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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-H3
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future
reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-268-881-11(2)
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Table of contents
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9
Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 10
Flash – On using the flash............................................................................... 13
Identifying parts.......................................................................................14
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17
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Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 56
Settings..........................................................................................67
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On the battery pack...............................................................................117
On the battery charger.......................................................................... 118
Index .....................................................................................................119
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Basic techniques for better images
Focus
Exposure
Color
Quality
Flash
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
Focusing on a subject successfully
Focus
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Do not fully press
the shutter button
straight away.
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” below.
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Basic techniques for better images
Hints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”
Camera shake
Cause
What you can do to reduce the blurring
Your hands or body shake while you hold the
camera and press the shutter button, and the entire
screen is blurred.
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface
to hold the camera steady.
• 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.
Subject blur
Cause
What you can do to reduce the blurring
Even though the camera is steady, the subject
moves during the exposure so the subject looks
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
• Select
Selection.
(High Sensitivity mode) in Scene
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the
shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button
before the subject moves.
Notes
• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that camera shake is reduced
automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.
• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed
conditions, such as those encountered in
case, shoot with the above tips in mind.
(Twilight mode) or
(Twilight Portrait mode). In that
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Basic techniques for better images
Adjusting the light intensity
Exposure
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
light
Exposure:
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
= Recording sensitivity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Correct exposure
Manual exposure:
Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
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Basic techniques for better images
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
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.
On the effects of lighting
Color
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Daylight
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Characteristics of
light
White (standard)
Green-tinged
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
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Basic techniques for better images
On “image quality” and “image size”
Quality
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: 8M
3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Selecting the image size for use (page 12)
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Pixel
Example: Printing in
up to A3 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
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Basic techniques for better images
The default settings are marked with
.
Image size
Usage guidelines
No. of images
Printing
Fine
8M
For prints up to A3 (11×17")
Less
(3264×2448)
*1
3:2
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
(3264×2176)
5M
For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")
(2592×1944)
3M
(2048×1536)
For prints up to 10×15 cm
(4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")
VGA
(640×480)
Shoot at a small image size for
e-mail attachment
*2
16:9
Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio
(1920×1080)
Rough
More
*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Movie image size
Frame/Second
Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480)
Approx. 30
Shoot high quality movie for display on TV
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17
Shoot standard quality movie for display on
TV
320 (320×240)
Approx. 8
Shoot at a small size for email attachment
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.
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Basic techniques for better images
On using the flash
Flash
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when
using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
The “Red-eye phenomenon”
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.
Camera
Eye
Retina
How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
• Select
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 56) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.
“White circular spots”
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. (The flash is turned off automatically.)
* Even though you selected
(High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
1
2
6
6
3
4
7
8
9
0
2
3
5
4
7
5
8
9
qd qs qa
A POWER button
B POWER lamp
E Microphone
qjqh
qg qf
For viewing: (Playback zoom)
/
H Hook for shoulder strap
B
(Playback) button (33)
I Lens
F Hook for shoulder strap
G Jack cover
H Multi connector
Used in the following situations:
• Making a USB connection between the
camera and the computer.
• Making a connection to audio/video input
jacks on a TV.
• Making a connection to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
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Identifying parts
I DC IN jack
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied)
1 To DC IN jack
v mark
2 To wall outlet
• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC
Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied)
to charge the battery pack.
J Control button
Menu off: DISP/
/
/
When the mode dial is set to M:
Shutter Speed/Aperture (31)
K Speaker (bottom)
L Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
(bottom)
M Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and damage to the
camera may occur.
N Battery insertion slot
O Battery eject lever
P “Memory Stick Duo” slot
Q Access lamp
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Identifying parts
• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood
attached.
Lens hood/Adaptor ring
• When using the lens hood, be careful that the
following:
– The AF illuminator light may be blocked.
– The flash light may be blocked, causing the
shadow to appear when using the built-in
flash.
Storing the lens hood
The lens hood can be attached in the reverse
direction to store it with the camera when it
is not in use.
Position the lens hood as shown below and
turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
A Lens hood
B Adaptor ring
Attaching the lens hood
When you shoot in bright lighting conditions,
such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the
lens hood to reduce the image quality
deterioration caused by unnecessary light.
1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is
off.
Attaching a conversion lens (not
supplied)
When you want to do enhanced wide-angle
shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects,
attach a conversion lens.
1 Attach the adaptor ring.
2 Position the lens hood as shown below and
2 Attach a conversion lens.
turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
• When shooting with the conversion lens, go
through the settings of [Conversion Lens]
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied
with your conversion lens.
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press v (DISP) on the
control button, the display changes
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Display
Indication
Recording mode (43)
BRK
1.0
Metering mode (46)
Face Detection (42)
SteadyShot (52)
When shooting still images
• In the default setting, when
the shutter button is pressed
halfway down, one of these
indicators appears,
depending on the
SteadyShot setting.
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
RETURN
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
When shooting movies
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, using
the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
Color mode (44)
A
Display
Indication
Contrast (51)
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (111)
Sharpness (51)
Image size (41)
Mode dial/Menu (Scene
Selection) (28)
Mode dial (23)
P
M
White balance (49)
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Indicators on the screen
B
C
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
Manual exposure setting
mode (31)
Recording Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”,
Internal memory)
z RETURN
Function guide for Manual
exposure (31)
Recording folder (63)
z SET
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
1.0m
Focus preset distance (47)
AE/AF lock (24)
z
96
Number of recordable
images
Standby
REC
Standby a movie/Recording
a movie
00:25:05
Recordable time
(hours : minutes : seconds)
ISO400
ISO number (45)
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
becomes slower than a
certain speed in low light
conditions, the NR (Noise
Reduction) slow shutter
function is activated
AF illuminator (70)
Red-eye reduction (50)
Flash mode (26)
Flash charging
Conversion lens (72)
automatically to reduce the
image noise.
D
125
Shutter speed
Display
Indication
F3.5
+2.0EV
0:12
Aperture value
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Exposure Value (45)
Self-timer (27)
Recording time
(minutes : seconds)
Spot metering cross hair
AF range finder frame
indicator (47)
AF range finder frame (47)
Macro (26)
Histogram (21)
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Indicators on the screen
A
When playing back still images
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Image size (41)
Protect (58)
Volume (33)
VOL.
Print order (DPOF) mark
PictBridge connecting (97)
Zoom scaling (33)
When playing back movies
PictBridge connecting (98)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.
B
Display
Indication
N
Playback (33)
Playback bar
Counter
0:00:12
101-0012
Folder-file number (60)
2007 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
z STOP
z PLAY
Function guide for playing
image
BACK/
Selecting images
NEXT
V VOLUME
Adjusting volume
Histogram (21)
•
appears when histogram
display is disabled.
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display
Indication
Playback Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”,
Internal memory)
Playback folder (60)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
8/8 12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Changing folder (60)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Metering mode (46)
Flash
White balance (49)
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
ISO400
+2.0EV
500
ISO number (45)
Exposure Value (45)
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
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Changing the screen display
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust
the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster
under such condition.
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
v (DISP) (Screen
display) button
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies.
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode.
Each time you press v (DISP) on the
control button, the display changes as
follows:
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies.
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
during shooting and playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Indicators on
Indicators on*
Histogram on*
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by
displaying a histogram
A
B
Dark
Bright
During playback,
the image
information is
displayed.
A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on
the control button repeatedly to display the
histogram on the screen. The graph display
indicates a bright image when skewed to
the right side, and a dark image when
skewed to the left side.
Histogram display
Indicators off*
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears when playing back a
single image, but you cannot adjust the
exposure.
* The brightness of the LCD Backlight up.
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images
using this internal memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
B
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
Internal
memory
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
B
[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 “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 65).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
the camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in
the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Basic Operations
Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Mode dial
:
:
Auto Adjustment mode
Program Auto mode*
P
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the
shutter speed and the aperture value).
:
Manual Exposure Shooting mode*
M
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter
:
/
Movie recording mode
/
/
/
/SCN: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
You can select
,
,
,
in the menu when the mode dial is set to
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Mode dial
Macro button
Shutter button
DISP button
Flash button
Zoom button
MENU button
HOME button
Self-timer button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1
2
Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select
When shooting movies: Select
.
.
Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Position the subject
in the center of the
focus frame.
3
Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images:
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
2Press the shutter button fully down.
AE/AF lock
When shooting movies:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (1feet 7 3/4 inches) (W)/90 cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T).
Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 26).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash
slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the
shot and focus again.
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.
W/T Using the zoom
Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.
Pressing the button slightly zooms slowly and pressing the button fully down zooms fast.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 71.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Flash Auto
Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).
: Flash forced on
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
: Flash forced off
• The flash automatically pops up and strobes when using the flash. Close the flash by hand after use.
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash,
is displayed.
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Macro Off
: Macro On (W side: Approx. 2 cm or farther (13/16 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 90 cm or farther
(2 feet 11 1/2 inches or farther))
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the subject may not be entirely in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Using the self-timer
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the
shutter operates.
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, press V ( ) again.
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released
2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter
button is pressed.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
MENU button
Shutter button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
Mode dial
Select the mode (
/
/
/
/
) in the mode dial
1
2
Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (
mode dial.
/
/
/
/
) with the
Shoot with the shutter button.
Select the mode ( / / / ) in SCN
1
2
Select SCN with the mode dial.
Press MENU, and select from
/
/
/
with b/B on the control button
3
Shoot with the shutter button.
• For details on the mode, see next page.
To cancel the Scene selection
Set the mode dial to anything other than the Scene Selection mode.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.
Modes selected from the menu screen
Modes selected from the mode dial
Twilight*
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
surroundings.
Beach
Allows you to record the blue of
the water clearly when shooting
seaside or lakeside scenes.
Soft Snap
Snow
Allows you to shoot images with a
softer atmosphere for portraits and
flowers, etc.
Allows you to record clear images
preventing sunken colors in
snowy scenes or other places
where the whole screen appears
white.
Advanced Sports
Shooting
Suitable for shooting scenes with
fast movements such as sports.
• While the shutter is pressed
halfway down, the movement of
the subject is predicted and the
focus will be adjusted.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.
• If you shoot images with
conversion lens (not supplied)
you may not be able to record
fire works in all splendor.
Twilight Portrait*
Allows you to shoot sharp images
of people with the night view in
the background without
compromising the atmosphere.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
* When you shoot images using
(Twilight Portrait),
(Twilight) or
(Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed becomes slower, and blurring is occur frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
(
: you can select the desired setting)
Macro
—
—
—
—
/
—
—
Flash
/
/
Face Detection
Burst/Bracket
EV
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
White Bal
*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Red Eye
Reduction
—
SteadyShot
Self-timer
—
* [Flash] for [White Bal] cannot be selected.
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Shooting with the manual exposure
Shutter button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
Mode dial
1
2
Select M from the mode dial and press z on the control button.
• [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the lower left of the screen and the camera is set to manual exposure
setting mode.
Adjust the exposure manually using the control button.
b/B: Aperture (F value)
v/V: Shutter speed
Aperture value
RETURN
Shutter speed
• Select an aperture value as follows:
– When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture F3.5 or F8.0.
– When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture F4.4 or F10.
• You can select a shutter speed from 30 to 1/2,000 seconds.
• The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value
(page 45) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.
3
Shoot with the shutter button.
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Shooting with the manual exposure
• To select a flash mode, shoot in Macro mode/self-timer mode, or change the screen display mode, press
z to cancel Manual Exposure Shooting mode ([RETURN] changes to [SET] on the screen.).
• The flash is set to (Flash On) or
(Flash Off).
• When the shutter speed is faster more than one second, the shutter speed is indicated by[”], for example,
[1”].
• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, the NR slow shutter function is activated
automatically to reduce image noise, and [NR] appears on the screen.
• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
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Viewing images
(Playback zoom) button
(Playback zoom)/
(Index) button
(Playback)
button
MENU button
HOME button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1
2
Press
(Playback).
(Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically
• If you press
and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press
(Playback) again.
Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.
• Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size.
/
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press
while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press
.
Adjust the position with v/V/b/B.
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
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Viewing images
To view an index screen
Press
(Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.
Select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single image screen, press z.
• You can also access the index screen by selecting [
Images) on the HOME screen.
Index Display] from
(View
• Each time you press
(Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo”, and there are several folders, select the folder
selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.
Folder Selection bar
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Deleting images
(Index) button
(Playback) button
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1
2
3
Press
(Playback).
Press MENU while displaying in single-image or index mode.
Select [Delete] with v on the control button.
4
Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],
[Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z.
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Deleting images
When you select [This Image]
You can delete the selected image.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
When you select [Multiple Images]
You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously.
1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z.
The
mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.
Single Image
Index Display
2 Press MENU.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
When you select [All In This Folder]
You can delete all the images in a selected folder.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• You can also delete all images in a folder after selecting [Multiple Images] on the index
screen. Select the folder selection bar with b and attach a
mark to the folder.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the HOME screen
The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called
up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).
z button
v/V/b/B button
HOME button
Control button
1
Press HOME to display the HOME screen.
Category
Item
Guide
2
3
Select a category with b/B on the control button.
Select an item with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is
made.
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME again.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
HOME items
Pressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen
by the guide.
Categories
Shooting*
Items
Shooting (page 23)
Single Image (page 53)
Index Display (page 53)
Slide Show (page 53)
Print (page 96)
View Images
Printing, Other
Manage Memory
Music Tool (page 91)
Download Music
Memory Tool
Format Music
Memory Stick Tool (page 63)
Format
Create REC. Folder
Copy
Change REC. Folder
Internal Memory Tool (page 66)
Format
Settings
Main settings
Main Settings 1 (page 67)
Beep
Initialize
Function Guide
COMPONENT
Main Settings 2 (page 68)
USB Connect
Video Out
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1 (page 70)
AF Illuminator
Grid Line
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Shooting Settings 2 (page 73)
Auto Review
Clock Settings (page 74)
Language Setting (page 75)
* Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the menu items
z button
v/V/b/B button
MENU button
Control button
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
Face Detection
Off
Function Guide
Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns
off the function guide (page 67).
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2
3
Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
Select a setting with b/B.
• If the desired setting is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen.
• Select an item in playback mode, and press z.
4
Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the
mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
(
: available)
Mode dial position:
Scene
P
M
Shooting menu (page 41)
Scene Selection
Image Size
Face Detection
REC Mode
Color Mode
ISO
—
—
—
—
—
*
—
*
*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
EV
—
Metering Mode
Focus
—
—
—
—
—
—
White Bal
*
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
Contrast
—
—
—
—
—
*
—
—
—
—
—
Sharpness
SteadyShot
SETUP
Viewing menu (page 56)
(Delete)
(Slide Show)
(Protect)
(Retouch)
(Print)
(Rotate)
(Select Folder)
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting menu
The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below.
The selectable mode is displayed in white.
Modes selected from the menu screen when
the mode dial is set to SCN
Unavailable
The default settings are marked with
.
Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection
Selects the scene selection in the menu.
You can shoot images with the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions
Image Size: Selecting the image size
For still images
Selects image size for shooting still images. For details, see
For movie
Selects image size for recording movies. For details, see
(Fine)
(Standard)
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Shooting menu
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash,
(On)
exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings
automatically.
Face Detection mark
Face Detection frame
Does not use Face Detection function.
(Off)
• When [Face Detection] is set to [On]:
– You cannot use the AF illuminator.
– You cannot use the digital zoom.
• Available only for [Soft Snap], the default setting is [On].
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 2 faces of your subjects
can be detected when you shoot images with [Soft Snap].
• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority.
• The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway
down. All the subjects at equal distance to the focused one are also focused, even if the
frames do not turn green.
• Face Detection may fail, depending on the conditions.
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Shooting menu
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
Does not shoot continuously.
(Normal)
(Burst)
Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the
exposure value.
BRK 0.3EV
BRK 0.7EV
BRK 1.0EV
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the
Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can
select the image with the best exposure afterward.
• When the mode dial is set to
not available.
, the Exposure Bracket mode is
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.51 seconds. 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 “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
On the Exposure Bracket
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower.
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.51 seconds.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
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Shooting menu
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
Sets the image to standard color.
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
Sets the image to quiet color.
(Normal)
(Vivid)
(Natural)
(Sepia)
Sets the image to sepia color.
(B & W)
Sets the image to black and white.
• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.
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ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Low ISO sensitivity
High ISO sensitivity
Selects the ISO sensitivity.
(Auto)
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving
subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger
number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO
sensitivity number increases.Select an ISO sensitivity number
according to shooting conditions.
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9.
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.
• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images
appearing pale (excluding when [ISO] is set to [ISO 100].).
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward –
–2.0EV
Toward +
Toward –: Darkens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV
+2.0EV
• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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Shooting menu
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Multi)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Center)
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
• 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
• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
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Shooting menu
Focus: Changing the focus method
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
(Multi AF)
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame
automatically.
(Center AF)
(Only for still image)
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area
automatically.
(Spot AF)
(Only for still image)
• 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
AF range finder frame
indicator
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Shooting menu
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject. (Focus preset)
• Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with
automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a
net or window.
0.5 m
1.0 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
(unlimited distance)
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. Setting the zoom to the T side or
pointing the lens up or down will increase error.
• 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.
z If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
P
96
In such cases, do as follows:
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder frame
AE/AF lock indicator
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you want.
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.
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Shooting menu
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
(Auto)
Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown,
night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Cloudy)
[Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
[Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent
lighting.
[Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
lighting.
(Fluorescent Light 1)/
(Fluorescent Light 2)/
(Fluorescent Light 3)
n (Incandescent)
Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under
bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.
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Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
(Flash)
• For details on the white balance, see page 10.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
• Except in [Flash] mode, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when you shoot images using the flash.
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
+2.0EV
0EV
The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts
automatically.
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
–2.0EV
• The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.
• The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as
or
.
• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
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Shooting menu
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon whenever necessary, only
when using the Face Detection Function.
(Auto)
(On)
(Off)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also 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. In such a
• When the Face Detection function is not used, the Red Eye Reduction will not function even when [Auto]
is selected.
Contrast: Adjusting the contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Toward –: Reduces the contrast.
(–)
(Normal)
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
(+)
Adjusts the contrast of the image automatically.
(DRO)
• When using flash, if [Metering Mode] is set to [Center] or
[Spot], the contrast will not be adjusted automatically.
Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
(–)
(Normal)
(+)
Toward –: Softens the image.
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Selects the anti-blur mode.
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
(Shooting)
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
(Continuous)
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
Does not use anti-blur mode.
(Off)
• In Auto Adjustment mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only.
The default setting is set to [Continuous].
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong.
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes.
SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings
Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same
ones as those in [
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Using the viewing functions
Playing back images from the HOME screen
You can select the ways to playback images.
HOME button
1 Press HOME.
2 Select
(View Images) with b/B on the control button.
3 Select the desired viewing method with v/V.
(Single Image): Playing back a single image
Displays the image shot last. This works in the same way as
(Playback) (page 33).
(Index Display): Playing back a list of images
Displays a list of images in the selected folder. This works in the same way as
(Index)
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
1 Select [
Slide Show] on the HOME screen.
2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z to start playback.
To pause the slide show
Press z.
To restart, select [Continue] with v/V, then press z.
• The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again from the
beginning.
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Playing back images from the HOME screen
To display the previous/next image
Press b/B while the slide show is paused.
To adjust the volume of the music
Press V to display the volume control screen, and then press b/B to adjust the volume.
To end the slide show
Select [Exit] with v/V while the slide show is paused, then press z.
To change the setup
The default settings are marked with
.
Image
You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
Folder
All
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.
Effects
A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes
Simple
A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene
Nostalgic
A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo
A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes
A basic slide show switching images at a preset interval
Stylish
Active
Normal
• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active] only still images are displayed.
• When [Normal] is selected, [Music] is fixed to [Off]. However, you can hear the sound of movies.
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Playing back images from the HOME screen
Music
The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select. You can custom set
any music with any effect as desired.
Music 1
Music 2
Music 3
Music 4
Off
The default setting for a [Simple] slide show
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show
The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show
The default setting for a [Active] slide show
Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available
Interval
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Auto
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Normal] is not selected
as the [Effects].
Repeat
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
On
Off
After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
z To add /change Music files
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during Slide
show. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and the
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be
replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 3 minutes.
• If you cannot playback a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
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Viewing menu
This section explains the menu items available when you press MENU in playback mode. For
(Delete): Deleting images
Deletes the image that is now selected.
Selects and deletes multiple images.
Deletes all the images in the selected folder.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
(All In This Folder)
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
This item has the same function as [
Slide Show] on the HOME screen.
(Retouch): Retouching still images
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The
original image is retained.
To retouch the still images
1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image or index mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select the [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after select the desired mode
with b/B.
4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.
• Images cannot be retouched while the camera is connected to a High Definition TV.
Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject.
(Soft Focus)
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU.
2 Select [Level] with v and press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
3 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
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Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.
(Partial Color)
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
(Fisheye Lens)
Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU.
2 Select [Level] with v and press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Adds starburst effects to light sources.
(Cross Filter)
1 Select [Level] with v and press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
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Viewing menu
Records the zoomed playback image.
(Trimming)
1 Press W/T to zoom in on the trimming range.
2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU.
3 Select [Image Size] with v and press z.
Select an image size to record with v/V, then press z again.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.
(Red Eye Correction)
Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending
on the image.
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure. The
indicator appears on a protected image.
(This Image)
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.
(Multiple Images)
To protect an image
1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image or in index mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.
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Viewing menu
To select and protect images
1 Press MENU in single-image mode or in index mode.
2 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z.
In single-image mode:
3 Select the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z.
The
is attached to the selected image.
4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z.
5 Press MENU.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
In index mode:
3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The
is attached to the selected image.
4 To protect other images, repeat step 3.
5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z.
The
is attached to the selected folder.
6 Press MENU.
7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
To cancel the protection
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the
same procedure to protect it.
The
(Protect) indicator disappears.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images
are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
: Adding a Print order mark
Adds a print order mark (
) to the image you want to print.
Attaches a DPOF mark to the image being selected now. Clears
the DPOF mark when the selected image has a DPOF mark.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
Selects images and attaches DPOF marks to them. Clears DPOF
marks already attached.
(Print): Printing images using a printer
Printing images shot with the camera.
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Viewing menu
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates a still image.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• 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.
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with a
“Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
To cancel selecting the folder
Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z.
z On the folders
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or
create a new one.
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
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Customizing the settings
Customizing the Manage Memory feature
and the Settings
You can change the default settings using
(Manage Memory) or
(Settings) on the
HOME screen.
z button
v/V/b/B button
HOME button
Control button
1
2
Press HOME to display the HOME screen.
Select
(Manage Memory) or
(Settings) with b/B on the control button.
3
4
Select an item with v/V, then press z.
Select the desired item with v/V.
• This is functional only when you select
(Settings).
5
Press B and select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.
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Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings
6
Select a setting with v/V, then press z.
To cancel the setting change
Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z.
If not, press b.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME again.
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Manage Memory
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
To cancel the folder creation
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF”.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording
folder.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
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Manage Memory
Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.
2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
To cancel changing the recording folder
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
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Manage Memory
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.
2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
To cancel copying
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
• 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.
• You cannot select images to copy.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot
choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
• The
(Print order) marks on the images are not copied.
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Manage Memory
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
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Settings
Main settings — Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with
.
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Shutter
On
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/
shutter button.
Off
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.
Displays the function guide.
On
Off
Does not display the function guide.
Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel initializing
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.
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Settings
Main settings — Main Settings 2
The default settings are marked with
.
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant
printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 96). When you connect the camera to a computer, the
copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the
recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer.
(with Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X)
PictBridge
Mass Storage
Auto
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant
printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device
with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].
COMPONENT
Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected
Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable
High Definition TV.
HD(1080i)
Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not
compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.
SD
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Settings
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
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
PAL
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Settings
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1
The default settings are marked with
.
AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
indicator appears at this time.
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
Auto
Off
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (zoom: W)/2.9 m
(9 feet 6 1/4 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• 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:
–
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode),
(Landscape mode), (Twilight mode) or
(Fireworks
mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
– [Face Detection] is set to [On].
– [Conversion Lens] is set to [Tele], [Wide] or [Close-up].
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and 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.
Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
Displays the grid lines.
On
Does not display the grid line.
Off
• The grid lines are not recorded.
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Settings
AF Mode
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Single
Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
Monitor
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– [Face Detection] is set to [On].
–
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 10×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image
will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not
available when the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].
Smart
(Smart zoom)
(
)
• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the
following table.
Enlarges all image sizes a maximum of 20×, but the image
quality deteriorates.
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
(
)
Does not use the digital zoom.
Off
Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom
Size
5M
Maximum zoom scale
Approx. 12×
3M
Approx. 15×
VGA
16:9
Approx. 51×
Approx. 17×
• You cannot use the Digital zoom when:
– [Face Detection] is set to [On].
–
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
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Settings
Conversion Lens
Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach
the adaptor ring (supplied), then attach a conversion lens.
Attaches a close-up conversion lens.
Attaches a tele conversion lens.
Attaches a wide conversion lens.
Does not attach a lens.
Close-up (
)
Tele (
Wide (
Off
)
)
• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear.
• The available zoom area is limited.
• The available focusing area is limited.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.
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Settings
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2
The default settings are marked with
.
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
Uses the Auto Review.
On
Off
Does not use Auto Review.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can
immediately shoot the next image.
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Settings
Clock Settings
Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
1 Select [ Clock Settings] from
(Settings) on the HOME screen.
2 Select the date display format with v/V on the control button, then press z.
3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press z.
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied
cable for multi-use terminal
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied).
1 To audio/video
input jacks
VIDEO AUDIO
Yellow
Black
(Playback) button
Control button
2 To the multi connector
• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the
left audio jack.
2
3
Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Press
(Playback) to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV
You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera
to an HD (High Definition) TV with the component cable (not supplied).
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
1
Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output Adaptor
Cable (not supplied).
1 To audio/video
input jacks
COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
(Playback) button
HOME button
Control button
HD Output Adaptor
Cable (not supplied)
2 To the multi connector
2
3
Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Press
(Playback) to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
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Viewing images on a TV
• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting
(Settings) on the HOME
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format.
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, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the
English version.
• Under Windows Vista, some names and operations may
differ from those described below.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 81)
• Installing the software as follows:
– “Picture Motion Browser”
– “Music Transfer”
Copying images to your computer (page 84)
• Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion
Browser”.
• Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer” as follows:
– Viewing images saved on your computer
– Editing images
– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
online
– Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD
disc writing drive)
– Printing or saving still images with the date
– Adding/changing Music for slide show (using “Music
Transfer”)
Additional information on this product and answers to
frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
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Enjoying your Windows computer
Notes on connecting the camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• 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.
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for copying
images
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP2/Windows Vista*
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
[PictBridge], see page 68.
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer”
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between the camera
and your computer may not recover at the same
time.
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP2/Windows Vista*
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or
faster, 256 MB of RAM or more
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 512 MB of RAM or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation— approximately 200 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots
or more
Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) is not
supported.
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• Log on as Administrator.
4
Select the [Region] and [Country/
Area], then click [Next].
When the [Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for SonyPicture Utility]
appears, click [Next].
1
Turn on your computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
The “License Agreement” screen
appears. Read the agreement carefully.
If you accept the terms of the
The installation menu screen appears.
agreement, click the radio button next to
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] and then click [Next].
5
6
Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• If it does not appear, double-click
Computer) t (SONYPICTUTIL).
• Under Windows Vista, the AutoPlay screen
may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.” and
follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation.
(My
• 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.
2
3
Click [Install].
Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
• Installing software as follows:
– Picture Motion Browser
– Music Transfer
Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
After you install the software, a shortcut
icon for the customers registration website
is created on the desktop.
The [Location Settings] screen appears.
Once you register on the website, you can
get secure and useful customer support.
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Installing the software (supplied)
After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture
Motion Browser Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop.
• Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser Guide”.
• Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.
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On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Picture
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
Motion Browser”.
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the (Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
“Picture Motion Browser”
overview
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Picture Motion Browser].
• The confirmation message of the Information
tool appears on the screen when starting the
“Picture Motion Browser” for the first time.
Select [Start]. This function informs you of
news, such as software updates. You can change
the setting later.
With the “Picture Motion Browser” you
can:
• Import images shot with the camera and display
them on the computer.
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar
by shooting date to view them.
• Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and
send still images as e-mail attachments, change
the shooting date and more.
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
• Still images can be printed or saved with the
date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner
drive or DVD burner drive.
Click
the screen.
button in the top right corner of
• For details, refer to “Picture Motion Browser
Guide”.
To access “Picture Motion Browser Guide”
from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs])
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t
[Picture Motion Browser Guide].
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Copying images to your computer using the
“Picture Motion Browser”
Preparing the camera and the
computer
Connecting the camera to your
computer
2 To the multi
connector
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
2
Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack in the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall
outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor (not supplied).
1 To a USB
jack
• When you copy images to your computer
using a battery pack with little remaining
charge, copying may fail or image data may
become corrupted if the battery pack shuts
down too soon.
Cable for
multi-use terminal
3
Press
the computer.
(Playback), then turn on
“Connecting to Mass Storage...” appears on
the screen of the camera.
(Playback) button
Access
indicators*
When a USB connection is established for
the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
*
is displayed on the screen during the
communication session.
Do not operate the computer while the indicator
is displayed. When the indicator changes to
, you can start using the computer
again.
• If “Connecting to Mass Storage...” does not
appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]
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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
Copying images to a computer
Viewing images on your
computer
1
Connects the camera to a
computer as described
“Connecting the camera to your
computer”.
When importing is complete, the “Picture
Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the
imported images are displayed.
After making a USB connection, the
[Import Media Files] screen of “Picture
Motion Browser” appears
automatically.
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default
folder in “Viewed folders”.
Organize images on the computer on a
calender by shooting date to view them.
For details, see the “Picture Motion
Browser Guide”.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
• In Windows XP/Vista, if the AutoPlay
Wizard appears, close it.
2
Import the images.
Example: Month display screen
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “My Pictures” that is
named with the date of importing.
• For details on the “Picture Motion
Browser”, refer to “Picture Motion Browser
Guide”.
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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
To delete the USB connection
Image file storage destinations
and file names
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4
below before:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
The image files recorded with the camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo” or the internal memory.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click
on the tasktray.
Double-click here
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t
[Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP/
Vista.
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function
B Folder containing image data recorded
using the camera
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”: “101MSDCF” only
– Internal memory: “101_SONY” only
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder
are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/play back any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows:
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
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• ssss stands for any number within the
range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical
portions of the name of a movie file recorded in
movie mode and its corresponding index image
file are the same.
• For more information about folders, see pages
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Copying images to a computer without “Picture
Motion Browser”
You can copy images to your computer
without “Picture Motion Browser” as
follows.
Copying images to a computer
-Windows XP/Vista
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “My Documents” (For
Windows Vista: “Documents”).
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the
images.
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98
SecondEdition/NT/Me, you can copy images by
inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer.
1
Prepare the camera and a
computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized, see page 106.
For a computer without a Memory Stick
slot
Make a USB connection and follow Stages
to copy images.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
2
Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multi-
use terminal.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already
installed, then [Import Media Files] is
started on “Picture Motion Browser” but
select [Cancel] to finish.
• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/
98/98 SecondEdition/NT/Me of the Windows
operating system.
When you use a computer without a Memory
Stick slot, use a commercially available
Memory Stick Reader/Writer to copy images
from a “Memory Stick Duo” to your computer.
• To copy images in the internal memory to your
computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.
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Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”
3
Click [Open folder to view files]
t [OK](Only for Windows XP) as
the wizard screen appears
6
Double-click the [My Documents]
(For Windows Vista:
“Documents”) folder. Then, right-
click on the “My Documents”
window to display the menu and
click [Paste].
automatically on the desktop.
1
2
1
2
• When the wizard screen does not appear
automatically, follow the procedure: t
“For Windows 2000” on page 89.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” (For Windows Vista:
“Documents”) folder.
• When an image with the same file name
exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name
and then copy the image file. However, note
you may not play back that image with the
camera.
4
5
Double-click [DCIM].
Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are
stored. Then, right-click an image
file to display the menu and click
[Copy].
For Windows 2000
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] after Connecting the
camera to your computer. Then, perform
from step 4.
1
2
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see page 86.
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with
the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
2
Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the
following order.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the
camera by copying the image file on the
computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[Sony MemoryStick] in [My
Computer].
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera
has not been changed.
• You may not able to play back some images
depending on the image size.
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files
on the camera if the files have been processed
using a computer or recorded with another
camera.
• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick
first, then copy the image files.
1
Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.
1
2
• If the overwrite confirmation message
appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MPG. Do not change the
extension.
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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory to the desired Music
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-
ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add
these files whenever you want.
• To restore the music preset at the factory
to the camera:
1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3.
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
Transfer”.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and
[Music] in the [Slide Show] menu is set to
[Off].
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones
settings will also be reset.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your
computer
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the
on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
1
2
Press HOME to display the HOME
screen.
Select
b/B on the control button, select
Music Tool] with v/V, then
(Printing, Other) with
[
press z.
3
4
Select [Download Music] with
v/V/b/B, then press z.
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5
6
Start “Music Transfer”.
Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
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Using your Macintosh computer
• There are three modes for a USB connection
You can copy images to your Macintosh
computer.
• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible
with Macintosh computers.
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
[PictBridge], see page 68.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between the
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Copying and viewing images on
a computer
Recommended environment for copying
images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac
1
Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to
v10.4)
2
Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multi-
use terminal.
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power
Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 250 MB
Notes on connecting the camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• 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.
3
Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
2Drag and drop the image files to the
hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard
disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 86.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
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Using your Macintosh computer
2 Double-click
(SONYPICTUTIL).
4
View images on the computer.
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file
in [MAC] folder.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
Technical Support
To delete the USB connection
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of
the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”
icon beforehand when you perform the
procedures listed below, or the camera is
disconnected from the computer.
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory.
• Turning off the camera.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory to the desired Music
files. You can also delete or add these files
whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before
you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as
Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,
Viewing on Macintosh
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also
installed. “Cyber-shot Step up Guide”
further introduces how to use the camera
and optional accessories.
1
Copy the [stepupguide] folder in
the [stepupguide] folder to your
computer.
Viewing on Windows
Start from the shortcut icon on the
desktop.
2
Select [stepupguide], [language]
and then [GB] folder stored in the
CD-ROM (supplied) and copy all
the files in the [GB] folder, then
write over them to the files in the
[img] folder stored in
[stepupguide] which is copied to
your computer in the step 1.
3
After copying is complete,
double-click “stepupguide.hqx”
in the [stepupguide] folder to
uncompress it, then double-click
the generated file “stepupguide”.
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not
installed, install the Stuffit Expander.
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Printing still images
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
printing (page 108).
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 96)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the
printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture
Motion Browser” software and print the images.
Printing at a shop (page 99)
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in
advance.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using the camera by
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Prepare the camera for connection to the
printer, using the cable for multi-use
terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], the camera will automatically
recognize certain printers when connected.
Skip 1, if this is the case.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• You cannot print movies.
MENU
button
• If the
indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
Control
button
HOME
button
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack to prevent the power from turning off
partway through printing.
1
2
Press HOME to display the HOME
screen.
Select
(Settings) with b/B on
the control button, and select [
Main settings] with v/V, then
press z.
3
4
Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V/
b/B, and select [USB Connect],
then press z.
Select [PictBridge] with v/V, then
press z.
The USB mode is set.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
Stage 3: Selecting images you
want to print
Select [This Image] or [Multiple
Images] with v/V, then press z.
1
Connect the camera to the
printer.
When you select [This Image]
You can print the selected image. Move
on to Stage 4.
When you select [Multiple
Images]
You can print multiple selected images.
1Select the image you want to print with
b/B, then press z.
2 To the multi connector
appears on the selected image.
2Press MENU to display the menu.
3Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• After you select [Multiple Images] on the
index screen, you can print all the images in
a folder by selecting the folder selection bar
with b and attaching a
folder.
mark on the
Cable for multi-use
terminal
1 To the
USB jack
Stage 4: Printing
1
Select print settings with v/V/b/
B.
2
Press
(Playback) and turn on
the camera and the printer.
After the connection is made,
the
indicator appears.
[Quantity]
When the [Layout] is set to [1-up/
Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:
Select the number of sheets of an image
that you want to print. The image will
be printed as a single image.
The camera is set to playback mode, then an
image and the print menu appear on the
screen.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
When the [Layout] is not set to [1-
up/Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:
Stage 5: Completing the printing
Select the number of sets of images that
you want to print as an index image. If
you selected [This Image] in step 1,
select the number of the same image
you want to print side by side on a sheet
as an index image.
Make sure the screen has returned to Stage
2, and disconnect the cable for multi-use
terminal from the camera.
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
[Layout]
Selects the number of image you want
to print side by side on a sheet.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day & Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
2
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use
terminal while the
(PictBridge
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
indicator
To print other images
Select [Multiple Images], then perform the
process again from stage 3.
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Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”
containing images shot with the camera to a
photo printing service shop. As long as the
shop supports photo printing services
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
Marking a selected image
(Playback) button
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
print shop.
MENU
button
Control
button
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
(Print order) mark on images of “Memory
Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You can also print the images with the
(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms
to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard or using a PictBridge compliant
printer.
1
2
Press
(Playback).
Select the image you want to
print.
• You cannot mark movies.
3
4
Press MENU to display the menu.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a
shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to another medium such as
a CD-R and take it to the shop.
Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button and select [This
Image] with b/B, then press z.
The
(Print order) mark is attached
to the image.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always
copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• When you want to superimpose dates on
images, consult your photo printing service
shop.
To remove the mark
Select the images from which you want to
remove the mark, then press z in step 3.
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Printing at a shop
Selecting and marking the
images
5
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The mark appears on the screen.
Single Image
1
2
3
Press MENU while displaying
images in single-image mode or
in index mode.
Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button, [Multiple Images]
with b/B, and then press z.
Index Display
Select an image to mark with the
control button, then press z.
The
image.
mark is attached to the selected
Single Image
To cancel the selection
Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z.
To remove the mark
Select the images that you want to remove
the marks, then press z in step 3.
Index Display
To mark all the images in the folder
In step3, move the frame to the folder
selection bar with b, then press z during
the index mode.
The
mark is attached to the selected
folder and all the images.
4
Press MENU.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
1
2
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack,
then turn on the power.
3
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.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
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Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to
power up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
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 battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adapter (not supplied).
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than
• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
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This subject is not visible on the screen.
• The camera is set to the playback mode. Press
appears on the display.
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in
(Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 2 cm
•
(Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode) or
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
Selection mode when shooting still images.
• If
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode and the
subject is too close, focusing may be difficult.
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom when the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when:
– [Face Detection] is set to [On].
–
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
– You shoot movies.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
• You cannot use the flash when:
–
(High Sensitivity mode),
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode), (Twilight mode) or
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when the mode dial is set to M or when
(Landscape
mode),
(Beach mode), or
(Snow mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode
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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
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
•
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode),
(Landscape mode), (Twilight mode) or
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on image.
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The screen is too dark or too bright.
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
The image is too bright.
The image colors are not correct.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
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.
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The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The battery level is low. Insert the charged battery pack.
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
The date and time are not displayed.
• The display indicators are turned off. Show the display indicators by pressing v (DISP) on the
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
Cannot hear music during Slide show.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of
• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device,
• You are trying to play back movies during HD(1080i) output. Movies cannot be viewed at
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Troubleshooting
Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
Computers
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
Macintosh.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other
than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (not
• 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
Cannot copy images.
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start
automatically.
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Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”.
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 Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient
free capacity.
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Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.
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.
• 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.
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is
indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
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Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use
terminal.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
cable for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use
terminal again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than the camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect
and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
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Cannot reset the file-number.
• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To
the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.
The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.
• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
• Insert a charged battery, then turn on the camera again.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack.
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.
You want to change the date or time.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
Messages
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
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
authorized Sony service facility.
minutes of remaining battery time left.
C:32:ss
For use with compatible battery only
• There is trouble with the camera’s
hardware. Turn the power off and on
again.
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BG1
battery pack.
System error
C:13:ss
• Turn the power off and then on again.
• The camera cannot read or write data on
the “Memory Stick Duo”. Try turning
off and on the camera again, or taking
out and inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” several times.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
• The internal memory has experienced a
format error, or an unformatted
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used with the camera, or the
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in the camera
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in the camera
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
turn the power on again.
Cannot access Memory Stick Access
denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the access controlled.
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Warning indicators and messages
Memory Stick formatting error
Internal memory formatting error
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back. Sony does not guarantee
playback of image files on the camera if
the files have been processedusing a
computer or recorded with another
camera.
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the write-protect switch, and the
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set
the switch to the recording position.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot
be set as a recording folder on the
No memory space in internal
memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
File protect
• Delete unnecessary images or files
Image size over
Read only memory
• You are playing back an image with
size that cannot be played back on the
camera.
• The camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
No Images
Invalid operation
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”
• You are trying to play back a file that is
not compatible with the camera.
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.
• The selected folder does not contain a
file that can be played back in a Slide
Show with music.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on
the anti-blur function, or mount the
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,
640(Fine) is not available
• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded
only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
set the image size to a size other than
[640(Fine)].
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if
this is the case.
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Warning indicators and messages
Macro is invalid
Music Error
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with
• The macro is unavailable under the
a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then
download a new Music files.
Flash settings cannot be changed
• The flash is unavailable under the
Format Music Error
• Execute [Format Music].
Maximum images selected
Invalid operation
HD (1080i) output in progress...
• You can select up to 100 images.
Remove the checkmark.
• You are trying to play back movies.
• You are trying to use the [Retouch]
function.
No enough battery
• When copying a image recorded in the
internal memory to the “Memory Stick
Duo”, use a fully charged battery.
TV output in progress...
• The camera is playing back images in
the Slide Show mode.
Printer busy
Paper error
No Paper
Ink error
Low Ink
No red-eye detected
• You may not be able to correct the red-
eye phenomenon depending on the
image.
No Ink
• Check the printer.
Turn the power off and on again
Printer error
• The lens mulfunction.
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
Remove the lens cap and turn the
power off and on again
• Remove the lens cap and turn the power
off and on again.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be complete yet. Do not disconnect
the cable for multi-use terminal.
Self-Timer is invalid
• The self-timer is unavailable under
these settings.
Processing
• The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.
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Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact,
portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with
the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”
functions.
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation.
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise.
• We recommend backing up important data on a
hard disk of your computer.
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
2
a*
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
1
a*
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
1 2
a* *
1 4
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a* *
1 3 4
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a* * *
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
*1)“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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.
*2)The camera is not compatible with high-speed
data transfer using a parallel interface.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
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
*3)The camera is not compatible with 8-bit
parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel
data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”.
*4)[640(Fine)] size movies can be recorded.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro”.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with the
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted
facing the correct direction. Note that improper
use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may
result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly
with the camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
(not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Micro” into a Duo-sized “M2” Adaptor. If you
insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into the camera
without a Duo-sized “M2” Adaptor, you might
not be able to remove it from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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On the 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 fully
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.
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
power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-
circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery
case when carrying and 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.
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On the battery charger
On the battery charger
• Do not charge any other battery pack other than
the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery
charger supplied with the camera. 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.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the
battery pack being charged, and then inserting
the same battery pack into the camera again
until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes
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 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.
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P
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Recommended
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R
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V
W
Warning indicators and
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Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”, 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” and “zlib”
software.
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.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us
about the contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder
on the CD-ROM. 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:
http://www.adobe.com/
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