Page 1 Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Cyber-shot Handbook Index DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-136-563-11(1)
Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” Carl Zeiss lens media that you can use (sold separately) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp “Memory Stick Duo” images with excellent contrast.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera ...............2 Basic techniques for better images ............7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully............. 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............9 Color – On the effects of lighting..............10 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ..........11 Flash –...
Page 4 Table of contents Using the shooting functions Shooting menu..................41 Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity...
Page 5 Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ....66 Manage Memory ................68 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool..........68 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ..........70 Format Settings .....................71 Main Settings —...
Page 6 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer............84 Installing the software (supplied) ............86 On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied)......... 87 Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” ....... 88 Copying images to a computer without “PMB”........92 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 7: Basic Techniques For Better Images
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 22), the HOME screen (page 36) and the menus (page 38).
Page 8 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring...
Page 9: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass...
Page 10: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
Page 11: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Page 12 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing For prints up to A3+(13×19") Less Fine (4000×3000) 3:2(11M) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio (4000×2672) For prints up to A3(11×17") (3264×2448) For prints up to A4(8×10") (2592×1944) For prints up to 10×15 cm...
Page 13: Flash On Using The Flash
Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...
Page 14: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button (23) C ON/OFF (Power) lamp D Flash (25) E Lens F Speaker G Microphone H Self-timer lamp (26)/Smile Shutter lamp (30)/AF illuminator (75) A LCD screen (20) (Playback) button (32) C MENU ( ) button (38)
Page 15 Identifying parts I Multi connector (bottom) Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 16: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the Display Indication control button, the display changes Mode dial/Menu (Scene (page 20). (27) Selection) See the pages in parentheses for details of • SteadyShot) mode is operation. available only for DSC- W210/W215.
Page 17 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Display Indication Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of (68) Recording folder images (30) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media (“Memory Stick Duo” 25, 76 Zoom scaling ( media, Internal memory) 00:25:05 Recordable time...
Page 18 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (116) (41) Image Size (63) Protect VOL. (32) Volume When playing back movies Print order (DPOF) mark (103) PictBridge connecting (100) (32) Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting (102) •...
Page 19 Indicators on the screen Display Indication (65) Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo” media, Internal memory) (65) Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Page 20: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. v (DISP) (Screen • The histogram does not appear in the following display) button situations: While shooting...
Page 21: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 22: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. page 23 Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators.
Page 23: Shooting Images (Auto Adjustment Mode)
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Macro button Speaker DISP button Flash button W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button MENU button Control button Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Page 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. AE/AF lock indicator 2Press the shutter button fully down.
Page 25 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to return the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76. •...
Page 26 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 27: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shutter button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Mode dial MENU button Select the mode in the mode dial Select the desired mode of Scene Selection with the mode dial. Shoot with the shutter button. Select the mode in SCN Select SCN with the mode dial.
Page 28 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Twilight Portrait* Smile Shutter Allows you to shoot sharp images When the camera detects a smile, of people with the night view in the shutter is released the background without automatically.
Page 29 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates a function is available, and — that it is unavailable.
Page 30: Shooting In Smile Shutter Mode
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.
Page 31 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z Hints for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.
Page 32: Viewing Images
Viewing images (Index) button (Playback zoom) button z button (Playback) button v/V/b/B button Control button MENU button HOME button Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) button again.
Page 33 Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a single image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Image Index] from (View Images) •...
Page 34: Deleting Images
Deleting images (Index) button (Playback) button z button v/V/b/B button MENU ( ) button Control button Press (Playback) button. Press MENU ( ) button while displaying in single-image or index mode. Select (Delete) with v/V on the control button. Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All in This Folder], then press z.
Page 35 Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.
Page 36: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Control button z button v/V/b/B button HOME button Press HOME button to display the HOME screen.
Page 37: Create Rec.folder Copy
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Items Shooting* Shooting (page 22) View Images Single Image Image Index...
Page 38: Using The Menu Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items z button v/V/b/B button MENU button Control button Press MENU button to display the menu. Function Guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 71). • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. •...
Page 39: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode dial position: Scene Shooting menu (page 41) Scene Selection —...
Page 40 Menu items Viewing menu (page 56) (Delete) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder)
Page 41: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 38. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. The default settings are marked with Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Selects the scene selection in the menu.
Page 42: Flash: Flash Setting
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Does not use the flash. Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function.
Page 43: Smile Detection: Setting The Smile Detection Function
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 • When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange. •...
Page 44: Rec Mode: Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 45 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or a night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition.
Page 46: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 • When the Face Detection function is [Off], (Twilight Portrait) and (Backlight Portrait) scenes cannot be detected. • (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only).
Page 47: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Selects the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity (Auto) You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Page 48: Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 49: Focus: Changing The Focus Method
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 50 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 0.5 m Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set distance (Semi-manual). 1.0 m • Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in semi 3.0 m manual mode.
Page 51: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
Page 52: Underwater White Balance: Adjusting Color Tones During Underwater Mode
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. (Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions. (Only for still image) • For details on the white balance, see page 10. •...
Page 53: Flash Level: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (–) Makes the flash level lower. (Normal) Makes the flash level higher. • To change flash mode, see page 25. •...
Page 54: Dro: Optimizing The Brightness And Contrast
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Analyzes the scene to be shot, and improves the image quality by automatic correction. (Off) Does not adjust. (DRO standard) The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene.
Page 55: Steadyshot: Selecting The Anti-Blur Mode (Dsc-W220/W230 Only)
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white. SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (DSC-W220/W230 only) Selects the anti-blur mode. (Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Page 56: Using The Viewing Functions
Using the viewing functions Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 38. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen. See page 34. (This Image) Deletes the image that is now selected.
Page 57 Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Effects Simple A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval Basic A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo...
Page 58: (Retouch): Retouching Still Images
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Interval 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects].
Page 59 Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Trimming) Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped. 1 Press W/T to zoom in on the trimming range. 2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU button. 3 Select [Image Size] with v/V, then press z.
Page 60 Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Soft Focus) Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
Page 61 Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light sources. 1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z. Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Page 62: (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing The Image Size According To Usage
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Happy Faces) Puts a smile on a person’s face. When the camera detects a face that can be retouched, a frame appears around the face. 1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z. Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
Page 63: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 • For details about the image size, see page 11. • You cannot resize movies. • You cannot resize the images from VGA to [HDTV]. • Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality. (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure.
Page 64: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 In index mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. is attached to the selected image. 4 To protect other images, repeat step 3. 5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z.
Page 65: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU button to display the menu. 3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.
Page 66: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the HOME screen. Control button z button v/V/b/B button HOME button Press HOME button to display the HOME screen. Select (Manage Memory) or (Settings) with b/B on the control button.
Page 67 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Select a setting with v/V, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. If not, press b. •...
Page 68: Manage Memory
Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 66 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
Page 69: Change Rec.folder
Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 66 Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Page 70: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool
Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 66 Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Page 71: Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/ shutter button.
Page 72: Smile Demo Mode
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Smile demo mode You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode. Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode. Does not execute. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial (page 28). 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down.
Page 73: Main Settings - Main Settings 2
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant...
Page 74: Video Out
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 83).
Page 75: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
Page 76: Af Mode
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
Page 77 Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×) Size Total zoom scale Approx. 4.9× Approx. 6.2× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 25× 16:9(2M) Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: –...
Page 78: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with Auto Orientation (DSC-W220/W230 only) When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.
Page 79: Clock Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
Page 80: Language Setting
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 66 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Page 81: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 82 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 83 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD output adaptor cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 84: Using Your Computer
Uploading images to a media service (This requires an – Internet connection.) Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music – Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 85: Recommended Computer
Enjoying your Windows computer Notes on connecting the camera to a Recommended computer computer environment • The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. The following environment is • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended for a computer connected to recommended computer environments the camera.
Page 86: Installing The Software (Supplied)
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. Follow the instructions on the • Log on as Administrator. screen to complete the installation. • When the restarting confirmation message Turn on your computer, and appears, restart the computer following the insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into instructions on the screen.
Page 87: On The "Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)" (Supplied)
• You can upload the image to a media service. (This requires an Internet connection.) Starting the “PMB Guide” Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].
Page 88: Copying Images To Your Computer Using The "Pmb
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” Preparing the camera and the Connecting the camera to your computer computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. 2 To the multi connector Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or...
Page 89 Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your computer Connects the camera to a When importing is complete, the “PMB” computer as described in starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. “Connecting the camera to your computer”.
Page 90: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” To delete the USB connection Image file storage destinations and file names Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: The image files recorded with the camera • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 91 Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” • Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
Page 92: Copying Images To A Computer Without "Pmb
Copying images to a computer without “PMB” You can copy images to your computer Copying images to a computer without “PMB” as follows. –Windows Vista/XP For a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot: This section describes an example of copying images to the “Documents”...
Page 93 Copying images to a computer without “PMB” Click [Open folder to view files] Click the [Documents] (For (For Windows XP: [Open folder to Windows XP: [My Documents]) view files] t [OK]) as the wizard folder. Then, right-click on the screen appears automatically on “Documents”...
Page 94: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo" Media
[DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. depending on the image size. • sss stands for any number within the • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files range from 100 to 999. on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 95: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are • To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera: preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- 1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3.
Page 96: Using Your Macintosh Computer
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh • There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default computer. setting), [Mass Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/ • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh MTP] modes.
Page 97: Technical Support
Additional information on this product • Turning off the camera. and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. Adding/Changing Music using http://www.sony.net/ “Music Transfer” You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files.
Page 98: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony the files in the [GB] folder to the Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. [img] folder in the [stepupguide] folder that you copied to your computer in step 1.
Page 99: Printing Still Images
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 113). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 100) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Page 100: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by Press HOME button to display the connecting the camera directly to a HOME screen. PictBridge compliant printer. (Settings) with b/B on Select •...
Page 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera Press MENU button, select [Print] to the printer with v/V on the control button, then press z. Connect the camera to the printer. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
Page 102 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4: Printing Select [OK] with v, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use Select print settings with v/V/b/ terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the...
Page 103: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media Marking a selected image containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services (Playback) button conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Page 104 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the Select [OK] with v, then press z. images mark appears on the screen. Single Image Press MENU button while displaying images in single- image mode or in index mode. Select [DPOF] with v/V on the Index Display control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z.
Page 105: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 71). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.
Page 106: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever. • Cannot turn on the camera. After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to •...
Page 107: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 34). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media. –...
Page 108 Troubleshooting The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the • shortest shooting distance, approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T), when shooting (page 24).
Page 109 Troubleshooting The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. • Cannot insert dates on image. The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 113). By using •...
Page 110: Viewing Images
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 94). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 90).
Page 111: Deleting
Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory • Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 88, 96).
Page 112: Memory Stick Duo" Media
Troubleshooting Cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 88). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 92, 96). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you •...
Page 113: Internal Memory
Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Page 114: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Troubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge • standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
Page 115: Others
Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect • and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the •...
Page 116: Warning Indicators And Messages
Contact your Sony dealer or local even though there are still 5 to authorized Sony service facility. 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Page 117 File error Memory Stick locked An error occurred while the image was • playing back. Sony does not guarantee You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • playback of image files on the camera if media with the write-protect switch, and the files have been processed using a the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Page 118 Warning indicators and messages 640(Fine) is not available 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded The data transmission to the printer may • • only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” not be completed yet. Do not disconnect media. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO the cable for multi-use terminal.
Page 119 Warning indicators and messages Operation cannot be executed during HD(1080i) output • Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a High Definition TV. Unable to detect face for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on the image. Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction.
Page 120: Using The Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Page 121: On The "Memory Stick Duo" Media
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: compact, portable IC recording medium. – When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a The types of “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 122 On the “Memory Stick Duo” media Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 123: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack On battery life • We recommend charging the battery pack in an • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C decreases over time and through repeated use. If (50°F to 86°F).
Page 124: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
Page 125: Index
Index Index Computer......84 Copying images ..88, 96 Adjusting EV ....20, 46 Face Detection ......42 Macintosh...... 96 AE/AF lock indicator..24, 50 File name ......90 Recommended AF Illuminator ......75 File storage destination..90 environment .... 85, 96 AF lock .........50 Fireworks ......28 Software ......
Page 126 Index Install ........86 Self-diagnosis display ..116 Internal memory ....21 Self-Timer ......26 Optical zoom......76 Internal Memory Tool ..70 Semi manual ......50 OS ........85, 96 ISO......9, 10, 47 Sepia ........55 Overexposure ......9 Settings ......... 71 Shooting Landscape ......28 Movies......23 PAL........
Page 127 Index Underexposure......9 Underwater ......28 Underwater White Balance ........52 Unsharp masking ....59 USB Connect ......73 Using the camera abroad ..120 VGA........12 Video Out ......74 Viewing images ....32 Viewing menu.......56 Vivid ........54 Volume .........32 Warning indicators and messages......116 White Balance.......51 Wide Zoom Display....74 Windows computer....84 Zoom........25...
Page 128 GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 129 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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Customizing the Settings

Viewing Images on a TV

Using Your Computer

Printing Still Images

Troubleshooting

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