/right/left side of the control button to move the selection frame. Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the control button to play back the next/previous image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 32 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press on the control button. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 35 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Confirming the operation method 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions...
Page 36 The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 When the zoom scale exceeds 26×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38 3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Notes The operating sound of the lens may be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Related Topic Zoom Movie shooting scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39 Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. Mode) (Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Selection) Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting panoramic images Shooting movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 40 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 Related Topic Changing settings Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing images on a TV MENU items available for each shooting mode Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 42 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. Shooting 1.
Page 43 [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Movie shooting scene]. Related Topic Color hue Extracted Color Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 44 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Shooting 1.
Page 45 Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Page 46 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 47 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shooting panoramic images Before Use Confirming the operation Shooting panoramic images method Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 48 Vertical direction Horizontal direction First press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail.
Page 50 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Confirming the operation method You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Shooting 1.
Page 51 MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 52 “Files found which were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by selecting [OK]. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 53 ) to zoom out. Press on the control button to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 54 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Confirming the operation method Displaying images of the desired folder Shooting Viewing images with the Calendar Viewing Displays multiple images at the same time. 1.
Page 56 ) in single-image mode to return to index mode. Notes 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. Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 Displays the control screen. Adjust the volume with on the control button, then press Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 Starts scrolling playback/pauses scrolling playback on the control button Scrolls images W side of W/T (zoom) lever Displays the whole image Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation Functions available for each shooting mode method Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect...
Page 60 Self- Face Smile Tracking Cont. Shooting Flash Timer Detection Shutter focus Settings/Bracket Setting (Off) (Toy — camera) (Pop — Color) (Partial — Color) (Soft High- — key) * [Bracket Setting] cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 61 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation MENU items available for each shooting mode method Shooting MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 62 (Settings) * In [Advanced Flash] mode, the maximum still image size you can select is [5M]. MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below indicate the available modes. (Still (Panoramic Menu items images) images) (Movies) Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection...
Page 63 *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 64 When you use the Digital Zoom, the tracking focus function is not available Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be tracked. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 65 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Confirming the operation method Histogram Shooting 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Displays only images.
Page 66 The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. The histogram does not appear when: Recording/playing back movies Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting/viewing in [iSweep Panorama] The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Flash Confirming the operation method 1. Press the flash unit pop-up button to raise the flash. Shooting When the flash unit is not raised, the flash mode is set to (Off) automatically.
Page 69 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Confirming the operation method Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Shooting 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Does not use the self-timer.
Page 70 Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Confirming the operation method When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 72 You cannot use the digital zoom function. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 Allows you to shoot movies with an original texture according to the desired (Picture Changing settings effect. Effect) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Picture Effect Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 Allows you to shoot a panoramic image with an original texture according to (Picture Viewing images on a TV the desired effect. Effect) Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Picture Effect Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Size
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Confirming the operation method Scene Recognition Shooting Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Viewing Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
Page 77 (Magenta hue) Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Notes The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 80 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Before Use Confirming the operation Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size method Shooting Image size when shooting still images...
Page 81: Vga
Shoots standard quality movies for display on High 6 Mbps Definition TV. 1280x720(Standard) 3 Mbps Shoots an image size suitable for WEB upload. Notes A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 82 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 83 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > ISO Before Use Confirming the operation method Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. In Movie mode, [ISO] is fixed Shooting to [Auto].
Page 85 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > White Balance Before Use White Balance Confirming the operation method To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Shooting Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if the image color Viewing appears unnatural.
Page 86 Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Focus Before Use Focus Confirming the operation method Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Shooting You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus Viewing mode.
Page 88 2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is Using with your computer strong contrast between the subject and the background. Printing Troubleshooting (Spot) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 [Focus], [White Balance], and [Exposure Compensation] are adjusted for the first image, and these Contents list settings are also used for the other images. When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Notes You cannot select [White Balance] when the mode dial is set to (Scene Selection). Related Topics Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Confirming the operation method Advanced mode Shooting The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is Viewing detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Page 93 If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * Except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 Using with your computer Notes Printing Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Smile Shutter Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions. During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Anti Blink Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96 Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Precautions/About this camera Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is set. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 — (View Mode) Precautions/About this camera (Protect) Contents list Print (DPOF) — — — (Rotate) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once and then use the effect on another face. The Beauty Effect may not work properly for some images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU. Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Notes You cannot retouch the panoramic images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 (This Image) Notes 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. Related Topics Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Confirming the operation method Continuous Playback Shooting Slideshow with music Viewing Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Page 104 Notes [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images. Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Mode] is Date [Date View].
Page 105 You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer. [Details] Related Topic “Music Transfer” Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 ) repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed. Use the control button to select , then select the month you want to display. Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 107 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 109 Precautions/About this camera You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected, Contents list depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Changing settings Off Does not display the grid lines. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 Notes Printing The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Troubleshooting In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: 16:9(15M)
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 26×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 36× Approx. 52× Approx. 210× 16:9(2M) Approx. 70× Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When the Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115 Useful viewing functions Changing settings Auto Sets whether to display the “Blinked eye detected” message. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 117 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button. Changing settings Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 Changing settings The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 Useful shooting functions Sets the background color of the screen. White Useful viewing functions Pink Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 121 Useful shooting functions Notes Useful viewing functions Be sure not to remove the batteries while initializing. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Viewing Useful shooting functions Sets whether to display the function guide. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 123 NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Changing settings Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 When [USB Connect Setting] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 125 Viewing images on a TV are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 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. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 (Main Settings) [Empty Music] [OK] Useful shooting functions Related Topic Useful viewing functions “Music Transfer” Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Confirming the operation method Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Shooting Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Viewing Eye-Fi card with this camera.
Page 130 Precautions/About this camera Does not use the Auto power-off function. Contents list Notes The camera does not turn off automatically in the following situations: During slideshow During playing back movies During Eye-Fi connection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Notes Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new Troubleshooting folder is automatically created. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” as a recording folder. Using with your computer You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 If a folder contains protected images, images other than protected images are deleted and the folder will remain. Printing If a folder contains files that cannot be played back by the camera, you cannot delete a folder. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135 A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose Printing a specific folder and copy images to it. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2. Press on the control button to select the desired area, then select Summer Time using Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Using with your computer Date & Time You can set the date and time. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 4. Press ON/OFF (Power) button, then set the camera to playback mode. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control button. Notes When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 Viewing images on a TV Notes Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play Using with your computer back images. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] Useful shooting functions [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Useful viewing functions 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Changing settings When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied) (A).
Page 144 Using with your computer [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. Printing For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Download Music Contents list Empty Music Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Notes Useful shooting functions The available software varies depending on the area. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 2. Connect the camera to your computer using a dedicated USB cable (supplied) (A). Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Then drag and drop the image file on to the Troubleshooting hard disk icon. Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list Press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148 Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can Contents list disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data. Printing Notes Troubleshooting When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images, depending on the printer. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Useful shooting functions 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Useful viewing functions Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Changing settings memory, music files may be checked.
Page 151 Turn on the camera again. The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Confirming the operation method Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 153 The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash in the following situations: [Cont. Shooting Settings]is set to [Continuous Shooting]. [Details] (Night Scene) mode, (High Sensitivity) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. Shooting in [Sweep Panorama] Shooting in Movie Mode.
Page 154 [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced].[Details] The camera emits a sound when shaken. When you shake the camera without the power turned on, you may hear a sound. This is not a malfunction. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 The image does not appear on the TV. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your [Details] Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder view. [Details] Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is Using with your computer inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Viewing images on a TV Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal Using with your computer memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 Make sure that once the date is inserted, you cannot remove that date from the image. Precautions/About this camera Using “PlayMemories Home”, you can insert the date on still images that have been recorded without Contents list a date. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Confirming the operation method If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold Useful viewing functions separately).
Page 162 The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. This is a read- only memory card. The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
Page 163 You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
Page 164 Import all of the images to the computer using “PlayMemories Home”, and format the memory card. [Details] To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PlayMemories Home”. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Background the same color as the subject Tracking focus Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Shooting panoramic images Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Shooting panoramic images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Confirming the operation method Internal memory and memory card back up Shooting On database files Viewing Do not use/store the camera in the following places On operating temperatures Useful shooting functions On moisture condensation...
Page 167 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 168 Insert the batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours Using with your computer or more with the power off. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Batteries Before Use Batteries Confirming the operation method On the battery Shooting About the remaining battery charge Viewing Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera On alkaline batteries (supplied) Useful shooting functions On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately)
Page 170 To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slideshow mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Confirming the operation method Memory card Shooting Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) Viewing “Memory Stick” media When using “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 172 Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
Page 173 “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is [1280x720(Fine)] or [1280x720(Standard)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Printing PAL-M system Troubleshooting Brazil Precautions/About this camera PAL-N system Contents list Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. On the license of “Music Transfer” MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Confirming the operation method The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Shooting , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” Viewing “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”...

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