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Cyber-shot User Guide
Operation Search
Before Use
Shooting
Viewing
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About this camera
Contents list
DSC-W570/W570D/W580

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Operation Search

    Operation Search Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3: Before Use

    Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using the wrist strap Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the internal memory Troubleshooting In-Camera Guide In-Camera Guide Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 4: Shooting

    Program Auto Scene Selection Printing Sweep Panorama Troubleshooting Movie Mode Precautions/About this camera Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Contents list DISP (Screen Display Settings) Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 5: Viewing

    Delete button Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing panorama images Printing Scrolling the panorama images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 6: Using Menu Items (Shooting)

    Underwater White Balance (DSC-W570/W580 only) Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink In-Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 7: Using Menu Items (Viewing)

    Retouch Using with your computer Delete Protect Printing DPOF Troubleshooting Rotate Select Folder Precautions/About this camera In-Camera Guide Contents list Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8: Changing Settings

    Download Music Empty Music Power Save TransferJet Eye-Fi 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 10: Using With Your Computer

    Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Precautions/About this camera Deleting the USB connection Uploading images to a media service Contents list “PMB Portable” Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 11: Printing

    Printing still images Viewing Printing at a shop Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Changing settings Deleting Viewing images on a TV Computers Using with your computer Memory card Internal memory Printing Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions/About this camera Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Contents list Messages Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera

    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 Intelligent Pantilter Carl Zeiss lens TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Before Use Viewing images on a TV How to use this User Guide Using with your computer How to use this User Guide...
  • Page 15 Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting)
  • Page 16 Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Slideshow Send by TransferJet View Mode Retouch Delete Protect DPOF Rotate Select Folder In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Changing settings Changing settings...
  • Page 17 TransferJet Eye-Fi 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 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold...
  • Page 18 Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Intelligent Pantilter Carl Zeiss lens TransferJet standard License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 20: Shooting Movies

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Leaving the settings to the camera Viewing Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Using MENU items (Shooting) Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting movies Changing settings...
  • Page 21: Editing Images

    In-Camera Guide Printing images Printing still images Viewing on TVs Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 22: How To Use This User Guide

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using MENU items (Shooting)
  • Page 23 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. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed.
  • Page 24 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 Illustrations used in this User Guide Viewing images on a TV Illustrations used in this User Guide are of the DSC-W570 unless noted otherwise. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 26: Names Of Parts

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
  • Page 27 MENU button Control button Menu on: Menu off: / /Tracking focus Access lamp Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Speaker Battery/Memory card cover Multi connector (Type3a) Memory card slot (TransferJet™) mark Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 28 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
  • Page 29 is displayed only on DSC-W570/W580. Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Anti Blink Burst Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F2.7 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Movie standby...
  • Page 30 Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Face detection Database file full/Database file error warning Destination Overheating warning AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size Protect Print order (DPOF)
  • Page 31 DSC-W570/W580. ISO400 ISO number Database file full/Database file error warning Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display +2.0EV Exposure value Shutter speed F2.7 Aperture value Playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 32: Using The Wrist Strap

    Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by Viewing being dropped. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33: Using The Internal Memory

    By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s Viewing functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
  • Page 36 6. To end [In-Camera Guide], press / (In-Camera Guide) button. Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected functions. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37: Shooting Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 38 The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 39 When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Contents list Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40 Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop to protect the camera. Related Topic Zoom Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 41 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the (Movie) shutter button again to end the recording. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42: Intelligent Auto

    (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), the corresponding Scene Recognition icon and guide is displayed on the LCD screen. For details, see “Scene Recognition”. [Details] Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43: Program Auto

    Using with your computer mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 44: Scene Selection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
  • Page 45 (Twilight) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing 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 record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
  • Page 46 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 47: Sweep Panorama

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Operation Search Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1.
  • Page 48 Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail.
  • Page 49 Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50: Movie Mode

    “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Shooting movies Precautions/About this camera Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 51: Functions Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable Viewing one.
  • Page 52 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Screen Display Settings) Operation Search DISP (Screen Display Settings) Before Use Shooting 1. Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
  • Page 54 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56: Smile Shutter

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. Press (Smile) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
  • Page 57 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Does not use the self-timer.
  • Page 59 You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61: Playback Zoom

    (T) to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. Press on the control button to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62: Image Index

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Operation Search Image Index Before Use Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
  • Page 63 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64: Delete Button

    In Easy Mode, you can only delete the currently displayed image. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder. Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with on the control button, then press Note You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67: Scrolling The Panorama Images For Display

    Scrolls images W (zoom) button Displays the whole image Panorama images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB”. [Details] Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 68 Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 69 Viewing images on a TV using the menu. Auto) Using with your computer Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Printing (Scene Selection) Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting When you want to select another scene, follow the steps below. Viewing 1. MENU (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode...
  • Page 71 Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using Macro mode. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes.
  • Page 72 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73: Easy Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Using MENU items (Shooting) The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
  • Page 74 Flash Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Smile on the control button Shutter Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 75 Changing settings Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof housing Viewing images on a TV (Marine Pack, etc.). (Underwater) Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 Allows you to shoot images underwater in natural colors in Sweep (Underwater Using with your computer Panorama mode using the housing (such as Marine Pack). Sweep Panorama) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Sweep Panorama Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77: Shooting Direction

    Changing settings Pan from down to up. (Up) Viewing images on a TV (Down) Pan from up to down. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Sweep Panorama Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 78 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Image Size/Panorama Image Size Operation Search Before Use Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Image size in Easy Mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 79: Size

    (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images Image No. of Usage guidelines Printing size images Less Fine (4608×3456) For prints up to A3+ size (3648×2736) For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size (2592×1944) For e-mail attachments...
  • Page 80: Vga

    Shoots standard quality movies for display on High 6 Mbps Definition TV. 1280x720(Standard) 3 Mbps Shoots an image size suitable for WEB upload. Note A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81: Burst Settings

    You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search Before Use Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or (Underwater) Viewing (DSC-W570/W580 only) in Scene Selection. 1.
  • Page 84 Note You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85: White Balance

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
  • Page 86 Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) Notes Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2] or [Fluorescent White Balance 3]. When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] or [One Push Set].
  • Page 87 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88 When flash is [On], the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [One Push] or [One Push Set]. The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored separately. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use 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 90: 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. As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91: Metering Mode

    If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92: Advanced Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use 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 Using MENU items (Shooting) (Motion Detection).
  • Page 93 (Portrait). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 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 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94: Soft Skin Effect

    The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Contents list details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Precautions/About this camera details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Contents list Related Topic Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96: Face Detection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before Use Shooting Selecting the priority face (Tracking focus) Viewing When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
  • Page 97 Detection is performed only on the selected face. In Easy Mode or when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People], you cannot select a priority face. Related Topic Anti Blink Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when Contents list [DRO plus] is set. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99: 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 LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100 Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while indicates settings that cannot be changed.
  • Page 102 [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) mode. Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press on the control button. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104 (if selected) with [All]. button Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Note When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105: Slideshow With Music

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
  • Page 106 Note [Slideshow with music] is not available for movies and panorama images. Image Selects the group of images to be shown. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Date Mode] is [Date View].
  • Page 107 If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute [Empty Music] [Details] and transfer the music again. Related Topic “Music Transfer” Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108: Send By Transferjet

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Operation Search Send by TransferJet Before Use Shooting Receiving images using TransferJet Viewing Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by Using MENU items (Shooting) closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
  • Page 109 If no image is displayed, press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] [Single]. While connected, data cannot be written to or deleted from the camera. Do not disconnect while importing images to “PMB”. Related Topic TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 110: View Mode

    Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to register images, it may not be possible to transfer all of the data or the data may be corrupted if the battery charge runs out. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing 1.
  • Page 112 Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU. [OK] Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113 In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder. Related Topic Delete button Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 116 Protected still images 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 117: Select Folder

    : Moves to the previous folder Contents list : Moves to the next folder : Moves to either the previous or next folders Note This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting Search common problems and their solution. Objective guide Search functions according to your needs. Keyword Search functions by key words. History Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119 (View Mode) — (Retouch) (Delete) (Protect) DPOF — — — (Rotate) — — (Select Folder) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 120: 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122: Grid Line

    On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Viewing images on a TV Off Does not display the grid lines. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting The battery charge is used up more quickly when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 124: Digital Zoom

    Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 6.3× Approx. 8.9× Approx. 36× 16:9(2M) Approx. 12× Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 125: Auto Orientation

    Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. You cannot use [Auto Orientation] in the following situations: In Movie Mode When (Underwater) mode is selected in Scene Selection (DSC-W570/W580 only). Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126: Red Eye Reduction

    If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto]. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128: Blink Alert

    Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Using with your computer Does not display the message. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 129 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the beep volume, select [Low]. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 130 (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 131: Function Guide

    Using MENU items (Viewing) On Displays the function guide. Changing settings Off Does not display the function guide. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 132: Display Color

    Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133: Demo Mode

    Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter, but Contents list no image is recorded. During a demonstration, if the number of images saved in the internal memory increases, the camera may automatically delete the images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135 Precautions/About this camera When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed on the TV. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136: Video Out

    NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Viewing images on a TV Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137: Usb Connect

    Troubleshooting Note Precautions/About this camera When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To Contents list export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 138: Lun Setting

    Precautions/About this camera Contents list Note Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 139: Download Music

    Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140: Empty Music

    1. Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a Using with your computer computer. Printing 2. Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 141: Power Save

    It takes longer before the power turns off than when set to [Stamina]. Contents list Does not use the Auto power-off function. Note The camera does not turn off automatically in the following situations: During slideshow During playing back movies During Eye-Fi connection Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Operation Search TransferJet Before Use Shooting You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer Viewing technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
  • Page 143 Related Topic Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 144 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Operation Search Eye-Fi Before Use Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
  • Page 145 “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 146 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Note Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 147 Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a Contents list new folder is automatically created. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148 You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder. “100” folder Printing A folder with a number that has either “ MSDCF” or “ MNV01” only Troubleshooting You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 149 You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played Printing back by the camera, first delete these images and files using a computer, and then delete Troubleshooting the folder. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 150 A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151: File Number

    Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder Reset contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 152: Area Setting

    Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Contents list 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press 2. Select an area with on the control button, and select Daylight Savings time with Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 153 Precautions/About this camera Note The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in Contents list the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 154 When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected, the image being shot is not displayed on the TV. During output to TV, [Easy Mode] is invalid. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 155 This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) to output video signal in HD(1080i), a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
  • Page 156 When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed on the TV. Before you use this function, select MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) to select [HD(1080i)] for [COMPONENT]. Related Topic COMPONENT Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 2.0) allows advanced transfer (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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 158 2.0) allows advanced transfer (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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159 Viewing images on a TV time. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is Using with your computer required.) Printing For other details, see (PMB Help). Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 160 [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. Using with your computer For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Download Music Precautions/About this camera Empty Music Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 161 8. Start up the software. To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] (PMB).
  • Page 162 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163 “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Using with your computer Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 164: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic USB Connect LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 165 [Open folder to view files] [OK] [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] copy the desired images to the computer. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 166: Importing Images To A Computer (Macintosh)

    Changing settings files. Viewing images on a TV The image is displayed. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 Note Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 168 To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
  • Page 169 This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 170 This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 Using with your computer When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Printing You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 172: Printing At A Shop

    Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. Troubleshooting You cannot set the number of prints. If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic DPOF Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 173: If You Have Problems

    Changing settings 3. Initialize the 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 Using with your computer internal memory, music files may be checked.
  • Page 174: The Power Turns Off Suddenly

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use 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 Using MENU items (Shooting) is locked.
  • Page 175 It is recommended to charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). For details, see [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176: Cannot Record Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Operation Search Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the Using MENU items (Shooting) camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
  • Page 177: Zoom Does Not Work

    Zoom does not work. You cannot use the optical zoom in Sweep Panorama mode. You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details] You cannot use the digital zoom when: Shooting movies. The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
  • Page 178: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen

    The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details] [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 179: Viewing Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Operation Search Viewing images Before Use Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
  • Page 180 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 181 Cannot delete an image. Viewing Cancel the protection. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 182: Cannot Import Images

    Using MENU items (Viewing) PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. Changing settings If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer. The Viewing images on a TV computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 183: On A Computer

    Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder view. [Details] Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Event View is not available on this camera. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 184: Memory Card

    Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 185: Internal Memory

    Viewing images on a TV 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 186: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off

    Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 187: The Lens Gets Fogged

    24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 188 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. Back to top...
  • Page 189 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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 Changing settings to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
  • Page 190 Error formatting memory card Format the media again. [Details] Memory card locked You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. Read only memory card The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
  • Page 191 You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details] File protected Release the protection. [Details] 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.
  • Page 192 a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View].
  • Page 193 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 194 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Using MENU items (Shooting) On carrying Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 195 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 196: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery

    Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with Printing the power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 197: Battery Pack

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Shooting) How to store the battery pack Using MENU items (Viewing) On battery life...
  • Page 198 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-BN1 (supplied) can be used only in N type compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 199 When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 200 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Shooting) When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 201 Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
  • Page 202 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 203: Cleaning The Lens

    Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204: Table Of Contents

    When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 205: Internal Memory Memory Card Formatted With This Camera

    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 size settings. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 206: Using The Camera Abroad

    Using MENU items (Viewing) An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 207: On Tv Color Systems

    Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Troubleshooting United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Precautions/About this camera PAL-M system 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 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 208: Intelligent Pantilter

    For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 209: Carl Zeiss Lens

    Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 210: Transferjet Standard

    Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible Using with your computer device (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 211 Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ On the license of “Music Transfer” included on the CD-ROM (supplied) MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 212 Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Using MENU items (Shooting) Duo,”...

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