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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using functions for
Using functions for
Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-H7/H9
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.
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using your camera
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
On illustrations
Illustrations used in this Handbook are those of
the DSC-H7 unless noted otherwise.
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Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10
Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12
Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 14
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Viewing menu......................................................................................65
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Settings.......................................................................................... 75
Clock Settings................................................................................... 83
“Memory Stick Duo”)............................................................................... 97
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Troubleshooting.....................................................................................113
On the battery pack...............................................................................131
On the battery charger ..........................................................................132
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ControlBasic techniques for better images
Focus
Exposure
Color
Quality
Flash
This section describes the basics so you can enjoy
your camera. It tells you how to use various
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.
Press the shutter button
fully down suddenly.
Press the shutter AE/AF lock
button halfway indicator
down.
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
flashing , lit/beeps
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
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Hints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called “Camera shake”.
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, 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, stable
surface to hold the camera steady.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize your camera by holding your shooting
arm 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 the 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 Twilight or Twilight Portrait mode. In that case, shoot with the
above tips in mind.
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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 (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
aperture value manually (page 38).
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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Hints for the exposure value (EV)
When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scenes, the camera judges
that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the
exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.
Adjust in the + direction
When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter
exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the – (minus) direction is effective.
Adjust in the – direction
You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose
your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image).
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.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 39.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
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.
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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.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 57).
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 picture 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 13)
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
Example: Printing in
image quality and
up to A3 size
large file size)
Few pixels (Rough
Example: An attached
image quality but
image to be sent by e-
small file size)
mail
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The default settings are marked with
.
Guidelines
No. of images
Printing
Fine
Image size
8M (3264×2448)
For prints up to A3 (11×17")
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
Less
1)
3:2 (3264×2176)
5M (2592×1944)
For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")
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
More
Rough
2)
16:9 (1920×1080)
Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 122).
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 more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
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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”
This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subjects
eyes because the pupils of the subjects eyes are wide open in a dark place.
Camera
Eye
Retina
How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 59).
• Select
• When the eyes of the subject turns out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 65) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.
“White circular spots”
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air, which when they are close to the lens,
can be accentuated by the camera's flash.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air
How can “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 shooting arm
firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A POWER button/POWER lamp
D Remote sensor
F Lens
H Finder adjustment dial
• When you select with the FINDER/LCD
button to shoot by using the finder, adjust
the finder adjustment dial to match your
eyesight so the image appears clearly within
the finder.
I Hook for shoulder strap
J Multi connector
Used in the following situations:
• Making a USB connection between the
camera and the computer.
DSC-H9 only
• Making a connection to audio/video input
jacks on a TV.
• Making a connection to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
DSC-H9 only
K
L
/BRK button (53)
(Metering mode) button (56)
M NIGHTSHOT switch
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H Microphone
For viewing:
/
(Playback zoom)
J DC IN jack/DC IN jack cover
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied)
1 To DC IN jack
v mark
2 To wall outlet
A Finder
B
(Playback) button (43)
• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K
AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to
charge the battery pack.
C FINDER/LCD button
DSC-H9 only
K Hook for shoulder strap
L Speaker
M Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
N Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
• You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel
to meet various shooting situation.
O Battery insertion slot
P Battery eject lever
Q “Memory Stick Duo” slot
R Access lamp
F Control button (inside)/Wheel dial
(outside) (35)
Menu off: DISP/
/
/
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Identifying parts
Notes
Remote Control
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Control.
Insulation sheet
• Point the Remote Control towards the remote
sensor to operate your camera (page 15).
To change the battery of the Remote
Control
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
A Transmitter
3 Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Control until it clicks.
• You can enjoy the slide show by pressing
this button.
Tab
• The Remote Control has a button type lithium
battery (CR2025) built in. Do not use batteries
other than CR2025.
• Cannot press halfway down.
For viewing:
/
(Playback zoom)
• You cannot zoom in fast even if you press
the zoom button of the Remote Control
fully.
G Control button
Menu off: DISP/
/
/
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Identifying parts
3 Turn the lens hood and position the
indicator to the indicator of the position
ring until it clicks. While doing this, hold
and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to
not turn.
Lens hood/Adaptor ring
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
• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood
attached.
deterioration caused by unnecessary light.
• When using the lens hood, be careful that the
following:
1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is
off.
– The AF illuminator light may be blocked.
– The infrared light of Night Shot may be
blocked. (DSC-H9 only)
– The flash light may be blocked, causing the
shadow to appear when using the built-in
flash.
– The Remote sensor may be blocked, and the
Remote Control may not operate correctly.
2 Turn the position ring and position the
indicator of the adaptor ring to the
indicator of this camera, as illustrated
below.
Indicators
Position ring
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Identifying parts
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.
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 Attach a conversion lens.
• When shooting with the conversion lens, go
through the settings of [Conversion Lens]
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with your conversion lens.
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press v (DISP) button, the
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Display
Indication
White balance (57)
When shooting still images
Recording mode (53)
BRK
1.0
Metering mode (56)
Face Detection (52)
SteadyShot (60)
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
When shooting movies
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
camera (page 9).
Self-timer (29)
A
Color mode (55)
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (125)
Contrast (60)
Sharpness (60)
E
Image size (51)
Mode dial/Menu (Scene
Selection) (31)
P S A M
Mode dial (26)
only)
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Indicators on the screen
B
C
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
z
AE/AF lock (27)
Recording Media
Standby
REC
Standby a movie/Recording
a movie
Recording folder (72)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
ISO400
ISO number (39)
NR slow shutter
96
Remaining number of
recordable images
• When the shutter speed
drops below a certain speed
in low light conditions, the
NR (Noise Reduction) slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
00:00:00
Remaining recordable time
AF illuminator (78)
Red-eye reduction (59)
Flash mode (29)
Flash charging
125
Shutter speed
Conversion lens (80)
Flash synchro (81)
F3.5
Aperture value
Recording time
REAR
+2.0EV
00:00:12
D
AF range finder frame
indicator (40)
Display
Indication
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
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Manual focus (42)
Macro (29)
Self-timer (29)
z SET
z OK
Operation guide for
shooting image
Spot metering cross hair
MOVE
MOVE
AF range finder frame (40)
Manual focus bar (42)
Histogram (24)
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Indicators on the screen
A
When playing back still images
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Image size (51)
Protect (67)
VOL.
Print order (DPOF) mark
PictBridge connecting
When playing back movies
Zoom scaling (43)
PictBridge connecting
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.
B
Display
Indication
N
Playback (43)
Playback bar
Counter
00:00:12
101-0012
Folder-file number (69)
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
2007 1 1
9:30 AM
Operation guide for playing
image
z PLAY
z STOP
Select images
BACK/
NEXT
Adjust volume
Histogram (24)
V VOLUME
•
appears when histogram
display is disabled.
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display
Indication
Playback Media
Playback folder (69)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
8/8 12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Change folder (69)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Metering mode (56)
Flash
White balance (57)
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
ISO400
+2.0EV
500
ISO number (39)
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 display becomes Histogram on t
Indicators off t Indicators on when connected
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
v (DISP) (Screen
display button)
button
While shooting
Each time you press the v (DISP) button,
the display changes as follows.
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
Brightness of LCD backlight up
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during 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.
Histogram on
During playback,
the image
information is
displayed.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by
displaying a histogram
A
Histogram display
Indicators off
B
Dark
Bright
A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image. Adjust the mode
dial to settings other than , and press v
(DISP) repeatedly to display the histogram
inside 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.
Indicators on
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears when playing back a
single image, but you cannot adjust the
exposure.
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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.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
B
Internal
memory
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 a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and 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
Control button
:
Auto Adjustment mode for Still Image
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically (page 27).
P:
Program Auto*
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the
shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 36).
S:
A:
M:
Shutter Speed Priority Shooting*
Aperture Priority Shooting*
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 38).
Manual Exposure Shooting*
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value) (page 38).
:
/
Movie recording mode
Allows you to record movies with audio (page 27).
/
/
/
/SCN (
): Scene Selection mode
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Shutter button
Macro button
Mode dial
Finder
DISP button
Flash button
FINDER/LCD button
Zoom button
MENU button
Self-timer button
z button
HOME 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 steady, keeping your arm at your side.
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 indicator
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 (19 3/4 inches) (W)/120 cm (3 feet 11 1/4 inches) (T).
Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 29).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the
shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
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 15×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
• Even if you press the button fully down, the camera zooms slowly 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
Strobes 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. Close the flash by hand after use.
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust 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. 1 cm or farther (13/32 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 120 cm or farther
(3 feet 11 1/4 inches or farther))
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.
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
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, press V ( ) again.
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the
camera when pressing the shutter button.
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen.
• Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
The Scene Selection mode has two ways to be selected, modes selected from the mode dial
and modes selected from the menu screen, and the available modes differ.
MENU button
Shutter button
Mode dial
Control button
Selecting from the mode dial
1
2
Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (
dial.
/
/
/
/
) with the mode
Shoot with the shutter button.
Selecting from the menu screen
1
2
Select SCN with the mode dial.
Press MENU button, and select from
/
/
/
by using b/B of the control
3
Shoot with the shutter button.
• For details on mode, see next page.
To cancel the Scene selection
Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
Modes selected from the mode dial
Modes selected from the menu screen
High Sensitivity
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Beach
When shooting seaside or
lakeside scenes, the blue of the
water is clearly recorded.
Portrait
Shoots with backgrounds blur
away, and the subject is
sharpened.
Snow
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
Advanced Sports
Shooting
Suitable for shooting scenes with
fast movements such as sports.
Fireworks*
• While the shutter is pressed
halfway down, the movement of
the subject is predicted and the
focus will be adjusted.
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.
Twilight Portrait*
Suitable for shooting portraits in
dark places. Allows you to shoot
sharp images of people in dark
places without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
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 is slower. To prevent a blurring, 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] cannot be selected.
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Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only)
Night Shot: Shooting in the dark
The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash such
as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. Note that images recorded using the
Night Shot function will become greenish.
Shutter button
Mode dial
Infrared ray emitter
NIGHTSHOT switch
1 Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
and “Night Shot” indicators lights for about five seconds.
2 Shoot the image.
To cancel the Night Shot function
Set NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
• While using the Night Shot function, the camera will be in Auto Adjustment mode wherever the mode dial
is set, and settings available will be limited.
• When attaching the lens hood (supplied), infrared ray may be blocked.
• Do not use the Night Shot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors during daytime). This may cause your
camera to malfunction.
• When the distance to the subject is too close, the shadow of the lens may appear on the image. In that case,
move farther away from the subject and shoot.
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Using the wheel dial
The wheel dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment
modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), ISO
sensitivity adjustment, the focus method adjustment or the EV adjustment.
By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.
Select
Set
Wheel dial
Control button
The select the item
1
2
3
Turn the wheel dial to select the item you want to set.
Move the yellow indication V to select the item.
Press z on the control button.
The value turns yellow.
To set other items, press z and then perform the following operations.
Items that cannot be selected are displayed as gray.
To select the value
When the values are displayed in yellow, the values can be selected and set by turning the
wheel dial. The displayed value is set.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually
adjust these settings.
Mode dial
AF range finder frame
Wheel dial
indicator
Exposure value
Aperture value
MENU button
z button
Shutter speed
HOME button
ISO value
Characteristics of “shutter speed”
Characteristics of “aperture” (F value)
Faster
Slower
Open
Close
Moving objects appear
stopped.
Moving objects appear
to flow.
In-focus range narrows, In-focus range widens,
both backward and
forward.
both backward and
forward.
The function in shooting mode are described below.
You cannot select the mode displayed in grey.
Modes available from the menu screen when the mode dial is set to SCN
Unavailable
Available
Shooting with Program Shift
You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness
fixed.
1 Select P with the mode dial.
P* is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.
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3 Shoot the image.
To cancel Program Shift, turn the wheel dial to return the indication from P* to P.
• You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down.
• When the brightness changes, the aperture value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift
amount.
• You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your
shooting situations.
• When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled.
• Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift.
Shooting with shutter speed priority mode
You can adjust the shutter speed manually.
1 Select S with the mode dial.
You can select a shutter speed from 1/4000 to 30 seconds.
3 Shoot the image.
The setting range of the shutter speed
Aperture value
(F value)
1/4000 to 30 seconds
1/2000 to 30 seconds
Zoom scale
(Tele)
(Wide)
AApprox. ×2.1
BApprox. ×15
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.
• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.
• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
• If the shutter speed is set at 1/3 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to
reduce the picture noise and
appears.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced on) or
(Flash forced off).
• When the shutter speed is fast, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you fire the flash.
Shooting with aperture priority mode
You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens.
1 Select A with the mode dial.
– When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture from F2.7 to F8.0.
– When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture from F4.5 to F8.0.
3 Shoot the image.
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2000 to 8 seconds.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced on),
(Slow synchro) or
(Flash forced off).
Shooting with manual exposure mode
You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values.
1 Select M with the mode dial.
The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV
4 Shoot the image.
• The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off. Once you set a value you like, you
can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to M.
• If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen
flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we
recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced on) or
(Flash forced off).
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ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Low ISO sensitivity
High ISO sensitivity
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
2 Press z on the control button.
ISO value turns yellow.
ISO value (yellow)
3 Select an ISO value with the wheel dial.
4 Press z.
Select a large number when shooting in dark location or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.
ISOAUTO (Auto)
ISO80
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
ISO3200
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• ISO is set automatically in the Scene Selection mode.
• When continuos shooting or exposure bracket is set, ISO can be selected only from Auto or from 80 to
400.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when ISO is set to [ISO80]).
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Shooting with manual adjustment
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Toward –
Toward +
2 Press z on the control button.
The exposure value turns yellow.
Exposure value (yellow)
3 Select an exposure value with the wheel dial.
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV: The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
4 Press z.
• For details on the exposure t page 14
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments (+2.0EV to –2.0EV).
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
Focus: Changing the focus method
You can change the focus method by using the wheel dial. Use when the subject is difficult to
focus on.
2 Press z on the control button.
AF range finder frame indicator turns yellow.
AF range finder frame indicator (yellow)
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3 Select the desired focus method with the wheel dial.
4 Press z.
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder
(Multi AF)
frame. When the mode dial is set to
available.
, only Multi AF is
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the
frame.
(Center AF)
(Only for still image)
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area.
Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image
composition.
(Flexible Spot AF)
(Only for still image)
• To set the Flexible Spot AF, see the following procedure.
• This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is
out of the center area.
• When shooting a moving subject, take care that the subject does
not deviate from the range finder frame.
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject.
9 (Manual Focus)
• To set distance, see page 42.
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these
cases, the manual focus mode is convenient.
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disable and a new AF
range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. In this case, the priority of AF movement is given to
subjects around center of the frame.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
To set the Flexible Spot AF
1 Select the AF range finder frame indicator, then select
(Flexible Spot AF).
The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to yellow.
AF range finder frame
(yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)
AF range finder frame indicator
2 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you want to focus on with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press z.
The AF range finder frame turns white from yellow.
To move the AF range finder frame again, press z again.
• When the AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the
mode set on the Setup screen.
• Once you change a focus method, the position of the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.
To set the manual focus
1 Select the AF range finder frame indicator, then select 9.
The manual focus bar appears.
Manual focus bar
Focus range 1 cm to ∞
Focus indicator
(yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)
2 Set the bar to the desired distance with b/B on the control button.
• Using the Expanded focus function (page 82), the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on
easily (The default setting).
3 Press z. 9 changes from yellow to white. To set again, press z again.
• If the distance to set focus on the subject is short, dust or fingerprints on the lens may appear on the image
shot. Wipe the lens clean using a soft cloth, etc.
• Distance setting information in manual focus is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• The distance selection is limited according to the zoom scaling or the setting of the [Conversion Lens]. If
9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment.
• Once you change a focus method, the distance of the manual focus you set up is cleared.
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Viewing images
(Playback zoom) button
Wheel dial
(Playback zoom)/
(Index) button
(Playback)
button
MENU button
z button
HOME button
v/V/b/B button
Control button (inside)/
Wheel dial (outside)
1
2
Press
(Playback) button.
• If you press
(Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically
and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press
(Playback) again.
Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
Press z to playback 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 with the image size [320] are displayed a size smaller.
• By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.
/
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press
.
Adjust the position: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
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Viewing images
Viewing 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.
When using the “Memory Stick Duo”, if there are number of folders, select the folder
selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.
• You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] from
Images) on the HOME screen.
(View
• Each time you press
(Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes.
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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) button.
Press MENU while display in single-image mode or in 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]
Deletes the selected image.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
When you select [Multiple Images]
Selects and deletes multiple images at once.
1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z.
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]
Deletes all the images in the selected folder.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• After you select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, you can delete all the images in a
folder by selecting the folder selection bar with b and attaching a
mark on the folder.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the HOME screen
The HOME screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions you can access
the HOME screen regardless of the shooting/viewing mode.
Control button
z button
v/V/b/B button
HOME 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 mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
HOME items
Pressing HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the
screen by the guide.
Category
Shooting*
Items
Shooting (page 26)
Single Image (page 62)
Index Display (page 62)
Slide Show (page 62)
View Images
Printing, Other
Manage Memory
Music Tool (page 104)
Download Music
Memory Tool
Format Music
Memory Stick Tool (page 72)
Format
Create REC. Folder
Copy
Change REC. Folder
Internal Memory Tool (page 74)
Format
Settings
Main settings
Main Settings 1 (page 75)
Beep
Initialize
Function Guide
COMPONENT
Main Settings 2 (page 76)
USB Connect
Video Out
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1 (page 78)
AF Illuminator
Grid Line
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Shooting Settings 2 (page 81)
Flash Sync.
Auto Orientation
Expanded Focus
Auto Review
Clock Settings (page 83)
Language Setting (page 84)
*Shooting mode selected in the mode dial will be applied.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the menu items
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
Function Guide
Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2
3
Select the 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 invisible, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen.
• Press z after selecting an item in playback mode.
4
Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.
The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available
only in the playback mode.
Also, the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available
items are displayed on the screen.
(
: available)
Mode dial position:
P
S
A
M
Scene
Menu for shooting (page 51)
Scene Selection
Image Size
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
*
—
Face Detection
REC Mode**
Color Mode
*
*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
*
Metering Mode**
White Bal
Flash Level
—
—
—
—
—
*
Red Eye Reduction
Contrast
—
—
—
—
—
Sharpness
SteadyShot
SETUP
*
** Menu items can be set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. To set Menu items on DSC-H9, press
the buttons for each function.
Menu for viewing (page 65)
(Delete)
(Slide Show)
(Protect)
(Retouch)
(Print)
(Rotate)
(Select Folder)
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Using functions for shooting
Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with
.
Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection mode
Selects a Scene Selection mode within the menu.
Images can be shot with settings adjusted for each situation (page 32).
Image Size: Selecting the image size
For still images
Selects image size for shooting still images. For details, see
For movie
(Fine)
(Standard)
Selects image size for recording movies. For details, see
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Shooting menu
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.
Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus,
(On)
strobe, exposure, white balance, and pre-strobe for red-eye
reduction.
Face Detection mark
Face Detection frame
Does not use Face Detection function.
(Off)
• When you select Portrait, the default setting will be [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 Portrait.
• When the camera detects more than subjects, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority.
• The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way
down. Even when the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the
focus is set on and other subjects are the same, the focus is set on all subjects.
• Face Detection may fail, depending on the conditions under which it is used.
• When [Face Detection] is set to [On], AF illuminator does not function.
• When [Face Detection] is set to [On], you cannot use the Digital Zoom.
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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 up to 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).
DSC-H9 only
Each time you press
/BRK (REC Mode) button,
the recording mode changes in the order of
(Normal) t (Burst) t BRK 0.3EV t BRK
0.7EV t BRK 1.0EV.
/BRK (REC
Mode) button
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On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• You cannot select when the shutter speed is set at 1/3 second or slower.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.46 second. 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.
• You cannot select when the shutter speed is set at 1/3 second or slower.
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.52 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable 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.
(Normal)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
(Vivid)
Sets the image to quiet color.
(Natural)
(Sepia)
(B & W)
Sets the image to sepia color.
Sets the image to monochromatic color.
• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.
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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).
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
DSC-H9 only
Each time you press
the metering mode changes in the order of
(Multi) t (Center) t (Spot).
(Metering Mode) button,
(Metering
Mode) button
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting the AF range finder frame to
(Center
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Shooting menu
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
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: Adjust for white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent Light 2: Adjust for natural white fluorescent
lighting.
Fluorescent Light 3: Adjust for day white fluorescent
lighting.
(Fluorescent Light 1)/
(Fluorescent Light 2)/
(Fluorescent Light 3)
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
lighting, such as in a photo studio.
n (Incandescent)
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Shooting menu
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
(Flash)
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The
white color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the
basic white color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes
cannot set the color properly.
(One Push)
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One
Push] mode.
(One Push Set)
• This is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2], [Fluorescent Light 3].
• Except in [Flash] modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode
Memorizes the basic white color for the [One Push] mode. After selecting [One Push], do as
follows.
1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting
conditions as you will shoot the subject.
2 Select [One Push Set] with B. The screen momentarily turns black. When the white balance has
been adjusted and stored in the memory, [One Push] is selected again.
• If the
automatic white balance.
• Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannnot be set. Use
• When flash mode is set to (Flash forced on) or
condition with the flash emitting.
(Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the
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Shooting menu
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
M +2.0EV
The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts
automatically.
0EV
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
m –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
• To change flash mode, see page 29.
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.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon whenever necessary, only
when using the Face Detection Function.
(Auto)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
(On)
(Off)
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In such a case, you can correct
the red-eye phenomenon using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 67).
• When the Face Detection function is not used, the Red Eye Reduction will not function even when [Auto]
is selected.
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Shooting menu
Contrast: Adjusting the contrast
Adjust 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
Adjust the sharpness of the image.
Toward –: Softens the image.
(–)
(Normal)
(+)
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
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, the anti-blur mode will be set to [Shooting].
• For movies, the options are limited to [Continuous] and [Off].
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
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Using functions for viewing
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 is the same as pressing the
(Index Display): Playing back a list of images
Displays a list of images contained in the selected folder. This is the same as pressing the
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
1 Select [
Slide Show] on the HOME screen. This is the same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW
button on the Remote Control.
2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z to start playback.
To pause the slide show
Press z on the control button.
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, the 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
When you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
Folder
All
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.
Stylish
Active
A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined
interval.
Normal
• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active] only still images are displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard.
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Playing back images from the HOME
screen
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.
Music 1
Music 2
Music 3
Music 4
Off
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
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Auto
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 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 button in playback
(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 same function as [
Slide Show] on the HOME screen.
(Retouch): Retouching still images after shooting
The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the
original image is retained.
To retouch the still images
1 Select an image to retouch on the single-image screen or the index screen.
2 Press MENU button.
3 Select [Retouch] with v/V, select the desired mode with b/B, then press z.
4 Retouch images by following the steps (described below) for each mode.
• Images cannot be retouched while connected to a High Definition TV.
Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to signalize a subject.
(Soft Focus)
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Select [Level] with v/V and press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
3 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T button.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
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Viewing menu
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 button.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T button.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.
(Fisheye Lens)
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Select [Level] with v/V 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/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 button.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Records the zoomed playback image.
(Trimming)
1 Press W/T button to zoom in on the trimming range.
2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU button.
3 Select the image size with v/V and press z.
Select the image size to record with v/V, then press z again.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
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Viewing menu
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 remove the red eye effect, depending on the
image.
When you select [Trimming]
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure.
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
To protect an image
1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode or in index
mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z.
The image is protected and the
(Protect) indicator appears on the image.
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 on the control button, then press z.
is attached to the selected image.
4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z.
5 Press MENU.
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Viewing 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 on the control button, then press z.
is attached to the selected image.
4 To protect other images, repeat step 3.
5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z.
is
attached to the selected folder.
6 Press MENU.
7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
(Protect) indicator appears on the selected images.
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.
(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
(Print order) mark to images you want to print.
Attaches/clears the DPOF-based print marks to (from) the image
that is now selected.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
Selects images and attaches/clears the DPOF-based print marks to
(from) the images.
(Print): Printing images using a printer
Prints the recorded images.
This item has same function as [
Print] on the HOME screen.
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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 playback when using the camera with
“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 selection
Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z.
z On the folder
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.
Control button
z button
v/V/b/B button
HOME 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 the desired item with v/V, then press z.
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
5
Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.
To cancel the setting change
Select [Cancel] if it is one of the setting item, then press z.
If not, press b on the control button.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
• The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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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 irrevocably 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.
The format is completed.
To cancel the 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”.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• 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 a different folder.
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 32 MB or larger 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 the 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 copy individual images.
• 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 execute the [Format] command in
• When you copy the data in the internal memory to the “Memory Stick Duo”, a new folder is created. You
cannot choose a specific folder on the “Memory Stick Duo” as the destination for the data to be copied.
• Even if you copy data, a
(Print order) mark is 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 irrevocably 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.
The format is completed.
To cancel the 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
button/press the shutter button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Off
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
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, 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 the resetting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
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Settings
Main settings — Main Settings 2
The default settings are marked with
.
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used 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 108). 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, Mac OS X)
PictBridge
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
Mass Storage
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
COMPONENT
Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected
Selects this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable
High Definition TV.
HD(1080i)
Selects 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. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
where the camera is used.
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 3.8 m (12 feet 5 5/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 3.0 m (9 feet
10 1/8 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the
center of the subject.
• 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 does not operate when
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode),
(Landscape
mode), (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode, when [Conversion
Lens] is not set to [Off] or when [Face Detection] is set to [On].
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, 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 the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Single
Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
Monitor
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
• The AF mode is disabled when [Face Detection] is set to [On] or
is selected in the Scene Selection.
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode)
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 15×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 15×, 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 up to a maximum of 30×, 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. 18×
3M
Approx. 23×
VGA
16:9
Approx. 76×
Approx. 25×
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when [Face Detection] is set to [On] or
mode) is selected in the Scene Selection.
(Advanced Sports Shooting
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Conversion Lens
Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach
Attaches a tele conversion lens.
Attaches a wide conversion lens.
Does not attach a lens.
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.
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.
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Settings
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2
The default settings are marked with
.
Flash Sync.
Select the timing that the flash strobes.
Normally, use this setting. Since the flash strobes right after
the shutter is released, this allows you to get your shot closer
to the time you release the shutter.
Front
Used for a moving subject, etc. Since the flash strobes right
before the shutter is closed, this allows you to reflect the trail
of a light or movement afterimage on a subject.
Rear (REAR)
On the [Rear]
• When the shutter speed is too fast, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available.
• When the red-eye reduction is selected, the red-eye reduction effect may not be available at slower shutter
speeds.
Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait image, the camera records its position change
and displays the image in the portrait position.
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Auto Orientation deactivated.
On
Off
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly.
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Settings
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
Use the Auto Review.
On
Off
Does not use Auto Review.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears
and you can immediately shoot the next image.
Expanded Focus
Expands the center of the screen double in manual focus mode.
Expands double.
Does not expand.
On
Off
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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, then press z.
3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
4 Select [OK] with B, 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 screen 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 your camera to a TV with the supplied
cable for multi-use terminal
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
1
Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video input
jacks
AUDIO
Yellow/White/Red
Yellow
VIDEO
Black
(Playback)
button
Control button
Cable for multi-use
terminal (supplied)
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 TV/video input switch to “video”.
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Press
(Playback) to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that
of your TV system (page 77).
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing an image by connecting your camera to a HD TV
You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High
Definition) TV with the component cable (not supplied).
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
1
Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video
input jacks
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
HOME button
Control button
(Playback) button
AUDIO
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
Component video
cable (not supplied)
2 To the multi
connector
• The cable for video jacks (Green/Blue/Red) is the same color as the respective jacks.
2
Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to “video”.
• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
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Viewing images on a TV
3
Press
(Playback) to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting
screen (page 76).
(Settings) on the HOME
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that
of your TV system (page 77).
• Movies cannot be played back during HD(1080i) output.
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 your 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
This section describes the English version of screen contents.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 90)
Copying images to your computer (page 91)
• Viewing images on your computer
Enjoying images using the “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music Transfer”
(pages 98 and 104)
• Viewing images saved on your computer
• Viewing photos organized by date
• Editing images
• Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
online (To do this, your computer needs to be connected to
the Internet.)
• Creates a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD
disc writing drive)
• Printing or saving still images with the date inserted
• Adding/changing Music using “Music Transfer”
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Enjoying your Windows computer
Notes on connecting your 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 your 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
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
2000 Professional, Windows XP*
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this 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 76.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
2000 Professional, Windows XP*
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with
speakers
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or
faster, 128 MB of RAM or more
Technical Support
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
Software: DirectX 9.0c or later
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—200 MB or more
Display: Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 dots
or more
Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more
* 64-bit editions and Starter Edition are not
supported.
• The software is compatible with DirectX
technology. Installation of “DirectX” may be
required.
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• When using Windows 2000, do not connect the
camera to the computer before installation.
4
Select the [Region] and [Country/
Area], then click [Next].
When the [Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for SonyPicture Utility]
appears, click [Next].
• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.
• When the supplied software is installed, the
USB driver is installed automatically.
The “License Agreement” screen
appears. Read the agreement carefully.
If you accept the terms of the
agreement, click the radio button next to
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] and then click [Next].
1
Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
5
6
Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message
appears, restart the computer following the
instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on
system environment of your computer.
• If it does not appear, double-click
(My
Computer) t
(SONYPICTUTIL).
2
3
Click [Install].
Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
After you install the software, a shortcut
icon for the customers registration website
is created on the desktop.
Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The [Location Settings] screen appears.
Once you register on the website, you can
get secure and useful customer support.
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Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
and the computer
Windows computer as an example.
You can copy images from the camera to
your computer as follows.
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
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.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
• 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.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized, see page 119.
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).
• 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.
For a computer without a Memory Stick
slot
Make a USB connection and follow Stages
images.
• When you are using Windows 2000, install the
software (supplied) before proceeding. With
Windows XP, installation is unnecessary.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
3
Press
the computer.
(Playback) button
(Playback), then turn on
• This 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 your computer
• If “Connecting to Mass Storage...” does not
appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]
• When the software (supplied) has been installed,
the [Import Images] screen (page 98) may be
displayed. In this case, you can import images
directly using “Picture Motion Browser”.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
and your computer
Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer
• For Windows 2000, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does
not appear automatically, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
2 To the multi connector
1 To a USB jack
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “My Documents”
folder.
1
After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard
screen appears automatically on
the desktop.
Cable for multi-
use terminal
• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears
on the desktop.
“Connecting to Mass Storage...” appears on
the screen of the camera.
Access
1
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.
2
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.
*
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.
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2
3
Click [Next].
5
Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I’m finished working
with these pictures] to select it,
then click [Next].
The images saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted,
images in the internal memory appear.
Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark
so they are not copied, then click
[Next].
1
2
1
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
6
Click [Finish].
2
The wizard screen closes.
• To continue copying other images,
disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal
(page 95). Then follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
4
Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer
1
• For Windows XP, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
2
Image copying starts. When the copying
is completed, the “Other Options”
screen appears.
• This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
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Copying images to your computer
1
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
3
Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the
“My Documents” window to
display the menu and click
[Paste].
1
2
• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not
2
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].
The image files are copied to the “My
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 to
a different name and then copy the image
file. However, note that if you change the
playback that image with your camera.
1
2
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see page 96.
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Copying images to your computer
Stage 4: Viewing images on
your computer
This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My
Documents” folder.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• 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
1
Click [Start] t [My Documents].
• Turning off the camera
1 Double-click
on the tasktray.
2
Double-click here
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t
[Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
1
4 Click [OK].
The contents of the “My Documents”
folder are displayed.
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
• If you are not using Windows XP,
double-click [My Documents] on the
desktop.
2
Double-click the desired image
file.
The image is displayed.
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• Image files are named as follows. 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.
Image file storage destinations
and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
• For more information about folders, see pages
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function
B Folder containing image data recorded
using this 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 these
folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/playback any images to the
“MISC” folder.
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with
your camera (using a “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].
• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with
your camera has not been changed.
• You may be unable to playback some images
depending on the image size.
• When an image file has been processed by a
computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera,
playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
• When there is no folder, create a folder with
image file.
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 “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
Motion Browser” and gives the basic
instructions.
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the
(Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
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.
“Picture Motion Browser”
overview
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 still images (e.g. Red-eye Reduction),
print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date and more.
• Still images can be printed or saved with the
date.
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Click
button in the top right corner of
the screen.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner
drive or DVD burner drive.
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”,
refer to the Help.
Basic instructions
Follow these steps to import and view
images from the camera.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs])
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t
[Picture Motion Browser].
Importing images
1
Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is
running.
Look for a
the taskbar.
(Media Check Tool) icon in
* “Media Check Tool” is a program that
automatically detects and imports images
when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when
the camera is connected.
• If there is no
icon: Click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs])
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Tools] t
[Media Check Tool].
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Viewing images
2
Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multi-
use terminal.
1
Checking imported images
When importing is complete, the
“Picture Motion Browser” starts.
Thumbnails of the imported images are
displayed.
After the camera is automatically
detected, the [Import Images] screen is
displayed.
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the
default folder in “Viewed folders”.
• You can double-click a thumbnail to display
the image by itself.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
• In Windows XP, if the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, close it.
2
Viewing images in “Viewed
folders” arranged by shooting
date on a calendar
1Click the [Calendar] tab.
Years when images were shot are listed.
3
Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
2Click the year.
Images shot that year are displayed,
arranged on the calendar by shooting
date.
3To display images by month, click the
desired month.
Thumbnails of images shot that month
are displayed.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “My Pictures” that is
named with the date of importing.
4To display images by time, click the
desired date.
Thumbnails of images shot that day are
displayed, arranged by hour.
• For instructions on changing the “Folder to
be imported”, refer to page 102.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Year display screen
1
2
3
• You can edit displayed images by clicking
the button in the toolbar.
Month display screen
Displaying images in full-screen
mode
4
To display a slide show of current
images in full-screen mode, click the
button.
Hour display screen
• To play or pause the slide show, click the
button on the lower left of the screen.
• To stop the slide show, click the
on the lower left of the screen.
button
• To list images from a particular year or
month, click that period on the left of the
screen.
3
Displaying individual images
On the hour display screen, double-click
a thumbnail to display the image by
itself in a separate window.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Creating a data disc
Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a
data disc.
• CD burner drive or DVD burner drive
required.
• The following disc can be used for
creating a data disc.
Using Map View to display still
images on a map
If your still images have position
information, you can see the images on
maps online with Map View.
• To use the Map View function, your
computer needs to be connected to the
Internet.
–CD–R/RW (12 cm)
–DVD R/RW (12 cm)
–DVD R DL (12 cm)
1
2
Select a thumbnail marked with
.
1
2
Select images to save on the disc.
• To select consecutive images, click the first
image, then press and hold down “Shift”
key while you click the last image.
• To select two or more non-consecutive
images, press and hold down “Ctrl” key
while clicking images.
Click
.
The Map View main window appears.
Click the
bar.
button on the tool
The [Create Data Disc] display appears.
• Maps and satellite images powered by
Google Maps mapping service.
3
4
Click [Start].
• You can later add position information on
the still images, using the Map View. For
details, see the Help of Map View.
Follow the display instructions to
proceed with creating the data
disc.
• To add desired images, drag and drop on the
[Create Data Disc] display.
Selecting all images in a folder
Click the [folders] tab, then right-click on
the desired folder icon and select [Create
Data Disc]. All images in a folder can be
selected.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Other functions
Preparing images stored on the
computer for viewing
1
Choose [Import Settings] t
[Location for Imported Images]
from the [File] menu.
To view them, register the folder that
contains the images as one of the “Viewed
folders”.
The “Location for Imported Images” screen is
displayed.
1
Click
on the main screen, or
choose [Register Folders to View]
from the [File] menu.
2
Choose the “Folder to be
imported”.
The settings screen for “Viewed folders”
registration is displayed.
• You can specify the “Folder to be
imported” from folders registered as
“Viewed folders”.
Updating image registration information
To update image information, choose
[Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
• Updating the database may take a while.
• If you rename image files or folders in
“Viewed folders”, they cannot be
2
3
Specify the folder with images for
importing to register the folder as
one of the “Viewed folders”.
displayed with this software. In this case,
update the database.
Saving images with the date
1 Double-click an image to display it.
Click [OK].
2 Click
and select [Insert Date] from
the drop-down list.
3 Select your desired color and position,
The image information is registered in the
database.
and then click [OK].
4 Click
to save.
• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed
folders” are also registered.
Printing images with the date
1 Select the still image you want to print.
Changing the “Folder to be imported”
To change the “Folder to be imported”,
access the “Import Settings” screen.
2 Click
on the toolbar.
3 Click the check box of [Print date taken]
in Print Options.
4 Click [Print].
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
To uninstall the “Picture Motion
Browser”
1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in
Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t
[Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/
Remove Programs].
2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click
[Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/
Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.
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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-
ROM (supplied). Also, you can 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”
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your
computer
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones
settings will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the
on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this 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 76.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between your
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
2
3
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 “Stage 1: Preparing the
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to
v10.4)
Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal.
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power
Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 2: Connecting the
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is
recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 250 MB
Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
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
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
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Using your Macintosh computer
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
4
View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
2 Double-click
(SONYPICTUTIL).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file
in [MAC] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
Technical Support
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
• Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon
of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
“Trash” icon.
The camera is disconnected from the
computer.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files. Also, you can 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 drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this 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.
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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 directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 108)
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 111)
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on 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
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
can print images shot using your camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Prepare the camera to connect it to the
printer with the cable for multi-use
terminal. When connecting the camera to a
printer that is recognized when [USB
Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is
unnecessary.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• You cannot print movies.
MENU button
Control button
HOME button
• If the
indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
• 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, 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
mark appears on the selected image.
2Press MENU to display the menu.
3Select [OK] with the control button,
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
Cable for multi-use
terminal
attaching a
mark on the folder.
1 To the USB jack
Stage 4: Printing
1
Select print settings with the
control button.
2
Press
(Playback) and turn on
your 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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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
inserted in the order you select (page 83).
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 your 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
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.
Marking a selected image
(Playback)
button
MENU button
Control button
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” that you want to print out later.
1
2
Press
(Playback).
(Print
Select the image you want to
print.
• 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.
3
4
Press MENU to display the menu.
• You cannot mark movies.
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.
Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button and select [This
Image] with b/B, then press z.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to other medium such as a
CD-R and take it to the shop.
(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.
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 and select
[Multiple Images] with b/B, then
press z.
Index Display
Select an image to mark with the
control button, then press z.
mark is attached to the selected image.
Single Image
To cancel the selection
To cancel, 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.
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 your camera, try the following solutions.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one
minute, and turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music
files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
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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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
The battery pack cannot be inserted.
• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After installing the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera
powered.
• Install 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 battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
• 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
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
• The finder is turned on. Turn on the LCD screen using the FINDER/LCD button.
The image not clear on the finder.
• Adjust the diopter scale properly using the finder adjustment dial.
Your camera 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”.
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• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
• 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”.
• The lens cap is attached. Remove it.
Movie recording stops during shooting.
• Movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approximately
2 GB.
This subject is not visible on the screen.
• Your camera is set to the playback mode. Press the shutter button halfway down, change the
mode dial position, or press
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when
appears on the display.
• 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 1 cm
(13/32 inches) (W)/120 cm (3 feet 11 1/4 inches) (T), when shooting (page 29).
•
(Landscape mode), (Twilight mode) or
mode when shooting still images.
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
• When
(Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection, the image
may not come into focus if the subject is too close.
Zoom does not work.
• The smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].
• The digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when [Face Detection] is set to [On] or
Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection.
(Advanced
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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.
– Night Shot (DSC-H9 only)
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when the mode dial is set to S, A or M, and
(Landscape mode),
(Beach mode), or (Snow mode) is selected in the Scene mode
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
(page 14). This is not a malfunction.
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 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.
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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.
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. Install charged battery pack.
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Viewing images
Your camera cannot playback images.
• Press
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The date and time are not displayed.
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device,
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• 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 (page 129).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
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Computers
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
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 your camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, install 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
• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied).
Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver
(see the next item).
The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you
connect your computer to the camera.
• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer.
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].
The “Device Manager” appears.
3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].
The device is deleted.
A USB driver is also installed.
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You 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.
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to the Help.
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then playback the movie from the
You cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Picture Motion Browser
Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not
displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 102).
You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
page 102 and check what folder is used for importing.
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You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.
• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a
different folder after using “Picture Motion Browser” to register it in “Viewed folders”
The date of all imported images is displayed differently from the date on the
calendar.
is displays on the screen.
• The recorded data is outdated, due to changing or deleting of the name of an image or a folder.
Select [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu, and execute.
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
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. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 129).
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. Check the capacity (32 MB or more recommended).
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
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Printing
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom 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 own 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.
• This 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.
• When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so.
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.
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 this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
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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.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 109).
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.
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
• 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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Others
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.
The Remote Control does not function.
• The distance to this camera is too far. Bring the Remote Control closer to the remote sensor of
this camera (page 15).
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
Messages
If a code starting with a letter of the
alphabet appears, your camera has a self-
diagnosis display. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on
the state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even
after trying the following corrective actions
a few times, your camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
E
• The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending
on the conditions of use or the type of
battery pack, the indicator may flash
even though there are still 5 to 10
minutes of remaining battery time left.
authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
For use with compatible battery only
• There is trouble with your 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 your 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 your 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 your camera
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
turn the power on again.
Cannot access Memory Stick Access
denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick” with
the access controlled.
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Warning indicators and messages
Memory Stick formatting error
Internal memory formatting error
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.
74).
Memory Stick locked
File error
• 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
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot
be set as a recording folder on your
No memory space in internal
memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
• Delete unnecessary images or files
File protect
Read only memory
Image size over
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are playing back an image with size
that cannot be played back on your
camera.
No Images
• No images that can be played have been
recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played have been
recorded in this folder.
• The selected folder does not contain a
file that can be played in a Slide Show
with music.
Invalid operation
• You are trying to playback a file that is
not compatible with the camera.
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.
(Vibration warning indicator)
Folder error
• 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.
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another
folders, or create a new folder (pages
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)].
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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 these
a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then download
a new Music files.
Flash settings cannot be changed
• The flash is unavailable during these
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 playback movies.
• You are trying to [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 remove the red
eye effect, depending on the image.
No Ink
Metering mode operations are not
available
• Check the printer.
• The metering mode is unavailable under
these settings.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
Burst is invalid
• The burst is unavailable under these
settings.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed 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
To use your camera abroad — Power
sources
You can use your 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”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this
camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
(not supplied)
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a
fine-tipped object.
Terminal
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Write-protect
switch
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
—
—
a
Memo area
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not
have a write-protect switch. On “Memory
Stick Duo” with this switch, the position
and shape may vary depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
*1*2
a
MagicGate Memory Stick
—
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
*1
a
Memory Stick PRO
—
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
*1*2*3
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a
*1
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• 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”, “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 this
camera.
*2
*3
Supports high-speed data transfer using a
parallel interface.
640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.
• 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”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• 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 this
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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On the “Memory Stick”
• 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
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 this camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
(not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with this
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Micro” into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo
size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into
the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as
of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it
from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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On the battery pack
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
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). You may not be able to efficiently
charge the battery pack outside of this temperature
range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery pack can be used is shorter in cold
places. 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 your
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
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long
time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once
a year on your camera before storing the battery
pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging
and using up once a year to maintain the battery
pack’s function.
• To use the battery pack up, leave your 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 little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. If the battery
operating time seems shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery
pack.
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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 your 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, this may
indicate a battery error or that a battery pack
other than the specified type have 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.
• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not
be performed successfully. Clean the battery
charger with dry cloth, etc.
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Index
Image file storage destinations
Menu
R
J
S
N
Screen
L
O
M
Recommended
P
Shooting with manual
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T
U
Using your camera abroad
V
W
Warning indicators and
Recommended
Z
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Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software
are provided in your 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”, “License” 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:
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to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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