Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W320/W330
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Notes on using the camera
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
Notes on the types of memory card
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see page
that you can use (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible
with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD
memory cards and SDHC memory cards.
MultiMediaCard is not compatible.
Memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB
have been confirmed to operate properly with
the camera.
In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
and “Memory Stick Duo” media are
collectively referred to as “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens
which is capable of reproducing sharp images with
excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has
been produced under a quality assurance system
certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the
quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
On “Memory Stick Duo” media
For recording movies, it is recommended that
you use a “Memory Stick Duo” media of 1
GB or larger marked with:
–
(“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media)
–
(“Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo” media)
For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media,
see page 99.
Black, white, red, blue or
green dots
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
media with standard sized “Memory
Stick” media slot
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor (sold separately).
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
“Memory Stick
Duo” media
Adaptor
On moisture condensation
• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the
camera and wait about an hour for the moisture
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot
with moisture remaining inside the lens, you
will be unable to record clear images.
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
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The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are
reproduced images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.
On Illustrations
Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the
DSC-W320 unless noted otherwise.
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MENU (Viewing)
Settings
TV
Computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Others
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Index
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Changing focus
position
Changing image size
Deleting images
Displaying enlarged
images
Editing images
Playing back a series of
images in order
Shooting/Viewing with
easy-to-see indicators
Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
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Printing images with
the date
Changing clock
settings
Initializing settings
Printing images
Viewing on TVs
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MENU/Settings Search
MENU items (Shooting)
You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode.
2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
ON/OFF (Power) button
screen.
3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the
control button.
4 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu
screen.
MENU button
Control button
In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
one. The icons below [
] indicate the changeable modes. Depending on the recording mode,
function settings may be fixed or limited. For details, see the page of each item.
Mode switch
REC Mode
Menu items
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(Settings)
Note
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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MENU items (Viewing)
You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
Control button
playback mode.
2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
screen.
3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on
the control button.
4 Press z on the center of the control button.
MENU button
(Playback)
button
In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable
one.
Menu items
Memory card
Internal Memory
—
—
(Settings)
Note
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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Setting items
You can change the settings on the
(Settings) screen.
Control button
1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu
screen.
2 Select
(Settings) with V on the control button,
then press z on the center of the control button to
display the setup screen.
3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press
B to select each item, then press z.
MENU button
4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
Categories
Shooting Settings
Items
Main Settings
Memory Card Tool
Internal Memory Tool
Clock Settings
Notes
• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
• [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal
Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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Identifying parts
A ON/OFF (Power) button
B Shutter button
C Flash
D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp
E Microphone
F Lens
G LCD screen
For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/
J Hook for wrist strap*
K
L
(Playback) button (23)
(Delete) button (26)
N Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z
Menu off: DISP/
/
/
O Terminal cover
P
(USB)/A/V OUT jack
Q Speaker
R Tripod receptacle
S Access lamp
T Memory card slot
U Battery eject lever
V Battery insertion slot
W Battery/Memory card cover
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* Using the wrist strap
The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at
the factory. Place your hand through the loop to
prevent the camera from damage by being
dropped.
Hook
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List of icons displayed on the
screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
A
When shooting still images
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image size
Scene Selection
• The icons are limited in Easy Mode.
Camera mode (Intelligent Auto
Adjustment, Program Auto,
SteadyShot, Movie Mode)
When shooting movies
Scene Recognition icon
White balance
Metering Mode
Vibration warning
Scene Recognition
DRO
When playing back
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Zoom scaling
PictBridge connecting
Protect
Print order (DPOF)
Playback zoom
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B
D
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
z
AE/AF lock
Self-timer
ISO400
C:32:00
ISO number
Self-diagnosis display
Overheating warning
Face Detection
NR slow shutter
Shutter speed
125
F3.5
Aperture value
Exposure Value
AF range finder frame indicator
Burst Settings
+2.0EV
AF range finder frame
REC
Standby
Recording a movie/Movie
standby
0:12
Recording time (m:s)
Folder-file number
Spot metering cross hair
Exposure value
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Playback
101-0012
+2.0EV
500
2010 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
z STOP
z PLAY
Function guide for playing image
F3.5
N
bB BACK/NEXT
Selecting images
Adjusting volume
Playback bar
Counter
V VOLUME
00:00:12
C
Volume
Display
Indication
Recording folder
Playback folder
96
Number of recordable images
12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
100Min
Recordable time
Recording/Playback Media
(memory card, internal memory)
Changing folder
Red-eye reduction
Metering mode
Flash mode
Flash charging
White balance
ISO400
ISO number
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Using the mode switch
Set the mode switch to the desired function.
Shutter button
Mode switch
MENU button
(Still Image)
(Movie)
You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU t
[REC Mode].
Allows you to record movies.
Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press
the shutter button again to end the recording.
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 28 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You
can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the memory card.
B
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
Internal
B
memory [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played
back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
To copy (back up) data on a memory card
Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in
[Copy] (page 74).
Notes
• You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory.
• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable, you can
transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a
computer to the internal memory.
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Zoom
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
images up to 4×.
1 Press the W/T (zoom) button.
T button
Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.
W button
Note
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
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DISP (Screen Display Settings)
1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Bright +
Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
Image Only)
(Bright +
Exposure Data)
(Playback mode
only)
Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
Exif data for the recorded image is also
displayed.
(Bright)
Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
(Normal)
Sets screen to standard brightness and displays
the information.
Note
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power
may decrease faster under such condition.
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Flash
1 Press (Flash) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Auto)
Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is
backlight.
(On)
Flash always operates.
(Slow
Flash always operates.
Synchro)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
(Off)
Flash does not operate.
Notes
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
• In Intelligent Auto Adjustment or Easy Mode, you can select only [Auto] or [Off].
zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash
photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)
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Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1 Press
(Smile) on the control button.
2 Wait for a smile to be detected.
When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the
camera records images automatically.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera
shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
3 To stop shooting, press
(Smile) again.
Face Detection frame
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Notes
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory
becomes full.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the digital zoom function.
• If Movie Mode is selected, you cannot use the Smile Shutter function.
zHints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as
level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is
easier to detect when the teeth are shown.
• The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.
• You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. To perform smile
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in setting menu.
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Self-Timer
1 Press
(Self-Timer) on the control button.
2 Select the desired mode with the control button.
(Off)
Does not use the self-timer.
(10sec)
Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, press again.
(2sec)
Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.
Note
• In Easy Mode, you can select only [10sec] or [Off].
zReducing blurring with the two-second self-timer
Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released
2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter
button is pressed.
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Playback zoom
Plays back the enlarged image.
1 Press
(Playback zoom) button during still image
playback.
The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the
image.
2 Adjust the position with the control button.
3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button.
Shows the displayed
area of the whole
image
Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Press z to cancel playback zoom.
zTo save enlarged images
You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function.
Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming].
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Image Index
Displays multiple images at the same time.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(Index) button to display the image index screen.
2 Press the
Press the button again to display an index screen with more images.
3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control
button, then press z.
Note
• When the camera is set to Easy Mode during image index display, the LCD screen changes to the single-
image screen. You cannot view images in index mode during Easy Mode.
zDisplaying images of the desired folder
Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the
desired folder with v/V.
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU
button (page 54).
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2
(Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button
All in This Folder
Multiple Images
Deletes all images in the selected folder at once.
Press [OK] t z after step 2.
Allows you to select and delete multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to
be deleted. Select an image with a
release the mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
mark again to
This Image
Exit
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
Cancels the deletion.
Note
• In Easy Mode, you can delete only the currently displayed image.
zYou can switch between index and single-image
mode when selecting images
Press the button (T) of the W/T (zoom) button in index mode
to return to single-image mode, and press the
(Index) button
(W) in single-image mode to return to index mode.
• You can also switch between index and single-image mode in
[Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
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Viewing movies
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 Select a movie with the control button.
3 Press z.
Movie playback starts.
Control button
Playback feature
Play/Pause
z
B
b
V
Fast forward
Fast rewind
Displays the volume control screen.
• Adjust the volume with v/V on the control button, then press
z.
Note
• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
zOn the movie viewing screen
Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.
The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie.
or
appears on the movie viewing screen.
The icon displayed may vary depending on image size.
Playback bar
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REC Mode
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t desired mode
(Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically
Adjustment)
(Program Auto)
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically
you can select various settings using the menu.
(Scene
Selection)
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the
(SteadyShot)
Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject
blur (page 33).
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Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t z on
the control button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Note
• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the
camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon and guide
The camera recognizes (Twilight),
Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or
(Twilight Portrait),
(Backlight),
(Backlight
(Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon
and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
For details, see page 45.
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult
to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W), 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T)
(from the lens).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t z on the control
button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
1 Set the mode switch to
2 MENU t (REC Mode) t
control button t desired mode
(Still Image).
(Scene Selection) t z on the
Allows you to shoot images without a
flash under low light conditions,
(High Sensitivity)
reducing blur.
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for
portraits and flowers, etc.
(Soft Snap)
(Landscape)
(Twilight Portrait)
(Twilight)
(Gourmet)
(Pet)
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in
the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the
night view in the background without compromising the
atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without
losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food
arrangements in delicious and bright color.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best
settings.
Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when
shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
(Beach)
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken
colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole
screen appears white.
(Snow)
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Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in
housing (Marine pack, etc.).
(Underwater)
Note
• When you shoot images using
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower
and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. In the table below, indicates a user-changeable
function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [Flash] indicate the available
flash modes.
Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Face Detection/
Smile Shutter
Flash
Burst Settings
White Balance
1
—
*
2
*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
—
*
1
* [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.
2
* [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.
3
* You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].
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SteadyShot
Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur.
1 Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
2 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (SteadyShot) t z on the control
button
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
zHints for preventing blur
If the camera moves accidentally when you shoot an image, “camera shake” occurs.
On the other hand, if the subject moves when you shoot an image, “subject blur” can occur.
Camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed
conditions, such as those encountered in
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In
such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
Camera shake
Your hands or body moves while holding the
camera and pressing the shutter button, and the
entire screen is blurred.
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to
hold the camera steady.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Subject blur
Even though the camera is steady, the subject
moves during the exposure and is captured
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
Selection.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter
speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.
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Easy Mode
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 MENU t
(Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button.
2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Notes
• The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically.
• When the
(Playback) button is pressed, the playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zShooting functions available in Easy Mode
Image Size:
MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired
mode t z
Select between [Large] or [Small] size.
Self-Timer:
Flash:
on the control button t desired mode
Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.
on the control button t desired mode
Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Smile Shutter:
on the control button
Exit Easy Mode:
MENU t [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] t z on the control button
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically
recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon
The camera recognizes (Twilight),
Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or
(Twilight Portrait),
(Backlight),
(Backlight
(Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon
on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
For details, see page 45.
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Image Size
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
1 MENU t
(Image Size) t desired size
When shooting still images
Image size
Usage guidelines
No. of
Printing
images
(4320×3240) For prints up to A3+ size
Less
Fine
(3648×2736)
(2592×1944) For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4
size
(640×480)
For e-mail attachments
More
Less
Rough
Fine
(4320×2432) For viewing on a high-definition TV,
and for prints up to A3 size
(1920×1080) For viewing on a high-definition TV
More
Rough
Note
• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
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In Easy Mode
Large
Small
Shoots images in [14M] size.
Shoots images in [5M] size.
When shooting movies
The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps
format.
Movie image size
VGA (640×480)
QVGA (320×240)
Usage guidelines
For viewing on a TV screen
For sending as an e-mail attachment
zOn “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 14M
4320 pixels × 3240 pixels = 13,996,800 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Many pixels
Pixel
(Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels
(Rough image quality but small file size)
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Burst Settings
You can select single shooting or burst mode.
1 MENU t
(Burst Settings) t desired mode
(Single)
(Burst)
Shoots a single image.
Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.
Notes
• Burst shooting is not available in Easy Mode, Movie Mode or Smile
Shutter.
• The flash is set to [Off].
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five
images is recorded.
• The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the
image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or memory
card is full, the Burst stops.
• [Focus], [White Balance] and [EV] are adjusted for the first image, and
these settings are also used for the other images.
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EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
1 MENU t
(EV) t desired EV setting
Notes
• In Easy Mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Lower EV setting –
Correct exposure
Higher EV setting +
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
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ISO
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or
(Underwater) in
Scene Selection.
1 MENU t
(ISO) t desired mode
(Auto)
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
/
/
/
/
/
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects
by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
/
Note
• ISO settings other than [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] cannot be selected when the recording mode
is set to Burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing
shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become
darker.
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White Balance
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
1 MENU t
(White Balance) t desired mode
(Auto)
Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear
natural.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night
scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy)
(Fluorescent
White Balance 1) lighting.
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
[Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white
White Balance 2) fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
White Balance 3) lighting.
n
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
(Incandescent)
lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
Notes
• [White Balance] cannot be adjusted in Intelligent Auto Adjustment, or Easy Mode.
• You cannot adjust [Flash] in [White Balance] in Movie Mode, or when Scene Selection is set to
Sensitivity) mode.
(High
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2], or [Fluorescent White Balance 3].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
• When flash is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto] or [Flash].
zEffects of lighting conditions
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using
the White Balance function.
Daylight
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Weather/lighting
White (standard)
Green-tinged
Characteristics of
light
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Underwater White Balance
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to
(Underwater) mode in Scene Selection.
1 MENU t
(Underwater White Balance) t desired mode
(Auto)
Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear
natural.
(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
Notes
• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though
you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].
• When flash is [On], the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto].
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Focus
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
1 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t
(Focus) t
desired mode
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the
finder frame automatically.
When you press the shutter button halfway
down in still image shooting mode, a green
frame is displayed around the area that is in
focus.
AF range finder frame
• When the Face Detection function is active, AF
operates with priority on faces.
• When Scene Selection is set to
(Underwater) mode, focus operation
is suited to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half-
pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green.
(Center AF)
(Spot AF)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the
finder frame automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera
steady so as not to misalign the subject and
the AF range finder frame.
AF range finder frame
Notes
• When you use [Digital Zoom], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this
case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
• When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.
• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment
– In Easy Mode
– In Movie Mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
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zFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen
If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:
1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered
in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder
frame
2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and
AE/AF lock
indicator
remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and
press the shutter button fully down.
• As long as you do not press the shutter button fully
down, you can retry the procedure as many times as
necessary.
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Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
When shooting still images:
1 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t
(Metering Mode)
t desired mode
When shooting movies:
1 Set the mode switch to
(Movie) t MENU t
(Metering Mode) t
desired mode.
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
Measures only a part of the subject
(Spot metering). This function is useful
when the subject is backlit or when
there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
Spot metering cross
hairs
Positions on the subject
Notes
• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
• If you set Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.
• Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment
– In Easy Mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
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Scene Recognition
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is
detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur
(Motion Detection).
Example of an image where
(Backlight) has activated.
Scene Recognition icon and guide
The camera recognizes the following types of scenes.
When the camera determines the optimal scene, it
displays the corresponding icon and guide.
(Twilight),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Backlight),
(Backlight Portrait),
(Portrait)
(Landscape), (Macro),
1 MENU t
(REC Mode) t
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t
(Scene Recognition) t desired mode
(Auto)
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings and shoots the image.
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings. If the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight
Portrait), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait), it automatically
changes the setting and shoots another image.
(Advanced)
• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the
icon
will turn green.
• When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side
immediately after shooting.
Notes
• Scene Recognition does not function when using digital zoom.
• When Burst mode is selected, or when the Smile Shutter function is activated, Scene Recognition is fixed
to [Auto].
• The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].
• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
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zShooting twice, choosing the best image later
([Advanced])
In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight),
(Twilight Portrait), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as
follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you
like.
First Image*
Second Image
Shoot in Slow Synchro
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake
reduced
Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide
Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced
Shoots with the flash
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
background adjusted (DRO plus)
Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
face and the background adjusted (DRO plus)
* When flash is set to [Auto].
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Smile Detection Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.
1 MENU t
(Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode
(Big Smile)
(Normal
Smile)
(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
Detects a big smile.
Detects a normal smile.
Notes
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in Easy Mode or Movie Mode.
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Face Detection
When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and
adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Face Detection frame (Orange)
When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn
orange. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button
halfway down.
Face Detection frame (White)
1 MENU t
(Face Detection) t desired mode
(Off)
Does not use Face Detection function.
(Auto)
Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Notes
• [Face Detection] cannot be selected in Easy Mode or Movie Mode.
• You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is
set to [Multi].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.
• During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].
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zSelecting the priority face
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face
Detection] setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority.
Face Priority Frame Off
1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is selected as the
priority face, and the frame changes from
to an orange frame ( ).
2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right. Press z repeatedly
until the orange frame ( ) is on the face you want to select.
3To cancel the face selection (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face, then
press z again.
• It may not be possible to detect the selected face correctly depending on the surrounding brightness,
the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, select the face again under the conditions where the image
will be shot.
• When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame selected, Smile Detection is
performed only on the selected face.
• You cannot select the priority face in Easy Mode.
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DRO
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to
improve the image quality.
DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the
difference between light and dark parts of an image.
1 MENU t
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t
(DRO) t
desired mode
(Off)
Does not adjust.
(DRO
Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.
standard)
(DRO plus)
Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
Notes
• Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.
• Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is
set.
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Easy Mode
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and
indicators become easier to see.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button
Notes
• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
• The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zViewing functions available in Easy Mode
In Easy Mode, only the deletion function is available.
(Delete) button
MENU button
You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image], and
delete all images in a folder with [All].
Select [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK] to exit Easy Mode.
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Slideshow
Images are automatically played back in succession.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(Slideshow) t z on the control button
2 MENU t
3 Select a desired setting.
4 [Start] t z
5 Press z to end the slideshow.
Note
• You cannot play back movies.
Image
Selects the group of images to be shown.
All
Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.
Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder.
Folder
Note
• This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Interval
Sets the screen switching interval.
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Switches the screen at the selected interval.
Repeat
Turns slideshow repeat on or off.
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
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Retouch
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file.
The original image is retained.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
(Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button
2 MENU t
3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
(Trimming)
Records the zoomed playback
image.
1 Press the button (T) to zoom in
and press W to zoom out.
2 Set the zoom point with the control
button.
3 MENU t select an image size to save t z
4 [OK] t z
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
(Red Eye
Correction)
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon
caused by flash.
1 Select [OK] with the control
button t z.
• You may not be able to correct the
red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
Note
• You cannot retouch the movies.
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button
3 [OK] t z
(This Image)
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
deleted. Select an image with a
mark to release the
mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
(All in This
Folder)
Deletes all images in the selected folder at once.
Note
• In Easy Mode, you can select between [1 image] or [All].
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Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button
(This Image)
(Multiple
Images)
Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
You can select and protect multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
protected. Select an image with a
mark.
mark to release the
2MENU t [OK] t z
zTo cancel the protection
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing z on
the control button as the same procedure to protect it.
The
indicator disappears, and the protection is released.
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DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the
memory card that you want to print out later.
The
(Print order) mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
t desired mode t z on the control button
(This Image)
Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
(Multiple
Images)
You can select and order printing multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
printed. Select an image with a
mark to release the
mark.
2MENU t [OK] t z
Notes
• The
• You can add a
(Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory.
(Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.
zClearing the DPOF mark
Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press z on the control button in the
same procedure as when making a mark.
The
mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared.
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Rotate
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Rotate) t z on the control button
3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B.
4 [OK] t z
Notes
• You cannot rotate movies or protected still images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
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Select Folder
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image
you want to play back.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
2 MENU t
(Select Folder) t z on the control button
3 Select the folder with b/B.
4 [OK] t z
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
zViewing images across multiple folders
When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last
images in the folder.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
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Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t
desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.
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Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Smart (
)
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will
not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom).
Precision (
)
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately
8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image
quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded
(Precision digital zoom).
Off
Does not use the digital zoom.
Notes
• The Digital Zoom function does not operate in Movie Mode or when the Smile Shutter function is
activated.
• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [14M] or [16:9(11M)].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom
(including optical zoom 4×)
The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.
Size
Total zoom scale
Approx. 4.7×
Approx. 6.7×
Approx. 27×
10M
5M
VGA
16:9(2M)
Approx. 9.0×
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Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye
Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button
Auto
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes
automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
On
Off
Notes
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select
[Auto].
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Eye
Camera
Retina
Other ways to reduce red-eye
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off] automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye
Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.
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Beep
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired
mode t z on the control button
Shutter
High
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter
button.
Low
Off
If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
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Function Guide
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t
desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
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Power Save
Sets the time until the camera turns off.
If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the
camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off).
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Power Save] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Stamina
Standard
Off
The camera turns off after about 1 minute of no operation.
The camera turns off after about 2 minutes of no operation.
The camera does not turn off automatically.
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Even if you execute this function, the images are retained.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t
z on the control button
Note
• Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment.
The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [Video Out] t desired
mode t z on the control button
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA,
Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
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USB Connect
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant
printer using the dedicated USB cable.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication
with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer.
PictBridge
PTP/MTP
Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera
are imported to the computer. (with Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS
X)
Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a
computer or other USB device.
Notes
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select
[PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass
Storage].
• When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to
a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage].
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LUN Settings
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor
when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t
desired mode t z on the control button
Multi
The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory
are displayed. Select this setting when you connect the camera to a
computer.
Single
When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on
the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images
in the internal memory are displayed. Select this setting in cases
where the images of both the memory card and the internal memory
are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other
than a computer.
Note
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”.
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Format
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this
camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable
performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all
data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) or
(Internal
Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button
Note
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another
recording folder.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Create
REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a
new folder may be automatically created.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
zOn the folders
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Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Change
REC.Folder]
2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.
3 [OK] t z
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
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Delete REC.Folder
Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Delete
REC.Folder]
2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.
3 [OK] t z
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the
largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
• You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played back by the
camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder.
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Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.
1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera.
2 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK]
t z on the control button
Notes
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• Images cannot be copied individually.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in
[Internal Memory Tool]).
• A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a
specific folder and copy images to it.
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File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card Tool) or
(Internal
Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control
button
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or
the memory card is changed. (When the replaced memory card
contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number,
a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
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Date & Time Setting
Sets the date and time again.
1 MENU t
(Settings) t
(Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting]
t desired setting t z on the control button
2 Set the numeric value and desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control
button.
3 [OK] t z
Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Date & Time
You can set the date and time.
Note
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
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Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV
with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied)
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
1 To audio/video input jacks
Dedicated A/V cable
2 To the A/V OUT jack
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control
button.
Notes
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
• When output to TV, Easy Mode is invalid.
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the
dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is
used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using with your computer
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile
use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”
or “PMB Portable”, and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
Others
Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/
Windows 7
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB or more
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—
approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating
discs.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Recommended computer environment
(Macintosh)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB
Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)
PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6)
Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described
above or in a multi-boot environment.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera
and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Using the software
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
(Windows)
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-
ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
(SONYPMB).
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button (
t
) to accept
the terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on
the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
7 Start up the software.
• To start up “PMB”, click
(PMB) on the desktop.
For the detailed operation method, see the PMB Support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/)
(English only) or click (PMB Help).
• To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t
(PMB).
Notes
• Log on as Administrator.
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on
the screen. Select [Start].
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zIntroduction to “PMB”
• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB
connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
• Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera. Make a USB
connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] t [Export Media Files] in the
[Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
• You can save and print images with the date.
• You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
• You can correct (Red Eye Reduction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and time.
• You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive.
• You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.)
• For other details, see
(PMB Help).
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Connecting the camera to the
computer
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.
2 Turn on the computer, then press
(Playback) button.
3 Connect the camera to your computer.
• When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program
to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
1 To a USB jack of the computer
2 To the
Dedicated USB cable
(USB) jack
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
“PMB” allows you to easily import images.
For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a
computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] t copy the desired images to
the computer.
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the
newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
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Deleting the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
• Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable.
• Removing a memory card.
• Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
Windows Vista
tasktray.
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
Windows XP
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
Disconnect icon
Note
• Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you
use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
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Uploading images to a media
service
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
You can use this application to do the following:
• You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service.
• You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or
the office.
• You can easily register the media services (such as blogs) you use frequently.
For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help.
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)
When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the
procedure below to make the selection. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to 5
are unnecessary the next time you use “PMB Portable”.
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears.
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
• If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer])
t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
2 Click “PMB Portable”.
(In Windows XP, click “PMB Portable” t [OK].)
• If [PMB Portable] is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer] t
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
The Language Selection screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Region Selection screen appears.
4 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
5 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
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Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the
desktop.
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.
The Region Selection screen appears.
3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
Notes
• Set [LUN Settings] in [Main Settings] to [Multi].
• Always connect to a network when using “PMB Portable”.
• When uploading images over the Internet, the cache may remain in the computer being used depending
on the service provider. This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose.
• When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB
Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website.
Notes on “PMB Portable”
“PMB Portable” makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the
server administered by Sony (the “Sony server”).
In order to use “PMB Portable” to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other
services (the “services”) provided by these and other websites, you must consent to the
following.
• Some websites require registration procedures and/or fees to use their services. In using such services,
you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned.
• Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators.
Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any
inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or
changes to such services.
• To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot
access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
• If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated, you will be notified of the termination ahead of
time on Sony’s website, etc.
• The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the
purposes of improving Sony’s future products and services. However, no personal data will be recorded
on such occasions.
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Printing still images
You can print still images using the following methods.
• Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer
• Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• Printing using a computer
You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the
images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
Note
• When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge-
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting
the camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
“PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging
Products Association)
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
1 To a USB jack of
the printer
2 To the
Dedicated USB cable
(USB) jack
3 Turn on the camera and the printer.
After the connection is made, the
indicator appears on the screen.
If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
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4 MENU t
(Print) t desired mode t z on the control button
This Image
Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Multiple Images
You can select and print multiple images.
After step 4, perform the following.
1Select an image then press z.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
printed.
2MENU t [OK] t z
5 Desired item t [Start] t z
Quantity
Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.
• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet
depending on the quantity of images.
Layout
Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a
sheet.
Size
Date
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
Selects [Date] or [Day&Time] to insert the date and time on
images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you have
selected using [Date & Time Setting] on the camera. This function may
not be available depending on the printer.
Notes
• Movies cannot be printed.
• If the camera could not be connected to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main
Settings) to [PictBridge].
• Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the
the screen.
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on
Printing at a shop
You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service
shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you do not have to
reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Notes
• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle.
• A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see
2 Remove the battery, wait for about one minute, re-insert the
battery, then turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal
memory, music files may be checked.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power
up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect
the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.
• When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain
period of time while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.
Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. The indicator may not
be accurate depending on the conditions of use.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger
to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the
proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera.
Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or memory card. If it is full, do one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 26).
– Change the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.
• Set the mode switch to
• Set the mode switch to
(Still Image) when shooting still images.
(Movie) when shooting movies.
Smile Shutter function does not work.
• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject
than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T)
from the lens).
•
(Twilight) or
(Landscape) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when shooting still images.
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting movies.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 60).
• You cannot use the digital zoom when:
– Shooting movies.
– The Smile Shutter is working.
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Cannot select the Face Detection function.
• You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode
is set to [Multi].
The flash does not work.
• You cannot use the flash when:
– Burst mode is selected (page 37).
–
(High Sensitivity) or (Twilight) mode is selected in Scene Selection.
– Shooting in Movie Mode.
(Landscape),
(Gourmet),
(Pet),
(Beach), (Snow) or
(Underwater) mode.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a
malfunction.
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus
adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject.
•
(Landscape) or (Twilight) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can
print or save images with the date (page 80).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
The image colors are not correct.
• Adjust the White Balance (page 40).
White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen
of the image becomes reddish.
• This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still
images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on movies.
(“Bright areas” refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings.)
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image
under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
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The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 61).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
using “PMB”.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
• [Burst Settings] is set to [Burst] (page 37).
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
The date and time are not displayed.
• The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (Screen Display Settings) button to
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
The image does not appear on the LCD screen.
• If an A/V cable is connected to the camera, disconnect it.
Cannot display images in index mode.
• The camera is set to Easy Mode. Cancel Easy Mode.
The image does not appear on the TV.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 77).
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Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
Computers
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers
other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack.
• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 68).
• Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied).
• Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again
firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.
Cannot import images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 82).
• When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.
• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 68).
• Connect the computer to the network.
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Import the
movie to your computer using “PMB” and play it back. (page 82).
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”.
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Memory card
Cannot insert a memory card.
• Insert the memory card in the correct direction.
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
• All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is
inserted into the camera.
• Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Internal memory
Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
• The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal
memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items.
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an
image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the
printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images
without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 80).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images
shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date
superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with
Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
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PictBridge-compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or
not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the
printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the dedicated
USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the dedicated USB cable, turn the
printer off and then on, then connect the dedicated USB cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the
Connecting) mark disappears.
(PictBridge
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the
printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and
print the image again (page 86).
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then
reconnect the dedicated USB cable.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera
(page 86) or the printer.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot operate the camera after cancelling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on
the printer.
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Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using
it.
The camera turns off with the lens portion extended.
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again.
• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 76).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24
hours or more with the power left off.
The date or time is incorrect.
• Change the setting by MENU t
(Settings) t [Clock Settings] t [Date & Time Setting].
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Warning indicators and
messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera
is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the
camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times,
the camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on the camera again, or
taking out and inserting the memory card several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted memory card is inserted.
• The inserted memory card cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new
memory card.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or
the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining
battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BN1 (supplied) battery pack.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
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Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to
record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the memory card
• The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.
• The memory card is damaged.
Memory card type error
Error formatting internal memory
Error formatting memory card
Memory card locked
• You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK
position. Set the switch to the recording position.
Read only memory card
• The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
No images
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example:
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any
folders if this is the case.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was playing back.
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another
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File protected
• Release the protection (page 55).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Unable to detect face for retouch
• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to
secure the camera.
Turn the power off and on again
• The lens malfunction.
VGA is not supported with this memory card
• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.
Maximum number of images already selected
• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].
• You can add
(Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection.
• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the dedicated USB
cable.
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time,
depending on the printer.
Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have
been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.
No internal memory space remaining
Delete images?
• The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted
images.
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“Memory Stick Duo” media
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
“Memory Stick” media type
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Recording/Playback
1
a*
2
a*
1 2
a* *
2 3
a* *
2 3 4
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a* * *
1
* High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
2
* “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed
with the camera.
3
* [VGA] size movies can be recorded.
* This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer
4
as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Notes
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro” media.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the
equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot.
Doing so will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
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Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold
separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory
Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” media 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” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor is
inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device
without a “Memory Stick Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”
media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the
camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the
camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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Battery pack
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time
of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera
immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and
making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery
pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a
year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from
metal materials when carrying or storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased
usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in
which each battery pack is used.
Compatible battery pack
• The NP-BN1 (supplied) can be used only in N type compatible Cyber-shot models.
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Battery charger
• Only NP-BN type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied).
Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them,
posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the
charger, battery life may be shortened.
• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way:
– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.
– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same
battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this
may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check
that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery
pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the
battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily
on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the
temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back
within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up
again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F).
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Index
A
F
Folder
B
C
Center-weighted metering ............................................44
Change REC.Folder.........................................................72
Changing the display.......................................................19
Importing images.......................................................82
Connecting
G
H
I
Create REC.Folder...........................................................71
Intelligent Auto Adjustment ........................................29
D
Date & Time Setting .......................................................76
Delete REC.Folder...........................................................73
L
M
E
Macintosh computer........................................................79
Easy Mode
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Multi-pattern metering ...................................................44
Shooting
Smile Detection Sensitivity..........................................47
N
O
P
Precision digital zoom....................................................60
T
Twilight Portrait................................................................31
U
Underwater White Balance ..........................................41
V
R
Red Eye Correction .........................................................53
Red Eye Reduction ..........................................................61
W
Warning messages............................................................96
Windows computer..........................................................79
S
Z
Scene Recognition............................................................45
Self-diagnosis display.....................................................96
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