Cyber-shot Handbook
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Notes on using the camera
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
Notes on the types of memory card
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 130.
that you can use (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible
with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD
memory cards, SDHC memory cards and
SDXC memory cards.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
MultiMediaCard is not compatible.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
In this Handbook, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
and “Memory Stick Duo” media are called
“Memory Stick Duo” media and SD memory
cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC
memory cards are called SD memory cards.
• “Memory Stick Duo” media of up to 32 GB and
SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been
tested and proven to operate with your camera.
When recording movies, it is recommended
that you use the following memory cards:
Black, white, red, blue or
green dots
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(Mark2) (“Memory
Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media)
(“Memory Stick PRO-
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
–
HG Duo” media)
– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or
SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media,
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
media with standard sized “Memory
Stick” media slot
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor (sold separately).
On moisture condensation
• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the
camera and wait about an hour for the moisture
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot
with moisture remaining inside the lens, you
will be unable to record clear images.
“Memory Stick
Duo” media
Adaptor
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are
reproduced images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.
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MENU (Shooting)
MENU (Viewing)
Settings
TV
Computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
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Index
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Shooting in dark places
Adjusting exposure
Changing focus
position
Selecting the priority face (Tracking focus)
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Changing image size
Changing screen
display
Deleting images
Displaying enlarged
images
Editing images
Playing back a series of
images in order
Shooting/Viewing with
easy-to-see indicators
Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
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Printing images with
the date
Changing date and
time settings
Initializing settings
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In-Camera Guide
Printing images
Viewing on TVs
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MENU/Settings Search
MENU items (Shooting)
You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the
ON/OFF (Power) button
camera to shooting mode.
2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
screen.
3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on
the control button.
4 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu
MENU button
screen.
Control button
In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
one. The icons below indicate the changeable modes. Depending on the recording mode,
function settings may be fixed or limited. For details, see the page of each item.
Mode switch
REC Mode
Menu items
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Mode switch
REC Mode
Menu items
(Settings)
Note
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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MENU items (Viewing)
You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
Control button
playback mode.
2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
screen.
3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on
the control button.
4 Press z on the center of the control button.
MENU button
(Playback) button
In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
one.
View Mode
Internal
Memory
Memory card
Date View
Folder view
(Still)
Folder view
(Movie)
Folder View
Menu items
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Note
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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Setting items
You can change the settings on the
(Settings) screen.
1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
Control button
screen.
2 Select
(Settings) with V on the control
button, then press z on the center of the
control button to display the setup screen.
3 Select the desired category with v/V, then
press B to select each item, then z.
MENU button
4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
Categories
Shooting Settings
Items
Main Settings
Memory Card Tool
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Categories
Items
Internal Memory Tool
Clock Settings
* [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera.
Notes
• [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.
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Identifying parts
J Hook for wrist strap*
(Playback) button (34)
K
L / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button
N Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z
Menu off: DISP/
O Speaker
P Tripod receptacle
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Q Battery/Memory card cover
R Memory card slot
S Access lamp
T Multi connector (Type3a)
U Battery insertion slot
V Battery eject lever
* Using the wrist strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the
loop to prevent the camera from being dropped.
Hook
A ON/OFF (Power) button
B Shutter button
C Flash
D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
E Lens
F Microphone
G LCD screen
For viewing: (Playback Zoom) button/
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List of icons displayed on the
screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
A
When shooting still images
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image Size/Panorama Image
Size
Scene Selection
When shooting movies
100Min
Shooting mode (Intelligent Auto/
Program Auto/Sweep Panorama)
Movie shooting scene
Panorama Shooting Scene
Scene Recognition icon
Standby
White Balance
When playing back
Metering Mode
Vibration warning
Anti Blink
Scene Recognition
Burst Settings
DRO
Soft Skin Effect
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
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Display
Indication
Display
Indication
Flash charging
White Balance
Zoom scaling
Protect
Print order (DPOF)
Playback Zoom
View Mode
ISO 400
ISO number
Database file full/Database file
error
B
Display
z
Indication
D
AE/AF lock
Display
Indication
ISO400
ISO number
Self-timer
NR slow shutter
Shutter speed
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Face Detection
125
F3.5
Aperture value
Exposure Value
AF range finder frame indicator
Database file full/Database file
error
+2.0EV
Destination
REC
Recording a movie/Standby a
movie
Overheating warning
AF range finder frame
Standby
0:12
Recording time (m:s)
Folder-file number
101-0012
2011 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
z STOP
Function guide for playing image
Spot metering cross hair
Exposure value
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Playback
z PLAY
+2.0EV
500
bB BACK/NEXT
Selecting images
Adjusting volume
V VOLUME
F3.5
N
C
Playback bar
Counter
Display
Indication
00:00:12
Recording folder
Volume
Playback folder
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Number of recordable images
12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in date range,
selected folder
100Min
Recordable time
Recording/Playback Media
(Memory card/Internal memory)
Eye-Fi Mode display
Changing folder
AF Illuminator
Red-eye reduction
Metering Mode
Flash mode
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 27 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the
camera.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the memory card.
B
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
Internal
memory
B
• You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the
movie image size is [1280×720(Fine)] or
[1280×720(Standard)].
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played
back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
To copy (back up) data on a memory card
Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in
[Copy] (page 101).
Notes
• You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory.
• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal,
you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a
computer to the internal memory.
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In-Camera Guide
This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s
functions according to your needs.
You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
Control button
/
(In-CameraGuide)
An operation guide is displayed so that
you can operate the camera following
the instructions on the screen.
button
MENU button
1 Push the / (In-Camera Guide) button.
When shooting images: [In-Camera Guide] search methods are displayed.
When viewing images: [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed.
Select [In-Camera Guide].
2 Select a search method.
This is explained in [Shoot/playback guide].
3 Select the desired mode.
Functions available in the selected function is displayed.
4 Select the desired function, then press z on the
control button.
The operation guide for the selected function is displayed.
5 Use b/B to switch the display from summary to
operation to details.
• The operation guide and details may not be displayed, depending on the
selected function.
• When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected
mode automatically.
Search method
Shoot/playback guide
Icon guide
Description
Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode.
Search the function and meaning of displayed icons.
Search common problems and their solution.
Search functions according to your needs.
Search functions by key words.
Troubleshooting
Objective guide
Keyword
History
Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide].
Notes
• When recording movies and shooting panoramic images, the / (In-Camera Guide) button is not
available.
• [Use this function] may not be available, depending on the selected functions.
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Intelligent Auto
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto) t z on the control
button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Note
• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera
automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon and guide
The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape), (Macro) or
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Portrait), and
displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
For details, see page 55.
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult
to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T)
(from the lens).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– 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.
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Easy Mode
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Notes
• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
• When the
(Playback) button is pressed, the playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zFunctions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)
Image Size:
MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired
mode t z
Select between [Large] or [Small] size.
Self-Timer:
Flash:
on the control button t desired mode
Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.
on the control button t desired mode
Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Smile Shutter:
on the control button
Exit Easy Mode:
MENU t [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically
recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon
The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape), (Macro) or
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Portrait), and
displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
For details, see page 55.
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t z on the control
button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
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Sweep Panorama
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Sweep Panorama).
2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then
press the shutter button fully down.
This part will not be taken
3 Pan the camera to the end, following the
guidance on the LCD screen.
Guidance
bar
Notes
• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the
composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.
• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.
• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred, or the shooting may not be successful.
• Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not
always the same.
• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure
with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be
successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again.
• Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations:
– Objects are moving
– Objects are too close to the camera
– Image with a repeating pattern such as tiles and image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or
lawn
– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls
• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations:
– You pan the camera too fast or too slow
– There is too much camera shake
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zChanging the shooting direction or image size of a
panoramic image
Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up]
and [Down] t z
Panorama Image
Size:
MENU t [Panorama Image Size] t select [Standard] or
[Wide] t z
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication
on the LCD screen. Sweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving
ones.
Radius as short
as possible
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. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center
of the image, then shoot again.
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
You can scroll panoramic images by pressing z on the control button while panoramic
images are being displayed. Press the W (zoom) button to display the whole image again.
Operation button
Description
z
Plays back scrolling images/Stops
Scrolls images
b/B/v/V
W
Displays the whole image
Shows the displayed area of
the whole panoramic image
• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly.
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
1 Set the mode switch to
2 MENU t (REC Mode) t
control button t desired mode
(Still Image).
(Scene Selection) t z on the
Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
(Soft Skin)
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for
portraits and flowers, etc.
(Soft Snap)
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in
the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.
(Landscape)
(Twilight Portrait)
(Twilight)
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the
night view in the background without compromising the
atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without
losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
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)
(Pet)
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best
settings.
Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when
shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
(Beach)
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Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken
colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole
screen appears white.
(Snow)
Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in
housing (Marine pack, etc.).
(Underwater)
Note
• When you shoot images using
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower
and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. In the table below, indicates a user-changeable
function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
For “Flash” and “Self-Timer,” the icons indicate modes that are available. Some functions are
not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Flash
Self-Timer
Face Detection/Smile
Shutter
1
4
1
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Burst Settings
White Balance
Soft Skin Effect
Anti Blink
1
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* [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.
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* [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.
3
* You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].
4
* [Off] for [Soft Skin Effect] cannot be selected.
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Zoom
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
images up to 4×.
1 Press the W/T (zoom) button.
T button
Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.
W button
Notes
• Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.
• The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.
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DISP (Screen Display Settings)
1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Bright +
Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
Image Only)
(Bright +
Exposure Data)
(Playback mode
only)
Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
Exif data for the recorded image is also
displayed.
(Bright)
Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
(Normal)
Sets screen to standard brightness and displays
the information.
Note
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power
may decrease faster under such condition.
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Flash
1 Press (Flash) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Auto)
Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is
backlight.
(On)
Flash always operates.
(Slow
Flash always operates.
Synchro)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
(Off)
Flash does not operate.
Notes
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
• In Intelligent Auto mode, Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Auto] or [Off].
• In Sweep Panorama, [Flash] is set to [Off].
• When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear at the bottom
left of the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with
the flash again.
zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash
photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)
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Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1 Press
(Smile) on the control button.
2 Wait for a smile to be detected.
When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the
camera records images automatically.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera
shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
3 To stop shooting, press
(Smile) again.
Face Detection frame
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Notes
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory
becomes full.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected, you cannot use the [Smile Shutter] function.
zHints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as
level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is
easier to detect when the teeth are shown.
• The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.
• You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. To perform smile
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in setting menu.
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Self-Timer
1 Press
(Self-Timer) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Off)
Does not use the self-timer.
(10sec)
Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, press again.
(2sec)
Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.
(Self-portrait Set the self-timer to Self-portrait timer.
One Person) When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep
(Self-portrait
Two People)
sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later. Do not move the
camera during this while.
Notes
• In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [10sec] or [Off].
• In Movie Mode, [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] cannot be selected.
• The self-timer is not valid when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.
zAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the
subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and
prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen.
• You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this
operation.
zHints for preventing blur
If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button,
“Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter
speed conditions, such as those encountered in
In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize
the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side
after pressing the shutter button.
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to
hold the camera steady.
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Viewing still images
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 Select an image with the control button.
zViewing images taken with a different camera
This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for
later playback. If the camera detects images that have not been registered to the database file
in the memory card, the registration screen “Files found which were not recognized Import
files” appears.
If you want to view unregistered images, select [OK] to register the images.
• For registration, use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to register unregistered files using a
battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or
possibly corrupting the data.
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Playback Zoom
Plays back the enlarged image.
1 Press
(Playback Zoom) button during still image
playback.
The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the
image.
2 Adjust the position with the control button.
3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button.
Shows the displayed
area of the whole
image
Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Press z to cancel playback zoom.
zTo save enlarged images
You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function.
Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming (Resize)].
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Image Index
Displays multiple images at the same time.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(Index) button to display the image index screen.
2 Press the
Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again
to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control
button, then press z.
Note
• If you select Easy Viewing mode while viewing images in index mode, it switches to single-image mode.
In Easy Viewing mode, you cannot view images in index mode.
zDisplaying images of the desired date/folder
Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the
desired date/folder with v/V.
zViewing images with the Calendar
When [View Mode] is set to [Date View], press the
the Calendar, while the index displays more images.
(Index) button to view images with
• To select the month you want to display, select
control button, then the desired month.
/
with the
• To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date with
the control button and press z.
• To exit the Calendar, select
with the control button, then press
z.
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU
button (page 70).
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 / (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button
All Images on This Date
All in This Folder
Deletes all images in date range, the selected folder at
once.
Press [OK] t z after step 2.
Multiple Images
Allows you to select and delete multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to
be deleted. Select an image with a
release the mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
mark again to
This Image
Cancel
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
Cancels the deletion.
Note
• 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.
zYou can switch between index and single-image
mode when selecting images
Press the button (T) of the W/T (zoom) button in index mode
to return to single-image mode, and press the
(Index) button
(W) in single-image mode to return to index mode.
• You can also switch between index and single-image mode in
[Protect] or [DPOF].
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Viewing movies
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 Select a movie with the control button.
3 Press z.
Movie playback starts.
Control button
Playback feature
Stop
z
B
b
V
Fast forward
Fast rewind
Displays the volume control screen.
• Adjust the volume with v/V on the control button, then press
z.
Note
• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
zOn the movie viewing screen
Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.
The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie.
,
or
appears on the movie viewing screen.
The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.
Playback bar
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REC Mode
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t desired mode
Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically
(Intelligent Auto)
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both
various functions using the menu.
(Program Auto)
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene
(Scene Selection)
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Movie shooting scene
Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene.
1 MENU t
(Movie shooting scene) t desired mode
(Auto)
Adjusts the setting automatically.
(Underwater) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof
housing (Marine pack, etc.).
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Panorama Shooting Scene
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Sweep
Panorama mode.
1 MENU t
(Panorama Shooting Scene) t desired mode
(Sweep
Panorama)
(Underwater
Allows you to shoot underwater panoramic images in natural
Sweep Panorama) colors when using a water proof housing (Marine pack, etc.).
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Shooting Direction
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images.
1 MENU t
(Shooting Direction) t desired direction
(Right)
(Left)
Pan from left to right.
Pan from right to left.
Pan from down to up.
Pan from up to down.
(Up)
(Down)
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Image Size/Panorama Image Size
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
1 MENU t
(Image Size) or
(Panorama Image Size) t desired size
When shooting still images
Image size
Usage guidelines
No. of
Printing
images
(4320×3240) For prints up to A3+ size
Less
Fine
(3648×2736)
(2592×1944) For prints from 10 × 15 cm up to A4
size
(640×480)
For e-mail attachments
More
Less
Rough
Fine
(4320×2432) For viewing on a high-definition TV,
and for prints up to A3 size
(1920×1080) For viewing on a high-definition TV
More
Rough
Note
• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio or panoramic images, both edges may be cut
off.
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In Easy Shooting mode
Large
Small
Shoots images in [14M] size.
Shoots images in [5M] size.
When shooting Sweep Panorama images
(Standard)
Shoots images using standard size.
(Horizontal: 4912×1080)
(Vertical: 3424×1920)
(Wide)
Shoots images using wide size.
(Horizontal: 7152×1080)
(Vertical: 4912×1920)
When shooting movies
The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per
second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,
AAC, mp4 format.
Movie image size
1280×720(Fine)
Average bit rate Usage guidelines
9 Mbps Shoots highest quality movie for display
on HDTV.
1280×720(Standard) 6 Mbps
VGA 3 Mbps
Shoots standard quality movie for
display on HDTV.
Shoots at an image size suitable for
WEB upload.
Note
• A telephoto image results when the [VGA] image size is selected for movies.
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zOn “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 14M
4320 pixels × 3240 pixels = 13,996,800 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Many pixels
Pixel
(Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels
(Rough image quality but small file size)
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Burst Settings
You can select single-image mode or burst mode.
1 MENU t
(Burst Settings) t desired mode
(Single)
(Burst)
Shoots a single image.
Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.
Notes
• The Burst mode is not available in Easy Shooting mode, Sweep
Panorama, Movie Mode, or smile shutter.
• The [Flash] is set to [Off].
• When recording with the self-timer, only a single image can be shot.
• The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the
image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or the
memory card is full, the Burst stops.
• [Focus], [White Balance] and [EV] are adjusted for the first image, and
these settings are also used for the other images.
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EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
1 MENU t
(EV) t desired EV setting
Notes
• In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Lower EV setting –
Correct exposure
Higher EV setting +
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
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ISO
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or
(Underwater)
mode in Scene Selection.
1 MENU t
(ISO) t desired mode
(Auto)
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
/
/
/
/
/
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects
by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
/
Note
• ISO settings other than [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] cannot be selected when the recording mode
is set to Burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing
shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become
darker.
zHints for preventing blur
Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured
blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically,
however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur.
Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions.
In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity so that the shutter
speed is faster.
• Select
Selection.
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
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White Balance
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
1 MENU t
(White Balance) t desired mode
(Auto)
Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear
natural.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night
scenes, neon signs, etc.
(Cloudy)
(Fluorescent
White Balance 1) lighting.
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
[Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white
White Balance 2) fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
White Balance 3) lighting.
n
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
(Incandescent)
lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
(One Push)
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white
color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white
color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the
color properly.
(One Push
Set)
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]
mode.
Notes
• [White Balance] cannot be adjusted in Intelligent Auto or Easy Shooting mode.
• [Flash] in [White Balance] cannot be adjusted in the following situations:
– In Sweep Panorama
– In Movie Mode
– When Scene Selection is set to
(High Sensitivity) mode.
• 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].
• [One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
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To capture the basic white color in [One Push
Set] mode
1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the
same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
2 MENU t
(White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control
button
The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
Notes
• If the
automatic white balance.
indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use
• Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
• When [Flash] mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with
the flash emitting.
• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored
separately.
zEffects 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
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Weather/lighting
White (standard)
Green-tinged
Characteristics of
light
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Underwater White Balance
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to
(Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or
in [Panorama Shooting Scene].
(Underwater) mode in [Scene Selection],
(Underwater Sweep Panorama) mode
1 MENU t
(Underwater White Balance) t desired mode
(Auto)
Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear
natural.
(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
(One Push)
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white
color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white
color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the
color properly.
(One Push
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]
Set)
Notes
• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though
you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].
• When [Flash] is [On], the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [One Push], or [One
Push Set].
• [One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored
separately.
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Focus
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
1 MENU t
(Focus) t desired mode
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the
finder frame automatically.
When you press the shutter button halfway
down in still image shooting mode, a green
frame is displayed around the area that is in
focus.
AF range finder frame
• When the Face Detection function is active, AF
operates with priority on faces.
• When Scene Selection is set to
(Underwater) mode, focus operation
is suited to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half-
pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green.
(Center AF)
(Spot AF)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the
finder frame automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera
steady so as not to misalign the subject and
the AF range finder frame.
AF range finder frame
Notes
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a
dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
• When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.
• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto
– In Easy shooting mode
– In Movie Mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
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zFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen
If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:
1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered
in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder
frame
2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and
AE/AF lock
indicator
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.
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Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
1 MENU t
(Metering Mode) t desired mode
(Multi)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
(Spot)
Measures only a part of the subject
(Spot metering). This function is useful
when the subject is backlit or when
there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
Spot metering cross
hairs
Positions on the subject
Notes
• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
• If you set Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.
• Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto
– In Easy shooting mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
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Scene Recognition
In Intelligent Auto mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes
the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to
reduce subject blur (Motion Detection).
Example of an image where
(Backlight) has activated.
Scene Recognition icon and guide
The camera recognizes the following types of
scenes. When the camera determines the
optimal scene, it displays the corresponding
icon and guide.
(Twilight),
using a tripod),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Backlight),
(Twilight
(Backlight
Portrait),
(Portrait)
(Landscape),
(Macro),
1 MENU t
(Scene Recognition) t desired mode
(Auto)
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings and shoots the image.
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings. If the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight
(Advanced)
Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or
(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and
shoots another image.
• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the
icon
will turn green.
• When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side
immediately after shooting.
• When [Anti Blink] is displayed, 2 images are taken automatically and
the image with eyes are open is selected automatically. For details on the
Notes
• Scene Recognition does not function when using digital zoom.
• Scene Recognition is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations:
– When Burst mode is selected
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] and [Self-portrait Two People]
• The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].
•
(Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations
are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod.
• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a
camera still during shooting.
(Twilight using a tripod). Keep the
• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
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zShooting two images with different settings and
selecting the one you like (Advanced mode)
In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) and (Backlight
Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects,
allowing you to select the one you like.
First Image*
Second Image
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake
reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide
Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with even slower shutter speed without
increasing sensitivity
Shoots with the flash
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
background adjusted (DRO plus)
Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
face and the background adjusted (DRO plus)
* When [Flash] is set to [Auto].
zWhat is the Anti Blink function?
When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when
it recognizes
(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
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Soft Skin Effect
When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the
effect level.
1 MENU t
(Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode
(Off)
(Low)
(Mid)
(High)
Does not use the Soft Skin Effect.
Adds light Soft Skin Effect.
Adds moderate Soft Skin Effect.
Adds strong Soft Skin Effect.
Notes
• [Off] is not available when Scene Selection is set to
(Soft Skin) mode.
• The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject.
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Smile Detection Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.
1 MENU t
(Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode
(Big Smile)
(Normal
Smile)
(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
Detects a big smile.
Detects a normal smile.
Notes
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in the following situations:
– In Easy Shooting mode
– In Sweep Panorama
– In Movie Mode
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Face Detection
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-
eye reduction settings automatically.
Face Detection frame (Orange)
When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge
which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection
frame for the main subject will turn orange. The frame for which the focus is
set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Face Detection frame (White)
1 MENU t
(Face Detection) t desired mode
(Off)
Does not use Face Detection function.
(Auto)
(Child
Priority)
(Adult
Priority)
Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.
Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
Notes
• [Face Detection] cannot be selected in the following situations:
– In Easy Shooting mode
– In Sweep Panorama
– In Movie Mode
• You cannot select [Off] when the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two
People].
• You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the metering mode is
set to [Multi].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.
• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.
• During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].
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zSelecting the priority face (Tracking focus)
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face
Detection] setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority.
1Press z on the control button during Face Detection.
The target frame appears.
2Place the target frame over the detected face, and press z.
The frame changes to an orange
.
3To cancel face priority, press z again.
• It may not be possible to detect the selected face correctly depending on the surrounding brightness,
the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, select the face again under the conditions where the image
will be shot.
• When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame selected, Smile Detection is
performed only on the selected face.
• You cannot select the priority face in Easy Shooting mode or when the self-timer is set to [Self-
portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
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DRO
In Program Auto, the camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the
brightness and contrast to improve the image quality.
DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the
difference between light and dark parts of an image.
1 MENU t
(DRO) t desired mode
(Off)
Does not adjust.
(DRO
Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.
standard)
(DRO plus)
Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
Notes
• 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 [DRO plus] is
set.
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Anti Blink
When Scene Selection is set to
(Soft Skin) or
(Soft Snap) while you are shooting an
image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select,
display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.
1 MENU t
(Anti Blink) t desired mode
When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so
that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.
(Auto)
Does not use the Anti Blink function.
(Off)
Notes
• [Anti Blink] does not function in the following situations:
– When using the flash
– When Burst mode is selected
– When the Face Detection function does not work
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
• Sometimes the Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation.
• 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.
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In-Camera Guide
This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s
functions according to your needs.
You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
1 MENU t (In-Camera Guide)
2 Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].
Search method
Shoot/playback guide
Icon guide
Description
Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode.
Search the function and meaning of displayed icons.
Search common problems and their solution.
Search functions according to your needs.
Search functions by key words.
Troubleshooting
Objective guide
Keyword
History
Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide].
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Easy Mode
When you see still images, the text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to set to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button
Notes
• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
• The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zOn Easy Viewing mode
In Easy Mode, only the deletion function is available.
/
(Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image.
Select [OK] t z.
MENU button
You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image] and
delete all images in the selected date range or the internal memory
(if selected) with [All].
Select [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] to exit Easy Mode.
• [View Mode] is set to [Date View] when using a memory card.
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Slideshow
Images are automatically played back in succession.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control
2 MENU t
button
(Continuous Playback) Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed
image to the very last image.
(Slideshow with music) Plays back still images in succession along with effects and
music.
Continuous Playback
1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button.
2 MENU t
(Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z
Control button
Playback feature
Pause
z
v
V
Sets the display settings.
Displays the volume control screen.
• Adjust the volume with v/V on the control button, then press
z.
b
B
Rewinds image.
Forwards image.
zViewing panoramic images during continuous
playback
The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds.
You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing z.
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Slideshow with music
1 MENU t
button
(Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control
Displays the setting screen.
2 Select a desired setting.
3 [Start] t z
4 Press z to end the slideshow.
Note
• You cannot play back movies or panoramic images.
Image
Selects the group of images to be shown.
All
Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.
This Date
Plays a slideshow of still images with the currently selected date
range when View Mode is [Date View].
Folder
Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder
when View Mode is Folder View.
Note
• This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Effects
Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.
Simple
A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval.
The playback interval is adjustable in [Interval] and you can
thoroughly enjoy your images.
Nostalgic
Stylish
Active
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.
Music
Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background
music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press
v/V to adjust the volume.
Music1
Music2
Music3
Music4
Mute
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
Does not use BGM.
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Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected
as the [Effects].
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Auto
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
Repeat
Turns slideshow repeat on or off.
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
zSelecting background music
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 (supplied) to
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 – Music4)
can be replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute [Empty
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View Mode
Allows you to select the display format for images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button
2 MENU t
(Date View)
(Folder view Displays only still images.
(Still))
(Folder view Displays only movie files.
(Movie))
Displays images by the date.
Note
• When using the internal memory, the View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are
played from the same folder.
Displaying the Calendar
1 MENU t
(View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button
2 Press the
(Index) button repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed.
Use the control button to select
/
, then select the month you want to display. Select the
date and press z to view images of the selected date in index mode.
zViewing images taken with a different camera
This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for
later playback. If the camera detects images that have not been registered to the database file
in the memory card, the registration screen “Files found which were not recognized Import
files” appears.
If you want to view unregistered images, select [OK] to register the images.
• For registration, use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to register unregistered files using a
battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or
possibly corrupting the data.
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Retouch
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button
3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
(Trimming
(Resize))
Records the zoomed playback
image.
1 Press the button (T) to zoom in
and press W to zoom out.
2 Set the zoom point with the control
button.
3 MENU t select an image size to save t z
4 [OK] t z
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
(Red Eye
Correction)
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon
caused by flash.
1 Select [OK] with the control
button t z.
• You may not be able to correct the
red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
(Unsharp
masking)
Sharpens the image within a
chosen frame.
1 Select the area (frame) of the
desired image to retouch with the
control button t MENU.
2 [OK] t z
• Depending on the image, sufficient
correction may not be applied and
the image quality may deteriorate.
Note
• You cannot retouch movies or panoramic images.
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the
/
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button
3 [OK] t z
(This Image)
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
deleted. Select an image with a
mark to release the
mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
(
Deletes all images in date range, or the selected folder at once.
All Images on
)
This Date
(All in This
Folder)
Note
• In Easy Viewing mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All] to delete images.
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Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button
(This Image)
(Multiple
Images)
Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
You can select and protect multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
protected. Select an image with a
mark.
mark to release the
2MENU t [OK] t z
zTo cancel the protection
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing z on
the control button as the same procedure to protect it.
The
indicator disappears, and the protection is released.
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DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the
memory card that you want to print out later.
The
(Print order) mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
t desired mode t z on the control button
(This Image)
Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
(Multiple
Images)
You can select and order printing multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
printed. Select an image with a
mark to release the
mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
Notes
• The
• You can add a
(Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory.
(Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.
zClearing the DPOF mark
Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press z on the control button in the
same procedure as when making a mark.
The
mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared.
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Rotate
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Rotate) t z on the control button
3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B.
4 [OK] t z
Notes
• You cannot rotate movies or 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.
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Select Folder
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image
you want to play back.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view
(Movie)] t z on the control button
3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z
4 Select the folder with b/B.
5 [OK] t z
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
zViewing images across multiple folders
When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last
images in the folder.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is
pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
indicator appears at this time.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Auto
Off
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use the AF illuminator.
Notes
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails
to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode
–
(Landscape), (Twilight) or
(Pet) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
– The self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
• When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new 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.
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Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t
desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.
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Disp. Resolution
Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Disp. Resolution]
t desired mode t z on the control button
Standard
High
Displays a standard-quality image for shooting.
Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Notes
• 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].
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Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Smart (
)
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will
not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom).
Precision (
)
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately
8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image
quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded
(Precision digital zoom).
Off
Does not use the digital zoom.
Notes
• The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations:
– In Movie Mode
– In Sweep Panorama
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [14M], or [16:9(11M)].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom
(including optical zoom 4×)
The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.
Size
Total zoom scale
Approx. 4.7×
Approx. 6.7×
Approx. 27×
10M
5M
VGA
16:9(2M)
Approx. 9×
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Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position
change and displays the image in the portrait position.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation]
t desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Does not use Auto Orientation.
Notes
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly.
• You cannot use [Auto Orientation] when
Movie Mode.
(Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection or in
zRotating images after recording
If the orientation of an image is incorrect, you can use the [Rotate] on the Menu screen to
display the image in portrait position.
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Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye
Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button
Auto
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes
automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
On
Off
Notes
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
• 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 the Smile Shutter function is activated.
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Eye
Camera
Retina
Other ways to reduce red-eye
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The [Flash] is set to [Off] automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye
Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.
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Blink Alert
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the
message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Auto
Off
Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message.
Does not display the message.
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Beep
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired
mode t z on the control button
Shutter
High
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter
button.
Low
Off
If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
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Function Guide
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t
desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
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Demo Mode
You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or other functions.
When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off].
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Demo Mode1
Demo Mode2
A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no
operation is performed for 15 seconds.
Off
Does not perform a demonstration.
Notes
• Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter, but 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.
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Even if you execute this function, the images are retained.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t
z on the control button
Note
• Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
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COMPONENT
Selects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and
TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected.
Use a Type3a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t
desired mode t z on the control button
HD(1080i)
SD
Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High
Definition TV.
Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not
compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.
Note
• When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output
Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment.
The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Video Out] t desired
mode t z on the control button
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA,
Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
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USB Connect
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the cable for
multi-use terminal.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Mass Storage
PTP/MTP
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a
computer or other USB device.
When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera
are imported to the computer. (with Windows 7/Vista/XP,
Mac OS X)
Note
• When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to
a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage].
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LUN Setting
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor
when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [LUN Setting] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Multi
The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory
are displayed. Select this setting when you connect the camera to a
computer.
Single
When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on
the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images
in the internal memory are displayed. Select 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.
Note
• You must always select [Multi] in [LUN Setting] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB
Portable”.
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Download Music
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Download Music] t
z on the control button
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start
“Music Transfer”.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
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Empty Music
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such
as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Empty Music] t [OK]
t z on the control button
zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the
camera
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset
ones.
1Execute [Download Music] and make a USB connection between the camera and a
computer.
2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Power Save
Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera
running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen
becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery
pack (Auto Power off).
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Power Save] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Stamina
Proactively saves the battery power.
If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the power
turns off automatically. In shooting mode, the LCD screen
automatically goes dark before the power turns off.
Standard
If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the power
turns off automatically. In shooting mode, the LCD screen
automatically goes dark before the power turns off.
It takes longer before the power turns off than when set to
[Stamina].
Off
Does not use the Auto power-off function.
Note
• The camera does not turn off automatically in the following situations:
– During slideshow
– When playing back movies
– During Eye-Fi connection
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Eye-Fi
Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you
use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted
in the camera.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Eye-Fi] t desired
mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Uses the upload function.
The Eye-Fi mode display icon on the LCD screen will change
depending on the communication mode of the Eye-Fi card.
Eye-Fi card is in standby mode. There is no image to be sent.
Eye-Fi card is in upload standby mode.
Eye-Fi card is in connecting mode.
Eye-Fi card is uploading images.
An error has occurred.
Does not use the upload function.
Notes
• As of March 2010, Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and some countries in the
European Union.
• For more information on the Eye-Fi card, contact the manufacturer or seller of Eye-Fi cards directly.
• Eye-Fi cards are permitted only in the countries and regions in which they were purchased. You may be
held liable due to local restrictions.
• The Eye-Fi card has a wireless LAN function. Do not insert the Eye-Fi card where wireless LAN is
prohibited, such as while aboard an airplane. If the Eye-Fi card is inserted, set [Eye-Fi] to [Off]. When
the uploading function of the Eye-Fi card is set to [Off],
is displayed on the LCD screen.
Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card
1 Set the wireless LAN access point settings or the transferring direction
settings of the Eye-Fi card.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
2 After the settings are finished, insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, and
shoot the images.
The recorded images are automatically transferred via the wireless LAN to the PC, etc.
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Notes
• When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in
the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card.
• Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on
version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
• When uploading image data, [Power Save] is not available.
• If the
off and on again. If the
contact Eye-Fi, Inc.
(error) icon is displayed, eject and re-insert the Eye-Fi card, or turn the power of the camera
(error) icon is still displayed, the Eye-Fi card may be corrupted. For details,
• Wireless LAN communication may be interrupted by the other communication devices. If data reception
is insufficient, move the camera closer to the access point.
• For details on content that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi
card.
• Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Memory Mode.” This product does not support “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.
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Format
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this
camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable
performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all
data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) or
(Internal
Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button
Note
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another
recording folder.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.
Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• 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.
zOn the folders
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Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Change REC.
Folder]
2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.
3 [OK] t z
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• The following folder cannot be selected as a recording folder.
– “100” folder
– A folder with a number that has only either “sssMSDCF” or “sssMNV01”.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
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Delete REC. Folder
Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Delete REC.
Folder]
2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.
3 [OK] t z
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC. Folder], the folder that has the
largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
• You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played back by the
camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder.
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Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.
1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK]
t z on the control button
Notes
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• Images cannot be copied individually.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in
[Internal Memory Tool]).
• 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.
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File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) or
(Internal
Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control
button
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or
the memory card is changed. (When the replaced memory card
contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number,
a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
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Area Setting
Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t
desired setting t z on the control button
Home
You use the camera in your area.
When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must
make the Area Setting.
Destination
You use the camera set to the time at your destination.
Set the destination area.
zChanging Area Setting
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that
destination.
Daylight Savings icon
1Select the area part for [Destination], then press z on the control button.
2Select an area with b/B on the control button, and select Daylight Savings time with
v/V.
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Date & Time Setting
Sets the date and time again.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting]
t desired setting t z on the control button
2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B.
3 [OK] t z
Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Daylight Savings
Date & Time
You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off].
You can set the date and time.
Note
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
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Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV
with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied).
(Playback) button
1 To audio/video input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal
2 To the multi connector
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control
button.
Notes
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• The shooting image will not be displayed on the TV when the movie is shot under the condition of the
camera and TV connected.
• When output to TV, Easy Viewing mode is invalid.
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an
HD TV
You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High
Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3a-compliant
HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Attach a conversion adaptor to an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately) and connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with
the appropriate cable.
(Playback) button
COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
2 To the multi
connector
White/
Red
Green/Blue/Red
Conversion adaptor*
1 To audio/video
input jacks
HD Output
Adaptor Cable
(sold separately)
*The conversion adaptor is supplied with a Type3a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control
button.
Notes
• Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
• When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output
Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• When output to TV, Easy Viewing mode is invalid.
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z“PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable
(sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking
Full HD quality.
• PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
• The settings are also required to be made on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instruction of
the TV.
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable
for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is
used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using with your computer
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile
use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software
“PMB”, “Music Transfer” or “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
Others
Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/
Windows7
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/
editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo
1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/ editing the High
Definition movies: 1 GB or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—
approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Recommended computer environment
(Macintosh)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software,
“Music Transfer” or “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)
Music Transfer/PMB Portable: Mac OS X* (v10.4 to
v10.6)
* Equipped with Intel Processor
Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described
above or in a multi-boot environment.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 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.
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Using the software
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and
“Music Transfer” (Windows)
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-
ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
(SONYPMB).
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe.” and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button (
t
) to accept
the terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on
the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
7 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):
or click
(PMB Help).
• To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t
(PMB).
• If “PMB” is already installed in your computer, by installing “PMB” from the CD-ROM (supplied),
you can start up all of the application from “PMB Launcher”.
To start up “PMB Launcher”, double-click
(PMB Launcher) on the desktop.
Notes
• Log on as Administrator.
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on
the screen. Select [Start].
• If “PMB” has been already installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is lower than that
of the supplied CD-ROM, re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM.
• If the version number is higher than that of the supplied CD-ROM, you do not need to re-install “PMB”.
When you connect the camera and the computer via USB cable, the available “PMB” function is
activated.
• If “PMB” has already been installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is lower than 5.0,
some functions may become invalid after you install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM. Also, you can
start up “PMB” or other various software from “PMB Launcher” installed at the same time. To start up
“PMB Launcher,” double-click
(PMB Launcher) on the desktop.
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Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click
(SONYPMB).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
Notes
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
zIntroduction to “PMB”
• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB
connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
• Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera. Make a USB
connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] t [Easy Export (PC Sync)] in
the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
• You can save and print images with the date.
• You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
• You can correct (Red Eye Correction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and time.
• You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.)
• For other details, see
(PMB Help).
zIntroduction to “Music Transfer”
“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory
with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.
– MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer
– Music CD tracks
– Preset-music saved on the camera
• Before starting up “Music Transfer”, perform MENU t
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t
[Download Music], and connect the camera to a computer.
For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Connecting the camera to the
computer
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the
camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold
separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold
separately).
• Use a Type3a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable (sold separately).
2 Turn on the computer, then press
(Playback) button.
3 Connect the camera to your 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.
1 To a USB jack of the computer
2 To the multi
connector
Cable for multi-use terminal
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
“PMB” allows you to easily import images.
For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a
computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the
desired images to the computer.
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Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the
newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you
want to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
Deleting the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.
• Removing a memory card.
• Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
Windows Vista
tasktray.
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
Windows XP
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
Disconnect icon
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.
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Uploading images to a media
service
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
You can use this application to do the following:
• You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service.
• You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or
the office.
• You can easily register the media services (such as blogs) you use frequently.
For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help.
Start “PMB Portable” (Windows)
When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the
procedure below to make the selection. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to 5
are unnecessary the next time you use “PMB Portable”.
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears.
Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives.
• If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer])
t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
2 Click “PMB Portable”.
(in Windows XP, click “PMB Portable” t [OK])
• If [PMB Portable] is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer] t
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
The Language Selection screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Region Selection screen appears.
4 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
5 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
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Start “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMB Portable] appears on the desktop.
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
2 Click [PMBPORTABLE] folder, then click [PMBP_Mac].
The Region Selection screen appears.
3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
Notes
• Set [LUN Setting] in [Main Settings] to [Multi].
• Always connect to a network when using “PMB Portable”.
• When uploading images over the Internet, the cache may remain in the computer being used depending
on the service provider. 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 web site.
Notes on “PMB Portable”
“PMB Portable” makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the
server administered by Sony (the “Sony server”).
In order to use “PMB Portable” to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other
services (the “services”) provided by these and other websites, you must consent to the
following.
• Some websites require registration procedures and/or fees to use their services. In using such services,
you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned.
• Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators.
Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any
inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or
changes to such services.
• 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.
• If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated, you will be notified of the termination ahead of
time on Sony’s website, etc.
• The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the
purposes of improving Sony’s future products and services. However, no personal data will be recorded
on such occasions.
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Printing still images
You can print still images using the following methods.
• Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• Printing using a computer
You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the
images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
• Printing at a shop
Notes
• When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
• You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer.
Printing at a shop
You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service
shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you do not have to
reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Notes
• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle.
• A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see
page 123.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert
the battery pack, then turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal
memory, music files may be checked.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Make sure the direction of the battery is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power
up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The terminal section of the battery is dirty. Wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean the battery.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect
the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.
• When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain
period of time while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.
Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. The indicator may not
be accurate depending on the conditions of use.
• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between
charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger
to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
• Check that the battery pack type is NP-BN1.
• The CHARGE lamp flashes infrequently when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a
long time.
• The CHARGE lamp (on the supplied battery charger) has two flash patterns, fast flash (approx. 0.15-
second intervals) and slow flash (approx. 1.5-second intervals). If the lamp flashes quickly, remove
the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger again
(until it clicks). If the lamp flashes quickly again, this may indicate a battery pack problem.
If the lamp flashes slowly, the charger is in standby mode and charging has temporarily stopped.
Charging stops temporarily and standby mode results when the temperature is outside the range
suitable for charging. Charging resumes and the CHARGE lamp lights when the temperature returns
to the range suitable for charging.
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).
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera.
Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. If it is full, do one of the
following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 37).
– Change the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards:
– “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).
Smile Shutter function does not work.
• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.
• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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Recording takes a long time.
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise
Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Under such
conditions, recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject
than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T)
from the lens).
•
(Twilight) or
(Landscape) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when shooting still images.
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 78).
• You cannot use the digital zoom when:
– Shooting movies.
– The Smile Shutter is working.
Cannot select the Face Detection function.
• You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode
is set to [Multi].
The flash does not work.
• You cannot use the flash when:
– Burst mode is selected (page 46).
–
(Twilight) or
(High Sensitivity) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
– In Sweep Panorama
– In Movie Mode
(Gourmet), (Pet), (Beach), (Snow) or (Underwater) mode.
(Landscape),
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a
malfunction.
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus
adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject.
•
(Landscape) or (Twilight) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can
print or save images with the date (page 109).
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The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
The image colors are not correct.
• Adjust the White Balance (page 49).
White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen
of the image becomes reddish.
• This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still
images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or movies. (“Bright
areas” refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings.)
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image
under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 80).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
using “PMB”.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
• [Burst Settings] is set to [Burst] (page 46).
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 112).
• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the memory card without using the “PMB”.
Register the unregistered images to the database file on the registration screen (page 34), or play such
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The date and time are not displayed.
• The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (Screen Display Settings) button to
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
Cannot display images in index mode.
• Cancel the Easy Viewing mode if activated.
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
• Slideshow is played back with [Continuous Playback]. Select [Slideshow with music] and play back.
The image does not appear on the TV.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 105).
• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device, disconnect it
• When shooting movies with the camera and a TV connected, the image being shot is not displayed on
the TV.
Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
Computers
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a
“Memory Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers
other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 111,
112). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 90).
• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and connect it
again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.
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Cannot import images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 111).
• When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.
• Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi].
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage].
• Connect the computer to the network.
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Help” (page 109).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Import the
movie to your computer using “PMB” and play it back.
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder
• Event View is not available on this camera.
Memory card
Cannot insert a memory card.
• Insert the memory card in the correct direction.
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
• All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is
inserted into the camera.
• Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Internal memory
Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
• The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
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Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal
memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an
image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the
printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images
without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 109).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images
shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date
superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize 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.
Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using
it.
The camera turns off with the lens portion extended.
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again.
• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 104).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for
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 t
(Settings) t [Clock Settings] t [Area Setting].
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Warning indicators and
messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera
is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the
camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times,
the camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on the camera again, or
taking out and inserting the memory card several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted memory card is inserted.
• The inserted memory card cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new
memory card.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”.
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
• 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 to 10 minutes of
remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BN1 (supplied) battery pack.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
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Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to
record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the memory card
• The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.
• The memory card is damaged.
Memory card type error
This memory card may not record or play
Error formatting internal memory
Error formatting memory card
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.
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
• The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
File found which was not recognized
• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file with
a computer and then delete the folder.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example:
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Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any
folders if this is the case.
Empty folder contents
• You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the
folder.
Folder protected
• You tried to delete a folder that was made read-only by PC or an other device.
Cannot display file
• An error occurred while the image was playing back.
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another
File protected
• Release the protection (page 71).
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. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to
secure the camera.
1280×720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card
1280×720 (Standard) is not supported with this memory card
• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.
Turn the power off and on again
• The lens malfunction.
Maximum number of images already selected
• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].
• You can add
(Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection.
Error Playing Music
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with an uncorrupted Music file.
• Execute [Empty Music], then download a new Music files.
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Error Formatting Music
• Execute [Empty Music].
Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have
been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.
Preparing Image Database File Please wait
• The camera restores the date information etc. in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.
• The camera creates the necessary database files 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 new image files to the database file, delete unnecessary images from [Date
View].
• Unable to register to the database file or play back in [Date View]. Import all the images to a
computer using “PMB” and recover the memory card or internal memory.
Image Database File error
Cannot recover
• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal
memory (page 97).
To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”.
Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature
• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped.
Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature
• 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.
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Using the camera abroad
You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any
country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Note
• An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable
for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is
used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Memory card
The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card,
SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card.
MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Notes
• When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card
using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting
permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer,
etc.
• A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
– When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
• Do not expose the memory card to water.
• Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
• Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
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.
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“Memory Stick” media
The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table
below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media
functions.
“Memory Stick” media type
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Recording/Playback
a*1
a*2
a*1*2
a*2*3
a*2*3*4
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
*1 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
*2 “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is
copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.
3
* [1280×720] size movies can be recorded.
*4 This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer
as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold
separately)
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro” media.
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”
media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the
camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the
camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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Battery pack
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to
86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time
of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera
immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and
making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
• You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the
terminal section of the battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean the
battery.
Checking the remaining battery charge
• A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Low
High
– It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
– The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
– When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera running on a
battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and
then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off).
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery
pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a
year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from
metal materials when carrying or storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased
usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
• 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.
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Battery charger
• Only NP-BN type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied).
Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them,
posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the
charger, battery life may be shortened.
• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way:
– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.
– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same
battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this
may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check
that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery
pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the
battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily
on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the
temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. 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).
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Intelligent Pantilter
Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect
people’s faces.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Note
• The Intelligent Pantilter may not be available in all countries or regions.
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Number of still images and
recordable time of movies
The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions
and the memory card.
Still images
(Units: Images)
Capacity
Internal
Memory card formatted with this camera
memory
Approx.
27 MB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Size
14M
4
5
295
395
590
790
1150
1600
2300
46500
1450
7300
2400
3200
4800
6400
10M
5M
8
570
1100
23000
720
4650
9300
VGA
165
5
11500
360
93000
2900
188000
5800
16:9(11M)
16:9(2M)
26
1800
3600
14500
29000
Notes
• 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.
Movies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for
all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time. The
maximum size of a movie file is up to approximately 2 GB.
(h (hour), m (minute), s (second))
Capacity
Internal
Memory card formatted with this camera
memory
Approx.
27 MB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Quality/Size
—
25m
55m
1h 50m
3h 40m
7h 25m
1280×720(Fine)
(20m)
(40m)
(1h 20m)
(2h 45m)
(5h 30m)
—
40m
(25m)
1h 20m
(55m)
2h 40m
(1h 50m)
5h 25m
(3h 40m)
10h 50m
(7h 25m)
1280×720(Standard)
VGA
1m
(45s)
1h 20m
(1h)
2h 40m
(2h)
5h 25m
(4h)
10h 50m
(8h 5m)
21h 45m
(16h 20m)
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
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Note
• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate),
which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. 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.
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Precautions
Internal memory and memory card back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the memory card while the access lamp is
lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or the memory card may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup
copy to protect your data.
On database files
When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the
memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file. It may take some time until you can
perform the next operation.
On image data compatibility
• 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.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a
malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in
some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this
may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the flash surface
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become
discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry
cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths,
insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
– 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.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting
in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
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On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings
regardless of whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use
the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about
one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before
using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time
will not be indicated.
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 the power
off.
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Trademarks
• The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
, “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,”
, “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”
, “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,”
, “Memory Stick PRO,”
, “Memory
, “Memory Stick PRO-
, “PhotoTV HD”
Stick Duo,”
HG Duo,”
• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Intel, Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association.
• Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in
all cases in this manual.
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Index
A
D
Auto Orientation ...............................................................79
Date & Time Setting .....................................................104
Delete REC. Folder........................................................100
B
E
C
Center-weighted metering ............................................54
Change REC. Folder .......................................................99
Computer
F
Folder
Connecting
Continuous Playback ......................................................65
Create REC. Folder..........................................................98
G
H
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I
P
Intelligent Pantilter ........................................................132
Panorama Image Size .....................................................43
Panorama Shooting Scene ............................................41
Playback
Precision digital zoom....................................................78
L
M
Macintosh computer......................................................108
Multi-pattern metering ...................................................54
R
Red Eye Correction .........................................................69
Red Eye Reduction ..........................................................80
S
Scene Recognition............................................................55
Self-diagnosis display...................................................123
Shooting
N
O
Slideshow with music.....................................................66
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Smile Detection Sensitivity..........................................58
T
Twilight Portrait................................................................26
U
Underwater White Balance ..........................................51
V
W
Warning indicators and messages ...........................123
Windows computer........................................................108
Z
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Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camera.
We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on
requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to
inform you of the following. Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC.
SEE
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camera.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
Regarding the license for “Music Transfer” included on the
CD-ROM (supplied)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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