Sony Digital Camera T33 User Manual

2-548-269-11 (1)  
Getting started___________________  
Shooting still images ________________  
Viewing still images ______________  
Deleting still images ______________  
Before advanced operations _________  
Advanced still image shooting________  
Advanced still image viewing_________  
Still image printing _________________  
Enjoying movies __________________  
Enjoying images on your computer ____  
Troubleshooting___________________  
Additional information ______________  
Index ___________________________  
Digital Still Camera  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for  
future reference.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial  
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you  
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. DSC-T3/T33  
Serial No. ___________________  
DSC-T3/T33  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
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If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
Note:  
WARNING  
Model DSC-T3 is to be used with the  
Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TC and AC  
Adaptor Model AC-LM5/AC-LM5A.  
Model DSC-T33 is to be used with the  
Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TD and AC  
Adaptor Model AC-LM5/AC-LM5A.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard,  
do not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
CAUTION  
DSC-T3  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
Telephone No.:  
858-942-2230  
Note:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
DSC-T33  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
Telephone No.:  
858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
— Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
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— Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
For the customers in the United  
Kingdom  
“Memory Stick”  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to  
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to  
BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must  
be used.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose  
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony  
service station.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with  
the equipment in order to comply with the limits  
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part  
15 of FCC Rules.  
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and  
Canada  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART  
15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS  
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS:  
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE  
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT  
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,  
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY  
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
and Canada  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
For the Customers in Europe  
This product has been tested and found  
compliant with the limits set out in the EMC  
Directive for using connection cables shorter  
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit  
Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this camera.  
http://www.rbrc.org/  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
USB cable again.  
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Read this first  
Trial recording  
Do not shake or strike the camera  
Do not get the camera wet  
Before you record one-time events, you may  
want to make a trial recording to make sure that  
the camera is working correctly.  
In addition to malfunctions and inability to  
record images, this may render the “Memory  
Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown,  
damage or loss may occur.  
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or  
under similar conditions, be careful not to get  
the camera wet. Water entering the inside of  
the camera may cause malfunctions which in  
some cases may not be repairable. If moisture  
condensation occurs, see page 128 and follow  
the instructions on how to remove it before using  
the camera.  
No compensation for contents of  
the recording  
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated  
for if recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of your camera or recording  
media, etc.  
LCD screen, LCD finder (only  
models with an LCD finder) and lens  
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are  
manufactured using extremely high-precision  
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are  
operational for effective use. However, there  
may be some tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that  
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the  
LCD finder. These points are normal in the  
manufacturing process and do not affect the  
recording in any way.  
• Be careful when placing the camera near  
a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD  
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight  
for long periods may cause malfunctions.  
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The  
screen may be uneven and that may cause a  
malfunction.  
Do not expose the camera to sand  
or dust  
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause malfunction.  
Back up recommendation  
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always  
copy (back up) data to a disk.  
Do not aim the camera at the sun or  
other bright light  
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your  
eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your  
camera.  
Notes on image data compatibility  
• This camera conforms with the Design rule  
for Camera File system universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
• Playback of images recorded with your camera  
on other equipment and playback of images  
recorded or edited with other equipment on  
your camera are not guaranteed.  
Notes on the camera locations  
Do not use the camera near a location that  
generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.  
The camera may not be able to record or play  
back properly.  
• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a  
cold location. This is not a malfunction.  
Precaution on copyright  
Clean the flash surface before use  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the  
flash surface to become discolored or to stick to  
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light  
emission.  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be  
contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.  
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Carl Zeiss lens  
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens  
which is capable of reproducing sharp images  
with excellent contrast.  
The lens for this camera has been produced  
under a quality assurance system certified  
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality  
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.  
On illustration  
Illustrations used in this manual are of DSC-T3  
unless noted otherwise.  
The pictures used in this manual  
The photographs used as examples of pictures in  
this manual are reproduced images, and are not  
actual images shot using this camera.  
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Before using your camera  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the supplied Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor.  
“Memory Stick” compatible  
with this camera  
The IC recording medium used with this  
camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”.  
Choose the “Memory Stick” size that  
matches your camera.  
On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
When using the battery pack for the  
first time  
Be sure to charge the supplied NP-FT1  
battery pack (page 14).  
Recharging  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
The battery pack can be charged  
even when it has not been completely  
discharged. In addition, the battery pack  
can be used even if it has only been  
charged partway.  
“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this  
camera)  
Extending the battery pack life  
“Memory Stick”  
When not using the camera for a long time,  
turn off the camera, remove the battery  
pack and store it in a dry, cool place to  
maintain the battery pack functions (page  
130).  
• For details on the “Memory Stick Duo”, see  
page 128.  
• For details on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack,  
see page 130.  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory  
Stick PRO” compatible equipment.  
• For the number of images that can be saved  
using this camera, see page 28 or 119.  
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• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac,  
iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
Trademarks  
Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick”,  
is a trademark of Sony  
, “Memory Stick PRO”,  
• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
• In addition, system and product names used  
in this manual are, in general, trademarks  
or registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the  
™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
, “Memory Stick Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,  
, “MagicGate” and  
are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and  
DirectX are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
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Table of contents  
Advanced still image  
Choosing a focus range finder frame  
— AF range finder..........................57  
Choosing a focus operation  
— AF Mode....................................58  
Setting the distance to the subject  
Adjusting the exposure  
Shooting three images with the exposure  
— Exposure Bracket ......................63  
Adjusting color tones  
Adjusting the flash level  
Recording 16 frames in succession  
Shooting with special effects  
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Enjoying images on your  
Connecting the camera to your  
Viewing the images on your  
Image file storage destinations and file  
names..............................................95  
Viewing image files once copied to a  
computer with your camera............97  
Installing “Picture Package” and  
Number of images that can be saved or  
shooting time ................................119  
Selecting the folder and playing back  
images.............................................69  
Enlarging an image  
Recording an enlarged image  
— Trimming...................................71  
Playing back successive images  
— Slide Show.................................71  
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst  
mode ...............................................72  
Protecting images  
“ImageMixer VCD2” .....................97  
Copying images using “Picture  
Changing image size  
Package.........................................99  
Copying images to your computer  
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Identifying the parts  
POWER button (20)  
POWER lamp (20)  
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.  
Battery insertion slot (14)  
Camera  
“Memory Stick Duo” insertion  
slot (24)  
1
2
Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”  
9
0
qa  
qs  
cover  
Battery drop prevention lever  
(14)  
Multi connector (16, 19)  
Battery eject lever (14)  
Shutter button (29)  
Microphone (84)  
Flash (37)  
Lens  
qd  
Self-timer lamp (36)/  
AF illuminator (38, 124)  
3
4
5
6
7
8
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/CHG lamp (orange) (15)  
1
2
8
(Display/LCD backlight  
on/off) button (32)  
9
0
LCD screen  
For details on the items on the LCD screen,  
see page 133 to 137.  
3
4
MENU button (53, 120)  
(Image Size/Delete) button  
(25, 49)  
qa  
5
6
7
Control button  
Menu on: ////(20)/  
Menu off: / // (37/36/32/35)  
RESET button (105)  
qs  
For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button  
(33)  
For viewing:  
zoom) button (70)/  
(Index) button (45)  
Speaker  
/
(Playback  
Mode switch (21, 120)  
:To shoot movies  
:To shoot still images  
:To view or edit images  
Hook for wrist strap  
Attaching the strap  
Attaching the strap is recommended to  
prevent dropping the camera.  
Access lamp (24)  
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Cyber-shot Station  
This is used when charging the battery  
pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a  
computer, etc.  
How to connect  
Connect the camera as illustrated.  
Attaching a tripod  
Secure the camera to the Cyber-shot  
Station beforehand using the supplied  
camera holder for tripod.  
1
• See the operating instructions supplied with the  
tripod for the method of attaching the tripod.  
How to attach the camera holder for  
tripod  
Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot  
Station, then insert the camera holder for  
tripod in the direction of the arrow until it  
clicks.  
• Make sure the camera is securely connected to  
the Cyber-shot Station.  
2
How to disconnect  
Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot  
Station (supplied) as illustrated and  
disconnect the camera.  
3
4
5
Camera connector  
(USB) jack (91)  
DC IN jack (15)  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (46)  
Tripod receptacle (bottom  
surface)  
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• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to  
firmly secure the Cyber-shot Station to tripods  
having longer screws, and may damage the  
Cyber-shot Station.  
• Attach the tripod so that the camera is stable.  
If you shoot with the camera in an unstable  
condition, the camera may fall, resulting in  
damage or malfunction.  
How to remove the camera holder  
for tripod  
Press the tabs and pull off the camera  
holder for tripod as illustrated, then  
disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
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• Be sure to turn off the camera before you  
connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station  
or disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
• Do not disconnect the camera from  
the Cyber-shot Station during the  
USB connection, as the data may be  
corrupted.  
To cancel the USB connection, see   
on page 92 (Windows) or on page  
103 (Macintosh).  
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Charging the battery pack  
Battery drop prevention lever  
Battery eject  
lever  
2
1
3
Press the battery eject lever in  
Open the battery/“Memory  
Install the battery pack, then  
close the battery/“Memory  
Stick Duo” cover.  
the direction of the arrow.  
Stick Duo” cover.  
The battery drop prevention lever opens  
toward you.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Make sure the battery pack is firmly  
inserted all the way, then close the cover.  
Be sure to turn off your camera when  
charging the battery pack (page 20).  
Your camera operates with the  
Battery insertion slot  
Insert the battery pack  
so that tip of the   
marks on the side of the  
battery pack face the tip  
of the mark on the  
battery insertion slot.  
“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type)  
(supplied). You can use only T type battery  
pack (page 130).  
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DC IN jack  
To a wall outlet (wall socket)  
Cyber-shot  
Station  
AC  
Adaptor  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
4
5
6
DC plug  
Connect the AC Adaptor  
(supplied) to the DC IN jack  
of the Cyber-shot Station  
(supplied).  
Connect the power cord  
(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor  
and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Connect the camera to the  
Cyber-shot Station.  
Connect the camera as illustrated. Make  
sure the camera is securely connected to  
the Cyber-shot Station.  
The /CHG lamp lights up when charging  
begins.  
Connect the DC plug with the mark  
facing up.  
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor  
with a metallic object, as this may cause  
malfunction.  
• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a  
dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use  
of the dirty plug may not properly charge the  
battery pack.  
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Disconnecting the AC Adaptor  
from the Cyber-shot Station  
To charge the battery pack  
only using the AC Adaptor  
Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot  
Station as illustrated and disconnect the  
cable.  
You can charge the battery pack without  
the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your  
travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the camera with mark facing  
as illustrated.  
/CHG lamp  
The /CHG lamp goes off when charging  
is completed.  
AC Adaptor  
• When charging is completed, remove the  
camera from the Cyber-shot Station.  
To a wall outlet  
Multi connector  
(wall socket)  
DC plug  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
Be sure to turn off your camera when  
charging the battery pack (page 20).  
• When placing the camera, make sure the LCD  
screen is facing up.  
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect  
the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector  
of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
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Battery remaining indicator  
To remove the battery pack  
The battery remaining indicator on the  
LCD screen shows the remaining shooting  
or viewing time.  
Remaining indicator  
60min  
Remaining time  
• The displayed remaining time may not  
be correct under certain circumstances or  
conditions.  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”  
cover and battery drop prevention lever,  
then hold the camera so that it faces  
downward and remove the battery pack.  
Charging time  
Approximate time to charge a completely  
discharged battery pack using the AC  
Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).  
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when  
removing it.  
Battery pack  
Charging time (min.)  
NP-FT1 (supplied) Approx. 150  
• The charging time may become longer under  
certain circumstances or conditions.  
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Number of images and battery  
life that can be recorded/  
viewed  
Shooting still images  
Viewing still images2)  
Under the average conditions1)  
NP-FT1 (supplied)  
Image  
NP-FT1 (supplied)  
Image  
No. of  
images  
Battery life  
(min.)  
size  
The tables show the approximate number  
of images and the battery life that can be  
recorded/viewed when you shoot images in  
normal mode with a fully charged battery  
pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C  
(77°F). The numbers of images that can  
be recorded or viewed take into account  
changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as  
necessary. Note that the actual numbers  
may be less than indicated depending on  
the conditions of use.  
LCD  
No. of  
Battery  
size  
backlight images life (min.)  
5M  
Approx. 3800 Approx. 180  
Approx. 3800 Approx. 180  
5M  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Approx. Approx.  
180 90  
VGA  
(E-Mail)  
Approx. Approx.  
210 105  
2) Viewing single images in order at about three  
second intervals  
VGA  
(E-Mail)  
Approx. Approx.  
180 90  
Shooting movies3)  
Approx. Approx.  
210 105  
NP-FT1 (supplied)  
LCD backlight  
On  
LCD backlight  
Off  
1) Shooting in the following situations:  
(P.Quality) is set to [Fine]  
• The battery capacity decreases as the number  
of uses increases and over time (page 131).  
Approx. 80 min.  
Approx. 100 min.  
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds  
– The zoom is switched alternately between  
the W and T ends  
3) Shooting movies continuously with the image  
size [160]  
– The flash strobes once every two times  
– The power turns on and off once every ten  
times  
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single] on the Setup  
screen  
The measurement method is based on CIPA  
standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products  
Association)  
• The number of images and the battery life that  
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under  
the following conditions:  
– The surrounding temperature is low  
– The flash is used  
– The camera has been turned on and off many  
times  
– The zoom is used frequently  
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] on the  
Setup screen  
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] on the Setup  
screen  
– The battery power is low  
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Using the AC adaptor  
Using your camera  
abroad  
Power sources  
AC Adaptor  
To a wall outlet (wall socket)  
You can use your camera in any country  
or region with the AC Adaptor/power cord  
(mains lead) (supplied) within 100 V to  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially  
available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary,  
depending on the design of the wall outlet  
(wall socket) [b].  
Multi connector  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
2
AC-LM5/LM5A  
1
Connect the power cord  
(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor  
and then to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Connect the AC Adaptor  
(supplied) to the multi  
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel  
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.  
connector of the camera.  
When placing the camera, make sure the  
LCD screen is facing up.  
Connect the DC plug with the mark  
facing up.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• After using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both  
from the multi connector of the camera and  
from a wall outlet (wall socket).  
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself  
has been turned off.  
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible  
wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble  
occurs while using the adaptor, immediately  
shut off the power by disconnecting the plug  
from the wall outlet (wall socket).  
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Turning on/off your camera  
How to use the  
control button  
Auto power-off function  
Camera  
1
POWER lamp  
AF Mode:  
Single  
Smart  
Off  
1
2
If you do not operate the camera for about  
three minutes during shooting or viewing  
or when performing Setup, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing  
down the battery. The auto power-off  
function only operates when the camera is  
operating using a battery pack. The auto  
power-off function also will not operate in  
the following circumstances.  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Red Eye Reduction:  
AF Illuminator:  
Auto Review:  
Off  
1
2
Auto  
Off  
POWER button  
MENU  
SELECT  
Setup  
2
File Number:  
USB Connect:  
Video Out:  
1
2
OK  
Cancel  
Clock Set:  
1
2
To change the current settings of the  
camera, bring up the menu or the Setup  
screen (page 54), and use the control  
button to make the changes.  
To set a menu item, press ///on the  
control button to select the desired item  
and setting and make the setting. To set a  
Setup item, press ///on the control  
button to select the desired item and  
setting, then press to make the setting.  
Press POWER.  
• When viewing movies  
• When playing back a slide show  
• When a connector is plugged into the  
(USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO)  
jack with the camera connected to the  
Cyber-Shot Station  
The POWER lamp (green) lights up and  
the power is on. When you turn on your  
camera for the first time, the Clock Set  
screen appears (page 21).  
Turning off the power  
Press POWER again. The POWER lamp  
goes out, and the camera turns off.  
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Setting the date and time  
Mode switch  
Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
2004  
/
/
12 : 00  
OK  
1
1
2004  
/
/
12 : 00  
OK  
1
1
AM  
Cancel  
AM  
Cancel  
POWER button  
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to  
.
Press POWER to turn on the  
Select the desired date display  
format with /on the control  
button, then press .  
power.  
• To change the date and time on the  
Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in  
The POWER lamp (green) lights up and  
the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD  
screen.  
(Setup 2) (pages 54 and 126), and  
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day),  
[M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y]  
(day/month/year).  
2
perform the procedure from step .  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
mode switch is set to  
or  
.
• If the rechargeable battery (page 128), which  
provides the power for saving the time data,  
ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen will  
appear again. When this happens, reset the date  
and time, by starting from step above.  
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Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Clock Set  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
2004  
/
/
12 : 00  
2005  
/
/
10 : 00  
2005  
/
/
10 : 30  
1
1
OK  
1
1
OK  
1
1
OK  
AM  
Cancel  
AM  
Cancel  
AM  
Cancel  
4
5
6
Select the year, month, day,  
hour or minute item you want  
to set with /on the control  
button.  
Set the numeric value with /  
on the control button, then  
press to enter it.  
Select [OK] with on the  
control button, then press .  
The date and time are entered and the  
clock starts to keep time.  
After entering the number, /moves to  
the next item. Repeat steps and until  
all of the items are set.  
The item to be set is indicated with /.  
• To cancel the date and time setting, select  
[Cancel] with ///on the control button,  
then press .  
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step , set the  
time on a 24-hour cycle.  
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon  
as 12:00 PM.  
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Changing the language setting  
You can change the screen display like  
menu items, warnings and messages in  
your desired language.  
To change the language setting, select  
(Language) in  
(Setup 1) on the Setup  
1
screen (pages 54 and 125) and select the  
desired language.  
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Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Terminal side  
Access lamp  
2
3
1
Close the battery/“Memory  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
Open the battery/“Memory  
Stick Duo” cover.  
Stick Duo” cover.  
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way  
in until it clicks as illustrated.  
To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Slide the cover in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”  
cover, then push the “Memory Stick Duo”  
to pop it out.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”,  
make sure of the direction and insert it all the  
way to the connector. If the “Memory Stick  
Duo” is not inserted correctly, you may not  
be able to record or display images with the  
“Memory Stick Duo”. And also it may result in  
malfunction of both the camera and “Memory  
Stick Duo”.  
• When using this camera, the Memory  
Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not  
necessary.  
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page  
128.  
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the  
camera is recording or reading an  
image. Never remove the “Memory Stick  
Duo” or turn off the power at this time.  
The data may be corrupted.  
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Setting the still image size  
Mode switch  
5M  
5M  
5M  
3:2  
3:2  
3M  
3M  
1M  
1M  
VGA(E-Mail)  
Image Size  
VGA(E-Mail)  
Image Size  
VGA  
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to , and  
Press  
(Image Size).  
Select the desired image size  
turn on the power.  
with /on the control button.  
The Image Size setup appears.  
The image size is set.  
• For details on the image size, see page 26.  
When the setting is complete, press  
(Image Size) so that the Image Size setup  
disappears from the LCD screen.  
• The image size selected here is maintained  
even when the power is turned off.  
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Image size and quality  
You can choose image size (number of  
pixels) and image quality (compression  
ratio) based on the kind of images you  
want to shoot.  
Short description of the image size  
The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the  
minimum one.  
2592  
The image size is shown by the number  
of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical),  
which compose an image. For example, a  
5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that  
there are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944  
pixels vertically. The larger the number of  
pixels, the larger the image size.  
Image size  
5M  
640  
5M  
2592 pixels × 1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels  
Image size  
VGA (E-Mail)  
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels  
VGA  
Examples based on the image size  
You can select from Fine (high quality)  
or Standard image quality. Each uses a  
different compression ratio.  
Image size  
Usage guidelines  
5M1) (2592×1944)  
3:22) (2592×1728)  
3M (2048×1536)  
1M (1280×960)  
Larger  
• For saving important images, printing in A4 size or  
printing A5 size high density images  
When you select Fine, the image quality  
improves as the image size increases,  
but the amount of recorded data also  
increases and the number of images that  
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
decreases. Refer to the table on the right  
and choose the image size and image  
quality appropriate to the kind of images  
you want to shoot.  
For printing in postcard size  
VGA (E-Mail)  
(640×480)  
For recording a larger number of images  
For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages  
Smaller  
1) The factory setting is [5M]. It is the highest image quality on this camera.  
2) Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.  
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Examples based on the image quality  
Image quality  
Usage guideline  
(Compression ratio)  
Low compression  
(looks better)  
For recording or printing with better image quality.  
For recording a larger number of images.  
Fine  
High compression  
(normal)  
Standard  
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Number of still images that can be recorded  
• When images recorded using earlier Sony  
models are played back on this camera, the  
display may differ from the actual image size.  
• When the images are viewed on the LCD  
screen of the camera, they all look the same  
size.  
• The number of shooting images may differ  
from these values according to the shooting  
mode, shooting conditions and the subject.  
• When the number of remaining shooting  
images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999”  
indicator appears on the LCD screen.  
You can resize the images later (Resize  
function, see page 75).  
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick  
Duo”1)  
The number of images that can be saved when [P.Quality] is set to [Fine] ([Standard])2) are  
shown below.  
• The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” that has been formatted by this camera.  
(Units: number of images)  
Capacity  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
Image size  
6
(11)  
12  
(23)  
25  
(48)  
51  
(96)  
92  
(174)  
188  
5M  
(354)  
6
(11)  
12  
(23)  
25  
(48)  
51  
(96)  
92  
(174)  
188  
(354)  
3:2  
10  
(18)  
20  
(37)  
41  
(74)  
82  
(149)  
148  
(264)  
302  
(537)  
3M  
24  
(46)  
50  
(93)  
101  
(187)  
202  
(376)  
357  
(649)  
726  
(1320)  
1M  
97  
(243)  
196  
(491)  
394  
(985)  
790  
(1975)  
1428  
(3571)  
2904  
(7261)  
VGA (E-Mail)  
1) When [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].  
For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 119.  
2) For more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 54.  
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Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode  
Holding the camera correctly  
Mode switch  
1
2
Set the mode switch to , and  
Hold the camera steadily with  
both hands and position the  
subject in the center of the  
focus frame.  
turn on the power.  
When shooting pictures with the camera,  
be careful so that your fingers do not  
block the lens portion, flash emitter or  
microphone. (page 10)  
The minimum focal distance to a subject  
is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot  
subjects at distances closer than this, use the  
close-ups (Macro) mode (page 35).  
The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows  
the focus adjustment range (AF range finder,  
page 57).  
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min  
60  
VGA FINE 101  
96  
60min  
101  
95  
VGA  
S AF  
30 F3.5  
S AF  
AE/AF lock indicator  
Flashes green   
Light up  
3
4
Press and hold the shutter  
Press the shutter button fully  
button halfway down.  
down.  
The beep sounds but the image is not yet  
recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator  
changes from flashing to steadily lit, the  
camera is ready for shooting.  
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split  
second depending on the subject.)  
The shutter sounds. The image will be  
recorded in the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
The recorded image is displayed for  
approximately two seconds (Auto Review,  
page 124).  
When operating the camera using a battery  
pack, if you do not operate the camera for a  
while during recording or playback, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing  
down the battery (page 20).  
If you release the shutter button, shooting will  
be canceled.  
You can continue and shoot even when the  
camera does not beep, but in this case the focus  
is not set properly.  
No beep sounds when [Beep] is set to [Off] on  
the Setup screen (page 125).  
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Still image program shooting  
[Program]  
Mode switch  
When you set the mode switch to  
To switch the shooting  
method  
,
The necessary adjustments are made  
automatically like still image auto  
shooting, but you can also change the  
focus and other adjustments as desired.  
In addition, you can also set the desired  
shooting functions using menus (pages 53  
and 120).  
the functions that can be used change as  
1 Set the mode switch to  
2 Press MENU.  
.
follows according to  
menu.  
(Camera) in the  
3 Select  
(Camera) with on the  
control button.  
4 Select the desired shooting mode with  
/on the control button.  
Program  
Auto  
Camera  
Mode  
(Magnifying glass mode) (page  
40)  
(Twilight mode) (page 40)  
(Twilight portrait mode) (page 40)  
(Landscape mode) (page 40)  
(Snow mode) (page 41)  
(Beach mode) (page 41)  
(High-speed shutter mode) (page  
41)  
Still image auto shooting [Auto]  
The focus, exposure and white balance  
are automatically adjusted as needed to  
allow easy shooting. In addition, the image  
quality is set to [Fine] (page 54), the AF  
range finder frame is set to [Multi AF], and  
the metering mode is set to [Multi] (pages  
57 and 62).  
(Fireworks mode) (page 41)  
(Candle mode) (page 41)  
Only  
and  
(Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode)  
(Setup) appear in the menu.  
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Checking the last image  
you shot — Quick Review  
Indicators on the LCD  
screen during shooting  
Auto Focus  
60min  
VGA  
101 8/8  
When you try to shoot a subject that is  
difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock  
indicator changes to flashing slowly. In  
addition, the AE locked beep does not  
sound.  
Review  
-
101 0029 2005  
1
1 10:30PM  
RETURN  
The Auto Focus function may have  
difficulty working under the following  
conditions. In such cases, release the  
shutter button, then recompose the shot  
and focus again.  
The subject is distant from the camera  
and dark.  
The contrast between the subject and its  
background is poor.  
The subject is seen through glass, such  
as a window.  
A fast-moving subject.  
The subject reflects or has a lustrous  
finish, such as a mirror or a luminous  
body.  
Press () on the control  
Each time you press  
changes in the following order.  
, the display  
button.  
For a detailed description of the indicators, see  
page 133.  
For a detailed description of the histogram, see  
page 61.  
You can extend the battery remaining time by  
turning off the LCD backlight.  
When shooting/viewing movies, the status of  
the LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators  
off LCD backlight off Indicators on  
This setting is maintained even when the power  
is turned off.  
To return to the normal shooting mode,  
press lightly on the shutter button or press  
() again.  
To delete the image displayed on  
the LCD screen  
1 Press  
(Delete).  
2 Select [Delete] with on the control  
button, then press .  
The image is deleted.  
A flashing subject.  
A backlit subject.  
The image may appear rough right after  
playback starts due to the image processing.  
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF  
range finder frame” which sets the focus  
position according to the subject position  
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the  
focus start/finish timing. See page 57 for  
details.  
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Using the zoom feature  
Histogram on (Image information can also be  
displayed during playback.)  
Zoom  
T (telephoto)  
W (wide-angle)  
Your camera is equipped with the  
following zoom functions.  
60min  
VGA  
101  
96  
60min  
VGA  
101  
96  
W
T
W
T
1.1  
5.0  
101  
60min  
VGA  
96  
The enlargement method and the zoom  
scale differ according to the image size and  
the zoom type, so select the zoom to match  
the shooting purpose.  
S
AF  
S
AF  
S AF  
Optical zoom  
Indicators off  
The telephoto and wide angle adjustment  
is made by the lens in the same manner as  
a conventional film camera.  
Press the zoom buttons to  
choose the desired zoom  
position for shooting.  
The maximum optical zoom is 3×.  
Digital zoom  
The camera has the following two types of  
digital zoom.  
The minimum focal distance to the  
subject  
Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the  
lens surface for both W/T sides  
S AF  
LCD backlight off  
Smart zoom  
Indicators on  
The image is enlarged with almost no  
distortion. This lets you use smart zoom  
with the same feeling as optical zoom.  
The maximum smart zoom scale depends  
on the selected image size as shown in the  
following table.  
You cannot change the zoom scale while  
shooting movie (page 84).  
101  
60min  
VGA  
96  
S AF  
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The maximum smart zoom and precision  
digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom  
scale.  
When using the smart zoom, the image on the  
LCD screen may look rough. However, this  
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded  
image.  
The zoom scaling indicator differs according to  
the zoom type.  
– Optical zoom:  
– Smart zoom:  
– Precision digital zoom:  
The AF range finder frame does not appear  
Precision digital zoom  
All image sizes are enlarged up to a  
maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom  
function cuts out and enlarges a certain  
portion of the image, so the image quality  
deteriorates.  
when using the digital zoom. The  
,
or  
You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi  
Burst mode.  
indicators flashes, and AF operates with  
priority on subjects located near the center.  
To set digital zoom  
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or  
[Precision] on the Setup screen (page 124).  
(When you purchase your camera, [Digital  
Zoom] is set to [Smart].)  
Optical zoom  
Precision digital  
zoom  
Maximum  
smart  
zoom scale zoom scale  
Maximum  
precision digital  
Image  
size  
When you press the zoom button, the zoom  
scaling indicator appears on the LCD  
screen as follows.  
5M  
3:2  
3M  
1M  
—*  
6×  
6×  
6×  
—*  
The W side of this line is optical zoom,  
and the T side is digital zoom  
approx. 3.8×  
approx. 6.1×  
approx. 12×  
6×  
6×  
VGA  
(E-Mail)  
* The maximum optical zoom scale is 3×.  
Zoom scaling indicator  
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Shooting close-ups — Macro  
Using Spot AF is recommended (page 57).  
To shoot at even closer distances than close-  
min  
60  
101  
96  
VGA  
ups (Macro) recording, use  
glass mode) (page 40).  
(Magnifying  
S AF  
1
The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is  
used when zooming up subjects such as  
flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the  
way to the W side lets you shoot subjects  
at distances as close as 8 cm (3 1/4 inches).  
However, the minimum focus distance  
varies according to the zoom position.  
Therefore, shooting with the zoom set all  
the way to the W side is recommended.  
Set the mode switch to , and  
press ( ) on the control  
button.  
The (Macro) indicator appears enlarged  
on the LCD screen (page 124).  
If the menu is currently displayed, press  
MENU first so that the menu disappears.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
mode switch is set to  
You cannot use this function when  
(Camera) in the menu is set to  
(Magnifying glass mode),  
(Landscape mode),  
.
When the zoom is set all the way to the  
W side:  
Approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) from the lens  
surface  
(Twilight mode),  
(Fireworks  
mode) and (Candle mode).  
When the zoom is set all the way to the  
T side:  
Approx. 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) from the lens  
surface  
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Using the self-timer  
60min  
101  
96  
VGA  
min  
FINE  
VGA  
60  
60min  
101  
96  
101  
95  
VGA  
S AF  
S AF  
S AF  
30 F3.5  
1
2
2
Set the mode switch to , and  
press ( ) on the control  
button.  
Center the subject in the  
Center the subject in the  
frame. Press and hold the  
shutter button halfway down  
to focus on, then press the  
shutter button fully down.  
frame. Press and hold the  
shutter button halfway down  
to focus on, then press the  
shutter button fully down.  
The (self-timer) indicator appears  
enlarged on the LCD screen (page 124).  
When recording with the self-timer, using  
a tripod is recommended. If you place the  
camera directly in an unstable location for  
recording, the camera may fall and become  
damaged or malfunction.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press  
MENU first so that the menu disappears.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
The self-timer lamp (page 10) flashes  
and a beep sounds after you press the  
shutter button until the shutter operates  
(approximately 10 seconds later).  
To return to normal recording mode  
Press ( ) on the control button again.  
The indicator disappears from the LCD  
screen.  
To cancel the self-timer in the  
middle of the operation  
When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the  
in-focus range becomes extremely narrow, and  
the entire subject may not be in focus.  
When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the  
AF speed drops in order to focus accurately on  
close subjects.  
mode switch is set to  
.
Press ( ) on the control button again. The  
indicator disappears from the LCD screen.  
If you press the shutter button while standing  
in front of the camera, the focus and the  
exposure may not be correctly set.  
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Selecting a flash mode  
(No flash): The flash does not strobe.  
60min  
101  
96  
VGA  
To prevent subjects’ eyes from  
appearing red  
The flash pre-strobes twice or more  
before shooting to reduce the red-eye  
phenomenon.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press  
MENU first so that the menu disappears.  
The recommended shooting distance using  
the flash is approx. 0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches  
to 5 feet 6 7/8 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 1.6 m  
(1 foot 7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (T)  
(DSC-T3), approx. 0.1 m to 1.6 m (4 inches to  
5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 1.5 m (1 foot  
7 3/4 inches to 4 feet 11 inches) (T) (DSC-  
T33) (When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu  
settings).  
S AF  
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the  
Setup screen (page 124). The  
appears on the LCD screen.  
indicator  
The flash strobes twice. The first time is the  
pre-flash which is used to adjust the flash light  
quantity, and the second time is the actual flash  
during which the image is recorded.  
You can change the brightness of the flash with  
(Flash Level) in the menu settings (page  
66). (You cannot change the brightness of the  
Set the mode switch to  
,
and press ( ) on the control  
button repeatedly to select a  
flash mode.  
Red-eye reduction takes approximately one  
second before actually shooting the image,  
so hold the camera firmly to avoid shaking.  
In addition, be sure to tell the subject to  
hold still.  
The selected flash mode indicator appears  
enlarged on the LCD screen (page 124).  
Each time you press ( ), the indicator  
changes as follows.  
flash while  
(Camera) in the menu is set to  
[Auto] in the menu.)  
SL  
When using the  
(Slow synchro) or  
(No flash) mode, the shutter speed becomes  
slower in dark places, so using a tripod is  
recommended.  
While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp  
flashes. After the charging is complete, the  
lamp goes out and flash mode is ready.  
Flash mode setting is maintained even when  
the power is turned off.  
No indicator (Auto): The flash  
automatically strobes when shooting  
images in a dark place. The factory setting  
is Auto.  
(Forced flash): The flash strobes  
regardless of the surrounding brightness.  
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  
addition, red-eye reduction is more effective  
under bright lighting and when closer to the  
subject.  
SL  
(Slow synchro): The flash strobes  
regardless of the surrounding brightness.  
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place,  
so you can clearly shoot the background  
that is out of flash light.  
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Inserting the date and time  
on a still image  
The AF range finder frame does not appear.  
The or indicator flashes, and AF  
operates with priority on subjects located near  
the center.  
Shooting images with the AF  
illuminator  
The AF illuminator is fill light to  
,
Program  
Auto  
Camera  
Mode  
The AF illuminator operates only when  
(Camera) is set to [Auto], [Program],  
focus more easily on a subject in dark  
surroundings. The  
appears on the  
ON  
(Magnifying glass mode),  
mode), (Snow mode),  
(Twilight portrait  
(Beach mode)  
LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits  
red light when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway until the focus is locked.  
or (Candle mode) in the menu.  
The AF illuminator emits very bright light.  
Although there are no problems with safety,  
directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter  
at close range is not recommended.  
MENU  
1
101  
VGA FINE  
60min  
96  
ON  
Set the mode switch to  
,
then press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
S AF  
30 F3.5  
When images are shot with the date and time  
superimposed, the date and time cannot be  
removed later.  
The date and time are not inserted in Multi  
Burst mode.  
When this function is not needed, set [AF  
Illuminator] to [Off] on the Setup screen (page  
124).  
If AF illuminator light does not reach the  
subject sufficiently or the subject has no  
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A  
distance up to approximately 2.4 m (7 feet  
10 3/8 inches) (W)/3.7 m (12 feet 1 5/8 inches)  
(T) is recommended.)  
Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator  
light reaches the subject, even if the light is  
slightly off the center of the subject.  
The date and time do not appear on the LCD  
screen during shooting, instead,  
indicator  
appears on the LCD screen. The actual date  
and time appear in red on the lower-right  
corner during playback only.  
You can also carry out this operation with the  
mode switch set to  
or  
.
When the focus preset distance is set (page 59),  
the AF illuminator does not function.  
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Camera 1  
Camera 1  
AF Mode:  
1
2
Day&Time  
Date  
Off  
AF Mode:  
Single  
Smart  
Day&Time  
Off  
1
2
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Digital Zoom:  
Date/Time:  
Red Eye Reduction  
AF Illuminator:  
Auto Review:  
:
Red Eye Reduction  
AF Illuminator:  
Auto Review:  
:
1
2
1
2
Auto  
Setup  
t
Off  
Mode  
PAGE SELECT  
2
3
4
Press on the control button  
to advance to , then press   
again.  
Select the date and time  
Select  
(Camera 1) with on  
1
setting with /on the control  
button, then press .  
the control button, then press  
.  
Select [Date/Time] with /,  
then press .  
The Setup screen appears.  
Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour,  
and minute onto the image.  
Date: Superimposes the year, month and  
day onto the image.  
Off: Does not superimpose the date and  
time onto the image.  
After the setting has been completed, press  
MENU first so that the menu disappears,  
and shoot the image.  
If you select [Date], the date is superimposed  
onto the image in the order selected in “Setting  
the date and time” (page 21).  
Date and time setting is maintained even when  
the power is turned off.  
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Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection  
You can shoot more effectively by  
selecting the appropriate mode and then  
pressing the shutter button.  
• The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm  
to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches)  
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and  
cannot be used.  
• When you press the zoom button, the image is  
enlarged using the digital zoom.  
Twilight portrait mode  
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.  
Magnifying glass mode  
The subject appears on the LCD screen  
magnified by up to 3.3×. This lets you see  
details that would otherwise be difficult to  
confirm with the naked eye.  
1.1  
Twilight mode  
Distance to the  
subject  
Magnification  
scale  
Allows you to shoot night scenes at  
far distance without losing the dark  
atmosphere of the surroundings.  
1 cm (13/32 inch)  
2 cm (13/16 inch)  
5 cm (2 inches)  
3.3×  
2.1×  
1.0×  
0.5×  
0.3×  
• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a  
tripod is recommended.  
Landscape mode  
Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot  
landscapes, etc.  
10 cm (4 inches)  
20 cm (7 7/8 inches)  
• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a  
tripod is recommended.  
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Candle mode  
Snow mode  
High-speed shutter mode  
When shooting snowy scenes or other  
places where the whole screen appears  
white, use this mode to prevent sunken  
colors and record clear images.  
You can record parties, candle services and  
other candlelit scenes without spoiling the  
candlelight atmosphere.  
Use this mode to shoot moving subjects  
outdoors or in other bright places.  
• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images  
shot in dark places become darker.  
The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a  
tripod is recommended.  
Beach mode  
Fireworks mode  
When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes,  
the blue of the water is clearly recorded.  
You can record fireworks in all their  
splendor. The focus distance is set to  
infinity.  
You can change the shutter speed by setting an  
EV adjustment value (page 60).  
• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a  
tripod is recommended.  
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Program  
Auto  
Camera  
Mode  
Program  
Auto  
Camera  
WB ISO  
MENU  
1
2
Set the mode switch to  
,
Select  
(Camera) with on  
then press MENU.  
the control button, then select  
the desired mode with /.  
The menu appears.  
To return to normal mode  
Select [Auto] or [Program] with /on  
the control button.  
Scene Selection setting is maintained even  
when the power is turned off.  
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Shooting with Scene Selection  
NR slow shutter  
When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the  
flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table  
below for the function setting of each shooting mode.  
The NR slow shutter function reduces  
noise from recorded images, providing  
clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6  
second or slower, the camera automatically  
activates the NR slow shutter function and  
“NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed  
indicator.  
Function  
AF  
Flash range  
mode finder  
frame  
Burst/  
Speed  
Focus  
preset  
Exposure  
bracket  
White  
balance  
Flash  
level  
Macro  
Burst/  
Multi Burst  
Shooting  
mode  
/
Press the shutter button  
fully down.  
SL  
Auto/  
WB  
/
Then the screen turns  
black.  
/
/
/
Capturing  
Finally, when  
“Processing” disappears,  
the image has been  
recorded.  
Processing  
Center 0.5m/1.0m/  
AF 3.0m/7.0m  
indicates that the function can be set to your preference.  
• Do not move the camera while “Capturing”  
appears. To eliminate the effects of vibration,  
using a tripod is recommended.  
• When a slow shutter speed is set by the  
camera, the processing may take some time.  
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Viewing single images  
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your  
camera  
Index (nine-image)  
screen  
Index (sixteen-image)  
screen  
Single (single-image)  
screen  
60min  
VGA  
101 8/9  
60min  
VGA  
101 8/9  
-
101 0008 2005  
1
1
10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
-
101 0008 2005  
1
1
10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
1
Set the mode switch to , and  
You can view images shot with your  
camera almost immediately on the LCD  
screen. You can select the following three  
methods for viewing images.  
Index (nine-image/sixteen-image)  
screen  
Nine or sixteen images are displayed  
simultaneously in separate panels on the  
LCD screen.  
turn on the power.  
The last image in the selected recording  
folder (page 69) appears on the LCD  
screen.  
Single (single-image) screen  
You can view one image at a time,  
displayed over the entire screen.  
• For details on viewing movies, see page 85.  
• For a detailed description of the indicators, see  
page 136.  
• The image may appear rough right after  
playback starts due to the image processing.  
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Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) screen  
60min  
VGA  
101 3/9  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
-
101 0003 2005  
1
1 10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
2
2
1
Select the desired still image  
Press  
(index) once more.  
Press  
(index) once.  
with /on the control button.  
The display switches to the index (sixteen-  
The display switches to the index (nine-  
image) screen.  
image) screen.  
: To display the preceding image  
: To display the next image  
To display the next (previous) index  
screen  
To display the next (previous) index  
screen  
Press ///on the control button to  
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.  
Press ///on the control button to  
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.  
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Viewing images on a TV screen  
A/V connecting cable  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
A/V OUT  
(MONO) jack  
1
3
2
Connect the A/V connecting  
cable (supplied) to the  
Select the desired still image  
with ///on the control  
button.  
Connect the camera to the  
Cyber-shot Station.  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the  
Cyber-shot Station (supplied)  
and the audio/video input  
jacks of the TV.  
Connect the camera as illustrated.  
The image in the yellow frame is selected.  
• Make sure the camera is securely connected to  
the Cyber-shot Station.  
To return to the single-image screen  
Press the zoom T or press on the control  
button.  
If your TV has stereo input jacks,  
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V  
connecting cable to the left audio jack.  
• When the USB cable is connected to the  
Cyber-shot Station, remove the USB cable  
from the Cyber-shot Station.  
• Turn off both your camera and the TV before  
connecting the camera and the TV with the  
A/V connecting cable.  
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POWER  
VGA  
101 2/9  
101-0002 2005  
BACK/NEXT  
1
1
10:30PM  
VOLUME  
TV/Video switch  
3
4
Turn on the TV and set the  
Set the mode switch to , and  
TV/Video switch to “Video”.  
turn on the camera.  
• The name and location of this switch may  
differ depending on your TV. For details, see  
the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
Press /on the control button to select  
the desired image.  
• When using your camera abroad, it may be  
necessary to switch the video output signal to  
match that of your TV system (page 126).  
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Viewing images on a TV screen  
PAL-M system  
If you want to view images on a TV  
screen, you need a TV with a video  
input jack and the A/V connecting cable  
(supplied).  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
The color system of the TV must match  
that of your digital still camera. Check the  
following lists:  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,  
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.  
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.  
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Deleting images  
60min  
VGA  
60min  
VGA  
60min  
VGA  
101  
2/9  
101  
2/9  
101  
2/9  
Delete  
Exit  
Delete  
Exit  
101-0002 2005  
1
1 10:30PM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
BACK/NEXT  
BACK/NEXT  
2
3
1
Press  
(Delete).  
Select [Delete] with on the  
Set the mode switch to , and  
turn on the camera.  
control button, then press .  
The image has not yet been deleted at this  
point.  
Press /on the control  
button to select the image you  
want to delete.  
The message “Access” appears, and the  
image has been deleted.  
You cannot delete the protected image (page  
74).  
To continue and delete other images  
• Note that you cannot restore deleted images.  
Display the image to be deleted with /  
on the control button. Then, select [Delete]  
with and press .  
To cancel deleting  
Select [Exit] with on the control button,  
then press .  
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Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode  
Delete  
Delete  
Exit  
Select  
All In This Folder  
Exit  
Select  
All In This Folder  
SELECT  
TO NEXT  
1
2
3
While an index (nine-image/  
sixteen-image) screen (page  
45) is displayed, press  
(Delete).  
Select an image you want to  
delete with ///on the  
control button, then press .  
Select [Select] with /on the  
control button, then press .  
The (Delete) indicator appears on the  
selected image. At this point, the image has  
not yet been deleted. Repeat this step for  
all of the images you want to delete.  
• Note that you cannot restore deleted images.  
• To cancel a selection, select the image, then  
press on the control button again so that the  
indicator disappears.  
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Formatting a  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
To delete all the images in  
the folder  
Terminal side  
Select [All In This Folder] with on  
the control button in step , then press  
. Select [OK], then press . All of  
the unprotected images in the folder  
are deleted. To cancel deleting, select  
[Cancel], then press .  
Delete  
Exit  
OK  
4
1
You can also delete movies (page 86).  
Press  
(Delete) and select  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
you want to format into the  
camera.  
[OK] with on the control  
button, then press .  
• The term “formatting” means preparing a  
“Memory Stick Duo” to record images; this  
process is also called “initialization.”  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with your  
camera and commercially available “Memory  
Stick Duo” are already formatted, and can be  
used immediately.  
Note that formatting the “Memory Stick  
Duo” erases all the data in the “Memory  
Stick Duo” even if images are protected,  
and these images cannot be recovered.  
The message “Access” appears, and the  
images with the indicator have been  
deleted.  
To cancel deleting  
Select [Exit] with on the control button,  
then press .  
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60min  
Format  
Memory Stick Tool  
1
2
Format:  
OK  
Create REC. Folder: Cancel  
Change REC. Folder:  
MENU  
All data will be erased  
1
2
Ready?  
OK  
Cancel  
Setup  
t
Mode  
2
3
4
Turn on the camera, then  
press MENU.  
Select  
(Memory Stick Tool)  
Select [OK] with on the  
with /on the control button.  
Select [Format] with , then  
press .  
Select [OK] with , then press  
.  
control button, then press .  
Press on the control button  
to advance to , then press   
again.  
The message “Formatting” appears. When  
this message disappears, the format is  
complete.  
The Setup screen appears.  
• This operation is available no matter what  
position the mode switch is in.  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [Cancel] with on the control  
button, then press .  
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Changing the menu settings  
When the ///marks  
How to setup and  
appear with an item  
Press MENU.  
operate your camera  
There are items that are not displayed on  
the screen. Press ///on the control  
button to display these items.  
The menu appears.  
The usage of the menus and Setup screen  
items is described below.  
Program  
Auto  
Camera  
WB ISO  
To turn off the menu display  
Press MENU again.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
• The displayed items differ according to the  
mode switch position.  
You cannot select items displayed in gray.  
• For a detailed description of the menu items,  
see page 120.  
Press /on the control  
button to select the item you  
want to set.  
400  
200  
100  
Auto  
ISO  
WB ISO  
• When the mode switch is set to  
on the control button after selecting the item.  
, press   
Press /on the control  
button to select the desired  
setting.  
The selected setting is enlarged and  
the setting is entered.  
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Changing the items in the  
Setup screen  
To turn off Setup screen  
display  
Press MENU again.  
Deciding the still  
image quality  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To return to the menu from the  
Setup screen  
Press on the control button to return to  
the position enclosed by the frame in step  
, then press again.  
You can select the still image quality from  
[Fine] (high quality) or [Standard].  
Press on the control button  
to advance to , then press   
again.  
Before operation  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
The Setup screen appears.  
• For a detailed description of the Setup items,  
see page 124.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Setup  
t
Press ///on the control  
button to select the item you  
want to set.  
The frame of the selected item turns  
yellow.  
Setup 2  
File Number:  
1
USB Connect:  
2
Video Out:  
Clock Set:  
OK  
Cancel  
1
2
Press on the control button  
to enter the setting.  
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Creating a new folder  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Creating or selecting  
a folder  
Press MENU.  
Select  
(Memory Stick Tool)  
The menu appears.  
with /, [Create REC. Folder]  
with //, and [OK] with /,  
then press .  
Your camera can create multiple folders  
within a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can  
select the folder used to store images  
before shooting, which is convenient for  
organizing images.  
Select  
(P.Quality) with /,  
then select the desired image  
quality with /.  
The creating folder screen appears.  
60min  
Create REC. Folder  
When not creating a new folder,  
“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the  
recording folder.  
Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF  
Fine  
FINE  
Ready?  
OK  
Cancel  
Standard  
P.Quality  
Mode BRK  
M
PFX  
You can create folders up to “999MSDCF”.  
Select [OK] with , then press  
Before operation  
Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54  
and 124).  
.  
A new folder is created with a number  
one higher than the largest number  
in the “Memory Stick Duo”, and the  
folder becomes the recording folder.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
To cancel folder creation  
Select [Cancel] in step or .  
• Once you create a new folder, you cannot  
delete the new folder with the camera.  
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder  
until a different folder is created or selected.  
• 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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Changing the recording  
folder  
Select  
(Memory Stick  
Tool) with /, [Change REC.  
Folder] with /, and [OK]  
with /, then press .  
The recording folder selection screen  
appears.  
Select REC. Folder  
102  
2/2  
Folder Name:102MSDCF  
No. Of Files:  
Created:  
0
2005  
1
1
1:05:34AM  
OK  
Cancel  
BACK/NEXT  
Select the desired folder with  
/, and [OK] with , then  
press .  
To cancel changing the  
recording folder  
Select [Cancel] in step or .  
You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a  
recording folder (page 95).  
• The image is stored in the newly selected  
folder. You cannot move recorded images to a  
different folder with this camera.  
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Choosing a focus range  
finder frame  
— AF range finder  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
Choosing an auto  
focus method  
.
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
You can set the AF range finder frame and  
the AF mode.  
Multipoint AF (  
)
Select (Focus) with /,  
then select the desired AF  
range with /.  
The camera calculates the distance in five  
areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in  
the center of the image, letting you shoot  
using the auto focus function without  
worrying about the image composition.  
This mode is useful when it is difficult  
to focus on the subject because it is not  
in the center of the frame. You can check  
the position where the focus was adjusted  
using the green frame.  
AF range finder frame  
This selects the focus position according to  
the subject position and size.  
101  
98  
60min  
P
VGAFINE  
AF range  
finder frame  
AF mode  
This sets the focus operation start and stop  
timing.  
S AF  
The focus is adjusted automatically.  
The color of the AF range finder frame  
changes from white to green.  
Before operation  
The factory setting is the Multipoint AF.  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
Center AF (  
)
This mode is useful for focusing on a  
subject near the center of the frame. Use  
together with the AF lock function lets you  
shoot in the desired image composition.  
• When you are shooting movies and you choose  
Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the  
screen is estimated as an average, so the AF  
works even with a certain amount of vibration.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
The AF range finder frame is  
. Center AF  
and Spot AF automatically focuse only on  
selected frame, so these are convenient when  
you want to focus only on what you aim at.  
• When you use the digital zoom or AF  
illuminator, priority AF movement is given to  
subjects in or near the center of the frame. In  
Spot AF (  
)
This is useful when focusing on an  
extremely small subject or a narrow area.  
Use together with the AF lock function  
lets you shoot in the desired image  
composition. Take care to hold the camera  
steady so that the subject does not deviate  
from the range finder frame.  
this case the  
,
or  
indicator flashes  
and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.  
• Some settings cannot be selected depending on  
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
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Before operation  
Choosing a focus operation  
— AF Mode  
Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54  
and 124).  
Select  
(Camera 1) with ,  
S
AF  
Single AF (  
)
1
then select [AF Mode] with  
/.  
This mode is useful for shooting stationary  
subjects. The focus is not adjusted before  
the shutter button is pressed and held  
halfway down. When the shutter button  
is pressed and held halfway down and AF  
lock is complete, the focus is locked.  
The factory setting is Single AF.  
Select the desired mode with  
//, then press .  
M AF  
Monitoring AF (  
)
This mode shortens the time needed for  
focusing.The camera automatically adjusts  
the focus before the shutter button is  
pressed and held halfway down, letting  
you compose images with the focus  
already adjusted. When the shutter button  
is pressed and held halfway down and AF  
lock is complete, the focus is locked.  
• Battery consumption may be faster than in  
Single AF mode.  
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• When you are using AF lock, you can  
capture an image with the correct focus  
even if the subject is at the edge of the  
frame.  
You can carry out the AF lock adjustment  
process before you press the shutter button  
fully down.  
Shooting techniques  
Setting the distance  
to the subject  
When shooting with the subject at the edge of  
the frame, or when using Center AF or Spot AF,  
the camera may focus on the center instead of  
on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case  
like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and  
then recompose the picture and shoot.  
— Focus preset  
When shooting an image using a  
previously set distance to the subject, or  
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, use of the Focus preset is  
convenient.  
Compose the shot so that the subject is centered  
in the AF range finder, and press the shutter  
button halfway down.  
When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing  
and remains on, return to the fully composed  
shot, and press the shutter button fully down.  
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Before operation  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
S AF  
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AF range finder frame  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
AE/AF lock indicator  
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Before operation  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
Adjusting the  
exposure  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
.
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
— EV adjustment  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
You can manually adjust the exposure  
determined by the camera. Use this mode  
when the proper exposure cannot be  
obtained, for example, when the contrast  
(difference between light and dark)  
between the subject and the background is  
extremely large.  
The compensation value can be set in  
1/3EV steps in the range from +2.0EV to  
−2.0EV.  
Select (Focus) with /,  
then select the distance to the  
subject with /.  
You can select from the following  
distance settings.  
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,  
distance)  
(unlimited  
1.0m  
0.5m  
0.5m  
Spot AF  
Center AF  
Multi AF  
Focus  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
WB ISO  
.
Press MENU.  
To return to auto focus mode  
In step , select [Multi AF], [Center  
AF] or [Spot AF].  
The menu appears.  
Select  
(EV) with .  
The value of the exposure adjustment  
is displayed.  
Adjust  
toward –  
Adjust  
toward +  
• Focus setting information is approximate, and  
should be used as a reference.  
• Some settings cannot be selected depending on  
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
0EV  
0EV  
EV  
WB ISO  
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Displaying a histogram  
• The histogram also appears when the  
(Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], but you  
cannot adjust the exposure.  
• The histogram also appears when you press  
while playing back a single image (page  
44) or during Quick Review (page 32).  
• The histogram does not appear in the following  
cases:  
– When the menu is displayed  
– During Quick Review of an image recorded  
in Exposure Bracket mode  
– When using playback zoom  
– When recording or playing back movies  
Select the desired exposure  
value with /.  
A histogram is a graph showing the  
brightness of an image. The horizontal axis  
shows the brightness, and the vertical axis  
shows the number of pixels. The graph  
display indicates a bright image when  
skewed to the right side, a dark image  
when skewed to the left side.  
A histogram can be used to check the  
exposure when the screen is difficult to see  
during recording and playback.  
Adjust the exposure value while  
checking the brightness of the  
background.  
To reactivate auto exposure  
In step , select [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.  
appears and the histogram does not appear  
in the following cases:  
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– When the image size is [3:2]  
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– When playing back Multi Burst images  
– When rotating a still image  
• The histogram before recording represents  
the histogram of the image displayed on the  
LCD screen at the time. A difference occurs  
in the histogram before and after you press the  
shutter button. After shooting an image, check  
the histogram while playing back a single-  
image or during Quick Review.  
In particular a large difference may appear in  
the following cases:  
– When the flash strobes  
0EV  
Brightness  
Bright  
Dark  
Set the mode switch to  
Press to display the  
histogram.  
.
– When the shutter speed is slow or high  
• The histogram may not appear for images  
recorded using other cameras.  
Adjust the exposure based on  
the histogram.  
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Shooting techniques  
When shooting a dark subject that fills  
the frame, the camera may judge that the  
subject is dark and set a brighter exposure  
for the image. In such cases, adjusting  
the exposure in the – (minus) direction is  
effective.  
Selecting the  
When shooting images, the camera  
automatically sets the exposure.  
When shooting a whitish overall image  
such as a backlit subject or a snowy  
scene, the camera may judge that the  
subject is bright and set a darker exposure  
for the image. In such cases, adjusting  
the exposure in the + (plus) direction is  
effective.  
metering method  
You can select the metering mode that sets  
which part of the subject to measure to  
determine the exposure.  
Multi-pattern metering (No  
indicator)  
The image is divided into multiple regions  
and metering is performed for each region.  
The camera judges the subject position and  
background brightness, and determines a  
well-balanced exposure.  
Adjust in the – direction  
The factory setting is the multi-pattern  
metering.  
Adjust in the + direction  
Spot metering (  
)
Metering is performed for only a part of  
the subject. This lets you shoot images  
that are not too dark even when the subject  
is backlit, or adjust the exposure to the  
subject when there is strong contrast  
between the subject and the background.  
Refer to the histogram and adjust so that  
the image is not overexposed (white out) or  
underexposed (black out).  
Try various images with different  
exposures to find the brightness that suits  
your taste.  
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Before operation  
When selecting [Spot] in step  
, position the spot metering  
cross hair on one point of the  
subject you want to shoot.  
Shooting three  
images with the  
exposure shifted  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
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— Exposure Bracket  
Spot metering  
cross hair  
The Exposure Bracket function records a  
series of three images with the exposure  
values automatically shifted. This lets  
you select the image with the appropriate  
exposure after recording when you are  
unable to shoot good pictures depending  
on the brightness of the subject.  
SAF  
250 F3.5  
• When using spot metering, to focus on the  
metering position, setting (Focus) to  
[Center AF] is recommended (page 57).  
Before operation  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
Set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than  
[Auto] (pages 53 and 120).  
.
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Select  
(Metering Mode)  
with /, then select the  
desired metering mode with  
/.  
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1st image (shifted in the  
+ direction)  
You cannot use the flash in this mode.  
The focus and white balance are adjusted for  
the first image, and these settings are also used  
for the other images.  
When the exposure is manually adjusted  
(page 60), the exposure is shifted based on the  
adjusted brightness.  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Select [Mode] (REC Mode)  
with /, then select [Exp  
Brktg] with /.  
The recording interval is approximately 0.36  
second.  
If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may  
be unable to shoot properly with the selected  
bracket adjustment value.  
You may not be able to shoot images in  
Exposure Bracket mode depending on the  
Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
Select [BRK] (Bracket Step)  
with /, then select the  
desired exposure adjustment  
value with /.  
2nd image (appropriate  
exposure for the camera)  
±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 1.0EV.  
±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 0.7EV.  
±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by  
plus or minus 0.3EV.  
3rd image (shifted in the  
– direction)  
Shoot the image.  
To return to normal mode  
Select [Normal] in step .  
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To reactivate auto adjustment  
Select [Auto] in step .  
WB (Flash)  
Adjusts the white balance only to the flash  
Adjusting color tones  
conditions  
— White Balance  
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the  
white balance adjustment function may not  
work correctly even though you select  
(Fluorescent).  
• When the flash strobes, the manual setting is  
canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]  
(except in WB (Flash) mode).  
You can set the white balance mode  
Before operation  
according to your shooting conditions. The  
apparent color of the subject is affected by  
the lighting conditions. When you want to  
fix the light source imaging conditions, or  
when the color of the entire image seems  
to be a bit unnatural, we recommend that  
you adjust the white balance setting.  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
• Some settings cannot be selected depending on  
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Auto (No indicator)  
Adjusts the white balance automatically.  
The factory setting is Auto.  
(Daylight)  
Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes,  
neon signs, fireworks or sunrise, or  
shooting just before and after sundown  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
(Cloudy)  
.
Shooting under a cloudy sky  
(Fluorescent)  
Shooting under fluorescent lighting  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
(Incandescent)  
• Places where the lighting conditions  
change quickly  
• Under bright lighting such as  
photography studios  
Select [WB] (White Bal) with  
/, then select the desired  
setting with /.  
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Set the mode switch to  
.
Adjusting the flash  
level  
Shooting  
continuously  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
This mode is used for continuous shooting.  
The maxium number of images you can  
shoot per one shooting depends on the  
image size and image quality settings.  
— Flash Level  
You can adjust the amount of flash light.  
Select [ ] (Flash Level) with  
/, then select the desired  
setting with /.  
Before operation  
+: Makes the flash level higher than  
normal.  
Normal: Normal setting.  
–: Makes the flash level lower than  
normal.  
Set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than  
S
Speed Burst (  
)
[Auto] (pages 53 and 120).  
You can shoot images with a short interval  
(approx. 0.33 second).  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Burst (  
)
You may not be able to set the flash level a  
depending on the Scene Selection mode (page  
43).  
The shooting interval (approx. 0.83  
seconds) becomes longer than Speed  
Burst, but even more images can be shot  
continuously.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
• When the battery power decreases with use or  
the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full,  
recording stops even if you press and hold the  
shutter button.  
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Burst  
(Units: images)  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Recording 16 frames  
in succession  
Image  
quality  
Press MENU.  
Fine  
Standard  
The menu appears.  
Image size  
5M  
3:2  
3M  
1M  
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15  
15  
— Multi Burst  
Select [Mode] (REC Mode)  
with /, then select [Speed  
Burst] or [Burst] with /.  
This mode records 16 frames in succession  
each time you press the shutter button.  
This is convenient for checking your form  
in sports, for example.  
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Shoot the image.  
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When you press and hold down the  
shutter button, the camera records  
the maximum number of images in  
succession. If you release the shutter  
button, shooting will stop at that point.  
When “Recording” disappears, you  
can shoot the next image.  
Mode switch  
Control button  
MENU  
To return to normal mode  
Select [Normal] in step .  
• The flash is set to  
(No flash).  
• When recording with the self timer, a series of  
maximum five images are recorded each time  
you press the shutter button.  
You may not be able to shoot images in  
succession depending on the Scene Selection  
mode (page 43).  
The maximum number of images  
shot continuously  
Speed Burst  
(Units: images)  
Image  
quality Fine  
Standard  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Image size  
5M  
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Press MENU.  
3:2  
The menu appears.  
3M  
Select [Mode] (REC Mode)  
with /, then select [Multi  
Burst] with .  
1M  
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Before operation  
M
Select  
(Interval) with /,  
Shooting with special  
effects  
When shooting still images, set  
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]  
(pages 53 and 120).  
then select the desired frame  
interval with /.  
You can choose the frame interval  
from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30] second.  
— Picture Effect  
You can digitally process images to obtain  
special effects.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
1/7.5  
1/15  
1/30  
B&W  
1/30  
Interval  
Mode BRK  
The picture is  
monochrome (black  
and white).  
M
PFX  
Shoot the image.  
A continuous burst of 16 frames are  
recorded within a single still image  
(image size 1M).  
Sepia  
The picture is sepia-  
toned like an old  
photograph.  
Set the mode switch to  
or  
You cannot use the following functions in  
Multi Burst mode:  
– Smart zoom  
.
– Flash  
– Inserting the date and time  
• When  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
(Camera) in the menu is set to  
[Auto], frame interval is automatically set to  
[1/30] second.  
Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with  
/, then select the desired  
mode with /.  
• See page 72 to play back images recorded in  
Multi Burst mode using this camera.  
• For the number of images that can be recorded  
in Multi Burst mode, see page 119.  
You may not be able to shoot images in Multi  
Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection  
mode (page 43).  
Shoot the image.  
To cancel Picture Effects  
Select [Off] in step .  
• Picture Effect setting is not maintained when  
the power is turned off.  
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Select the desired folder with  
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Selecting the folder  
and playing back  
images  
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Select the folder that images you want to  
play back are stored.  
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OK  
Cancel  
BACK/NEXT  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
Index (nine-image) screen  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Select [OK] with , then press  
.  
To cancel the selection  
In step , select [Cancel].  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
Index (sixteen-image) screen  
When multiple folders are  
created in the “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
When the first or last image in the folder is  
displayed, the following indicators appear  
on the screen.  
Set the mode switch to  
.
SINGLE DISPLAY  
Press MENU.  
: Moves to the previous folder.  
: Moves to the next folder.  
: Moves to both the previous and next  
folders.  
• When no images are stored in the folder, “No  
file in this folder” appears.  
The menu appears.  
Select  
press .  
(Folder) with , then  
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Enlarging an image  
— Playback zoom  
Adjust the image size with the  
(playback zoom).  
Enlarging a portion of  
a still image  
/
Set the mode switch to  
.
You can enlarge a part of an image up to  
five times the original size.  
Display the image to be  
You can also record the magnified image  
as a new file.  
enlarged with /.  
Press (playback zoom) to  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
zoom in on the image.  
/
Select the desired portion of  
To cancel playback zoom  
Press .  
the image with ///.  
Press  
You cannot use playback zoom for movies and  
Multi Burst images.  
• If you press  
(playback zoom) while a non-  
enlarged image is displayed, the LCD screen  
switches to the index screen. (page 45)  
You can enlarge the images displayed with  
the Quick Review function (page 32) by  
performing steps to .  
Press  
Press  
Press  
: To view more of the top of the  
image  
: To view more of the bottom of the  
image  
: To view more of the left side of  
the image  
: To view more of the right side of  
the image  
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Interval  
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min  
Recording an enlarged  
image — Trimming  
Playing back  
Image  
successive images  
Folder: Plays back all images in the  
selected folder.  
All: Plays back all images stored in the  
“Memory Stick Duo”.  
Press MENU after playback  
zoom.  
— Slide Show  
You can play back recorded images in  
order. This function is useful for checking  
your images or for presentations, etc.  
The menu appears.  
Select [Trimming] with , then  
Repeat  
press .  
On: Plays back images in a continuous  
loop.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Select the image size with /,  
Off: After all the images have been  
played back, the slide show ends.  
then press .  
The image is recorded, and the image  
on the LCD screen returns to the  
normal size after recording.  
Select [Start] with /, then  
press .  
The slide show begins.  
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest  
file in the selected recording folder, and the  
original image is retained.  
To cancel the slide show setting  
Select [Cancel] in step .  
• The quality of trimmed images may  
deteriorate.  
You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.  
You cannot trim images displayed with Quick  
Review.  
To stop slide show playback  
Press , select [Exit] with , then press  
Set the mode switch to  
.
again.  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To skip to the next/previous  
image during the slide show  
Press (next) or (previous).  
Select  
press .  
(Slide) with /, then  
Set the following items with  
///.  
• The interval settings time are just guidelines,  
so it may vary depending on the image.  
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Set the mode switch to , and  
Rotating still images  
Playing back images  
shot in Multi Burst  
mode  
display the image to rotate.  
You can rotate an image recorded in  
portrait orientation and display it in  
landscape orientation.  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
You can play back Multi Burst images  
continuously or play them back frame by  
frame. This function is used for checking  
the image.  
Select  
(Rotate) with /,  
then press .  
Select  
with , then rotate  
the image with /.  
Control button  
Mode switch  
Select [OK] with /, then  
press .  
To cancel rotation  
Select [Cancel] in step or , then  
press .  
You cannot rotate protected images and movies  
and Multi Burst images.  
You may not be able to rotate images shot with  
other cameras.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
• When viewing images on a computer,  
the image rotation information may not  
be reflected depending on the application  
software.  
• When Multi Burst images are played back on  
a computer or on a camera without the Multi  
Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will  
be displayed at the same time as part of one  
image.  
You cannot cut the Multi Burst image.  
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To delete shot images  
Playing back continuously  
Set the mode switch to  
Playing back frame by  
frame  
When using this mode, you cannot delete  
only certain frames. When you delete  
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at  
the same time.  
.
Set the mode switch to  
.
Select the Multi Burst image  
with /.  
The selected Multi Burst image is  
played back continuously.  
Select the Multi Burst image  
1 Display the desired Multi Burst image  
to delete.  
with /.  
The selected Multi Burst image is  
played back continuously.  
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2 Press  
(Delete).  
/
14  
Press when the desired  
frame is displayed.  
“Step” appears.  
3 Select [Delete], then press .  
All of the frames are deleted.  
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PAUSE  
BACK/NEXT  
60min  
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1M  
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/
14  
Step  
12/16  
To pause playback  
Press . To resume playback, press   
again. The playback starts from the frame  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
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PLAY  
FRAME BACK/NEXT VOLUME  
Advance the frame with /.  
: A next frame is displayed. When  
you keep and press , the frame  
advances.  
: A previous frame is displayed.  
When you keep and press , the frame  
advances in the reverse direction.  
To return to the normal playback  
Press in step . The playback starts  
from the frame displayed on the LCD  
screen.  
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In single-image mode  
In index mode  
Protecting images  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Set the mode switch to  
,
— Protect  
This function protects images against  
accidental erasure.  
then press  
display the index (nine-image)  
screen.  
(index) to  
Display the image you want to  
protect with /.  
Press  
(Index) twice to display a  
Press MENU.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
sixteen-image index screen.  
The menu appears.  
Press MENU.  
Select (Protect) with /,  
The menu appears.  
then press .  
The displayed image is protected. The  
(protect) indicator appears on the  
image.  
Select (Protect) with /,  
then press .  
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Select [Select] with /, then  
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press .  
Select the image you want  
to protect with ///, then  
press .  
Protect  
Exit  
• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo”  
erases all the data in the “Memory Stick Duo”  
even if images are protected, and these images  
cannot be recovered.  
BACK/NEXT  
To continue and protect other  
images, select the desired  
The green indicator appears on the  
selected image.  
• It may take some time to protect the images.  
image with /, then press .  
To cancel the protection  
Press again in step or . The   
indicator disappears.  
MENU  
SELECT  
TONEXT  
Repeat step to protect  
other images.  
Press MENU.  
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Select [OK] with , then press  
Select the desired size with  
Changing image size  
.  
/, then press .  
The resized image is recorded in the  
recording folder as the newest file.  
The indicator turns white. The  
selected images are protected.  
— Resize  
You can change the image size of a  
recorded image, and save it as a new file.  
You can resize to the following sizes:  
5M, 3M, 1M, VGA  
The original image is retained even after  
resizing.  
To exit the Protect function  
Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit]  
in step , then press .  
To cancel resizing  
Select [Cancel] in step .  
You cannot change the size of movies or Multi  
Burst images.  
To cancel individual protection  
• When you change from a small size to a large  
size, the image quality deteriorates.  
You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.  
• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and  
lower black portions will be displayed on the  
image.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Select the image to be unprotected with  
///in step , then press . The  
indicator turns gray. Repeat this  
operation for all images that are to be  
unprotected. Press MENU, select [OK],  
and then press .  
To protect all images in the  
folder  
Select [All In This Folder] in step , and  
press . Select [On], then press .  
Set the mode switch to  
.
To cancel protection of all  
images in the folder  
Select [All In This Folder] in step , and  
Display the image you want to  
resize with /.  
Press MENU.  
press . Select [Off], then press .  
The menu appears.  
Select  
(Resize) with /,  
then press .  
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Printing still images  
You can print images shot with your  
camera by the following methods.  
Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page  
77)  
You can print by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer)  
You can print using a “Memory Stick” compatible printer. See the users  
manual supplied with the printer for details.  
Printing with a computer (page 101)  
You can print images that have been loaded to a computer using the  
“Picture Package” software included on the CD-ROM supplied with  
your camera. See the users manual supplied with the printer for the  
printer operation method.  
Printing at a shop (page 81)  
Just bring the “Memory Stick Duo” and the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
to a print service shop. You can also mark the images you want to print  
beforehand with print marks.  
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Single print  
Index print  
Preparing the camera  
Direct printing  
Set the USB mode on the camera to  
connect the camera with a printer.  
Even if you do not have a computer,  
you can easily print images shot using  
your camera by connecting the camera  
to a PictBridge compliant printer. For  
preparation, you only set the USB  
connection on the Setup screen and  
connect the camera mounted in the Cyber-  
shot Station to the printer with the USB  
cable.  
Before operation  
Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54  
and 124).  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Using a PictBridge compliant printer easily  
prints the index print*.  
* An index print function may not be provided  
depending on a printer.  
• If you arrange the same image side by side,  
select [This image] in single-image mode, then  
set [Index] to [On] (page 79).  
• The number of images printed on a single  
index print differs according to the printer.  
• Using the AC Adaptor is recommended to  
prevent the power from turning off partway  
through printing.  
You cannot print movies.  
• When an error notification is received from  
Select  
(Setup 2) with ,  
2
then select [USB Connect]  
with //.  
the connected printer, the  
for approximately five seconds. Check the  
connected printer.  
indicator flashes  
Select [PictBridge] with /,  
then press .  
Setup 2  
File Number:  
USB Connect:  
Video Out:  
1
2
PictBridge  
PTP  
Normal  
Clock Set:  
1
2
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When [USB Connect] is not set  
to [PictBridge] on the Setup  
screen  
Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot  
use the PictBridge function. Disconnect  
the USB cable from the Cyber-shot Station  
and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge].  
(page 77)  
Connecting the camera to  
the printer  
Printing in single-image  
mode  
Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot  
Station. Then, connect the (USB) jack  
on the Cyber-shot Station and the USB  
jack on the printer with the USB cable  
(supplied). Turn on the camera and the  
printer.  
When you connect the camera and a  
printer, the print menu appears.  
Control button  
Mode switch  
MENU  
The camera turns to playback mode  
regardless of the mode switch position, and  
an image in the selected playback folder  
and the print menu appear on the LCD  
screen.  
After the connection  
is made, the  
indicator appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Select the desired printing  
type with /, then press .  
1M  
101 2/9  
1M  
101 2/9  
Print  
Print  
All In This Folder  
DPOF image  
Select  
This image  
Cancel  
All In This Folder  
DPOF image  
Select  
This image  
Cancel  
All In This Folder  
Prints all the images in the folder.  
Printer  
DPOF image  
Prints all the images with the  
mark (page 82) regardless of the  
displayed image.  
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Select  
Set the print setting with  
Select [Quantity] with , select  
the number of sheets with  
/.  
Selects the images in order. Prints all  
the selected images.  
1 Select the image you want to print  
with /, then press .  
The  
selected image.  
• Repeat this step to print other images.  
2 Select [Print] with , then press .  
///.  
1M  
101 2/9  
Print  
When [Index] is set to [Off]: the  
number of sheets of the selected  
image.  
When [Index] is set to [On]: the  
number of sheets of index-images.  
When [This image] is selected in step  
, this is the number of the same  
image that can be arranged on a single  
sheet.  
Index  
Size  
Off  
Default  
Off  
mark appears on the  
Date  
Quantity  
1
Exit  
OK  
Index  
This image  
Prints the currently displayed image.  
Select [On] to print index-images.  
Size  
Selects the desired paper size.  
• Depending on the number of index-images,  
it may not be possible to arrange all of the  
images on a single sheet.  
Date  
To insert the date and time on images,  
select [Date] or [Day&Time].  
Select [OK] with /, then  
• If you select [This image] in step and print  
index-images, the same images are arranged  
side by side.  
• When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the  
date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting  
the date and time” (page 21). Date function  
may not be provided depending on a printer.  
• Setting items the printer does not support  
cannot be displayed.  
press .  
The image is printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
while the  
(Not disconnect USB  
cable) indicator appears on the LCD  
screen.  
Printing  
2/3  
Exit  
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To cancel printing  
Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit]  
in step .  
Printing in index mode  
Select the desired printing  
type with /, then press .  
If you connect your camera to the printer,  
the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to  
exit the print menu.  
To print other images  
Select the image with /after step ,  
then select [Print].  
Press  
the index (nine-image) screen.  
Press (Index) twice to display a  
(Index) to display  
Print  
Cancel  
Select DPOF image  
sixteen-image index screen.  
Select  
Selects the images in order. Prints all  
the selected images.  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
1 Select the image you want to print  
with ///, then press .  
Select  
press .  
(Print) with , then  
The  
mark appears on the  
selected image.  
• Repeat this step to print other images.  
2 Press MENU.  
DPOF image  
Prints all the images with the  
mark (page 82) regardless of the  
displayed image.  
All In This Folder  
Prints all the images in the folder.  
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Set the print setting with  
Select [Quantity] with , select  
the number of sheets with  
/.  
Having images  
///.  
printed at a shop  
Print  
When [Index] is set to [Off]: the  
number of sheets of the selected  
image.  
When [Index] is set to [On]: the  
number of sheets of index-images.  
Index  
Size  
Off  
Default  
Off  
Note the following items when  
having images printed at a  
shop.  
• Contact the print service shop to  
determine what “Memory Stick” types  
are supported.  
• When using a print service shop that  
does not support “Memory Stick”, copy  
the images to a CD-R, etc., and bring  
that to the shop instead.  
• Be sure to also bring the Memory Stick  
Duo Adaptor to the shop.  
Date  
Quantity  
1
Exit  
OK  
Index  
• Depending on the number of index-images,  
it may not be possible to arrange all of the  
images on a single sheet.  
Select [On] to print index-images.  
Size  
Selects the desired paper size.  
Select [OK] with /, then  
press .  
The image is printed.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable  
Date  
To insert the date and time on images,  
select [Date] or [Day&Time].  
while the  
(Not disconnect USB  
• When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the  
date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting  
the date and time” (page 21). Date function  
may not be provided depending on a printer.  
• Be sure to make a backup copy of the  
data before using a print service shop.  
cable) indicator appears on the LCD  
screen.  
Printing  
2/3  
Exit  
To cancel printing  
Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit]  
in step .  
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Marking print marks  
Marking print marks in  
single-image mode  
Marking print marks in  
index mode  
Marking images you want to have printed  
beforehand with print marks is convenient  
when having images printed at a print  
service shop.  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Set the mode switch to  
then press (Index) to  
,
Display the image you want to  
display the index (nine-image)  
screen.  
mark with /.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Press  
(Index) twice to display a  
Press MENU.  
sixteen-image index screen.  
The menu appears.  
Press MENU.  
Select  
(DPOF) with /,  
The menu appears.  
then press .  
The  
mark is marked on the  
Select  
(DPOF) with /,  
displayed image.  
then press .  
60min  
1M  
101  
2/9  
Select [Select] with /, then  
press .  
You cannot mark the  
This Folder].  
mark in [All In  
You cannot mark movies.  
DPOF  
Exit  
• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst  
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet  
divided into 16 panels.  
BACK/NEXT  
Select the image you want to  
mark with ///, then press  
.  
To continue and mark other  
images, display the desired  
image with /, then press .  
You cannot set the number of prints.  
The green  
mark appears on the  
selected image.  
To unmark the  
mark  
Press again in step or . The  
mark disappears.  
MENU  
SELECT  
TONEXT  
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Repeat step to mark other  
images.  
Press MENU.  
Select [OK] with , then press  
.  
The  
mark turns white. The  
mark setting is completed.  
To unmark  
marks  
Select the images to be unmarked with  
///in step , then press .  
To unmark all the  
the folder  
marks in  
Select [All In This Folder] in step , then  
press . Select [Off], then press .  
To exit the  
mark function  
Select [Cancel] in step or select [Exit]  
in step .  
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Using the self-timer  
Set the mode switch to  
procedure on page 36.  
Press the shutter button fully  
Shooting movies  
and follow the  
down.  
“REC” appears on the screen and the  
camera starts recording the image and  
You can shoot movies with sound using  
your camera.  
• Do not touch the microphone during shooting  
movies.  
You cannot use the following functions during  
shooting movies:  
sound.  
Mode switch  
Shutter button  
STD  
60min  
101  
6 4 0  
REC 00:00:02[00:10:48]  
− Changing the zoom scale  
Microphone  
− Flash  
− Inserting the date and time  
• When you set the image size to [640(Fine)]  
while connecting the A/V connecting cable  
(supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack, the  
subject does not appear on the LCD screen.  
The LCD screen turns blue.  
• Recording stops when the “Memory Stick  
Duo” is full.  
Press the shutter button fully  
• For the recording time in each movie mode,  
see page 119.  
down again to stop recording.  
Control button  
Indicators during shooting  
Set the mode switch to  
Press (Image Size).  
.
The screen indicators are not recorded.  
Each time you press  
, the status of the  
LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators  
off LCD backlight off Indicators on.  
A histogram is not displayed.  
For a detailed description of the indicators,  
see page 135.  
The Image Size setup appears.  
Select the desired size with  
/.  
You can choose from [640(Fine)],  
[640(Standard)] and [160].  
Shooting close-ups (Macro)  
Set the mode switch to  
procedure on page 35.  
and follow the  
• [640(Fine)] can be recorded only on  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”.  
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• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is  
the same as that for viewing still images (page  
46).  
• The moving images recorded using earlier  
Sony models may be also displayed a size  
smaller.  
Press .  
The movie and sound are played back.  
Viewing movies on  
the LCD screen  
During playback, (playback)  
appears on the screen.  
STD  
60min  
6 4 0  
You can view movies on the LCD screen  
with sound from the speaker.  
101  
10/10  
00:00:03  
Control button  
Mode switch  
Speaker  
Playback bar  
_
101 0010  
2005  
1
1
10:30PM  
VOLUME  
STOP REV/CUE  
To stop playback  
Press again.  
To adjust the volume  
Press /to adjust the volume.  
To advance or rewind the movie  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Press (cue) or (rev) during playback.  
To return to the normal playback, press .  
Select the desired moving  
image with /.  
Movies with the image size  
[640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are  
Indicators during viewing  
movies  
displayed on the full screen.  
Each time you press  
, the status of the  
STD  
60min  
6 4 0  
101  
10/10  
screen changes as follows: Indicators off  
LCD backlight off Indicators on.  
A histogram is not displayed.  
00:00:00  
For a detailed description of the indicators,  
see page 137.  
_
101 0010  
2005  
1
1
10:30PM  
VOLUME  
PLAY  
BACK/NEXT  
• Movies with the image size [160] are  
displayed a size smaller.  
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In single-image mode  
In index mode  
Set the mode switch to  
then press (Index) to  
Deleting movies  
Set the mode switch to  
.
,
You can delete unwanted movies.  
Display the movie you want to  
Control button  
Mode switch  
display an index (nine-image)  
screen.  
delete with /.  
Press  
(Index) twice to display a  
Press  
(Delete).  
sixteen-image index screen.  
The movie has not yet been deleted at  
this point.  
Press (Delete).  
Select [Delete] with , then  
Select [Select] with /, then  
press .  
The message “Access” appears, and  
press .  
the movie has been deleted.  
Select the movie you want  
to delete with ///, then  
press .  
To continue and delete other  
movie, display the movie you  
want to delete with /, then  
repeat step .  
You cannot delete protected movies.  
• Note that you cannot restore deleted movies.  
The green (Delete) indicator  
appears on the selected movie.  
To cancel deletion  
Select [Exit] in step or .  
SELECT  
TONEXT  
The movie has not yet been deleted at  
this point.  
Repeat step to delete other  
movies.  
Press  
(Delete).  
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<Example> Cutting a movie numbered  
101_0002  
Select [OK] with , then press  
Cutting movies  
.  
101_0001  
101_0003  
The message “Access” appears, and  
the movie has been deleted.  
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary  
portions of movies. Cutting or deleting  
movies is the recommended function to use  
when the “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is  
insufficient, or when you attach movies to  
your e-mail messages.  
1
3
2
To cancel deletion  
101_0002  
1. Cutting scene A.  
Select [Exit] in step or .  
1
A
B
3
2
• To delete all the images in the folder, see page  
51.  
Note that the original movie is deleted  
when you cut it.  
101_0002  
Divide point  
The file numbers assigned when  
movies are cut  
2. Cutting scene B.  
101_0004  
The cut movies are assigned new numbers  
and recorded as the newest files in the  
selected recording folder. The original  
movie is deleted, and that number is  
skipped.  
1
3
A
2
B
101_0005  
Divide  
point  
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are  
unnecessary.  
101_0004  
101_0007  
1
3
A
B
2
101_0006  
Delete  
Delete  
4. Only the desired scenes remain.  
1
3
2
101_0006  
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You cannot cut the following images.  
– Still image  
– Movies not long enough to cut (about more  
than two seconds)  
Decide on a cutting point.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode switch  
Press the center at the desired  
cutting point.  
STD  
60min  
6
4
0
– Protected movies  
101  
10/10  
00:00:02  
Divide  
You cannot restore files once you cut them.  
• The cut movies are recorded as the newest files  
in the selected recording folder.  
Dividing  
Point  
O K  
Cancel  
Exit  
When you want to adjust the cutting  
point, use [/] (frame rewind/  
forward) and adjust the cutting point  
using /. If you want to change the  
cutting point, select [Cancel]. The  
playback of the movie starts again.  
Set the mode switch to  
.
Select the movie you want to  
When you have decided on a  
cutting point, select [OK] with  
/, and press .  
cut using /.  
Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Select [OK] with , then press  
Select (Divide) with , then  
press . Next, select [OK] with  
, then press .  
.  
The movie is cut.  
The playback of the movie starts.  
To cancel cutting  
Select [Exit] in step or . The movie  
appears on the screen again.  
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• If you connect two or more USB equipment  
to a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may  
not operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device.  
See the Sony Website for details.  
http://www.sony.net/  
Copying images to  
your computer  
— For Windows users  
Recommended computer  
environment  
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows  
98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,  
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows  
XP Home Edition, or Windows XP  
Professional  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory. Operation is not assured in an  
environment upgraded to the operating  
systems described above or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more  
High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors)  
or more  
Contents of the CD-ROM  
USB mode  
USB Driver  
This driver is needed in order to connect  
the camera to a computer.  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
There are two modes for a USB connection  
when connecting with a computer,  
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default  
setting is the [Normal] mode. This section  
describes the [Normal] mode as an  
example.  
Picture Package  
This application is used to transfer images  
from the camera to a computer easily.  
It also allows you to utilize the various  
functions.  
When you install “Picture Package,” the  
USB driver is also installed at the same  
time.  
* For a details on the PTP connection, see page  
126.  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
• The required operations may differ depending  
on your OS.  
Close down all applications running on  
the computer before installing the USB  
driver and application.  
• This camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compliant).  
• Connecting with a USB interface that is  
compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB  
2.0-compliant) allows advanced transfer (high-  
speed transfer).  
• When using Windows XP or Windows 2000,  
log on as Administrator.  
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Installing the USB driver  
Click [USB Driver] on the title  
Click [Yes, I want to restart  
my computer now], then click  
[Finish].  
screen.  
When using Windows XP, you need not  
install the USB driver.  
Once the USB driver is installed, you need  
not install the USB driver.  
Turn on your computer, and  
insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
Do not connect your camera to  
your computer at this time.  
The “InstallShield Wizard” screen  
appears.  
Your computer restarts. Then, you can  
establish USB connection.  
Click [Next].  
The install menu screen appears.  
If it does not appear, double-  
Remove the CD-ROM.  
click  
(My Computer)   
(PICTUREPACKAGE) in that order.  
• When also using the supplied image  
utility software “Picture Package”,  
click [Picture Package]. The USB  
driver will be installed when  
“Picture Package” is installed (page  
97).  
When the computer is in use, shut  
down all application software  
before you install the USB driver.  
The USB driver installation starts.  
When the installation is completed, the  
screen informs you of completion.  
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Connecting the camera to  
your computer  
Connect the USB cable to the  
(USB) jack of the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
Connect the camera to the  
Cyber-shot Station and turn  
on the camera.  
Turn on your computer.  
POWER  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the images you want to  
copy into the camera.  
Connect the Cyber-shot  
Station (supplied) and the AC  
Adaptor (supplied), and plug  
the adaptor into a wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
USB cable  
• Make sure the camera is securely connected to  
the Cyber-shot Station.  
Connect the USB cable to your  
AC Adaptor  
computer.  
Cyber-shot  
Station  
To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
USB Mode  
Normal  
Access  
indicators*  
Switch on MENU  
“USB Mode Normal” appears on the  
LCD screen of the camera. When a  
USB connection is established for the  
first time, your computer automatically  
runs the used program to recognize the  
camera. Wait for a while.  
* During communication, the access  
indicators turn red. Do not operate the  
computer until the indicators turn white.  
• When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard  
automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed  
to page 93.  
• When you copy images to your computer using  
the battery pack, copying may be failed or  
cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We  
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor.  
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• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in  
step , press MENU, select [USB Connect],  
and set it to [Normal].  
• Do not remove the camera from  
the Cyber-shot Station during USB  
connection, as the image data may be  
destroyed.To end the USB connection,  
see the note .  
Copying images  
– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
from your computer, removing  
the “Memory Stick Duo” from  
your camera or turning off the  
camera during USB connection  
Double-click [My Computer],  
then double-click [Removable  
Disk].  
The contents of the “Memory Stick  
Duo” inserted in your camera appear.  
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users  
• This section describes an example of copying  
images to the “My Documents” folder.  
• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not  
shown, see page 93.  
1 Double-click  
on the tasktray.  
• When using Windows XP, see page 93.  
Double-click [DCIM], then  
double-click the folder that the  
image files you want to copy  
are stored.  
Double-click here  
2 Click  
(Sony DSC), then click [Stop].  
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation  
window, then click [OK].  
Right-click the image file to  
display the menu, then select  
[Copy] from the menu.  
4 Click [OK].  
Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP  
users.  
5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the  
“Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the  
camera.  
Double-click the [My  
Documents] folder and right-  
click on the “My Documents”  
window to display the menu,  
then select [Paste] from the  
menu.  
For Windows 98 or 98SE users  
Confirm that the access indicators (page  
91) on the screen are turned white and  
carry out only step 5 above.  
The image files are copied to the “My  
Documents” folder.  
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– Windows XP  
When a removable disk icon is  
not shown  
When an image with the same  
file name exists in the copy  
destination folder  
The overwrite confirmation message  
appears. When you overwrite the  
existing image with the new one, the  
original file data is deleted.  
Copying images using the  
Windows XP AutoPlay wizard  
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display  
the menu, then click [Properties].  
The “System Properties” screen  
appears.  
Make a USB connection (page  
91). Click [Copy pictures to a  
folder on my computer using  
Microsoft Scanner and Camera  
Wizard], then click [OK].  
2 Display [Device Manager].  
Click [Hardware].  
To change the file name  
Click [Device Manager].  
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step  
is unnecessary. Click the [Device  
Manager] tab.  
To copy an image file to the computer  
without overwriting, change the file  
name to the desired name and then copy  
the image file. However, note that if you  
change the file name, you may not be  
able to play back that image with your  
camera. To play back images with the  
camera, perform the operation on page  
97.  
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”  
screen appears.  
3 If [  
Sony DSC] is displayed, delete  
Click [Next].  
it.  
The images stored on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” are displayed.  
Right-click [  
Sony DSC].  
Click [Uninstall].  
Click the checkbox of images  
that you do not want to copy  
to your computer to remove  
the checkmark, then click  
[Next].  
The “Confirm Device Removal”  
screen appears.  
• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click  
[Remove].  
Click [OK].  
The device is deleted.  
The “Picture Name and Destination”  
screen appears.  
Try the USB driver installation again using  
the CD-ROM (page 90).  
Select a name and destination  
for your pictures, then click  
[Next].  
Image copying starts. When the  
copying is completed, the “Other  
Options” screen appears.  
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Viewing the images on your  
computer  
Select [Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures],  
then click [Next].  
Click [Start], then click [My  
The “Completing the Scanner and  
Camera Wizard” screen appears.  
Documents].  
The “My Documents” folder contents  
are displayed.  
Click [Finish].  
The wizard closes.  
• This section describes the procedure for  
viewing copied images in the “My Documents”  
folder.  
• When not using Windows XP, double-click  
[My Documents] on the desktop.  
• To continue copying other images, follow  
the procedure given under on page 92 to  
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.  
Then, perform the procedure from step   
again.  
Double-click the desired image  
file.  
The image is displayed.  
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Image file storage destinations and file names  
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP  
Folder containing image data which was recorded  
using the camera not equipped with the folder  
creating function  
Folder containing image data which was recorded  
using your camera. When not creating any folders,  
there is only the “101MSDCF” folder  
Folder containing movie data, etc., which was  
recorded using the camera not equipped with the  
folder creating function  
You cannot record any images to “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. The images in  
these folders are available only for viewing.  
• For more information about the folder, see pages 55, 69.  
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Folder  
File name  
File meaning  
101MSDCF to  
999MSDCF  
• Still image files shot in  
− Normal mode (page 29)  
− Exposure Bracket mode (page 63)  
− Burst mode (page 66)  
DSC0.JPG  
− Multi Burst mode (page 67)  
• Movie files (page 84)  
MOV0.MPG  
• Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 84)  
MOV0.THM  
stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.  
• The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.  
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Viewing image files once  
copied to a computer with  
your camera  
Installing “Picture Package”  
and “ImageMixer VCD2”  
Right-click the image file, then  
click [Rename]. Change the  
file name to “DSC0”.  
“Picture Package” is only for  
Windows computers.  
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for  
.  
When an image file copied to a computer  
no longer remains in a “Memory Stick  
Duo”, you can view that image again on  
your camera by copying the image file in  
the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
You can use the “Picture Package”  
software on your Windows computer to  
compile the images shot with your camera.  
When you install “Picture Package,” the  
USB driver is also installed at the same  
time.  
• 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.  
• Step is not necessary when the file name set  
with your camera has not been changed.  
You may be unable to play back 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 your camera,  
playback on your camera is not guaranteed.  
• When the overwrite confirmation message  
appears, enter a different number in step .  
• When there is no folder, first create a folder  
with your camera and then copy the image file  
(page 55).  
Copy the image file to the  
“Memory Stick Duo” folder.  
Right-click the image file, then  
click [Copy].  
• When the computer is in use, shut down all  
application software before you install “Picture  
Package.”  
Select and double-click the  
[DCIM] folder from [Removable  
Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in  
[My Computer].  
Right-click the [MSDCF]  
folder in the [DCIM] folder and  
click [Paste]. stands for any  
number within the range from 100  
to 999.  
For computer environment  
See page 89 for the basic Windows  
operating environment. Other system  
requirements are as follows.  
Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0  
or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or  
later, DirectX 9.0b or later  
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card  
with speakers  
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or  
more is recommended.)  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for  
installation: approximately 500 MB  
Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver  
compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM  
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• When automatically creating slide shows  
(page 101), a Pentium III 500 MHz or  
faster CPU is required.  
Select the desired language,  
Click [Next].  
then click [Next].  
• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a  
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is  
recommended.  
• This software is compatible with  
DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be  
installed for use.  
• A separate environment for operating the  
recording device is required in order to  
write to CD-Rs.  
Click [Install] on the “Ready to  
Install the Program” screen.  
The installation starts.  
• This section describes the English screen.  
Click [Next].  
Turn on your computer, and  
insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
The “License Agreement” screen  
appears.  
Read the agreement carefully. If you  
accept the terms of the agreement,  
check the “I accept the terms of the  
license agreement” checkbox and  
click [Next].  
The installation menu screen appears.  
• If you have not yet installed the USB driver  
(page 90), do not connect the camera to the  
computer before you install the “Picture  
Package” software (except for Windows XP).  
When the installation is completed, the  
“Welcome to setup for ImageMixer  
VCD2” screen appears.  
Click [Picture Package/  
ImageMixer VCD2].  
“Choose Setup Language” screen  
appears.  
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Copying images using  
“Picture Package”  
Using “Picture Package”  
Click [Next], then follow the  
instructions.  
Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the  
desktop to use the various functions.  
Connect the camera and your  
computer with the USB cable.  
“Picture Package” starts up automatically  
and the images are copied to the computer  
automatically. After the images are copied,  
“Picture Package Viewer” starts up and the  
images copied are displayed.  
• The initial screen may differ depending on  
your computer. You can change the menu  
display order to suit your taste by clicking  
[Settings] at the lower-right corner of the  
screen.  
• For details on the use of the application  
software, click  
at the upper-right corner of  
If the “Welcome to setup for Direct  
X” screen appears after you install  
the application software, follow the  
instructions.  
each screen to show the on-line help.  
Technical support of “Picture Package”  
is provided by the Pixela User Support  
Center. For more information, refer  
to the enclosed information with the  
CD-ROM.  
Confirm if the checkbox of  
“Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now” is checked,  
then click [Finish].  
Your computer restarts.  
• Normally “Picture Package” and “Date”  
folders are created inside the “My Picture”  
folder, and all of the image files recorded with  
the camera are copied into these folders.  
• If “Picture Package” cannot copy images  
automatically, start up “Picture Package Menu”  
and check [Settings] in [Copy automatically].  
The shortcut icons of “Picture  
Package Menu” and “Picture Package  
destination Folder” are displayed.  
Remove the CD-ROM.  
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Viewing images on a computer  
Storing images on a CD-R  
Creating a video CD with a  
menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”)  
“ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with  
High resolution still image video CD.  
Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC]  
on the left side of the screen, then click  
[Viewing video and pictures on PC] in the  
lower-right corner of the screen.  
Click [Save the images on CD-R] on the  
left side of the screen, then click [Save the  
images on CD-R] in the lower-right corner  
of the screen.  
Click [Burning Video CD] on  
the left side of the screen,  
then click [Burning Video CD]  
in the lower-right corner of the  
screen.  
The screen used for storing images on  
a CD-R appears.  
The screen used for viewing images  
appears.  
• A CD-R drive is required to store images on a  
CD-R. For further information on compatible  
drives, see the following home page of the  
Pixela User Support Center.  
The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen  
appears.  
http://www.ppackage.com/  
Click [Video CD].  
Select the folder in which the  
desired images are stored.  
Select the desired folder on the  
left frame, then click [Add]. The  
selected folder moves to the right  
frame.  
Click [Next].  
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Creating a slide show  
Printing images  
Set up the menu background,  
buttons, titles, and so on, then  
click [Next].  
Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer]  
on the left side of the screen, then click  
[Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the  
lower-right corner of the screen.  
Perform the procedures  
described under “Viewing  
images on a computer” (page  
100) to display the list of  
images.  
Confirm the set up according to your  
preferences.  
Confirm the preview of the  
Video CD file.  
Double-click and select the  
images you want to print from  
the list.  
Click the file you want to preview  
on the left frame.  
Click [] to preview the file.  
Click [Next] and enter the disk  
Click the  
button on the  
The screen used for creating a slide  
show appears.  
name.  
screen.  
When you insert a CD-R in the CD-R  
drive and click [Write], the screen  
used for writing to a disc appears.  
The screen used for printing images  
appears.  
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USB mode  
Click [File] in the upper-left  
corner of the screen, then  
select [Print].  
Copying images to  
your computer  
There are two modes for a USB connection  
when connecting with a computer,  
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default  
setting is the [Normal] mode. This section  
describes the [Normal] mode as an  
example.  
— For Macintosh users  
Recommended computer  
environment  
* For a details on the PTP connection, see page  
126.  
OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/  
v10.1/v10.2/v10.3)  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory.  
USB connector: Provided as standard  
• If you connect two or more USB equipment  
to a single computer at the same time, some  
equipment, including your camera, may  
not operate depending on the type of USB  
equipment.  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
Communication with your  
computer  
When your computer resumes from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
The printing wizard screen appears.  
Set the paper size and the  
number of sheets and print  
images.  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device.  
See the Sony Website for details.  
http://www.sony.net/  
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Using “ImageMixer VCD2”  
Connecting your camera to  
your computer  
Viewing the images on your  
computer  
“ImageMixer VCD2” is also compatible  
with Macintosh (Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or  
later)). Using “ImageMixer VCD2” on the  
CD-ROM supplied with your camera, you  
can create a video CD using the image or  
movie materials that are stored in your  
computer.  
For details, see page 91.  
1 Double-click the hard disk icon.  
Disconnecting the USB cable,  
removing the “Memory Stick Duo”  
from your camera or turning off the  
power during USB connection  
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of  
the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon,  
then disconnect the USB cable, remove  
the “Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the  
camera.  
2 Double-click the desired image file in  
the folder containing the copied files.  
The image file opens.  
• “Picture Package” cannot be used with  
Macintosh.  
• “ImageMixer VCD2” for Macintosh can create  
only the disk image to store the image file on a  
CD-R in the video CD format. Toast by Roxio  
(not supplied) is required to create a video CD.  
• When the computer is in use, shut down all  
other application software before you install  
“ImageMixer VCD2.”  
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, disconnect  
the USB cable etc., after you have turned your  
computer off.  
Technical support of “ImageMixer  
VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User  
Support Center. For more information,  
refer to the enclosed information with  
the CD-ROM.  
Copying images  
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon  
on the desktop.  
The contents of the “Memory Stick  
Duo” inserted in your camera appear.  
2 Double-click [DCIM].  
3 Double-click the folder that the images  
you want to copy are stored.  
4 Drag and drop the image files to the  
hard disk icon.  
• The image files are copied to your hard disk.  
For details on the storage location of the  
images and file names, see page 95.  
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Required computer environment  
Installing “ImageMixer VCD2”  
Creating a video CD with a  
OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)  
The above OS must be installed at the  
factory.  
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook,  
Power Mac G3/G4 series  
menu  
1 Turn on your computer.  
“ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with  
High resolution still image video CD.  
• The display settings should be 1024 × 768  
dots or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.  
2 Insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
1 Open the [ImageMixer] folder in  
[Application].  
Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or  
more is recommended.)  
3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.  
2 Click [ImageMixer VCD2].  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for  
installation: approximately 250 MB  
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more,  
32,000 colors or more  
4 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the  
[MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.  
3 Carry out steps to on page 100.  
4 Click [Next] and enter the disk name  
and its destination.  
The preperation for storing the file on a  
CD-R is completed.  
5 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in  
the copy-to folder.  
• QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed.  
(QuickTime 5 is recommended.)  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
6 Double-click the [ImageMixer VCD2_  
Install] extracted file.  
7 After the user information screen  
appears, enter the desired name and  
password.  
The installation of the software starts.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with your  
camera, try the following solutions.  
2 Should your camera still not work  
properly, press the RESET button on  
the lower right side of the control button  
using a fine-tipped object, then turn  
on the power again. (All the settings  
including date and time are cleared and  
reset to the factory settings.)  
3 Should your camera still not work  
properly, consult your Sony dealer or  
local authorized Sony service facility.  
1 First check the items on the  
tables below. If code displays  
“C::” appear on the  
screen, the self-diagnosis display  
function is working (page 118).  
RESET  
button  
Battery pack and power  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
• The camera is turned on. Turn the camera off (page 20).  
You cannot charge the battery pack.  
The battery pack cannot be installed. • Push the battery drop prevention lever, then open it (page 14).  
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
• The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
The /CHG lamp flashes when  
charging a battery pack.  
• The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 19).  
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
The /CHG lamp does not light up  
when charging a battery pack.  
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
• The battery pack is completely charged.  
• The battery pack is discharged. Re-insert the AC Adaptor and then charge the battery pack.  
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).  
The battery remaining indicator  
is incorrect, or sufficient battery  
remaining indicator is displayed but  
the power runs out soon.  
You have used the camera in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location (page 127).  
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. Fully discharge and then charge the battery  
pack so that the battery remaining indicator functions correctly (page 17).  
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).  
• The battery pack is dead (page 131). Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
The battery pack runs down too  
quickly.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 131). Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
You have used the camera in an extremely cold location (page 127).  
• The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge the  
battery pack.  
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the DC plug from your camera.  
You cannot turn on the camera.  
The power turns off suddenly.  
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).  
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 19).  
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).  
• The battery pack is dead (page 131). Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).  
• 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 (page 20) or use  
the AC Adaptor (page 19).  
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).  
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The LCD screen is not turned on even • The LCD backlight is turned off with  
in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with  
when the power is turned on.  
(page 32).  
The subject is not visible on the LCD  
screen.  
• Set the mode switch to  
or  
(page 31, 84).  
The LCD screen turns blue and  
the subject does not appear when  
recording movies.  
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while an A/V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT  
(MONO) jack. Disconnect the A/V connecting cable or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].  
The image is out of focus.  
• The subject is too close. Set the camera to the close-ups (Macro) recording mode, and position  
the camera further away from the minimum shooting distance (approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) at W  
side/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) at T side), then shoot the image (page 35). Or, select  
(Magnifying  
glass mode) and focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from  
the subject.  
• When shooting still images, select the other mode than  
(Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight  
mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) for the Scene Selection function (page 43).  
• The focus preset function is selected. Set to the auto focus mode (page 59).  
You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.  
Optical zoom does not work.  
• When shooting still images, select the other mode than  
Selection function (page 43).  
(Magnifying glass mode) for the Scene  
Precision digital zoom does not  
function.  
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] or [Off] on the Setup screen. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision]  
(pages 33 and 124).  
• The mode switch is set to  
. Set the mode switch to  
.
Smart zoom does not function.  
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] on the Setup screen. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart]  
(pages 33 and 124).  
• The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2]. Set image size to other settings except [5M] and [3:2] (page  
25).  
• The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 33 and 67).  
• The mode switch is set to  
. Set the mode switch to  
.
The image is too dark.  
You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page  
62) or adjust the exposure (pages 60 and 120).  
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 125).  
• Turn on the LCD backlight with  
(page 32).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The image is too bright.  
You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure  
(pages 60 and 120).  
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page  
125).  
The image is monochrome (black and • Set [PFX] (P.Effect) to the other modes than [B&W] (page 68).  
white).  
Vertical streaks appear when you are • The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
shooting a very bright subject.  
Noise appears in the image when you • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily brightening the  
view the LCD screen in a dark place.  
image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.  
Your camera cannot record images.  
• No “Memory Stick Duo” has been inserted. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24).  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images saved in the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (pages 49 and 86) or change the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
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 cannot record images while charging the flash.  
• Set the mode switch to  
• Set the mode switch to  
when shooting still images (page 31).  
when shooting movies (page 84).  
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(pages 84 and 128) or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].  
Recording takes a long time.  
The flash does not work.  
• NR slow shutter function is activated (page 43).  
• Set the mode switch to  
• The flash is set to  
synchro) (page 37).  
(page 31).  
SL  
(No flash). Set the flash to auto (No indicator), (Forced flash) or  
(Slow  
• When shooting still images, select the other mode than (Twilight mode),  
(Fireworks mode)  
(Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode)  
or (Candle mode) for the Scene Selection function (page 43).  
• When  
or  
(Magnifying glass mode),  
(High-speed shutter mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function, set the flash to  
(Forced flash) (page 37).  
• Set [Mode] (REC Mode) to [Normal].  
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot  
using the flash.  
• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The close-ups (Macro) function does  
not work.  
• When shooting still images, select the other mode than  
(Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight  
mode),  
(Landscape mode),  
(Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) for the Scene Selection  
function (page 43).  
You cannot shoot continuously.  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images saved in the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (pages 49 and 86) or change the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
• The battery pack is discharged, so you can shoot only one image. Install a charged battery pack  
(page 14).  
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] on the Setup screen to [On] (pages 37 and 124).  
• Approach the subject and shoot from within the recommended shooting distance using the flash  
(page 37).  
• Increase the indoor brightness and shoot the image.  
The date and time are recorded  
incorrectly.  
• Set the correct date and time (pages 21 and 126).  
The F value and shutter speed flash  
when you press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down.  
• Ajust the correct exposure (page 60).  
Viewing images  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
Your camera cannot play back  
images.  
• Set the mode switch to  
(page 44).  
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 97).  
• Playback of image files that have been modified by a computer or images shot using other cameras  
on your camera is not guaranteed.  
• The camera is in USB mode. Cancel USB communication (pages 92 and 103).  
The image appears rough right after  
playback starts.  
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the image processing. This condition  
is not a malfunction.  
The image does not appear on the TV • The video output signal setting of your camera on the Setup screen is incorrect. Change the setting  
screen.  
(pages 54 and 126).  
• The connection is not correct. Check the connection (page 46).  
• The USB jack is connected (page 46). Follow the procedure of the note  
on page 103 (Macintosh) and disconnect the USB cable.  
on page 92 (Windows) or  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The image cannot be played back on • See page 111.  
a computer.  
Deleting/Editing Images  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. Cancel the protection (page 74).  
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.  
• Marking (protect) will prevent you from deleting images by mistake (page 74).  
• If you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with write-protect switch, we recommend that you set the  
switch to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 129).  
The resizing function does not work.  
You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.  
You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies.  
You cannot display a print (DPOF)  
mark.  
You cannot cut a movie.  
• The movie is not long enough to cut.  
• Protected movie cannot be cut. Cancel the protection (page 74).  
• Still images cannot be cut.  
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Computers  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
You do not know if the OS of your  
computer is compatible.  
• Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 89 and 102).  
You cannot install the USB driver.  
• In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 89).  
Your computer does not recognize  
your camera.  
• Turn on the camera (page 20).  
• The battery level is low. Use the AC Adaptor (page 19).  
• Use the supplied USB cable (pages 91 and 102).  
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the Cyber-shot Station, and connect it again  
firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 91).  
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).  
• Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] on the Setup screen (pages 54 and 126).  
• The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the  
mouse and the Cyber-shot Station. Disconnect all equipment other than the keybord and the mouse  
from the USB connectors (page 89).  
• The camera is not connected directly to your computer. Connect the camera directly to your  
computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 89).  
• Install the USB driver (page 90).  
Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your  
computer with the USB cable before you installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied CD-ROM.  
Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer (page 93), then install the USB driver  
(page 90).  
You cannot copy images.  
• Make a correct USB connection between the camera and your computer (pages 91 and 103).  
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 92, 93, 99 and 102).  
You attempted to shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer. Shoot using a  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted by your camera.  
After making a USB connection,  
“Picture Package” does not  
automatically start.  
• Start up the “Picture Package Menu” and check [Settings].  
• Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on (page 91).  
The image cannot be played back on • If you are using the “Picture Package” application software, click on help at the upper-right corner  
a computer.  
of each screen.  
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The image and sound are interrupted You are playing back the movie directly from the “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard  
by noise when you view a movie on a  
computer.  
disk of your computer and then play back the movie from the hard disk (pages 92, 93, 99 and 102).  
You cannot print an image.  
• Check the printer settings.  
Images once copied to a computer  
cannot be viewed on the camera.  
• Copied to a wrong folder. Copy them to an available folders, such as “101MSDCF” (page 97).  
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 97).  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
You cannot insert a “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
You are inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” backwards. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” from the  
correct side (page 24).  
You cannot record on a “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
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).  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (pages 49 and 86).  
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(pages 84 and 129) or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].  
You cannot format a “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
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 formatted a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by mistake.  
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” are deleted by formatting. You cannot restore them. If you  
are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with write-protect switch, we recommend that you set the switch  
to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 129).  
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PictBridge compliant printer  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The connection cannot be  
established.  
• Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer is compliant with the PictBridge or not.  
• Check that the printer is turned on and can connect with the camera.  
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen (page 126).  
• Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established. Disconnect and connect the  
USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the printer.  
You cannot print images.  
• The camera is not connected to the printer. Check that the camera and the printer are properly  
connected using the USB cable.  
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.  
• If you select [Exit] during printing, you may not print again depending on your printer. Disconnect  
and connect the USB cable again. If you cannot print still, disconnect the USB cable, turn off and on  
the printer, then connect the USB cable again.  
• Movies cannot be printed.  
• Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be  
printed.  
Printing is canceled.  
You disconnected the USB cable before the  
(Not disconnect USB cable) mark disappears.  
You cannot insert the date or print  
images in the index mode.  
• Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides date function or index print  
function or not.  
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult with the printer  
manufacturer.  
The paper size you want to print on  
does not appear.  
• Check with the printer manufacturer whether the printer supports the paper size you want to print on.  
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-  
inserted part.  
• The images that do not have the recording date data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set  
[Date] to [Off] and print the image.  
You cannot print with the current  
paper size setting of the printer.  
• If the printer paper was changed to paper of a different size after the camera was connected to the  
printer, disconnect and connect the USB cable again.  
• The printing setting of the camera differs from the printer setting. Change the paper size setting of  
the camera (pages 79 and 81) or change the printer setting.  
You cannot perform other operations • The printer is performing the printing stop processing, so wait for this processing to finish. (This  
when printing is stopped.  
processing may take some time depending on the printer.)  
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Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
Your camera does not work.  
You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page  
130).  
• The battery level is low. (The indicator appears.) Charge the battery pack (page 14).  
• Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the multi connector of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) (page 19).  
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).  
The power is on, but the camera does • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Disconnect, and then, after one minute,  
not work.  
reconnect all power sources and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET button  
on the lower right side of the control button with a fine-tipped object, then turn the power on again.  
(This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) (page 105)  
You cannot identify an indicator on  
the screen.  
• Check the indicator (pages 133 to 137).  
The lens gets fogged.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave for about an hour at room  
temperature for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 128).  
The camera becomes warm when you • This is not a malfunction.  
use it for the long time.  
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Warnings and  
messages  
The following messages may appear on the screen.  
Message  
Meaning/Corrective Action  
No Memory Stick  
System error  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 24).  
• Turn the power off and on again (page 20).  
Memory Stick error  
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 128).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” is dirty.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly (page 24).  
Memory Stick type error  
Format error  
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 128).  
• Failed to format the “Memory Stick Duo”. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” again (page 51).  
Memory Stick locked  
You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.  
Set the switch to the recording position (page 129).  
No memory space  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images  
(pages 49 and 86).  
Read only memory  
No file in this folder  
Folder error  
Your camera cannot record or delete images to this “Memory Stick Duo”.  
• No images have been recorded in this folder.  
• A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the “Memory Stick Duo”. (For example:  
123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.  
Cannot create more  
folders  
• The folder whose first three digits of the name is “999” exists in the “Memory Stick Duo”. You cannot create any  
folders.  
Cannot record  
File error  
• The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 56).  
• An error occurred while playing back the image.  
File protect  
• The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 74).  
• The battery pack is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.  
For "InfoLITHIUM" battery  
only  
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Message  
Meaning/Corrective Action  
Image size over  
Cannot divide  
You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.  
• The movie is not long enough to be divided (about more than two seconds).  
• The file is not a movie.  
Invalid operation  
You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.  
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). 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.  
• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise  
secure the camera in place.  
Turn the power off and on • A problem with the lens caused an error.  
again  
640(Fine) is not available  
Enable printer to connect  
• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].  
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device.  
Check the device.  
• Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable  
again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.  
You tried to print images before the printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.  
Connect to  
device  
No printable image  
You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the  
mark.  
You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder that stores only movies. You cannot print  
movies.  
Printer busy  
Paper error  
Ink error  
• Since the printer is busy, it cannot receive print requests. Check the printer.  
• A paper error occurred, such as paper-out, paper-jam, etc. Check the printer.  
• An ink error has occurred in the connected printer. Or the ink level is low or runs out. Check the printer.  
Printer error  
• The camera received an error from the printer. Check the printer, or check if the image you want to print is  
corrupted.  
• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
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Message  
Meaning/Corrective Action  
Processing  
• The printer is performing the printing stop processing. Printing is not possible until this processing is completed.  
This processing may take some time depending on the printer.  
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Code  
Cause  
Countermeasure  
Self-diagnosis display  
– If a code starting with an alphabet  
letter appears  
There is trouble with your  
camera’s hardware.  
• Turn the power off and on again (page  
20).  
C:32:   
The camera cannot read or write • Re-insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
data on the “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
C:13:   
several times.  
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display.  
This function displays the camera  
An unformatted “Memory Stick • Format the “Memory Stick Duo” (page  
condition on the LCD screen with a  
combination of a letter and four numerical  
digits. If this occurs, check the following  
code chart and attempt the corresponding  
corrective actions. The last two digits  
(indicated by ) will differ depending  
on the state of the camera.  
Duo” is inserted.  
51).  
The inserted “Memory Stick  
Duo” cannot be used with your  
camera, or the data is damaged.  
• Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” (page  
24).  
A camera malfunction that you  
cannot reverse has occurred.  
• Press the RESET button located on the  
lower right side of the control button,  
then turn the power on again. (page 105)  
E:61:   
E:91:   
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times,  
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
C:32:ss  
Self-diagnosis display  
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Multi Burst  
(Units: images)  
256MB 512MB  
101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320)  
Number of images  
that can be saved or  
shooting time  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
1M  
24 (46)  
50 (93)  
Movie  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
0:02:57  
0:10:42  
2:51:21  
512MB  
0:06:02  
0:21:47  
5:47:05  
The number of images that can be saved  
and the shooting time differ, depending on  
the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”,  
the image size, and the image quality.  
Refer to the following charts when you  
choose a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
640(Fine)  
640(Standard)  
160  
0:00:42  
0:11:12  
0:01:27  
0:22:42  
0:02:56  
0:45:39  
0:05:54  
1:31:33  
The numbers indicate the recording time. For example: “1:34:45” indicates “1 hour, 34 minutes, 45  
seconds.”  
• The image size is as follows:  
640(Fine): 640×480  
640(Standard): 640×480  
160: 160×112  
• The number of images is listed in Fine  
(Standard) order.  
• The values for the number of images  
that can be saved and the shooting time  
may vary, depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
• For normal shooting times and numbers  
of images that can be saved, see page 28.  
• When the number of remaining shooting  
images is greater than 9,999, the  
“>9999” indicator appears on the LCD  
screen.  
• The table below shows the approximate  
number of images and recording time  
that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” that has been formatted by this  
camera.  
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Menu items  
Menu items that can be modified differ  
depending on the position of the mode  
switch or the setting.  
Menu items are maintained even when the  
power is turned off or the mode switch is  
changed to other position (except [PFX]  
(P.Effect)).  
Factory settings are indicated with  
.  
When the mode switch is set to  
Item  
(Camera)  
Setting  
Description  
Selects the camera mode (page 31).  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/ Program / Auto  
(EV)1)  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV /  
Adjusts the exposure (page 60).  
+0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / –0.3EV /  
–0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV /  
–2.0EV  
(Focus)1)5)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
Spot AF / Center AF / Multi AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 57), or sets the focus preset distance (page  
59).  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 62). Set the metering  
region.  
Spot / Multi  
(Metering  
Mode)1)  
WB (White Bal)1)5)  
Sets the white balance (page 65).  
/ /  
/
/
/
Auto  
WB  
ISO1)5)  
Selects the ISO sensitivity. Select a large number when shooting in dark locations  
or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain  
high image quality.  
400 / 200 / 100 /  
Auto  
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number  
increases.  
(P.Quality)1)  
Fine / Standard  
Records images with fine/standard quality (page 54).  
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Item  
Setting  
Description  
Mode (REC Mode)5) Multi Burst  
– Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 67).  
– Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shifted  
(page 63).  
Exp Brktg  
Speed Burst  
Burst  
Normal  
– Records continuously with a short shooting interval (page 66).  
– Continuously shoots even more images (page 66).  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
BRK (Bracket  
Step)3)  
Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each  
exposure adjustment value (page 63). (This setting cannot be made when [Mode]  
(REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Exp Brktg].)  
±1.0EV / ±0.7EV / ±0.3EV  
(Interval)3)  
M
Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval (page 67). (This setting cannot be made  
when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst].)  
1/7.5 / 1/15 / 1/30  
(Flash Level)4)  
PFX (P.Effect)1)  
(Saturation)2)  
+ / Normal / –  
Selects the amount of flash light (page 66).  
Sets the image special effects (page 68).  
B&W / Sepia / Off  
+ / Normal / –  
Adjusts the saturation of the image. The indicator appears (except when the  
setting is Normal).  
(Contrast)2)  
Adjusts the contrast of the image. The indicator appears (except when the  
+ / Normal / –  
+ / Normal / –  
setting is Normal).  
(Sharpness)2)  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is Normal).  
indicator appears (except when the  
1) This does not appear when  
2) This does not appear when  
3) This does not appear when  
(Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto].  
(Camera) in the menu is set to other than [Program].  
(Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], (Magnifying glass mode),  
(Twilight mode),  
(Twilight portrait mode),  
(Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode).  
4) This does not appear when  
(Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto],  
(Twilight mode),  
(Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode).  
5) The available settings are limited according to the  
(Camera) setting in the menu.  
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When the mode switch is set to  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV /  
Adjusts the exposure (page 60).  
(EV)  
+0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / –0.3EV /  
–0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV /  
–2.0EV  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
Spot AF / Center AF / Multi AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 57), or sets the focus preset distance (page  
59).  
(Focus)  
Spot / Multi  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 62). Set the metering  
region.  
(Metering  
Mode)  
WB (White Bal)  
Sets the white balance (page 65).  
/  
/
/
/
Auto  
PFX (P.Effect)  
B&W / Sepia / Off  
Sets the image special effects (page 68).  
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When the mode switch is set to  
Item  
(Folder)  
Setting  
Description  
OK / Cancel  
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 69).  
Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 74).  
(Protect)  
(DPOF)  
Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print  
(page 82).  
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 77).  
(Print)  
(Slide)  
Interval  
Sets the slide show interval (page 71). (Only in single-image mode)  
3 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec / 1 min  
Sets the range of the playback images.  
Folder / All  
Image  
Repeat  
Plays back images repeatedly.  
On / Off  
Start  
Starts the slide show.  
Cancel  
Cancels the slide show.  
5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel  
Changes the recorded still image size (page 75). (Only in single-image mode)  
(Resize)  
(Rotate)  
(counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / Rotates the still image (page 72). (Only in single-image mode)  
OK / Cancel  
OK / Cancel  
Divides a moving image (page 87). (Only in single-image mode)  
(Divide)  
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Setup items  
The Setup screen appears when you  
advance to  
again.  
in the menu and press   
Factory settings are indicated with  
.  
(Camera 1)  
1
Item  
Setting  
Description  
AF Mode  
Digital Zoom  
Date/Time  
Single / Monitor  
Selects the focus operation mode (page 58).  
Selects the digital zoom mode (page 33).  
Smart / Precision / Off  
Day&Time / Date / Off  
Selects whether to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 38).  
The date and time are not inserted in movie or Multi Burst mode. Also, the date and  
time appear only during playback, and do not appear during recording.  
Red Eye Reduction On / Off  
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 37).  
AF Illuminator  
Auto / Off  
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus on  
the subject under dark lighting (page 38).  
Auto Review  
On / Off  
Selects whether to automatically display the recorded image on the LCD screen  
immediately after shooting a still image. When set to [On], the recorded image is  
displayed for approximately two seconds. If you press the shutter button halfway down  
during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately  
shoot the next image.  
(Camera 2)  
2
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Enlarged Icon  
On / Off  
Selects whether to temporarily enlarge the setting indication when you press (Flash  
mode),  
(Self-timer) or  
(Macro).  
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(Memory Stick Tool)  
Item  
Format  
Setting  
Description  
OK / Cancel  
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on  
a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images (page 51).  
Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel  
Creates a folder for recording images (page 55).  
Changes a folder for recording images (page 56).  
Change REC.  
Folder  
OK / Cancel  
(Setup 1)  
1
Item  
Setting  
Description  
LCD Backlight  
Bright / Normal  
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen  
bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but  
also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera  
with the battery pack.  
Beep  
Shutter  
On  
− Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.  
− Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press the shutter  
button.  
Off  
− Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.  
Language  
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(Setup 2)  
2
Item  
Setting  
Description  
File Number  
Series  
− Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed or  
the recording folder is changed.  
Reset  
− Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.  
(When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest  
number is assigned.)  
USB Connect  
PictBridge  
PTP  
− Connects the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (page 78).  
− When a PTP connection is made, the Copy Wizard automatically starts up and  
copies the images in the recording folder (page 95) set in the camera to the  
computer. (This supports Windows XP and Mac OS X.)  
Normal  
− Makes a USB connection between the camera and a computer (pages 91 and 103).  
Video Out  
Clock Set  
NTSC  
PAL  
− Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan).  
− Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).  
OK / Cancel  
Sets the date and time (pages 21 and 54).  
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On cleaning  
On operating temperature  
Precautions  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Your camera is designed for use between  
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F  
and 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold  
or hot places that exceed this range is not  
recommended.  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD  
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Do not leave the camera in the  
following places  
• In extremely hot place, such as in a car  
parked in the sun. The camera body may  
become deformed or this may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.  
The camera body may become  
discolored or deformed, or this may  
cause a malfunction.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a  
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a  
very damp room, moisture may condense  
inside or outside the camera. This moisture  
condensation may cause a malfunction of  
the camera.  
Cleaning the DC plug  
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with  
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.  
Use of the dirty plug may not properly  
charge the battery pack.  
• On rocking vibration  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water, then wipe  
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the  
following as this may damage the finish or  
the casing.  
− Chemical products such as thinner,  
benzine, alcohol, disposable cloth, insect  
repellent or insecticide, etc.  
− Touch the camera with the above on  
your hand  
− Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long  
time  
Moisture condensation occurs  
easily when:  
• The camera is brought from a cold  
location such as a ski slope into a  
warmly heated room  
• The camera is taken from an air-  
conditioned room or car interior to the  
hot outdoors, etc.  
• Near strong magnetic place  
• In sandy or dusty places, be careful  
not to let sand or dust get into the  
camera. This may cause the camera to  
malfunction, and in some cases this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
On carrying  
Do not sit down in a chair or other place  
with the camera in the back pocket of  
your trousers or skirt, as this may cause  
malfunction or damage the camera.  
How to prevent moisture  
condensation  
When bringing the camera from a cold  
place to a warm place, seal the camera  
in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to  
conditions at the new location over a  
period of time (about an hour).  
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Charging method  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about an  
hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note  
that if you attempt to shoot with moisture  
remaining inside the lens, you will be  
unable to record clear images.  
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the AC Adaptor, or install a  
charged battery pack, and leave the camera  
for 24 hours or more with the power off.  
On “Memory Stick”  
“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 following table.  
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed  
for all “Memory Stick” functions.  
On internal rechargeable battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable  
battery for maintaining the date and time  
and other settings regardless of whether the  
power is on or off.  
This rechargeable battery is continually  
charged as long as you are using the  
camera. However, if you use the camera  
for only short periods it discharges  
gradually, and if you do not use the camera  
at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure  
to charge this rechargeable battery before  
using the camera.  
“Memory Stick” type  
Recording/  
Playback3)  
Memory Stick  
Memory Stick (MagicGate/  
high-speed data transfer)  
Memory Stick Duo  
1)2)  
Memory Stick Duo  
(MagicGate/high-speed  
data transfer)  
MagicGate Memory Stick  
1)  
MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo  
Memory Stick PRO  
However, even if this rechargeable battery  
is not charged, you can still use the camera  
as long as you do not record the date and  
time.  
1)2)  
Memory Stick PRO Duo  
1) “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.  
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2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a  
parallel interface.  
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:  
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed  
or the camera is turned off during read or  
write operation  
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used  
in locations subject to static electricity or  
electrical noise  
• We recommend backing up important data.  
• 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.  
• Do not touch the terminal 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.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
• Do not use or keep 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  
Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor (supplied)  
3) 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and  
played back only using “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
• When using 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” is inserted facing  
the correct direction. Note that improper use  
may damage the equipment.  
• “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.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo”  
(supplied)  
You cannot record, edit or delete images if you  
slide the write-protect switch4) to LOCK with a  
fine-tipped object.  
Terminal  
• 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.  
Write-protect  
switch4)  
Memo area  
Note on using “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” (not supplied)  
The position or the shape of the write-protect  
switch4) may differ depending on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” you use.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to  
512MB have been confirmed to operate properly  
with this camera.  
4) The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with this  
camera does not have a write-protect switch.  
When using the supplied “Memory Stick Duo,”  
be careful not to edit or delete data by mistake.  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while  
reading or writing data.  
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Effective use of the battery pack  
Remaining battery time  
indicator  
On “InfoLITHIUM”  
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.  
• Frequently operating the zoom or flash  
wears out the battery charge faster.  
• 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 camera in a hot location  
such as inside a hot car or exposed to  
direct sunlight.  
The power may go off although the battery  
remaining indicator shows there is enough  
power to operate. Use the battery pack up  
and charge the battery pack fully again so  
that the indication on the battery remaining  
indicator is correct. Note, however, that  
the correct battery indication sometimes  
will not be restored if the camera is used in  
high temperatures for a long time or left in  
a fully charged state, or the battery pack is  
frequently used.  
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack?  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your camera  
and the AC Adaptor.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camera, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
How to store the battery pack  
• Even if the battery pack will not be used  
for a long time, fully charge it and use  
it up once per year. Remove the battery  
pack from your camera, then store it in  
a dry, cool place. This is to maintain the  
battery pack’s functions.  
• To use the battery pack up on your  
camera, leave the POWER button to on  
in slide show playback mode (page 71)  
until the power goes off.  
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.  
• Always carry and store the battery pack  
in the battery case to prevent the battery  
terminals from becoming dirty or short  
circuited.  
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Battery life  
On marine pack  
Specifications  
• The battery life is limited. Battery  
capacity decreases little by little as  
you use it more and more, and as time  
passes. When the battery operating time  
is shortened considerably, a probable  
cause is that the battery pack has reached  
the end of its life. Buy a new battery  
pack.  
Mounting the dedicated marine pack  
(not supplied) lets you enjoy shooting  
underwater or in other wet locations such  
as beach sports, etc.  
Camera  
[System]  
Image device  
7.66 mm (1/2.4 type) color CCD  
Primary color filter  
The DSC-T3/T33 dedicated marine pack  
is the MPK-THB. When mounting the  
marine pack on the DSC-T33, refer to the  
figure below and remove parts A and B  
inside the marine pack in the direction of  
the arrows beforehand. (Parts A and B do  
not need to be removed when mounting the  
marine pack on the DSC-T3.)  
Total pixels number of camera  
Approx. 5 255 000 pixels  
• The battery life varies according to how  
it is stored and the operating conditions  
and environment for each battery pack.  
Effective pixels number of camera  
Approx. 5 090 000 pixels  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
3× zoom lens  
f = 6.7 – 20.1 mm (38 – 114 mm  
when converted to a 35 mm still  
camera)  
F3.5 – 4.4  
See the operating instructions supplied  
with the marine pack for details on the  
operation method.  
Exposure control  
Automatic exposure, Scene selection  
(9 modes)  
White balance  
B
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
A
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash  
File format (DCF compliant)  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG  
compliant, DPOF compatible  
Movies: MPEG1 compliant  
(Monaural)  
Recording media  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
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Flash  
Recommended distance (ISO set to  
Auto):  
DSC-T3  
0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches to 5 feet  
6 7/8 inches) (W)  
0.5 m to 1.6 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to  
5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (T)  
DSC-T33  
0.1 m to 1.6 m (4 inches to 5 feet  
2 7/8 inches) (W)  
0.5 m to 1.5 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to  
4 feet 11 inches) (T)  
Dimensions  
DSC-T3  
AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor  
Input rating  
Approx. 91×60×17.8 mm  
(3 5/8×2 3/8×23/32 inches)  
DSC-T33  
Approx. 99.4×60.9×20.7 mm  
(4×2 2/1×27/32 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding maximum  
protrusions)  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
AC-LM5  
10 W  
AC-LM5A  
11 W  
Output rating  
4.2 V DC, 1.5 A  
Mass  
DSC-T3  
Approx. 171 g (6.0 oz)  
DSC-T33  
Operating temperature  
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)  
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz)  
(including battery pack NP-FT1,  
“Memory Stick Duo” and wrist  
strap)  
Storage temperature  
[Input and Output connectors]  
Multi connector  
USB communication  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Dimensions  
AC-LM5  
Microphone  
Electret condenser microphone  
Speaker Dynamic speaker  
Approx. 47×30×80 mm  
(1 7/8×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)  
AC-LM5A  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)  
[LCD screen]  
Approx. 48×29×81 mm  
(1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding projecting parts)  
LCD panel  
Exif Print Compatible  
6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive  
PRINT Image Matching II  
Total number of dots  
Compatible  
Mass  
AC-LM5  
Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)  
AC-LM5A  
230 400 (960×240) dots  
PictBridge  
Compatible  
[Power, general]  
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz)  
excluding power cord (mains lead)  
Used battery pack  
UC-TC/UC-TD Cyber-shot Station  
[Input and Output connectors]  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)  
Minijack  
NP-FT1  
Power requirements  
NP-FT1 battery pack  
3.6 V  
Used battery  
Power consumption (during shooting)  
Lithium-ion battery  
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced,  
1.4 W  
sync negative  
Maximum voltage  
Operating temperature  
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kload)  
Output impedance 1 kΩ  
USB jack B  
DC 4.2 V  
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)  
Nominal voltage  
Storage temperature  
DC 3.6 V  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
USB connection  
Capacity 2.4 Wh (680 mAh)  
Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible)  
DC IN jack  
Camera connector  
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Accessories  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
• AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
• NP-FT1 battery pack (1)  
The LCD screen  
/
Camera mode indicator (31)  
Page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
SL  
• Cyber-shot Station (1)  
UC-TC (DSC-T3)/UC-TD (DSC-T33)  
/
/
Flash mode indicator (37)  
• Camera holder for tripod (1)  
• USB cable (1)  
When shooting still images  
Red-eye reduction indicator (37)  
• A/V connecting cable (1)  
• Wrist strap (1)  
1
3
101  
60min  
/
/
/
VGA  
1/30”  
1.3  
1.3  
1.3  
• “Memory Stick Duo” (32 MB) (1)  
• Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1)  
• CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-012) (1)  
• Operating instructions (1)  
Zoom scaling indicator (33)  
C:32:00  
4
5
+
Sharpness indicator (120)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Saturation indicator (120)  
S AF  
125 F3.5 +2.0EV  
2
Contrast indicator (120)  
ON  
AF illuminator indicator (38, 124)  
Metering mode indicator (62)  
Picture effect indicator (68)  
60min  
Battery remaining indicator (17)  
AE/AF lock indicator (30, 59)  
S
M
/
/
/
BRK  
Recording mode indicator (67, 63, 66)  
WB  
/
/
/
/
White balance indicator (65)  
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3:2  
/
/
/
/
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
Macro indicator (35)  
Image size indicator (25)  
Vibration warning indicator (115)  
S
AF  
M AF  
/
FINE / STD  
Image quality indicator (54)  
AF mode indicator (58)  
Low battery warning indicator (115)  
101  
/
/
AF range finder frame (57)  
AF range finder frame indicator (57)  
Recording folder indicator (55)  
+
0.5m  
Spot metering cross hair (63)  
Focus preset value (59)  
Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity  
indicator  
1/30"  
Multi Burst interval indicator (67)  
Histogram indicator (61)  
400  
Remaining number of recordable  
images indicator (28)  
NR slow shutter indicator (43)  
125  
Shutter speed indicator  
Self-timer indicator (36)  
F3.5  
C:32:00  
Aperture value indicator  
Self-diagnosis display (118)  
+2.0EV  
EV level value indicator (60)  
Date/time indicator (38)  
Menu/Guide menu (53)  
ISO number indicator (120)  
±0.7EV  
• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide  
menu on/off.  
Bracket step value indicator (63)  
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STD  
6 4 0  
101  
60min  
STBY  
[
]
00:00:00 00:28:25  
3
4
1
C:32:00  
Macro indicator (35)  
Low battery warning indicator (115)  
+
/
/
AF range finder frame (57)  
AF range finder frame indicator (57)  
+
0.5m  
2
5
Spot metering cross hair (63)  
Focus preset value (59)  
+2.0EV  
60min  
FINE  
6 4 0  
STD  
6 4 0  
1 6 0  
/
/
EV level value indicator (60)  
Battery remaining indicator (17)  
Image size indicator (84)  
Menu/Guide menu (53)  
101  
Recording mode indicator (84)  
Recording folder indicator (55)  
/
/
/
White balance indicator (65)  
• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide  
menu on/off.  
Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity  
indicator  
STBY / REC  
Movie shooting indicator (84)  
00:00:00 [00:28:05]  
Recording time [maximum  
recordable time] indicator (119)  
1.3  
Zoom scaling indicator (33)  
Self-timer indicator (36)  
Metering mode indicator (62)  
C:32:00  
Self-diagnosis display (118)  
Picture effect indicator (68)  
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When playing back still  
images  
M
101  
60min  
VGA  
101-0012  
Folder-file number (95)  
101  
12/12  
3
4
1
Not disconnect USB cable indicator  
C:32:00  
1.3  
+2.0EV  
(79, 115)  
500 F3.5  
+2.0EV  
EV level value indicator (60)  
5
2
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
PictBridge connecting indicator (78)  
ISO number indicator (120)  
101  
Recording folder indicator (55)  
Metering mode indicator (62)  
/
M
Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity  
indicator  
Flash indicator  
Recording mode indicator (72)  
WB  
/
/
/
/
3:2  
/
/
/
/
5M  
3M  
1M  
VGA  
101  
White balance indicator (65)  
Image size indicator (25)  
Playback folder indicator (69)  
500  
12/12  
Shutter speed indicator  
Protect indicator (74)  
Image number/Number of images  
recorded in selected folder  
F3.5  
Aperture value indicator  
Print (DPOF) mark indicator (82)  
C:32:00  
Self-diagnosis display (118)  
/
/
Change folder indicator (69)  
1.3  
Playback zoom scaling indicator (70)  
Step 12/16  
Frame by frame playback indicator  
(73)  
136  
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When playing back moving  
images  
160  
101  
8/8  
00:00:12  
60min  
Histogram indicator (61)  
101  
101  
3
4
VOL.  
1
2
Recording date/time of the playback  
image (38)  
Recording folder indicator (55)  
Menu/Guide menu (53)  
Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity  
101  
DPOF  
5
Playback folder indicator (69)  
• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide  
menu on/off.  
8/8  
Image number/Number of images  
recorded in selected folder indicator  
00:00:12  
Counter (85)  
Recording mode indicator (85)  
FINE  
6 4 0  
STD  
6 4 0  
1 6 0  
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/
Image size indicator (85)  
/   
Playback image (85)  
Playback / Stop indicator (85)  
/
/
Change folder indicator (69)  
VOL.  
Menu/Guide menu (53)  
Volume indicator (85)  
• Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide  
menu on/off.  
Playback bar (85)  
137  
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Index  
Camera......................................................31, 120  
Candle mode .....................................................41  
CD-ROM.............................................90, 98, 103  
Center AF..........................................................57  
Charging battery pack.......................................14  
Charging time....................................................17  
Cleaning..........................................................127  
Clock Set...................................................21, 126  
Close-ups (Macro) shotting...............................35  
Cloudy...............................................................65  
Compression ratio.............................................26  
Contrast...........................................................121  
Control button ...................................................20  
Copying images to your  
Enlarged Icon..................................................124  
Enlarging an image ...........................................70  
EV adjustment...................................................60  
Exposure Bracket..............................................63  
Extension.....................................................95, 97  
A
A/V connecting cable........................................46  
Access lamp ......................................................24  
AC Adaptor .................................................15, 19  
AE .....................................................................32  
AE/AF lock...........................................30, 32, 59  
AF Illuminator ..........................................38, 124  
AF lock..............................................................59  
AF Mode...........................................................58  
AF range finder frame.......................................57  
Auto adjustment mode......................................29  
Auto Focus..................................................32, 57  
Auto power-off function ...................................20  
Auto Review ...................................................124  
Auto shooting mode..........................................31  
F
File names.........................................................95  
File Number ....................................................126  
File storage destinations....................................95  
Fireworks mode.................................................41  
Flash..................................................................65  
Flash Level................................................66, 121  
Flash mode........................................................37  
Fluorescent........................................................65  
Focus.................................................................57  
Focus preset ......................................................59  
Folder ..........................................................55, 69  
Forced flash.......................................................37  
Format...............................................................51  
computer........................89, 92, 93, 99, 102  
Cutting movies..................................................87  
Cyber-shot Station ............................................12  
D
B
Daylight.............................................................65  
DC plug.......................................................15, 19  
Deleting movies ................................................86  
Deleting still images .........................................49  
Digital zoom......................................................33  
Divide................................................................87  
DPOF ................................................................82  
B&W.................................................................68  
Battery life ................................................18, 131  
Battery pack ......................................................14  
Battery remaining indicator ......................17, 130  
Beach mode.......................................................41  
Beep/shutter sound..........................................125  
Burst..................................................................66  
H
High-speed shutter mode ..................................41  
Histogram..........................................................61  
138  
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I
M
P
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.........................130  
ImageMixer VCD2............................97, 100, 103  
Image quality ..............................................26, 54  
Image size ...................................................25, 26  
Incandescent......................................................65  
Index print.........................................................77  
Index screen ......................................................44  
Initialization......................................................51  
Inserting “Memory Stick Duo”.........................24  
Install...................................................90, 97, 104  
Interval ......................................................68, 121  
ISO..................................................................120  
Macintosh users ..............................................102  
Macro................................................................35  
Magnifying glass mode.....................................40  
Memory Stick Duo..........................................128  
Menu settings............................................53, 120  
Metering mode..................................................62  
Mode (REC Mode) .........................................121  
Mode switch..........................................11, 21, 31  
Moisture condensation....................................128  
Monitoring AF ..................................................58  
MPG..................................................................96  
Multi-pattern metering......................................62  
Multipoint AF ...................................................57  
Multi Burst........................................................67  
M AF.................................................................58  
PAL system ...............................................48, 126  
PictBridge .........................................................77  
Picture effect .....................................................68  
Picture Package.................................................97  
Playback zoom..................................................70  
Power on/off......................................................20  
Precautions......................................................127  
Precision digital zoom.......................................34  
Print (DPOF) mark............................................82  
Program shooting mode....................................31  
Protect ...............................................................74  
PTP....................................................89, 102, 126  
J
Q
JPG....................................................................96  
Quick Review....................................................32  
N
L
R
No flash.............................................................37  
NR slow shutter.................................................43  
NTSC system ............................................48, 126  
Number of images that can be shot or  
Landscape mode................................................40  
Language...................................................23, 125  
LCD backlight.................................................125  
LCD backlight on/off........................................32  
Rechargeable battery.......................................128  
Recommended computer environment .....89, 102  
Red Eye Reduction ...........................................37  
Remaining shooting/viewing time ............18, 119  
RESET button .................................................105  
Resize................................................................75  
Rotate................................................................72  
viewed .......................................18, 28, 119  
O
Optical zoom.....................................................33  
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Saturation........................................................121  
Scene Selection.................................................40  
Screen display...........................................32, 133  
Self-diagnosis display.....................................118  
Self-timer ..........................................................36  
Sepia..................................................................68  
Setting date and time.................................21, 126  
Setup .................................................................54  
Sharpness ........................................................121  
Shooting movies................................................84  
Shooting still images.........................................29  
Single AF ..........................................................58  
Single screen.....................................................44  
Slide show.........................................................71  
Slow synchro.....................................................37  
Smart zoom.......................................................33  
Snow mode........................................................41  
Speed Burst.......................................................66  
Spot AF .............................................................57  
Spot metering....................................................62  
Storing battery pack........................................130  
Superimposing date and time....................38, 124  
S AF ..................................................................58  
USB cable .........................................................91  
USB connection ................................91, 103, 126  
USB driver ........................................................90  
USB jack...............................................12, 78, 91  
USB mode.........................................................89  
Using your camera abroad ................................19  
V
VGA..................................................................26  
Video CD ................................................100, 104  
Viewing images on TV .....................................46  
Viewing images on your computer ...........94, 103  
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .................85  
Viewing still image on the LCD screen ............44  
Volume ..............................................................85  
W
Warnings and notice messages........................115  
White Balance...................................................65  
Windows users ..................................................89  
Z
Zoom.................................................................33  
T
Zoom scale........................................................33  
Travel converter ................................................19  
Trimming ..........................................................71  
TV color system................................................48  
Twilight mode ...................................................40  
Twilight portrait mode ......................................40  
140  
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