Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Before Use
Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the In-Camera Guide Troubleshooting In-Camera Guide Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Operating The Camera
Changing camera settings Useful viewing functions Customizing the desired items Changing settings Customizing the desired items Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4 Using with your computer Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Printing Superior Auto Troubleshooting Background Defocus Precautions / About this camera Program Auto 3D Still Image Contents list iSweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Viewing Still Images
Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing panoramic images Printing Scrolling the panoramic images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Useful Shooting Functions
Soft Skin Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Exposure Compensation White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Useful Viewing Functions
Using with your computer Slideshow Delete Printing Beauty Effect Troubleshooting Retouch Picture Effect Precautions / About this camera Paint Contents list 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Changing Settings
USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Power Save Version Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Using With Your Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Printing Deleting the USB connection Troubleshooting Creating a disc of movies Precautions / About this camera Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Printing Still Images
Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Internal memory Printing Printing Touch Panel/Screen Troubleshooting Others 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13 Recordable time of movies Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions / About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Operating the camera Shooting Before Use How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts Changing settings...
Page 15 Background Defocus Program Auto 3D Still Image iSweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions...
Page 16 White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Date Select Calendar...
Page 17 Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Power Save Version Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder...
Page 18 Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Back to top Printing Printing still images Printing still images...
Page 19 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: How To Use This User Guide
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Operating the camera Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 23: Names Of Parts
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
Page 24 Hook for wrist strap Multi/Micro USB Terminal * Charge lamp Memory card slot Battery eject lever Battery/Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Access lamp HDMI micro jack Tripod receptacle * Supports Micro USB compatible device. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 25: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Operating the camera List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
Page 26 HDR Painting effect Color hue Extracted Color Illustration effect Display Indication Magnifying Glass Plus Red-eye reduction AE/AF lock NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number +2.0EV Exposure value Focus Flash mode Wind Noise Reduction Flash charging Display Indication Number of recordable images (Dual Rec)
Page 27 Image size/Panorama image size/Quality AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs Self-timer Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording Number of recordable images Write Date Destination Touch panel invalid Enable/Disable touch panel List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Image number/Number of 12/12...
Page 28 Metering Mode Flash mode White Balance +2.0EV Exposure value Wide zoom Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Playback bar Playback Variable speed playback 00:00:12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Using The Wrist Strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Viewing dropped or submerged. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Using The Internal Memory
By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 31 5. To end [In-Camera Guide], touch Notes (In-Camera Guide) is not available in Easy Mode. Depending on the selected functions, the operating guide and details may not be displayed. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 32 Precautions / About this camera image or page or left. Contents list Notes To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger. Pressing hard or using a pointed object could damage the touch panel. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Touch MENU desired mode Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Customizing the desired items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 The 4 menu items usually displayed in the lower part of the screen will not appear on the MENU screen. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3. Touch the MENU items desired mode Related Topic Customizing the desired items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 35: Changing Camera Settings
[Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 36: Customizing Menu Items
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Customizing the desired items > Customizing the desired items Before Use Customizing the desired items Operating the camera Shooting You can customize the buttons to the desired shooting modes or MENU items and layout, so that you Viewing can conveniently locate frequently used buttons.
Page 37 Reducing the number of icons in the customization area Touch a MENU icon inside the customization area and drag it to the right. Notes You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Shooting Still Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 39 The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. 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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 40 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Useful shooting functions enlarge images up to 5×.
Page 41 [Still Image Size]: other than [18M] Zooming images without [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] deterioration [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Shooting clear images using [Clear Image [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] Zoom] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] (close to the original image quality) [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] Zooming to the maximum [Clear Image Zoom] may not be...
Page 43: Shooting Movies
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (REC Mode) (Movie Mode)
Page 44 Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45 [Digital quality deterioration occurs Zoom]: [Off] [Digital To zoom in to the maximum scale Zoom]: [On] Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 46: Shooting Still Images While Recording A Movie (Dual Rec)
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operating the camera Shooting You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you Viewing shoot still images.
Page 48 [Details] (Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Selection) Allows you to shoot images that can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D (3D Still Image) [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 49 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Features of Auto shooting modes Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Useful shooting functions 1.
Page 50 In [Superior Auto] mode, it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 51: Superior Auto
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Operating the camera Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the Viewing images with the optimal settings.
Page 52 In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Background Defocus
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the subject stands out from the background. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
Page 54 Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. Separate the subject and the background. Touch the area to adjust its focus. Related Topic Defocus Effect Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Program Auto
Using with your computer Printing 3. Shoot with the shutter button. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: D Still Image
The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. This function is not suited to underwater shooting. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Isweep Panorama
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > iSweep Panorama Before Use iSweep Panorama Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects Viewing people’s faces or moving subjects.
Page 58 Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible. Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.
Page 59 There is too much camera shake. Related Topic Scrolling the panoramic images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Picture Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Viewing 1.
Page 61 cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using (Color hue). (Toy camera) Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image.
Page 62 (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect. Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode iSweep Panorama Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Scene Selection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing For still images: Useful shooting functions...
Page 64 Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. (Backlight Correction HDR) * Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.
Page 65 Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color. (Gourmet) * Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) * Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Page 66 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 If you insert a memory card which has images taken with a different camera, registration screen with the message “Files found which were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by selecting [OK]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68: Playback Zoom
Drag up/down/right/left Changes the zoom position. Changes the zoom scale. Cancels playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Touch MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Wide Zoom
3. To cancel Wide Zoom, touch (Wide Zoom) again. Notes Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files: Movies Panoramic images Images displayed in a burst group 16:9 images 3D Image Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Viewing Burst Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Operating the camera Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] Useful shooting functions and [Display Cont.
Page 71 3. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen. 4. To cancel the display, touch Related Topic View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 72: Button Action
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2.
Page 73 The screen changes to the next/previous image when you touch the Chapter advance/Chapter rewind button in Date View setting. You may not be able to play back some movies using other cameras. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 Panoramic images recorded using another camera may not be scrolled correctly when being played back. Notes A panoramic image recorded in [High Resolution] size requires a longer time to scroll than a normal size panoramic image. Related Topic Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Useful shooting functions...
Page 76 Functions available in Picture Effect Face Tracking Self- Continuous Flash Detection focus Timer Shooting — (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone — Monochrome) — — — (Miniature) (Toy camera) (Pop Color) (Partial Color) (Soft High-key) — (Watercolor) — (Illustration) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Menu Items Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each shooting mode Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, a checkmark indicates settings that can be changed, while indicates settings that...
Page 78 Soft Skin Effect* Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below indicate the available modes. Menu items (Still images) (Still images) (Panorama (Movies) images) Movie shooting...
Page 79 *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *4 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 80: 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 Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Flash Before Use Flash Operating the camera Shooting (Flash) desired mode Viewing If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 82 Related Topic LED Light Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Led Light
Notes Do not look directly at the LED light when it is on. It may damage your eyes. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Macro Before Use Macro Operating the camera Shooting The camera is set to Macro mode automatically. You can focus closer if the [Magnifying Glass Plus] is Viewing set.
Page 86: Photo Creativity
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Photo Creativity Before Use Photo Creativity Operating the camera Shooting Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display. Viewing When shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can change the settings easily and shoot images.
Page 87 Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 88 When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Operating the camera Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing (Self-Timer) desired mode Useful shooting functions If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 90 Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91: Movie Shooting Scene
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie shooting scene Before Use Movie shooting scene Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in movie mode. Useful shooting functions (REC Mode) (Movie Mode)
Page 93: Easy Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Useful shooting functions The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
Page 94 Related Topic Scene Recognition MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 95: Hdr Painting Effect
Printing (Low) Troubleshooting Select weak, medium or strong effects that emphasize color, etc. Precautions / About this camera (Medium) Contents list (High) Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Area Of Emphasis
Sets area of emphasis to the left. (Left) Sets area of emphasis in the middle. (Middle) Sets area of emphasis to the right. (Right) Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 97: Color Hue
(Magenta hue) Adds a magenta filter-like hue and darkens the surroundings. Notes It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Extracted Color
(Blue) Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Notes When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 99: Illustration Effect
Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting (Low) Precautions / About this camera Adds a weak, medium or strong Illustration effect. (Medium) Contents list (High) Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 100: Defocus Effect
Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect. Viewing images on a TV (Mid) (High) Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Background Defocus Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Soft Skin Effect
Adds a weak, medium or strong Soft Skin Effect. (Mid) Contents list (High) Notes The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 For viewing on a high-definition TV 16:9(3M) When [Movie Size] is set to [VGA] For prints up to A3 size 10M Level For prints up to 10×15 cm size Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Operating the camera Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing 3D Still Image Size Useful shooting functions...
Page 104 3D Still Image Size (Still Image Size) desired size (4896×3672) For prints up to A3+ size (4896×2752) For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing up to A3+ size Image size in Easy Mode 1. [Still Image Size] desired size Large Shoots images in [18M] size.
Page 105 If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the software “PlayMemories Home”. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Operating the camera Shooting The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Viewing used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Page 107 When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [AVC HD 24M (FX)], it will take time as the image quality must be converted. To save [AVC HD 24M (FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Exposure Compensation
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or [Underwater] in Scene Viewing Selection.
Page 111 The flash does not operate with these settings. You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to burst shooting mode. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: White Balance
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance Before Use White Balance Operating the camera Shooting To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
Page 113 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Daylight (White as Standard) Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode...
Page 114 MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Focus Before Use Focus Operating the camera Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 116: Focusing On Subjects Near The Edge Of The Screen
2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 117: Metering Mode
(Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. (Spot) Notes In movie mode, the setting is fixed to [Multi]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Scene Recognition
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Operating the camera Shooting Advanced mode Viewing The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Page 119: Advanced Mode
If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120: Smile Shutter
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Operating the camera Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1.
Page 121 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use Smile Shutter when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Detects a big, normal or slight smile. (Normal Smile) (Slight Smile) Contents list Notes Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Related Topic Smile Shutter MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: Face Detection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Face Detection Before Use Face Detection Operating the camera Shooting When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the Viewing focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Page 124 Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 125: Anti Blink
When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 126: Movie Steadyshot
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Related Topic Shooting movies MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > Functions available for each view mode > MENU items available for each view mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each view mode Shooting Viewing In the table below, a checkmark indicates a user-changeable function, while —...
Page 128 Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. The 4 MENU items displayed under MENU vary depending on the selected mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Viewing When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used.
Page 130 Notes When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 Contents list 3. Display images shot on a specific date at center of the screen by dragging right or left on the screen to select the date. 4. Touch the center of image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 Drag the thumbnails of images for the selected date (A) up or down to change the page. Touch an image to return to the single-image screen for that image. Notes This function is not displayed when the internal memory is used. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133: Image Index
3. Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page. Touch an image on the index screen to return to the single-image screen for that image. Related Topic Number of images in index Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 (Image Index) or slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3. MENU (Number of images in index) desired mode (12-up) Displays 12-up images. (28-up) Displays 28-up images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135: Continuous Playback
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Operating the camera Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Useful shooting functions 1.
Page 136 3. To end continuous playback, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit Slideshow]. Notes [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images recorded in [Standard] or [Wide] size Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Page 137 You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer. Related Topic “Music Transfer” Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Delete Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 139 Notes When using the internal memory, the image is displayed in Folder View. To delete the images in the internal memory, remove the memory card. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140: Beauty Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Beauty Effect Before Use Beauty Effect Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to apply a cosmetic effect on a recorded still image to make a person in the image look Viewing better;...
Page 142 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Operating the camera Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained. 1.
Page 143 Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Notes You cannot retouch the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 Adds ink bleed and gradational effects to images, as if they were painted using watercolors. (Watercolor) Adds illustration-like effects to images by emphasizing the contours, etc. (Illustration) Notes You cannot use [Picture Effect] for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Paint Before Use Paint Operating the camera Shooting Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. Viewing The original image is retained.
Page 146 Selects the desired frame with Revert Undoes the last action. Clear all Erases all painting. Notes You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Setting to 3D Viewing mode easily You can set the camera to 3D Viewing mode by touching on the upper right side of the screen. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: View Mode
Displays still images. (Folder view (Still)) (Folder view (MP4)) Displays MP4-format movies. Displays AVCHD-format movies. (AVCHD view) Notes When the internal memory is used to record images, still images are displayed in the Folder View. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 When Face Detection is not Image performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed as the main image. Only) Plays back all burst images one at a time. (Display All) Related Topic Viewing burst images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Protect Operating the camera Shooting Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. Viewing mark is displayed for registered images. 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings...
Page 151 When the internal memory is used to record images, still images are displayed in the Folder View. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 (Print order) mark cannot be added to the following images: Movies Images in the internal memory You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 Images displayed in a burst group You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 Movie playback: Touch the screen to display the operation buttons, touch and then touch to adjust the volume. Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch to adjust the volume. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 155: Exposure Data
(Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2. MENU (Exposure data) desired mode (On) Displays/Does not display the exposure data on the screen. (Off) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 156: Movie Format
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, even if you use the software “PlayMemories Home.” Related Topic AVCHD format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158: Grid Line
Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Precautions / About this camera Off Does not display the grid lines. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 159: Clear Image Zoom
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 5× optical zoom) Viewing [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
Page 160 Approx. 18× Approx. 76× 16:9(13M) Approx. 10× 16:9(2M) Approx. 25× Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161: Digital Zoom
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. When [Backlight Correction HDR] mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 162: Wind Noise Reduct
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes If [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On] even though the wind is not blowing strongly, the recorded sounds other than the wind may be hard to hear. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Printing 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Scene Recog. Guide] desired mode Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Displays/Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 164: Red Eye Reduction
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Operating the camera Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the Viewing flash.
Page 166: Blink Alert
[Blink Alert] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Auto Precautions / About this camera Displays/hides the “Blinked eye detected” message. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 167: Write Date
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Standard Displays the image on the screen in standard image quality. Troubleshooting Displays the image on the screen in high image quality. The battery power may High decrease faster. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Troubleshooting Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/press the shutter button. Precautions / About this camera Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 170: Panel Brightness
The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the screen may grow dark regardless of the settings. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 171: Language Setting
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Display Color
Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Black Troubleshooting Sets the background color of the screen. White Precautions / About this camera Pink Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 173: Demo Mode
During a demonstration, if the number of images saved in the internal memory increases, the camera may automatically delete the images. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the images on the internal memory before a demonstration. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Notes Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 175: Ctrl For Hdmi
You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Related Topic Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 176: Usb Connect Setting
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen to manage connected devices, such as a camera. (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 177: Usb Power Supply
On The power is supplied when connected using the micro USB cable. Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such as a Precautions / About this camera computer using the micro USB cable. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 178: Lun Setting
Contents list Single this setting in cases where the images of both the memory card and the internal memory are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 179: Download Music
2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer.” Printing 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 180: Empty Music
[Empty Music] [OK] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting “Music Transfer” Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 181: Power Save
To prevent burn-in on the screen, the screen goes dark when the camera is not operated for a certain period of time even if [Power Save] is set to [Off], but the camera is not turned off. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Version] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 Changing settings [OK] Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes Contents list Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 184 When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 186 If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, images other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 187 ([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]). The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one higher than the largest data number in that folder. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 188: File Number
Precautions / About this camera Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 189: Area Setting
Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination area. Contents list 2. Touch the [Destination] area. 3. Select the area using 4. Touch Summer Time icon (A), then select Summer Time On/Off. 5. Touch [OK]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Troubleshooting Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Precautions / About this camera Date & Time You can set the date and time. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 “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 192 Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 193: Menu Function
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print 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 Operating the camera Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...
Page 194 HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, touch MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [Off]. When the camera is in Easy Mode, SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 195: Viewing 3D Images On A 3D Tv
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D Before Use Operating the camera Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV...
Page 196 TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Related Topic 3D Viewing Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 197: Recommended Computer Environment
(high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 198 For other details, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide). Printing Notes Troubleshooting Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 199 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] [Run]. Useful viewing functions www.sony.net/pm 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Changing settings When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect using the micro Viewing images on a TV USB cable (supplied) (A).
Page 200 To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Windows 8: select the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] in [PlayMemories Home]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 201: Music Transfer
Printing [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer.” Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Download Music Empty Music Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 202: Software For Mac
Useful shooting functions Notes The available software varies depending on the area. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable, power feeding from the computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 204: Importing Images To A Computer
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 205: Deleting The Usb Connection
Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can Contents list disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 206: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc Of Movies
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 207: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer
To create Blu-ray discs using “PlayMemories Home,” be sure to install the dedicated add-on software. For details, see the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ To install, your PC must be connected to the Internet. For detailed operations, see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 Troubleshooting Notes When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Precautions / About this camera You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 209: If You Have Problems
3. Initialize the settings. Changing settings [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewing images on a TV Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Using with your computer memory, music files may be checked.
Page 210 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Operating the camera Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is Useful shooting functions locked.
Page 212: Cannot Record Images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Operating the camera Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, Useful shooting functions make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Page 213: Cannot Select The Face Detection Function
Shooting in [iSweep Panorama] You cannot use zoom functions other than optical zoom when: Shooting in [Background Defocus] [Backlight Correction HDR] mode is selected in the Scene Selection Shooting in 3D mode The Smile Shutter is working. When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function.
Page 214: The Image Colors Are Not Correct
While you touch the upper right of the screen during shooting images, the buttons or icons are temporarily turned off. The buttons and icons will reappear when your fingers move away from the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 215: Viewing Images
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 the 3D images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 216: Cannot Import Images
Use “PlayMemories Home” to play images stored on a PC with this camera. Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Event View is not available on this camera. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 217: Memory Card
Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera A memory card cannot be recognized. Contents list Insert the memory card in the correct direction. A: “Memory Stick Micro” media B: microSD memory card Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 218: Internal Memory
Using with your computer Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 219: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off
3D images displayed on the camera are MPO files, but the images to be printed are JPEG files, so in some cases, the images to be printed out will differ from the ones displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 220 The screen goes dark, the screen vanishes. If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the screen automatically goes dark to prevent burn-in on the screen. Return to normal screen when you operate the camera. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 221: The Lens Gets Fogged
24 hours or more with the power left off. Contents list The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 222 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 223 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Operating the camera Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes Changing settings of remaining battery time left.
Page 224 Writing to the memory card was not completed correctly Recover data Reinsert the memory card, and touch [OK] to recover the data. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. No still images There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode.
Page 225 Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light.
Page 226 Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Operating the camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Viewing The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, Useful shooting functions then shoot the images again.
Page 229 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Operating the camera Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Useful shooting functions On carrying Useful viewing functions...
Page 230 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard 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 231 Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 232: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery
Using with your computer Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the Printing power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 233 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Operating the camera Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Useful shooting functions How to store the battery pack Useful viewing functions...
Page 234 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-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with this model. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 235 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Viewing Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, Useful shooting functions and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 236 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Memory card Viewing “Memory Stick” media Useful shooting functions Memory card Useful viewing functions The following memory cards are compatible with this camera.
Page 237 *2 AVCHD movies, [MP4 12M] and [MP4 6M] size movies cannot be recorded on “Memory Stick” media or the internal memory other than “Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) media. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Troubleshooting Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 239: Number Of Still Images
16:9(2M) 1150 2350 4750 9500 19000 36000 Contents list Notes When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 240: Recordable Time Of Movies
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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 241: Using The Camera Abroad
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 242: On Tv Color Systems
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Printing etc. Troubleshooting PAL-M system Precautions / About this camera Brazil Contents list PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 243: Carl Zeiss Lens
Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Useful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 244: Avchd Format
*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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 245 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 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 ” and “Blu-ray ” are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Useful viewing functions “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Changing settings The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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