Sony Digital Camera DSC H20 B User Manual

4-133-905-12(1)  
Digital Still Camera  
Instruction Manual  
DSC-H20  
Before operating the unit, please read  
this manual thoroughly, and retain it for  
future reference.  
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• Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by Sony.  
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as  
described in the instructions.  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
UL is an internationally recognized safety  
organization.  
[ Battery charger  
The UL Mark on the product means it has been  
UL Listed.  
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery  
charger is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs  
while using the battery charger, immediately shut  
off the power by disconnecting the plug from the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
For Customers in the U.S.A. and  
Canada  
[ Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DSC-H20  
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
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Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to  
the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
[ Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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[ CAUTION  
For Customers in Europe  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
[ Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
[ Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters  
(9.8 feet).  
[ Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
[ Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment (Applicable  
in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems)  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potential negative consequences  
for the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
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Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European Union  
and other European countries with  
separate collection systems)  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted  
to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied  
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,  
(i.e., marked with an  
used.  
or  
mark) must be  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the  
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony  
service station.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
product shall not be treated as household waste.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The  
recycling of the materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this  
battery should be replaced by qualified service  
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-  
life to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely.  
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased the  
product.  
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Table of contents  
Getting started ................................................................... 10  
Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)  
Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 18  
Using shooting functions ........................................................ 20  
Using viewing functions .......................................................... 33  
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Deleting images ............................................................................. 36  
Connecting to other devices ................................................. 38  
Changing camera settings ...................................................... 44  
Others .................................................................................................. 50  
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Notes on using the camera  
Internal memory and “Memory  
Stick Duo” media back up  
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.  
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery  
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo”  
media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,  
the internal memory data or “Memory Stick  
Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make  
a backup copy to protect your data.  
On management files  
When the battery level becomes low, the lens  
might stop moving. Insert a charged battery  
pack and turn on the camera again.  
When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media  
without a management file into the camera and  
turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick  
Duo” media capacity is used to automatically  
create a management file. It may take some  
time until you can perform the next operation.  
On camera’s temperature  
Your camera and battery may get warm due to  
continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.  
On the overheat protection  
Notes on recording/playback  
Depending on the camera and battery  
temperature, you may be unable to record  
movies or the power may turn off  
Before you start recording, make a trial  
recording to make sure that the camera is  
working correctly.  
automatically to protect the camera.  
A message will be displayed on the LCD  
screen before the power turns off or you can  
no longer record movies.  
The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-  
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”  
(page 57) before operating the camera.  
Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water  
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may  
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be  
repaired.  
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other  
bright light. It may cause the malfunction of  
the camera.  
Do not use the camera near a location that  
generates strong radio waves or emits  
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not  
properly record or play back images.  
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause malfunctions.  
If moisture condensation occurs, remove it  
before using the camera (page 57).  
Do not shake or strike the camera. It may  
cause a malfunction and you may not be able  
to record images. Furthermore, the recording  
media may become unusable or image data  
may be damaged.  
On image data compatibility  
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule  
for Camera File system) universal standard  
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
Sony does not guarantee that the camera will  
play back images recorded or edited with  
other equipment, or that other equipment will  
play back images recorded with the camera.  
Warning on copyright  
Television programs, films, videotapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright  
laws.  
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat  
of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash  
surface to become discolored or to stick to  
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient  
light emission.  
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No compensation for damaged  
content or recording failure  
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record  
or loss or damage of recorded content due to a  
malfunction of the camera or recording media,  
etc.  
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Getting started  
Checking the accessories supplied  
Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)  
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Using the wrist and lens  
cap straps  
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand  
through the loop to prevent the camera from  
damage by being dropped.  
Hook for  
wrist strap  
Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)  
Hook for  
lens cap strap  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/  
Battery case (1)  
USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)  
Wrist strap (1)  
Lens cap (1)  
CD-ROM (1)  
– Cyber-shot application software  
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”  
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)  
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Identifying parts  
A
(Smile) button  
BON/OFF (Power) button  
CMode dial  
DShutter button  
EFor shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever  
For viewing: (Playback zoom)  
lever/ (Index) lever  
FMicrophone  
GFlash  
HHook for lens cap strap  
ISelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/  
AF illuminator  
JLens  
KLCD screen  
LSpeaker  
MHook for wrist strap  
N
(Playback) button  
OControl button  
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z  
Menu off: DISP/  
/
/
P
(Delete) button  
QMENU button  
RTripod receptacle  
Use a tripod with a screw less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you  
cannot firmly secure the camera, and  
damage to the camera may occur.  
SBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media  
cover  
TBattery insertion slot  
U“Memory Stick Duo” media slot  
VMulti connector  
Bottom  
WBattery eject lever  
XAccess lamp  
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Charging the battery pack  
Insert the battery pack into  
1the battery charger.  
You can charge the battery even when  
it is partially charged.  
Battery pack  
Connect the battery  
For customers in the USA and Canada  
2charger to the wall  
Plug  
outlet (wall socket).  
If you continue charging the  
battery pack for about one more  
hour after the CHARGE lamp  
turns off, the charge will last  
slightly longer (full charge).  
CHARGE lamp  
Lit: Charging  
Off: Charging finished (normal  
charge)  
CHARGE lamp  
For customers in countries/regions other  
than the USA and Canada  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
CHARGE lamp  
When charging is finished, disconnect the battery  
3charger.  
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Charging time  
Full charge time  
Normal charge time  
Approx. 330 min.  
Approx. 270 min.  
Notes  
The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of  
25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.  
Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).  
When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall  
socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.  
Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.  
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Battery life and number of images you can record/view  
Battery life (min.)  
Approx. 145  
No. of Images  
Approx. 290  
Shooting still images  
Viewing still images  
Approx. 320  
Approx. 6400  
The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging  
Products Association)  
Note  
The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.  
zUsing the camera abroad  
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold  
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz.  
Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.  
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Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory  
Stick Duo” media (sold separately)  
Open the cover.  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick  
2Duo” media (sold  
separately).  
With the terminal side facing the LCD,  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
until it clicks into place.  
Insert the battery pack.  
Insert the battery while pressing the lever  
in the direction of the arrow.  
3
Close the cover.  
4
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“Memory Stick” media that  
you can use  
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When there is no “Memory  
Stick Duo” media inserted  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
Images are stored in the camera’s internal  
memory (approximately 11 MB).  
To copy images from the internal  
memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”  
media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
media in the camera, then select MENU  
You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media with the camera.  
For details on the number of images/time that  
can be recorded, see pages 28, 32. Other types  
of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are  
not compatible with the camera.  
t
(Settings) t  
(“Memory  
Stick” Tool) t [Copy].  
x
To remove the battery pack  
Battery eject lever  
“Memory Stick” media  
You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with  
the camera.  
Slide the battery eject lever. Be  
sure not to drop the battery pack.  
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“Memory  
To remove the  
Stick Duo” media  
Access lamp  
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Checking the remaining  
battery charge  
A remaining charge indicator appears on  
the upper left of the LCD screen.  
Low  
High  
Notes  
Make sure that the access lamp  
is not lit, then push the “Memory  
Stick Duo” media in once.  
It takes about one minute until the correct  
remaining charge indicator appears.  
The remaining charge indicator may not be  
correct under certain circumstances.  
If the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately)  
is used, the minute display is also shown  
after the remaining charge indicator.  
Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. When the operating  
time per charge decreases markedly, the  
battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a  
new battery pack.  
Note  
Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”  
media/battery pack when the access lamp is  
lit. This may cause damage to data in the  
“Memory Stick Duo” media/internal  
memory.  
If the camera is running on and you do not  
operate the camera for about three minutes,  
the camera turns off automatically (Auto  
power-off function).  
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Setting the clock  
Press the ON/OFF (Power)  
1button.  
The camera is turned on.  
It may take time for the power to turn on  
and allow operation.  
ON/OFF (Power) button  
Select a setting item with v/  
2 V on the control button, then  
press z.  
Date & Time Format: Select the date  
and time display format.  
Daylight Savings: Select Daylight  
Savings On/Off.  
Date & Time: Sets the date and time.  
Control  
button  
Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/  
3 B, then press z.  
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.  
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Select [Go to next], then press z.  
4
Select your desired area with  
5b/B on the control button, then  
press z.  
Select [OK], then press z.  
6
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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Setting the date and time again  
Press the MENU button, then select  
(Settings) t  
(Clock Settings) (page 49).  
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Shooting/viewing images  
Shooting images  
Set the camera to  
1(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),  
then press ON/OFF (Power)  
button.  
To shoot movies, set the mode dial to  
(Movie Mode) (page 31).  
ON/OFF (Power)  
button  
Mode dial  
W/T (Zoom) lever  
T side  
Hold the camera steady as  
2illustrated.  
Move the W/T (Zoom) lever towards T to  
zoom in, towards W to zoom out.  
Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly  
and moving the lever fully zooms fast.  
W side  
Press the shutter button  
Shutter button  
3halfway down to focus.  
SteadyShot  
mark  
is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot  
is working. When the image is in focus, a  
beep sounds and the z indicator lights.  
The shortest shooting distance is  
approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90  
cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the  
lens).  
AE/AF  
lock  
Press the shutter button fully  
4down.  
The image is shot.  
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Viewing images  
Press the  
(Playback)  
1button.  
The last image shot is displayed.  
When images on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
media recorded with other cameras cannot  
be played back on this camera, view the  
images in [Folder View] (page 35).  
(Playback) button  
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Selecting next/previous image  
Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on  
the control button.  
Control  
button  
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Deleting an image  
1 Press (Delete) button.  
2 Select [This Image] with v on the control  
button, then press z.  
x
Returning to shooting images  
Press the shutter button halfway down.  
x
Turning off the camera  
Press ON/OFF (Power) button.  
Control button  
(Delete) button  
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Using shooting functions  
Displaying minimum indicators  
(Easy Shooting)  
This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators  
become easier to see.  
Set the mode dial to  
(Easy  
1 Shooting).  
Action  
How to change  
Self-Timer  
Press  
Timer Off].  
on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [Self-  
Image Size  
Flash  
Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].  
Press  
on the control button t Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]/  
Press MENU t [Flash] t Select [Auto] or [Off].  
zOn Easy Viewing mode  
When you press the  
(Playback) button with the mode dial set to  
(Easy Shooting), the  
playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be  
used are limited.  
(Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image.  
Select [OK] t z.  
MENU button:  
You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image],  
delete all images in a folder with [Delete All Images].  
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Detecting smiles and shooting automatically  
(Smile Shutter)  
Press (Smile) button.  
1
(Smile) button  
Wait detecting a smile.  
2
When the smile level exceeds the b point  
on the indicator, the camera shoots images  
automatically. When you press  
button again, Smile Shutter ends.  
(Smile)  
If you press the shutter button during  
Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the  
image, then returns to Smile Shutter  
mode.  
Face Detection frame  
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator  
zHints for better capturing of smiles  
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.  
2 Try to orient the face in front of the  
camera and be as level as possible.  
The detection rate is higher when the  
eyes are narrowed.  
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.  
The smile is easier to detect when the  
teeth are showing.  
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Detecting the shooting conditions  
automatically (Scene Recognition)  
Set the mode dial to  
(Intelligent  
1 Auto Adjustment).  
Aim the camera at the subject.  
When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene  
2
Recognition icon, (Twilight),  
Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),  
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),  
(Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
(Twilight  
Scene Recognition icon  
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the  
3 subject, then shoot images.  
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zShooting two images with different settings and selecting the  
one you like  
Press the MENU button, then select  
v/V/b/B on the control button.  
(Scene Recognition) t  
(Advanced) with  
When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight),  
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight),  
as follows and shoots two images with different effects.  
(Twilight Portrait),  
(Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings  
First shot  
Second shot  
Shot in Slow Synchro mode  
Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur  
Shot in Slow Synchro mode  
using the face most  
Shot with the sensitivity increased using the face most  
illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur  
illuminated by the flash as  
the reference  
Shot in Slow Synchro mode  
Shot with a slower shutter speed and the sensitivity not  
increased  
Shot using the flash  
Shot with the background brightness and contrast adjusted  
(DRO plus)  
Shot using the face most  
illuminated by the flash as  
the reference  
Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast  
adjusted (DRO plus)  
When shooting with Scene Recognition set to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two  
shots when (Portrait) is recognized. An image without closed eyes is automatically  
selected, displayed, and recorded.  
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Focusing on the face of the subject  
(Face Detection)  
The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which  
subject takes priority when focusing.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
MENU button  
Select  
(Face Detection) with  
2
v/V/b/B on the control button  
t desired mode t z.  
(Off): Does not use Face Detection.  
(Auto): Automatically selects and  
focuses on a priority face.  
(Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face.  
(Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face.  
zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)  
1 Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is  
registered as the priority face, and the frame changes to an orange-colored  
2 Each 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 register.  
3 To cancel the face registration (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face,  
then press z again.  
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Shooting close-ups (Macro)  
You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.  
Press (Macro) on the control  
1 button, then select the desired  
mode with b/B t z.  
(Auto): The camera adjusts the focus  
automatically from distant subjects to close-up.  
Normally, put the camera in this mode.  
(Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects.  
Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.  
Note  
Macro mode is fixed to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie  
Mode.  
Using the self-timer  
Press (Self-Timer) on the control  
1 button, then select the desired  
mode with v/V t z.  
(Self-Timer Off): Not using the self-timer.  
(Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a  
10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to  
include yourself in the image. To cancel, press  
again.  
(Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent  
blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.  
Press the shutter button.  
The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.  
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Selecting a flash mode  
Press (Flash) on the control  
1 button, then select the desired  
mode with b/B t z.  
(Flash Auto): Flashes when there is  
insufficient light or backlight.  
(Flash On): Flash always operates.  
(Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. The shutter speed is  
slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.  
(Flash Off): Flash does not operate.  
Notes  
[Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto  
Adjustment mode.  
You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.  
Changing the screen display  
Press DISP (screen display) on the  
1 control button, then select the  
desired mode with v/V.  
(Bright + Image Only): Sets screen  
brighter and displays only images.  
(Bright + Histogram): Sets screen  
brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness.  
(Bright): Sets screen brighter and displays the information.  
(Normal): Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information.  
zHistogram and brightness settings  
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright  
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.  
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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Selecting the image size to match the usage  
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.  
Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
MENU button  
Select  
(Image Size) with v/  
2
V/b/B on the control button t  
desired size t z.  
Image size  
Usage guidelines  
No. of  
Printing  
images  
(3648×2736) For prints up to A3+ size  
(2592×1944) For prints up to A4 size  
(2048×1536) For prints up to L/2L size  
Less  
Fine  
(640×480)  
For e-mail attachments  
More  
Less  
Rough  
Fine  
(3648×2432) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and  
postcards  
(3648×2056) For viewing on a high-definition TV.  
(1920×1080)  
Less  
Fine  
More  
Rough  
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When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.  
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Number of still images that can be recorded  
(Units: Images)  
“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera  
256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB  
202 412 812  
Capacity Internal  
memory  
Approx.  
11 MB  
16 GB  
Size  
10M  
2
3
47  
68  
99  
143  
301  
2897  
97  
1640  
2372  
4991  
47910  
1618  
1629  
7986  
3335  
4821  
5M  
293  
617  
595  
1253  
12030  
406  
1174  
2472  
23730  
801  
3M  
7
144  
1383  
46  
10140  
97390  
3290  
VGA  
70  
2
5924  
200  
3:2(8M)  
16:9(7M)  
16:9(2M)  
2
47  
98  
201  
409  
807  
3312  
11  
230  
482  
987  
2005  
3955  
16230  
Notes  
The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording  
media.  
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator  
appears.  
When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear  
in the actual image size.  
Using the Shooting mode that matches the  
scene (Scene Selection)  
Set the mode dial to  
(Scene  
1 Selection).  
A list of Scene Selection modes is displayed.  
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Select the desired mode with  
v/V/b/B on the control button t  
z.  
2
If you want to switch to another scene, press  
the MENU button.  
(Twilight): Shoots night  
scenes without losing the  
nighttime atmosphere.  
(High Sensitivity):  
Shoots images without a  
flash even in low lighting.  
(Gourmet): Shoots food  
arrangements in delicious  
color.  
(Beach): Shoots  
(Soft Snap): Shoots  
images with a softer  
atmosphere for portraits of  
people, flowers, etc.  
seaside or lakeside scenes  
with the blueness of the  
water captured more vividly.  
(Snow): Shoots snow  
scenes in white more clearly.  
(Advanced Sports  
Shooting): Shoots images  
by predicting the movement  
of the subject and setting  
focus.  
(Fireworks): Shoots  
fireworks in all their  
splendor.  
(Landscape): Shoots  
with the focus on a distant  
subject.  
(Twilight Portrait):  
Shoots sharp images of  
people in a dark place  
without losing the nighttime  
atmosphere.  
Note  
The flash does not operate in some modes.  
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Shooting with Program Auto  
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed  
and the aperture (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.  
Set the mode dial to (Program  
1 Auto).  
Press the shutter button.  
2
Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual  
Exposure Shooting)  
You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and  
aperture value.  
Set the mode dial to (Manual  
1 Exposure Shooting).  
Press z on the control button.  
2
Select the shutter speed and  
3 aperture value using control  
Shutter speed/  
aperture value  
button.  
Exposure value  
Control button  
Feature  
bB  
vV  
z
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Return  
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The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears  
as an EV value on screen. 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.  
Note  
The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off].  
Shooting movies  
Set the mode dial to  
(Movie  
1 Mode).  
Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.  
2
3
Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.  
Notes  
The operating sound of the lens or beep sound of buttons might be recorded while shooting a  
movie.  
Even if you turn the lever fully, the camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.  
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Viewing movies  
1 Press the  
(Playback) button and press B (next)/b (previous) on the control button  
to select a movie to view.  
2 Press z.  
Button  
Playback feature  
z
B
b
V
Pause  
Fast forward  
Fast rewind  
Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with v/V.  
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Image size  
The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data  
used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.  
Movie image size  
Average bit rate  
Usage guidelines  
1280×720(Fine)  
9 Mbps  
Shoot highest quality movie for display on  
HDTV  
1280×720(Standard)  
VGA  
6 Mbps  
3 Mbps  
Shoot standard quality movie for display on  
HDTV  
Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB  
upload  
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Maximum recording time  
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total  
times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.  
(Units: hour : minute : second)  
Capacity Internal  
“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera  
memory  
Approx.  
11 MB  
256 MB 512 MB 1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
Size  
1280×720(Fine)  
1280×720(Standard)  
VGA  
0:03:00 0:06:40 0:13:50 0:28:30 0:56:20 1:53:50 3:51:40  
0:04:30 0:09:50 0:20:20 0:41:30 1:22:10 2:46:10 5:38:00  
0:00:10 0:09:20 0:19:50 0:40:50 1:23:20 2:44:30 5:32:30 11:16:10  
Notes  
The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.  
The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting conditions (temperature, etc). The  
value above is based on screen brightness set to [Normal].  
Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media.  
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Using viewing functions  
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)  
Press the  
(Playback)  
1 button to display an image,  
then move the (Playback  
zoom) lever.  
The image is enlarged at twice the  
size, with the center of the image.  
Adjust the zoom scale and  
2 position.  
(Playback zoom) lever: Move the  
lever towards T to zoom in, or W to  
zoom out.  
v/V/b/B on the control button: Adjusts  
the position of the zoomed part of the  
image shown.  
Shows the displayed area of the  
whole image  
Searching for an image (Image Index)  
Press the  
(Playback)  
1 button to display an image,  
then move the  
Index) lever.  
(Image  
Move the  
(Image Index) lever  
again to display an index screen  
with even more images.  
Select an image with v/V/b/B  
2 on the control button.  
To return to the single-image screen, press  
z.  
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Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)  
Press the  
(Playback) button to  
1 display a still image, then press  
the MENU button.  
MENU button  
Select (Slideshow) with v/V/  
2
b/B on the control button, then  
press z.  
Select [Start] with v on the control button, then press z.  
The slideshow starts.  
3
To end the slideshow, press z.  
zSelecting background music  
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back  
during slideshow. To transfer music files, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to  
your computer (page 41), then follow the steps below.  
1 Press MENU t  
(Settings) t  
(Main Settings) t [Download Music] t [OK].  
2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer.  
3 Start and operate “Music Transfer”.  
For details on “Music Transfer”, see the “Music Transfer” help.  
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Selecting the display format (View Mode)  
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using  
“Memory Stick Duo” media.  
Press the  
(Playback) button to  
1 display an image, then press the  
MENU button.  
MENU button  
Select  
(View Mode) with v/  
2
V/b/B on the control button t  
desired mode t z.  
(Date View): Displays images by the  
date.  
(Event View): Analyzes the dates shots  
and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them.  
(Favorites): Displays images registered as Favorites.  
(Folder View): Displays and organizes images by folders.  
Note  
When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder  
View].  
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Deleting images  
Deleting images  
Press  
(Playback) button to  
1 display an image, then press  
(Delete) button.  
(Delete) button  
Press v/V on the control button  
2 to select the desired setting.  
All in Date Range: You can delete all  
images in the displayed date range.  
According to the View Mode, this item will  
be [All in This Folder] or [All in Event].  
Multiple Images: You can select and  
MENU button  
delete multiple images. Select the images, press z, and then press the MENU  
button to delete.  
This Image: You can delete the currently displayed image.  
Exit: Cancels the deletion.  
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Deleting all images (Format)  
You can delete all data stored on “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. If  
a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
media are deleted. If no “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored in the  
internal memory are deleted.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
MENU button  
Select  
(Settings) with V on  
2
3
the control button, then press  
z.  
Select  
(“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool)  
with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press [Format] t  
z.  
Select [OK], then press z.  
4
Note  
Formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected images, and the data cannot be  
recovered.  
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Connecting to other devices  
Viewing images on a TV  
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use  
terminal (supplied).  
1
To audio/video  
input jacks  
To the multi  
connector  
Cable for multi-use terminal  
zViewing images on a HD (High Definition) TV  
You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High  
Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant  
HD Output Adaptor Cable.  
Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] under  
(Main Settings) on the setting screen.  
Note  
The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie  
image quality. When images do not appear or jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only  
TV. Try switching the [Video Out] setting to [PAL] (page 49).  
Printing still images  
If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following  
procedure.  
First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer.  
Connect the camera to the printer with the cable for multi-  
use terminal (supplied).  
1
Turn on the printer.  
After the connection is made, the  
2
indicator appears.  
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Press MENU t  
(Print) with v/  
V/b/B on the control button t  
3
desired mode t z.  
(This Image): Print the currently  
displayed image.  
(Multiple Images): Press b/B to  
display the image, then z.  
MENU button  
Select the desired setting item, then [OK] t z.  
The image is printed.  
4
Note  
If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under  
Settings) to [PictBridge].  
(Main  
zPrinting at a shop  
You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.  
Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to  
the print shop.  
How to copy: Press MENU t  
[OK].  
(Settings) t  
(“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy] t  
For details, consult your photo printing service shop.  
zSuperimposing dates on images  
This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for  
this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing.  
Printing at a shop:  
You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed. For details, consult with a photo  
printing service shop.  
Printing at home:  
Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t  
[Date] to [Date] or [Day&Time].  
Superimposing dates on images using PMB:  
With the supplied “PMB” software installed on a PC (page 41), you can directly superimpose the  
date on an image. However, note that when images with a superimposed date are printed, the  
date may be duplicated depending on print settings. For details on “PMB”, see the “PMB Guide”  
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Using the camera with a computer  
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Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”  
You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software,  
and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied).  
There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images.  
For details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 42).  
Import to  
computer  
Calendar  
Viewing images in a  
Media service  
calendar.  
Uploading the image to the  
media service.  
Print  
CD/DVD  
Printing images with  
date stamps.  
Creating a data disc using  
a CD burner drive or DVD  
burner drive.  
Export to  
camera  
Exporting images to a  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
and viewing them.  
Note  
“PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.  
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Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied)  
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install  
“PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed.  
Log on as Administrator.  
Check your computer environment.  
1
Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer”  
1
2
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista* SP1  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition  
movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel  
Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)  
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies:  
1 GB or more)  
Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB  
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more  
Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more)  
1
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.  
2
* Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
2
3
The installation menu screen appears.  
Click [Install].  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen  
appears.  
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the  
installation.  
4
5
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.  
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Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB”  
Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press  
1
the  
(Playback) button.  
Connect the camera to your computer.  
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.  
1 To a USB jack  
2
Cable for  
multi-use  
terminal  
2 To the multi  
connector  
is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the  
computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to  
start using the computer again.  
, you can  
Click the [Import] button.  
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.  
3
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Stage 3: Viewing “PMB Guide”  
Double-click the  
icon on the desktop.  
To access the “PMB Guide” from the start  
menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t  
[Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB  
Guide].  
(PMB Guide)  
1
Notes  
Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating  
or while “Accessing…” appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data.  
When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the  
data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB /AV/ DC IN cable for  
multi-use terminal (sold separately) is recommended.  
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Using the camera with your Macintosh computer  
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible.  
When images are exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder View].  
You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh computer.  
Recommended computer environment  
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.  
Recommended environment for importing images  
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)  
USB jack: Provided as standard  
Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer”  
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5)  
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)  
Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 50 MB  
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Changing camera settings  
Changing the operation sounds  
You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
MENU button  
Select  
(Settings) with V on  
2 the control button, then press z.  
Select (Main Settings) with v/V/b/B on the control button,  
3 then press [Beep] t desired mode t z.  
Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.  
High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter  
button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].  
Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
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Using the MENU items  
Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback  
mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.  
Select  
(Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the  
default setting.  
Press the MENU button to display  
1 the Menu screen.  
MENU button  
Select the desired menu item  
2 with v/V/b/B on the control  
button. During playback, confirm  
by pressing z.  
Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.  
3
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MENU in shooting mode  
Item  
Description  
Movie shooting mode  
Image Size  
Changes the settings according to the selected scene when shooting  
movies.  
(
Auto/  
High Sensitivity)  
Sets the image size.  
(
(
/
/
/
/
/
/
)
1280×720(Fine)/  
1280×720(Standard)/  
VGA)  
REC Mode  
EV  
Selects the continuous shooting method.  
Normal/ Burst/BRK 0.3EV, BRK 0.7EV, BRK 1.0EV)  
(
Adjusts exposure manually.  
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)  
ISO  
Selects a luminous sensitivity.  
(Auto/ISO 80 to ISO 3200)  
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Item  
Description  
White Balance  
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.  
(
Auto/  
Fluorescent Light 2,  
Flash/ One Push/  
Daylight/  
Cloudy/  
Fluorescent Light 1,  
Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/  
One Push Set)  
Focus  
Changes the focus method.  
Multi AF/ Center AF/  
Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.  
Multi/ Center/ Spot)  
Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot.  
Auto/ Advanced)  
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.  
Big Smile/ Normal Smile/ Slight Smile)  
(
Spot AF/1.0 m/3.0 m/7.0 m/  
)
Metering Mode  
Scene Recognition  
(
(
(
Face Detection  
Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face  
Detection.  
(
Off/  
Auto/  
Child Priority/  
Adult Priority)  
Flash Level  
Anti Blink  
Adjusts the amount of flash light.  
(-2.0EV to +2.0EV)  
Sets Anti Blink function.  
(
Auto/  
Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
Auto/ On/ Off)  
Optimizes the brightness and contrast.  
Off/ DRO standard/  
Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.  
Normal/ Vivid/ Sepia/ B & W)  
Adjusts the contrast.  
Off)  
Red Eye Reduction  
DRO  
(
(
DRO plus)  
Color Mode  
(
Contrast  
(
-/  
Standard/  
+)  
Sharpness  
SteadyShot  
Adjusts the sharpness.  
-/ Standard/  
(
+)  
Selects the anti-blur mode.  
Shooting/ Continuous/  
Changes the camera settings.  
(
Off)  
(Settings)  
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MENU in viewing mode  
Item  
(Slideshow)  
Description  
Plays back images in succession along with effects and music.  
Selects the playback date list.  
(Date List)  
(Event List)  
(View Mode)  
Selects the event group to be played back.  
Switches the View Modes.  
(
Date View/  
Event View/  
Favorites/  
Folder View)  
(Filter by Faces)  
Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.  
(
Off/  
All people/  
Children/  
Infants/  
Smiles)  
(Add / Remove  
Favorites)  
Adds images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites.  
This Image/ Multiple Images/ Add All in Date Range*/  
Remove All in Date Range*)  
(
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.  
(Retouch)  
Retouches still images.  
(
Trimming/  
Soft Focus/  
Radial Blur/  
Red Eye Correction/  
Partial Color/ Fisheye Lens/  
Retro/ Happy Faces)  
Unsharp masking/  
Cross Filter/  
(Multi-Purpose  
Changes the image size according to usage.  
Resize)  
(
HDTV/  
Deletes images.  
This Image/  
Blog/E-mail)  
(Delete)  
(Protect)  
(
Multiple Images/  
All in Date Range*)  
* The displayed text differs according to each View Mode.  
Prevents accidental erasure.  
(
This Image/  
Multiple Images)  
Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a “Memory  
Stick Duo” media.  
(
This Image/  
Multiple Images)  
(Print)  
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.  
(
This Image/ Multiple Images)  
(Rotate)  
Rotates a still image.  
(Select Folder)  
(Settings)  
Selects the folder for viewing images.  
Changes settings other than shooting settings.  
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Using the  
(Settings) items  
You can change the default settings.  
(Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from  
shooting mode.  
Press the MENU button to display  
1 the Menu screen.  
MENU button  
Select  
(Settings) with V on  
2 the control button, then press z.  
Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button,  
3 then press z.  
Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen.  
4
Category  
(Shooting  
Settings)  
Item  
Description  
AF Illuminator  
The AF Illuminator supplies fill light to focus more  
easily on a subject in dark surroundings.  
Grid Line  
Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the  
screen.  
Digital Zoom  
Selects the digital zoom mode.  
Conversion Lens  
Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a  
conversion lens.  
Auto Orientation  
Auto Review  
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait  
(vertical) image, the camera records its position  
change and displays the image in the portrait position.  
Displays the recorded image on the screen for  
approximately two seconds immediately after  
shooting a still image.  
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Category  
(Main Settings)  
Item  
Description  
Beep  
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you  
operate the camera.  
Language Setting  
Function Guide  
Selects the language to be used in menu items,  
warnings and messages.  
Selects whether or not to display the function guide  
when you operate the camera.  
Initialize  
Initializes settings to their default settings.  
Demo Mode  
Sets whether to view a demonstration of the Smile  
Shutter and Scene Recognition.  
COMPONENT  
Video Out  
Selects the video signal output type according to the  
TV connected.  
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color  
system of the connected video equipment.  
Wide Zoom Display  
USB Connect  
Plays back still images at a 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio as a  
16:9 aspect ratio on HD (High Definition) TV.  
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to  
a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using  
the cable for multi-use terminal.  
Download Music  
Format Music  
Changes music files using “Music Transfer”.  
Deletes all background music files stored in the  
camera.  
(“Memory  
Stick” Tool)  
Format  
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media.  
Create REC.Folder  
Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for  
recording images.  
Change REC.Folder  
Changes the folder currently used for recording  
images.  
Delete REC.Folder  
Copy  
Deletes folders in “Memory Stick Duo” media.  
Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory  
Stick Duo” media.  
File Number  
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to  
images.  
(Internal  
Format  
Formats the internal memory.  
Memory Tool)  
File Number  
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to  
images.  
(Clock Settings)  
Area Setting  
Adjusts the time to the local time of the selected area.  
Sets the date and time.  
Date & Time Setting  
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Others  
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) on the control button  
When shooting still images  
A
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining  
Low battery warning  
Image size  
Scene Selection  
The icons are limited in  
Shooting) mode.  
(Easy  
When shooting movies  
Mode dial (Intelligent Auto  
Adjustment, Program Auto)  
Scene Recognition icon  
Movie shooting mode  
White Balance  
Metering Mode  
SteadyShot  
When playing back  
Vibration warning  
Scene Recognition  
DRO  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Smile Detection Sensitivity  
indicator  
Zoom scaling  
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C
Display  
Indication  
Display  
Indication  
Color Mode  
Recording folder  
Playback folder  
PictBridge connecting  
View Mode  
Number of recordable  
images  
96  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
12/12  
Filter by Faces  
Favorites  
Recordable time  
100Min  
Recording/Playback Media  
(“Memory Stick Duo”  
Protect  
media, internal memory)  
Print order (DPOF)  
Changing folder  
AF Illuminator  
Red-eye reduction  
Metering Mode  
PMB export  
Playback zoom  
B
Display  
Indication  
Flash mode  
AE/AF lock  
z
Flash charging  
White Balance  
ISO number  
ISO400  
NR slow shutter  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure Value  
125  
F3.5  
ISO number  
ISO 400  
+2.0EV  
AF range finder frame  
indicator  
Semi-manual value  
Macro  
1.0 m  
Recording a movie/Standby  
a movie  
REC  
Standby  
Recording time (m:s)  
Folder-file number  
0:12  
101-0012  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
2009 1 1  
9:30 AM  
Function Guide for playing  
image  
z STOP  
z PLAY  
Selecting images  
Adjusting volume  
bB BACK/NEXT  
V VOLUME  
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Display  
Indication  
Self-Timer  
Self-diagnosis display  
Destination  
C:32:00  
Overheating warning  
Conversion Lens  
Face Detection  
Burst/Bracket  
Management file full  
AF range finder frame  
Spot metering cross hair  
Exposure value  
Shutter speed  
+2.0EV  
500  
Aperture value  
PictBridge connecting  
Playback  
F3.5  
N
Playback bar  
Latitude and Longitude  
display  
35° 37’ 32” N  
139° 44’ 31” E  
Histogram  
appears when  
histogram display is  
disabled.  
Volume  
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Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-  
shot Handbook”)  
“Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on  
the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of  
the camera.  
• You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your  
x
For Windows users  
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
Click “Cyber-shot Handbook”.  
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, which contains  
information on accessories for the camera, is  
installed at the same time.  
2
Start “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on the  
desktop.  
3
x
For Macintosh users  
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”  
stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.  
2
After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf”.  
3
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.  
1
Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).  
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot  
Handbook.”  
2
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery  
pack, then turn on the power.  
3
4
Initialize the settings (page 48).  
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the  
camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction  
symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data.  
Battery pack and power  
Cannot insert the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14).  
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 (page 14).  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack (page 12).  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
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.  
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.  
The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be  
lower than the indicator in the following cases:  
When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.  
When you use the flash and zoom frequently.  
When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.  
When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.  
A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery  
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12).  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.  
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery  
charger (supplied) 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.  
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media (pages 28, 32).  
If it is full, do one of the following:  
Delete unnecessary images (page 36).  
Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.  
You cannot record images while charging the flash.  
When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to other than  
Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies.  
(Movie Mode).  
You can record movies with an image size of [1280×720] on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media. When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the  
movie image size to [VGA].  
The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].  
White, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image, or the image  
seems reddish.  
This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction.  
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Viewing images  
Cannot play back images.  
Press the  
(Playback) button (page 19).  
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.  
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were  
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.  
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.  
You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot  
using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 35).  
This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
without using the “PMB”. Play such images in Folder View (page 35).  
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Precautions  
Do not use/store the camera in the  
following places  
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place  
In places such as in a car parked in the sun,  
the camera body may become deformed and  
this may cause a malfunction.  
On operating temperatures  
Your camera is designed for use under the  
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and  
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot  
places that exceed this range is not  
recommended.  
Under direct sunlight or near a heater  
The camera body may become discolored or  
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.  
In a location subject to rocking vibration  
Near strong magnetic place  
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.  
In sandy or dusty places  
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the  
camera. This may cause the camera to  
malfunction, and in some cases this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
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.  
On cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning  
kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints,  
dust, etc.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
On the internal rechargeable  
backup battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable  
battery for maintaining the date and time and  
other settings regardless of whether the power  
is on or off.  
Cleaning the camera surface  
This rechargeable battery is continually  
charged as long as you are using the camera.  
However, if you use the camera for only short  
periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do  
not use the camera at all for about one month it  
becomes completely discharged. In this case,  
be sure to charge this rechargeable battery  
before using the camera.  
However, even if this rechargeable battery is  
not charged, you can still use the camera, but  
the date and time will not be indicated.  
Charging method of the internal  
rechargeable backup battery  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the  
surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to  
the finish or casing:  
– Do not expose the camera to chemical  
products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,  
disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen  
or insecticide.  
– Do not touch the camera with any of the  
above on your hand.  
– Do not leave the camera in contact with  
rubber or vinyl for a long time.  
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and  
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more  
with the power off.  
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Specifications  
[Power, general]  
Camera  
Power: Rechargeable battery pack  
[System]  
NP-BG1, 3.6 V  
Image device: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD,  
Primary color filter  
Total pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 12.4 Megapixels  
NP-FG1 (sold separately), 3.6 V  
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately),  
4.2 V  
Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W  
Effective pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 10.1 Megapixels  
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to  
104°F)  
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10× zoom lens  
f = 6.3 mm – 63.0 mm (38 mm – 380 mm  
(35 mm film equivalent))  
Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to  
+140°F)  
Dimensions:  
107.3 × 68.7 × 47.1 mm (4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 7/  
8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack and  
“Memory Stick Duo” media): Approx. 279 g  
(9.8 oz)  
Microphone: Monaural  
Speaker: Monaural  
Exif Print: Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible  
PictBridge: Compatible  
F3.5 (W) – F4.4 (T)  
While shooting movies (16:9): 39 mm –  
390 mm  
While shooting movies (4:3): 47 mm –  
470 mm  
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Manual  
exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes)  
White Balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One  
Push  
Recording interval for Burst mode: 0.57 seconds  
File format:  
BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery  
charger  
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V,  
50/60 Hz, 2 W  
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A  
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to  
104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to  
+140°F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 83 × 55 × 24 mm  
(3 3/8 × 2 1/4 × 31/32 inches) (W/H/D)  
Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.  
2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF  
compatible  
Movies: MPEG4 Visual  
Recording media: Internal Memory  
(approx. 11 MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media  
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity  
(Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):  
Approx. 0.2 m to 7.0 m (7 7/8 inches to  
22 feet 11 5/8 inches) (W)/  
approx. 0.9 m to 5.5 m (2 feet 11 1/2 inches to  
18 feet 5/8 inches) (T)  
Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz)  
[Input and Output connectors]  
Multi use terminal Type2b (AV-out(SD/HD  
Component)/USB/DC-in):  
Video output  
Audio output (Stereo)  
USB communication  
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant)  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-BG1  
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery  
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V  
Maximum charge current: 1.44 A  
Maximum charge voltage: DC4.2 V  
Capacity:  
[LCD screen]  
LCD panel:  
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots  
typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh)  
minimum: 3.3 Wh (910 mAh)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Trademarks  
The following marks are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
, “Cyber-shot,” “Memory  
Stick,”  
, “Memory Stick PRO,”  
, “Memory Stick Duo,”  
, “Memory Stick PRO  
, “Memory  
Duo,”  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
, “Memory Stick  
Micro,” “MagicGate,”  
,
“PhotoTV HD,” “Info LITHIUM”  
Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows  
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
In addition, system and product names used  
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the  
™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
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to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC  
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based  
ink.  
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