Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 Using with your computer Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Printing Using the control wheel Troubleshooting Using the control wheel Precautions/About this camera Using the In-Camera Guide In-Camera Guide Contents list Shooting Tip Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 3 Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Contents) Flash Mode Exposure Comp. Photo Creativity Drive Mode Using the Fn (Function) button Using the Control Ring Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 4 Changing settings Deleting images Deleting images Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing movies Printing Viewing panoramic images Troubleshooting Scrolling panoramic images for display Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 5 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Still shooting menu Using MENU items (Viewing) Image Size Changing settings Aspect Ratio...
Page 6 Function Button Func. of Center Button Func. of Left Button Func. of Right Button MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 7 Image Index Using with your computer 3D Viewing Printing Protect Specify Printing Troubleshooting Picture Effect Precautions/About this camera Volume Settings Playback Display Contents list Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 8 Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Power Saving Start Time HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Upload Settings USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Audio signals Version Language Drop Sensor Demo Mode Initialize Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 9 Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 10 Creating a disc of movies Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 11 Printing still images Viewing Printing still images Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 12 Using with your computer Memory card Printing Printing Others Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Precautions/About this camera Self-diagnosis display Contents list Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 13 Troubleshooting Recordable time of movies Precautions/About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Shooting Viewing Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Changing settings Names of parts Viewing images on a TV...
Page 15 Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Contents) Flash Mode Exposure Comp. Photo Creativity Drive Mode Using the Fn (Function) button Using the Control Ring Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies...
Page 16 Picture Effect Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator SteadyShot Color Space Shooting Tip List Write Date Scene Selection Memory recall Memory Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Movie shooting menu File Format Record Setting Image Size(Dual Rec)
Page 17 Still/Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index 3D Viewing Protect Specify Printing Picture Effect Volume Settings Playback Display Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Memory Card Tool menu Format File Number Select REC Folder...
Page 18 Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment...
Page 19 Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 20 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting Viewing Selecting a topic to display Using MENU items (Shooting) Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page...
Page 21 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 22 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 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 23 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 24 MOVIE (Movie) button Micro USB connector MENU button Control wheel (Playback) button (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Tripod socket hole Access lamp Memory card slot HDMI micro jack Battery/Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 26 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing List of shooting mode icons Using MENU items (Shooting)
Page 27 Overlay icon Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot SteadyShot warning Drop sensor off Write Date Control Ring function Control wheel function Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Buffer writing CAPTURE...
Page 28 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display Indication Tracking focus Tracking focus guide REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus status 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Metered manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ±0.0 ISO400 ISO number AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram List of viewing mode icons...
Page 29 Picture Effect error Auto HDR image error 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number 2012-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 10:37 AM Image number/Number of images recorded in selected View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Using MENU items (Shooting) dropped. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 31 2. Attach the shoulder strap (sold separately) to the shoulder strap adapters. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Notes Shoulder strap is sold separately. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 32 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Shooting Viewing Moving the selection frame on the MENU screen, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) Selecting an image to be played back Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
Page 34 The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 35 You can display all shooting tips by MENU [Shooting Tip List]. Troubleshooting Use [Shooting Tip List] when you want to refer to the shooting tip you have seen before again. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Shooting Tip List Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 36 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 37 The subject is seen through glass. 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 Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Zoom (Still Images)
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Shooting Viewing Available zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Zoom scale Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Using MENU items (Viewing) enlarge images up to 3.6×.
Page 39 When the Smile Shutter function is activated When [Drive Mode] is set to [Self-portrait] When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] The Face Detection function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: Shooting Movies
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). Using MENU items (Shooting) To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the mode dial to (Movie).
Page 41 Related Topic Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie File Format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 42 Optical zoom: The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 3.6×. Zoom range other than optical zoom [Digital Zoom]: Less than original image quality [Details] Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 43 When the mode dial is set to (Movie) and you are not recording a movie, you cannot use Smile Shutter. When Dual Rec recording is unavailable, the (still image recording unavailable) indicator appears on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 44 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Shooting Viewing Set the mode dial to the desired function. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 45 Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Shooting Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Viewing Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Features of Auto shooting modes Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Page 47 In [Superior Auto] mode, it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the images. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Shooting Viewing The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot Using MENU items (Shooting) images with the optimal settings. For details on the Scene Recognition function, see “Scene Recognition.”...
Page 49 When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the camera does not overlay the images. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 50: Program Auto
When [Flash Mode] setting is changed, program shift is canceled. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 51: Aperture Priority
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Aperture Priority Before Use Aperture Priority Shooting Viewing Allows you to adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority).
Page 52 The brightness of the image displayed on the screen may differ from the actual recorded image. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Shutter Priority
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Shutter Priority Before Use Shutter Priority Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Shutter Priority).
Page 54 If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Manual Exposure
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Viewing BULB Using MENU items (Shooting) You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1.
Page 56 If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory Memory recall Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 Sets the shutter speed manually. Priority) Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) manually. (Manual Exposure) Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Shooting Before Use Sweep Shooting Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1.
Page 60 There is too much camera shake. Related Topic Scrolling panoramic images for display Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 61: Scene Selection
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).
Page 62 Allows you to shoot a flower or other small item from close up. (Macro) Allows you to shoot the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot the reds of the sunset or sunrise beautifully. (Sunset) Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Page 63 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 64: Functions Available In Scene Selection
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing Functions available in REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Functions available in [Scene Selection] In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that can be changed, while —...
Page 65 — (Pet) — (Gourmet) — (Macro) — (Landscape) — (Sunset) — (Night Scene) (Hand-held — — Twilight) — (Night Portrait) — — — (Fireworks) (High — Sensitivity) * Smile Shutter cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 66: Tracking Focus
However, if the target of the tracking focus is a specified face, the camera keeps tracking on that face even if the face disappears from the screen. Related Topic Smile/Face Detect. Face Priority Tracking Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Contents) Before Use DISP (Display Contents) Shooting Viewing Displaying histogram Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Display Contents) on the control wheel, then select a desired mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) Selectable modes can be set using MENU [DISP Button(Monitor)].
Page 69 In playback mode Shows recording information. Display Info. Displays the histogram and recording information. Histogram Does not show recording information. No Disp. Info. Graphic display The graphic display shows the shutter speed and the aperture value graphically in the picture, so that you can easily understand the exposure system.
Page 70 A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: The flash strobes. The shutter speed is slow or fast. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Related Topic DISP Button(Monitor) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 71: Flash Mode
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Mode Before Use Flash Mode Shooting Viewing You can also change [Flash Mode] using MENU. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Flash Mode) on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Page 72 Flash Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 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 Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 When you set [Photo Creativity] in [Superior Auto] mode, overlaying images are disabled. Related Topic Picture Effect Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Drive Mode Before Use Drive Mode Shooting Viewing Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Using MENU items (Shooting) You can set a drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. You can select the [Drive Mode] also from MENU.
Page 76 Do not move your camera after the beep sounds. You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Related Topic Drive Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 3. Set the desired mode or value by turning the control wheel or the Control Ring. To customize functions that are recalled when pressing the Fn (Function) button, see “Function Button.” [Details] Related Topic Function Button Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list A: Control Ring For details on how to assign the functions, see “Control Ring.” [Details] Related Topic Control Ring Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 Precautions/About this camera Rotating an image Contents list You can rotate an image by pressing the Fn (Function) button while the still image is displayed. Related Topic Recover Image DB Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 80 4. Change the zoom scale with the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, W side to zoom out. Press on the control wheel to cancel playback zoom. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 Select the left side bar with the control wheel, then select the desired folder using Press on the control wheel to switch the display between still images/movies (View Mode). Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Still/Movie Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 82 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) (Delete) button [Delete] on the control wheel Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Related Topic Using with your computer Delete Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 83 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU [Still/Movie Select] [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View].
Page 84 Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Related Topic Still/Movie Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 85 Precautions/About this camera A: Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image Contents list Control wheel Action Starts scrolling playback/pauses scrolling playback Panoramic images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 86 3. Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel, and then press 4. Select the desired item following the instructions on the screen, and then press to confirm. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Image Size Before Use Image Size Shooting Viewing [Image Size] determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. Using MENU items (Shooting) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper.
Page 88 When [Quality] is set to [RAW], [Image Size] corresponds to L. The image size is not displayed on the screen. When you print still images recorded at [16:9] aspect ratio, the edges may be cut off. Related Topic Aspect Ratio Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 16:9 For viewing on a wide TV, etc. Viewing images on a TV For viewing on a computer. Using with your computer For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. You cannot use [Auto HDR] and [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes “Image Data Converter” Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Shoots images at wide size. Using with your computer Wide Vertical: 5536 × 2160 Printing Horizontal: 12416 × 1856 Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Notes When you print panoramic images, the edges may be cut off. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Using with your computer Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Sweep Shooting Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 You can select the value of bracket deviation (steps) from [Lo] or [Hi]. bracket) Related Topic Drive Mode Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving Sync.) subject, such as a moving car, etc. Related Topic Flash Mode Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 95: Focus Mode
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Focus Mode Before Use Focus Mode Shooting Viewing Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Using MENU items (Shooting) AF stands for “Auto Focus,”...
Page 97: Autofocus Area
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Autofocus Area Before Use Autofocus Area Shooting Viewing Using Flexible Spot Using MENU items (Shooting) You can change the focusing area. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 98 To reset the setting, press again. Notes Once you change the focusing area, the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared. Related Topic Tracking focus Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 (Off) Does not use [Soft Skin Effect]. Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Smile/Face Detect. Before Use Smile/Face Detect. Shooting Viewing Using Smile Shutter Using MENU items (Shooting) When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts [Autofocus Area], [Flash Mode], [Exposure Comp.], [White Balance] and [Red Eye Reduction] settings Using MENU items (Viewing) automatically.
Page 101 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Related Topic Tracking focus Face Registration Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 Sets whether or not to use [Auto Port. Framing]. (Auto) Notes The image may not be trimmed into its optimal composition depending on the shooting conditions. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > ISO Before Use Shooting Viewing 1. MENU [ISO] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) In case you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] or [ISO AUTO], press on the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a desired value.
Page 104 When [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], the camera overlays the images. It takes more time to record an image, and the flash does not operate. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is Troubleshooting strong contrast between the subject and the background. Precautions/About this camera (Spot) Contents list Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 ISO (when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]). Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Related Topic Contents list Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 107 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting Viewing To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
Page 108 Balance function. Daylight (White as Standard) Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode 1. MENU [White Balance] [Custom Setup] 2. Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down.
Page 109 Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > DRO/Auto HDR Before Use DRO/Auto HDR Shooting Viewing D-Range Optimizer Using MENU items (Shooting) Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Page 111 Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying attention to the blur. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 (Sharpness) Notes When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: Picture Effect
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 114 (Soft High-key) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to be left using (Partial Color) Creates an intense, high-contrast image in black and white. (High Contrast Mono.)
Page 115 (Miniature) Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors. (Watercolor) Allows you to shoot an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. You can set the effect intensity using (Illustration) Notes The following [Picture Effect] modes are effective for movies.
Page 117 The supported zoom scales are different depending on the image size. When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] Image size Total zoom scale L: 20M Approx. 7.2× M: 10M Approx. 10× S: 5.0M Approx. 14× Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Digital Zoom
When [Drive Mode] is set to [Self-portrait]. When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. When [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.]. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 In [Spd Priority Cont.] In [Bracket: Cont.] When [Scene Selection] is set to (Sports Action) or (Hand-held Twilight) In [Sweep Shooting] mode Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Notes Noise reduction is not available for RAW images. Contents list Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 121 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 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 1. MENU [SteadyShot] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Sets whether or not to use [SteadyShot]. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: Color Space
Contents list that do not faithfully reproduce the color. When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non-Adobe RGB- compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 Select a desired item from [Table of contents] and display it. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 125: Write Date
If you shoot 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 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing When the mode dial is set to [Scene Selection], select another scene following the steps below: Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 127 Allows you to shoot a flower and a small item from close up. (Macro) Allows you to shoot the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot the red of the sunset or sunrise beautifully. (Sunset) Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Page 128 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Notes Register shooting settings in advance using [Memory]. Related Topic Memory recall Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 (Memory recall) after completing the shooting settings, the recalled [Memory] values are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory recall Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting)
Page 132 High ISO NR AF Illuminator SteadyShot Color Space Shooting Tip List Write Date Scene Selection Memory recall Memory * Available effects that can be set only in movie shooting mode. Still shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] The icons below indicate the available modes.
Page 133 * Smile Shutter cannot be selected. Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in (Memory recall), the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 MP4 (AVC) movies are recorded. Sets the recording method to MP4, which is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. No discs can be created from MP4 movies, Precautions/About this camera even if you use the software “PlayMemories Home.” Contents list Related Topic AVCHD format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 135 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Record Setting Before Use Record Setting Shooting Viewing The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Using MENU items (Shooting) used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Page 136 Related Topic File Format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 For prints up to A3 (11×17”) Contents list S: 3.2M For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6”) or 13×18 cm (5×7”) Related Topic Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Notes If you change the setting for [SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Shooting movies Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 When recording a movie, sets whether to record sounds. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Notes When [Audio Recording] is set to [On], the sound of the lens and camera operating will be Precautions/About this camera recorded. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 If [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On] even though the wind is not blowing strongly, recorded sounds Troubleshooting other than the wind may be hard to hear. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 Using with your computer Printing Sets the aperture value manually. (Aperture Priority) Troubleshooting (Shutter Precautions/About this camera Sets the shutter speed manually. Priority) Contents list Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) manually. (Manual Exposure) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 — — — — — — — Movie shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] Menu items File Format Record Setting Image Size(Dual Rec) SteadyShot Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct. Movie — Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: In [Sweep Shooting] mode When (Night Scene) or (Hand-held Twilight) mode is selected in [Scene Selection]. When the Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Diag. + Troubleshooting Square Placing a subject on the diagonal line can express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Precautions/About this camera Grid Does not display grid lines. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 Does not display. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list Depending on the setting, such as [DRO/Auto HDR] and [Soft Skin Effect], etc., the camera may display an unprocessed image temporarily before the effect-processed image. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > DISP Button(Monitor) Before Use DISP Button(Monitor) Shooting Viewing When shooting, set available screen display mode by pressing the DISP (Display Contents) button on Using MENU items (Shooting) the control wheel.
Page 148 Related Topic DISP (Display Contents) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, [Peaking Level] differs, depending on the subject, shooting situation. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable. Related Topic Peaking Color Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Using with your computer White Enhances outlines in white. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Notes This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Contents list Related Topic Peaking Level Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 151 When [Focus Mode] is set to [DMF] or [Manual Focus], the function assigned to the Control Ring cannot be recalled. The Control Ring is used for manual focusing. Related Topic Using the Control Ring Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 1. MENU [Control Ring Display] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Sets whether to display animation. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Function Button Before Use Function Button Shooting Viewing You can customize the seven functions (A) assigned to the Fn (Function) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 154 Using the Fn (Function) button Exposure Comp. Focus Mode Autofocus Area Drive Mode Metering Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp. White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect Quality Image Size Smile/Face Detect. Aspect Ratio Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Center Button Before Use Func. of Center Button Shooting Viewing Functions assigned when [Func. of Center Button] is set to [Standard] Using MENU items (Shooting) AEL toggle AF/MF Control Toggle...
Page 156 [Func. of Center Button] [Focus Magnifier] 2. Press to enlarge the image. You can set the length of time the image will be enlarged using [Focus Magnif. Time]. Related Topic Focus Magnif. Time Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Left Button Before Use Func. of Left Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the left button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 158 Soft Skin Effect Metering Mode Flash Comp. White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Right Button Before Use Func. of Right Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the right button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Page 160 Metering Mode Flash Comp. White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 On Enlarges the image. You can set the enlarging duration using [Focus Magnif. Time]. Printing Off Does not enlarge the image. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Notes You cannot use [MF Assist] when shooting movies. Related Topic Focus Magnif. Time Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 162 Enlarges the image for five seconds. Enlarges the display with no limit. Press the shutter button to cancel enlargement of the Printing Limit display. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MF Assist Func. of Center Button Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 On The camera tracks with priority assigned to a face while using the tracking focus function. Using with your computer Off The camera does not give priority to a face while tracking. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 [Face Registration] [Order Exchanging] 2. Select a face for which you want to change the priority. 3. Select the priority level. The smaller the number, the higher the priority. Related Topic Smile/Face Detect. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Custom menu items not available in [Scene Selection] Using MENU items (Viewing)
Page 166 Peaking Level Peaking Color Control Ring Control Ring Display Function Button Func. of Center Button Func. of Left Button Func. of Right Button MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 3. Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel, and then press 4. Select the desired item following the instructions on the screen, and then press to confirm. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out. Related Topic Recover Image DB Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 Deletes all still images and movies in the selected folder at once. (All in Folder) Troubleshooting (All AVCHD view files) Deletes all AVCHD movies at once. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 10 Sec 30 Sec Image Type Plays back all still images as normal images. Display 3D Only Plays back 3D images only. Related Topic Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 Select the left side bar with the control wheel, then select the desired date range or folder using Precautions/About this camera Contents list Press on the control wheel to switch the display mode between still images and movies (View Mode). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 You cannot shoot 3D images with this camera. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 Cancels the protection of all still images. (Cancel All Images) Precautions/About this camera Cancels the protection of all movies (MP4). (Cancel All Movies(MP4)) Contents list (Cancel All AVCHD view Cancels the protection of all AVCHD movies. files) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 Sets whether or not to date the DPOF marked images when printing them. Notes (Print order) mark cannot be added to movies. You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 175 Using with your computer Adds illustration-like effects to images by emphasizing contours, etc. (Illustration) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Notes You cannot use [Picture Effect] for the following images: Panoramic images Contents list 3D images Movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 176 The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies. Viewing images on a TV You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Rotate Displays in portrait orientation. Manual Rotate Displays in landscape orientation. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 Using with your computer Delete Printing Slide Show — — Troubleshooting Image Index Precautions/About this camera 3D Viewing — — Protect Contents list Specify Printing — — Picture Effect — — Volume Settings Playback Display Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 3. Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel, and then press 4. Select the desired item following the instructions on the screen, and then press to confirm. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 180 Changing settings 1. MENU [Format] [Enter] Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Notes Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Using with your computer Reset file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” as a recording folder. Printing You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new Precautions/About this camera folder is automatically created. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 184 Wait until the repair is completed. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Notes Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairs can cause damage to data. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Using MENU items (Shooting) images is also displayed. 1. MENU [Display Card Space] Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 186: Date/Time Setup
Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera [Enter] Contents list Daylight Svg.: You can select Daylight Savings ON/OFF. Date Format: You can select the date and time display format. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 187 Changing settings Daylight Savings time using Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3. Press [Enter]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 Viewing images on a TV Displays the last item set. This makes it easier to quickly reset the item you set Previous Using with your computer previously. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 [Mode Dial Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Sets whether to display [Mode Dial Guide]. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 Sunny Weather Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera When this is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand or anything else. [Details] Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list The camera does not enter “Auto power-off function” under conditions such as during a slideshow, when recording movies or when the camera is connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080p] or [1080i], depending on the TV to be connected. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote control of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 194: Upload Settings
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Upload Settings Before Use Upload Settings Shooting Viewing Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
Page 196: Usb Connection
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 computer, set [USB Connection] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen for managing connected devices, such as a camera. (Function of Windows 7) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 197 USB connection in Using with your computer [Multi] setting has failed. Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] when installing “PlayMemories Home.” Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 198 On Uses [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Viewing images on a TV Off Does not use [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 199: Audio Signals
On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control wheel/shutter button, etc. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 Displays the software version installed on this camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Version] Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Language] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Notes [Drop Sensor] function may activate even if you do not drop the camera, depending on how the Troubleshooting camera is used. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 Automatically starts the movie demonstration when no operation is performed for about one Viewing images on a TV minute. Using with your computer Off Does not perform a demonstration. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 204 Rec mode reset Resets only major shooting settings to the default values. Using with your computer Custom reset Resets only custom settings to the default values. Printing Troubleshooting Notes Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 205 “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 206 TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Nothing is displayed on the camera screen. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 207 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Shooting Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...
Page 208 Nothing is displayed on the screen of the camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D Before Use Shooting Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images shot on other cameras.
Page 210 TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Nothing is displayed on the screen of the camera. Related Topic 3D Viewing Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Image Data Converter”...
Page 213 “PlayMemories Home” functions, connect to the Internet and install the “Expanded Feature.” Notes Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 214 “Expanded Feature.” For details on “PlayMemories Home”, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) or the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Notes Log on as Administrator. Set MENU [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Page 215 Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 216 [FOR_MAC.URL] in [PMHOME]. Set MENU [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi]. Changing settings Notes Viewing images on a TV The available software varies depending on the area. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 217 You can display and compare the RAW images/JPEG images that are shot with this camera. Viewing images on a TV You can rank images in five levels. Using with your computer You can set the color label. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 218 Notes Using with your computer Log on as Administrator. Printing Troubleshooting Accessing “Image Data Converter” Help Precautions/About this camera 1. [Start] [All Programs] [Image Data Converter] [Help] [Image Data Converter Ver.4] Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 219 When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable, power feeding from the Precautions/About this camera computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Contents list Related Topic USB Connection USB LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 220 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 221 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 disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 222 High-definition You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format image quality playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation 3. You (HD) (AVCHD cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. disc)
Page 223 AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. The created Blu-ray disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] or [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality. Converting image quality takes time. To record movies with the original image quality, use Blu-ray discs. Disc creation may take time. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 225 Disc creation may take time due to converting the AVCHD movie to standard definition image quality (STD). The PC must be connected to the Internet the first time a DVD-Video disc is created. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 226 Printing To create a Blu-ray disc from movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you need to use a Troubleshooting device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Printing Still Images
Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data. Precautions/About this camera Notes When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Contents list You cannot print panoramic images, depending on the printer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 228 Viewing images on a TV 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Using with your computer Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Printing Customer Support Website.
Page 229 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is Using MENU items (Viewing) locked.
Page 231 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the memory card. If it is full, do one of the following: Using MENU items (Viewing) Delete unnecessary images.
Page 232 The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash in the following situations: [Drive Mode] is set to [Self-timer(Cont)] or [Bracket: Cont.]. [Details] (Anti Motion Blur), (Night Scene), (Hand-held Twilight), (Fireworks) or (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in [Scene Selection]. Shooting in [Sweep Shooting] mode Shooting in movie mode Set the flash to [Fill-flash] when [Scene Selection] mode is set to...
Page 233 The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Drive Mode] to [Single Shooting]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 234 Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] The 3D images do not appear on the TV even though the camera is in [3D Viewing] mode. Check that the TV is set to display 3D images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 235 “PlayMemories Home” and play it back. [Details] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Use “PlayMemories Home” to copy images stored on a PC into this camera and view them on the camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 236 You have formatted a memory card by mistake. Viewing images on a TV All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 237 Contents list Using “PlayMemories Home”, you can insert the date on still images that have been recorded without a date. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. [Area Setting] is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera, then turn the power on again. [Details] 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 240: Messages
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Shooting Viewing If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Set Area/Date/Time. Changing settings Set the area, date, and time.
Page 241 Home” and recover the memory card. Camera Error System Error Remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is damaged.
Page 242 Subjects too small or too large Tracking focus Sweep Shooting Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Sweep Shooting Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Sweep Shooting Superior Auto Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 243 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Viewing Memory card back up Using MENU items (Shooting) Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying Using MENU items (Viewing) On operating temperatures Changing settings...
Page 244 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 245 If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Printing Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 247 Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Shooting Viewing On charging the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Viewing) How to store the battery pack Changing settings...
Page 248 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BX1 (supplied) can be used only in X type compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 249 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Using MENU items (Shooting) Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the Power/Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being Using MENU items (Viewing) charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 250: Memory Card
Search Print Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Memory card Using MENU items (Shooting) Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Viewing) When using “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 251 Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operations When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data.
Page 252 “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 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 253 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Precautions/About this camera Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 254 Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” 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 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 255 When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 256 Using MENU items (Viewing) Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 257 Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Troubleshooting etc. Precautions/About this camera PAL-M system Contents list Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 258 Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 259 *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 260 We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your camera. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.

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