Sony DSCH50B User Manual

Digital Still Camera/Cámara fotografía digital  
Instruction Manual  
Manual de instrucciones  
DSC-H50  
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ES  
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-  
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.  
Para tener más información sobre las operaciones  
avanzadas, consulte la “Guía práctica de Cyber-shot”  
(PDF) y la “Guía avanzada de Cyber-shot” del CD-ROM  
(suministrado) utilizando un ordenador.  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.  
Manual de instrucciones  
Antes de operar la unidad, lea este manual atentamente, y guárdelo para futuras referencias.  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
3-295-473-61(1)  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
[ Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.  
Service  
Installation  
[ Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
[ Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
[ Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
[ Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
[ Ventilation  
[ Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
[ Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
[ Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
[ Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
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Read this first  
CAUTION  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
Replace the battery with the specified type only.  
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.  
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.  
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such  
as sunshine, fire or the like.  
For Customers in the U.S.A. and  
Canada  
[ Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DSC-H50  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.  
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to  
the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
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.  
[ CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Battery charger  
This power unit is intended to be correctly  
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.  
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[ Note:  
For Customers in Europe  
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.  
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).  
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:  
[ Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
[ 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.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment (Applicable  
in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems)  
– 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.  
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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  
For the State of California, USA  
only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,  
See  
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  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
Applicable Accessory: Remote Control  
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Disposal of waste batteries  
[ Notice for the customers in the  
(applicable in the European Union  
and other European countries with  
separate collection systems)  
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.  
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.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom  
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.  
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  
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Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application  
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Notes on using the camera  
[ Internal memory and “Memory  
Stick Duo” back up  
[ Notes on the LCD screen, the  
LCD finder and lens  
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery  
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while  
the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal  
memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be  
damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to  
protect your data.  
• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are  
manufactured using extremely high-precision  
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are  
operational for effective use. However, some  
tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or  
green) may appear on the LCD screen or the  
LCD finder. These dots are a normal result of  
the manufacturing process, and do not affect the  
recording.  
• When the battery level becomes low, the lens  
might stop moving. Insert a charged battery  
pack and turn on the camera again.  
• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the  
LCD screen.  
[ Notes on recording/playback  
• Before you start recording, make a trial  
recording to make sure that the camera is  
working correctly.  
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-  
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”  
(page 41) 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.  
[ 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.  
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it  
before using the camera (page 41).  
• 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.  
[ Warning on copyright  
• 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.  
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.  
[ 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-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1)  
• Shoulder strap (1)  
• Remote Control (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)  
• Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1)  
• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/  
Battery case (1)  
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• USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)  
• CD-ROM (1)  
– Cyber-shot application software  
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”  
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)  
Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and  
damaged.  
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Lens hood/Remote Control  
[ Attaching the lens hood  
1
2
3
4
1 Attach the adaptor ring (A) while the power is off.  
2 Turn the area of [a] on the adaptor ring in the direction of the arrow and position the  
indicator of 1 to the indicator of 2.  
3 Position the indicator of 3 on the lens hood (B) to the indicator of 2 and attach the lens  
hood. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
4 Check that the “TOP” indication is positioned as shown in the illustration.  
The lens hood will be attached correctly as shown in the illustration.  
• After the lens hood (B) is attached, the area of [a] on the adaptor ring will not turn. If the lens hood is  
attached misaligned, dark shadows will appear on the corners of the screen. Remove the lens hood once  
and start again from step 2.  
Storing the lens hood  
Position the lens hood as shown on the right and turn the lens  
hood clockwise until it clicks.  
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[ Remote Control  
Using the Remote Control, you can easily operate the camera.  
A Transmitter  
B HOME button  
C
(Slideshow) button  
D MENU button  
E SHUTTER button  
F for shooting: Zoom (W/T) button  
for viewing:  
/
(playback zoom)/  
(Index) button  
G Control button  
H Remote sensor  
Note  
Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control.  
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Insulation sheet  
To change the battery of the Remote Control  
1
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into  
the slit to pull out the battery case.  
2
3
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
Tab  
Insert the battery case back into the Remote Control  
until it clicks.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control may shorten, or the  
Remote Control may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium  
battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
For customers in the USA and  
Canada  
For customers in countries/regions other than the  
USA and Canada  
Plug  
CHARGE lamp  
CHARGE lamp  
Power cord (mains lead)  
1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.  
2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.  
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).  
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (Full charge), the charge will last  
slightly longer.  
[ Charging time  
Full charge  
Normal charge  
Approx. 330 min.  
Approx. 270 min.  
• 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.  
• See page 36 for the number of images that can be recorded.  
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).  
• 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).  
• 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.  
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.  
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not  
supplied)  
With the terminal side  
facing the lens, insert the  
“Memory Stick Duo” until it  
clicks into place.  
Insert the battery pack while  
pressing the battery eject  
lever with the tip of the  
battery pack.  
Battery/“Memory Stick  
Duo” cover  
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1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.  
2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).  
3Insert the battery pack.  
4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.  
[ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted  
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB).  
[ To check the remaining battery charge  
Press POWER to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.  
Remaining  
charge  
indicator  
Status  
Sufficient  
power  
remaining  
Battery  
almostfully full  
charged  
Batteryhalf Battery low, Change the battery  
recording/  
playback  
will stop  
soon.  
with fully charged  
one, or charge the  
battery. (The warning  
indicator flashes.)  
• If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (not supplied), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining  
indicator ( 60 Min).  
• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.  
• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.  
• The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 15).  
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo”  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Battery pack  
Make sure that the access lamp  
is not lit, then push the “Memory  
Stick Duo” in once.  
Slide the battery eject lever.  
Be sure not to drop the battery  
pack.  
• Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage  
to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.  
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock  
POWER button  
1
2
3
z button  
Control button  
HOME button  
1Press POWER.  
2Set the clock with the control button.  
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1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.  
2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.  
3 Select [OK], then press z.  
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion  
Browser” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.  
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.  
[ To change the date and time  
Press HOME, and select [ Clock Settings] in  
(Settings) (pages 26, 27).  
[ Notes on when the power is turned on  
• Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible.  
• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the  
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).  
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Shooting images easily  
Flash  
Finder  
Self-timer lamp/  
Smile Shutter lamp  
Shutter button  
Microphone  
Macro button  
Mode dial  
W/T (Zoom) button  
MENU button  
DISP button  
Flash button  
Control button  
Self-timer button  
Tripod receptacle (bottom)  
1Select the desired function from the mode dial.  
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select  
.
When shooting movies: Select  
.
2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.  
Position the subject in  
the center of the focus  
frame.  
3Shoot with the shutter button.  
When shooting still images:  
1 Press and hold the shutter button  
halfway down to focus.  
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green)  
flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops  
flashing and remains lit.  
2 Press the shutter button fully down.  
AE/AF lock indicator  
When shooting movies:  
Press the shutter button fully down.  
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.  
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/120 cm (3 feet 11 1/4 inches)  
(T) (from the front of the lens).  
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display  
[ Using the mode dial  
Set the mode dial to the desired function.  
Auto Adjustment  
Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically.  
Easy Shooting  
Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators.  
• The battery power decreases faster because the brightness of the LCD backlight automatically  
increases.  
• You cannot shoot images using the finder.  
P Program Auto  
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture  
value). You can adjust other settings using the menu.  
S Shutter Speed Priority Shooting  
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.  
A Aperture Priority Shooting  
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.  
M Manual Exposure Shooting  
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually.  
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Movie Mode  
Allows you to record movies with audio.  
High Sensitivity  
Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.  
Smile Shutter  
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. For details, see page 20.  
Portrait  
Shoots with backgrounds blurred away, and the subject is sharpened.  
Advanced Sports Shooting  
Shoots images by predicting the movement of the subject and setting focus.  
SCN* Scene Selection  
Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu.  
* Scene Selection in SCN mode  
Press MENU and select a setting.  
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.  
Twilight  
Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.  
Beach  
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.  
Snow  
Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.  
Fireworks  
Shoots fireworks in all their splendor.  
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[ W/T Using the zoom  
Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.  
Pressing the button slightly zooms slowly and pressing the button fully down zooms fast.  
[
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)  
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
: Flash Auto  
Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).  
: Flash forced on  
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)  
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.  
: Flash forced off  
• The flash automatically pops up and strobes. Close the flash by hand after use.  
[
Macro (Shooting close-up)  
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
: Auto  
The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.  
Normally, put the camera in this mode.  
: Macro  
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close  
subjects.  
[
Using the self-timer  
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
: Not using the self-timer  
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer  
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer  
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the  
shutter operates.  
[ DISP Changing the screen display  
Press v (DISP) on the control button.  
Each time you press v (DISP), the display and brightness changes as follows:  
Indicators on  
r
Indicators on*  
r
Histogram on*  
r
Indicators off*  
* The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to up.  
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[ Shooting in the dark  
The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash.  
Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
NIGHTSHOT switch  
[ To shoot using the finder  
With the FINDER/LCD button, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD  
screen. When you use the finder, the image does not appear on the LCD screen. Adjust the  
finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder, then  
shoot the image.  
FINDER/LCD button  
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Finder Adjustment dial  
[ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen  
You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen to meet various shooting situation.  
• Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.  
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Shooting in Smile Shutter mode  
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.  
1Select  
(Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial.  
2Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down  
to focus on the subject.  
3Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.  
The Smile Shutter enters standby.  
Smile Detection mark/Number of images  
Smile Detection frame (Orange)  
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator  
This indicates the current smile level.  
Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the  
camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. After recording the  
image, the Smile Shutter lamp lights.  
4Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter  
mode.  
• When the Smile Shutter is in standby, the Record lamp (Orange) flashes.  
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” or internal  
memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded.  
• You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 29).  
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 29).  
• You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection  
frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down.  
• The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing  
the shutter button all the way down. The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding  
brightness changes.  
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:  
– It is too dark or too bright.  
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.  
– The subjects are not facing the camera.  
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.  
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.  
• You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby.  
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Shooting with manual adjustment  
[ Using the wheel dial  
You can change the following settings by using the wheel dial.  
ISO value  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure value (EV)  
AF range finder frame indicator  
– When manual focus is selected, the distance which  
AF range finder frame  
indicator  
Exposure value  
the focus is set is adjusted.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
ISO value  
Select  
Set  
GB  
Wheel dial  
Control button  
To select the item  
1
Turn the wheel dial to select the item you want to set.  
Move the yellow indication V to select the item.  
2
3
Press z on the control button.  
The value turns yellow.  
Turn the wheel dial to set the value while the value is displayed in yellow.  
The displayed value is set.  
To set other items, press z and then perform the following operations.  
Items that cannot be selected are displayed as gray.  
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[ Shooting with Burst mode/Bracket mode  
Selects whether the camera performs Burst/Bracket shooting or not when you press the shutter  
button.  
Press  
/BRK (REC Mode) button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
/BRK (REC Mode) button  
: Normal  
Does not shoot continuously.  
: Burst  
Records up to 100 images in succession while you press and hold down the shutter button.  
BRK: Bracket  
Records a series of three images in a bracket shooting type selected from Exposure, White Balance, or  
Color Mode.  
• Set the bracket type using [Bracket Set] in the menu screen (page 29).  
• The flash is set to  
(Flash forced off).  
[ Selecting the metering mode  
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure the brightness, to  
determine the exposure.  
Press  
(Metering Mode) button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
(Metering Mode) button  
: Multi  
Determines the exposure based on the brightness of the entire image.  
: Center  
Determines the exposure based on the brightness of the center of the image.  
: Spot (only for still image)  
Measures only the brightness of a part of the subject.  
Set the position of + (Spot metering cross hairs) to the part that you want to measure the brightness in  
the image.  
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off] (page 29).  
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Viewing/deleting images  
(Playback) button  
(Slideshow) button  
(Index)/ (playback  
zoom) button  
(playback zoom) button  
Multi connector  
(side)  
MENU button  
Control button  
Speaker  
(Beneath the LCD screen)  
HOME button  
1Press  
(Playback).  
when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to  
If you press  
GB  
playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.  
2Select an image with b/B on the control button.  
Movie:  
Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)  
Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)  
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.  
• Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back.  
Press the HOME button, select [  
Folder View] from  
(View Images), then play back the images.  
• By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.  
[
To delete images  
1 Display the image you want to delete, then press MENU.  
2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z.  
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.  
[
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)  
Press  
while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press  
.
Adjust the position with v/V/b/B.  
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.  
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[
To view an index screen  
Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.  
Then, select an image with v/V/b/B.  
To return to the single image screen, press z.  
• In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick Duo”) or in  
Folder View (when using the internal memory).  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can change the View Mode by selecting  
the HOME screen (page 27).  
(View Images) on  
• Each time you press  
(Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.  
[ To delete images in index mode  
1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed.  
2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z.  
3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z.  
The  
mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.  
To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again.  
4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z.  
• To delete all the images of a date/folder, select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder] in step 2,  
then press z.  
[
To play back a series of images with effects and music (Slideshow)  
1 Press  
(Slideshow) button.  
The setup screen appears.  
2 Press  
(Slideshow) button again.  
• This is the same as pressing the  
(Slideshow) button on the Remote Control.  
The music will change together with the [Effects]. You can also transfer and change the music  
to your desired music.  
To transfer and change the music, take the following steps.  
1 Press the HOME button. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in  
(Slideshow)  
(pages 26, 27).  
2 Install the software included in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer.  
3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable.  
4 Start up “Music Transfer” installed to your computer and change the music.  
For details on changing the music, refer to Help in “Music Transfer”.  
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[ To view images on TV  
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).  
To audio/video  
input jacks  
To the multi connector  
Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)  
To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed.  
• If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD  
TV.  
GB  
• You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when  
shooting movies.  
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu  
Using the HOME screen  
The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called  
up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).  
z button  
ꢀ ꢁ Control button  
HOME button  
1Press HOME to display the HOME screen.  
Shooting  
Category  
Item  
Shooting  
Shoot photos or movies  
Guide  
2 Select a category with b/B on the control button.  
3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.  
[ When you select the  
(Manage Memory) or  
(Settings) category  
1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.  
• The HOME screen is displayed by pressing b.  
2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.  
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again.  
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For details on the operation 1 page 26  
HOME items  
Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the  
screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen.  
Categories  
Shooting  
Items  
Shooting  
Date View  
Folder View  
Favorites  
Slideshow  
Music Tool  
View Images  
Slideshow  
Download Music  
Format Music  
Print  
Print  
GB  
Memory Tool  
Manage Memory  
Memory Stick Tool  
Format  
Change REC.Folder  
Create REC.Folder  
Copy  
Internal Memory Tool  
Format  
Main Settings  
Settings  
Main Settings 1  
Beep  
Function Guide  
Initialize  
Smile demo mode  
Main Settings 2  
USB Connect  
Video Out  
COMPONENT  
Wide Zoom Display  
Shooting Settings  
Shooting Settings 1  
AF Illuminator  
AF Mode  
Grid Line  
Digital Zoom  
Conversion Lens  
Shooting Settings 2  
Flash Sync.  
Auto Orientation  
Expanded Focus  
Auto Review  
Clock Settings  
Language Setting  
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Using menu items  
MENU button  
z button  
ꢀ ꢁ Control button  
1Press MENU to display the menu.  
Function Guide  
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.  
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.  
2Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.  
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.  
3Select a setting with b/B.  
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.  
• Select an item in playback mode, then press z.  
4Press MENU to turn off the menu.  
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For details on the operation 1 page 28  
Menu items  
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the  
mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.  
Shooting menu  
Scene Selection  
Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene  
conditions.  
Image Size  
Flash  
Selects the image size.  
Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.  
Face Detection  
Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using  
face detection.  
Smile Detection  
Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function.  
Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.  
Sets the type of bracket shooting.  
Smile Detection Sensitivity  
Bracket Set  
GB  
Scene Recognition  
Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes  
the shot.  
White Balance  
Flash Level  
Adjusts the color tones.  
Adjusts the amount of flash light.  
Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
Optimizes the brightness and contrast.  
Adjusts the resolution and noise balance.  
Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.  
Adds color effects as if using a color filter.  
Adjusts the color saturation.  
Red Eye Reduction  
DRO  
Noise Reduction  
Color Mode  
Color Filter  
Color Saturation  
Contrast  
Adjusts the contrast.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the sharpness.  
SteadyShot  
Selects the anti-blur mode.  
(Shooting Settings)  
Selects the shooting settings.  
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For details on the operation 1 page 28  
Viewing menu  
(Delete)  
Deletes images.  
(View Mode)  
(Date List)  
Switches the View Mode.  
Selects the playback date.  
(Filter by Faces)  
Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.  
(Add/Remove Favorites) Registers images to Favorites or removes images from  
Favorites.  
(Slideshow)  
Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of  
images).  
(Retouch)  
Retouches still images.  
(Multi-Purpose Resize)  
(Protect)  
Changes the image size according to usage.  
Prevents accidental erasure.  
Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out.  
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.  
Rotates a still image.  
(Print)  
(Rotate)  
(Select Folder)  
Selects the folder for viewing images.  
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Enjoying your computer  
You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-  
ROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For  
details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied).  
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application  
software (supplied)  
For Windows users  
For Macintosh users  
USB connection  
Windows 2000 Professional SP4,  
Windows XP* SP2, Windows  
Vista*  
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1  
to v10.5)  
Application software  
“Picture Motion  
Browser”  
Windows 2000 Professional SP4,  
Windows XP* SP2, Windows  
Vista*  
not compatible  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.  
GB  
• Your computer must be pre-installed with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported.  
• If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick slot on your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer.  
• For further details on the operating environment of “Picture Motion Browser” Cyber-shot application  
software, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”.  
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook”  
“Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM  
(supplied) explains how to use the camera  
in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view  
it.  
[ For Macintosh users  
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-  
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.  
2
3
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy  
“Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder  
to your computer.  
[ For Windows users  
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-  
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.  
The screen below appears.  
After copying is complete, double-click  
“Handbook.pdf”.  
When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook]  
button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot  
Handbook” appears.  
2
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.  
• When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,  
the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” will be  
installed automatically.  
After the installation is complete, double-  
click the shortcut created on the desktop.  
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Indicators on the screen  
Each time you press v (DISP) on the  
control button, the display changes  
A
Battery remaining  
Low battery warning  
Image size  
[ When shooting still images  
Mode dial/Menu (Scene  
Selection)  
P S A M  
Mode dial  
Night Shot  
White balance  
• The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting  
mode.  
BRK  
Burst mode/Bracket mode  
Metering mode  
[ When shooting movies  
GB  
Face Detection/Smile  
Detection  
SteadyShot  
DRO  
Bracket Set  
Noise Reduction  
Vibration warning  
[ When playing back  
Smile Detection Sensitivity  
indicator/Number of  
images  
Zoom scaling  
Color mode  
Color Filter  
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Contrast  
2008 1 1  
9:30 AM  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
Sharpness  
z STOP  
z PLAY  
Operation guide for playing  
image  
Color Saturation  
PictBridge connecting  
View Mode  
BACK/NEXT Selecting images  
V VOLUME  
Adjusting volume  
C
Filter by Faces  
Recording folder  
Playback folder  
Favorites  
96  
Number of recordable  
images  
Protect  
Print order (DPOF) mark  
Zoom scaling  
Volume  
8/8 12/12  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
VOL.  
00:25:05  
Recordable time (hours :  
minutes : seconds)  
PictBridge connecting  
B
Recording/playback Media  
(“Memory Stick Duo”,  
Internal memory)  
z
AE/AF lock  
ISO400  
ISO number  
Changing folder  
NR slow shutter  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure Value  
Scene Recognition  
125  
F3.5  
+2.0EV  
AF illuminator  
Red-eye reduction  
Metering mode  
Flash mode  
AF range finder frame  
indicator  
Semi manual  
Manual focus  
Macro  
9
Flash charging  
White balance  
z SET  
z OK  
Operation guide for  
shooting image  
MOVE  
C:32:00  
ISO400  
+2.0EV  
500  
Self-diagnosis display  
ISO number  
MOVE  
Manual focus bar  
Exposure Value  
Shutter speed  
REC  
Recording/Standby a movie  
Standby  
0:12  
Recording time (minutes :  
seconds)  
F3.5  
Aperture value  
Conversion lens  
Flash synchro  
101-0012  
Folder-file number  
REAR  
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D
Self-timer  
C:32:00  
Self-diagnosis display  
Database full  
AF range finder frame  
+
Spot metering cross hair  
Playback  
N
Playback bar  
Histogram  
appears when histogram  
display is disabled.  
GB  
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Battery life and memory capacity  
Battery life and number of images you can record/view  
The numbers shown in the following tables  
assume a fully charged battery pack  
(supplied) is used at an ambient  
[ Notes on the battery pack  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use.  
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers  
shown for images you can record/view are  
approximations and allow for changing of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary.  
Note that the actual numbers may be less  
than those indicated in the table depending  
on the conditions of use.  
• The battery life and the number of images you  
can record/view are decreased under the  
following conditions:  
– The surrounding temperature is low.  
– The flash is used frequently.  
– The camera has been turned on and off many  
times.  
– The zoom is used frequently.  
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.  
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor].  
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous].  
– The battery power is low.  
[ When shooting still images  
LCD  
screen/ Battery life (min.)  
Finder  
No. of Images  
– The Face Detection function is activated.  
LCD  
Approx. 150  
Approx. 300  
screen  
Finder  
Approx. 165  
Approx. 330  
• Shooting in the following situations:  
– [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].  
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single].  
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].  
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.  
– The zoom is switched alternately between the  
W and T ends.  
– The flash strobes once every two times.  
– The power turns on and off once every ten  
times.  
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA  
standard.  
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products  
Association)  
• The battery life and the number of images do  
not change, regardless of image size.  
[ When viewing still images  
Battery life (min.)  
No. of Images  
Approx. 360  
Approx. 7200  
• Viewing single images in order at about three  
second intervals  
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Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies  
The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the  
shooting conditions.  
• Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still  
images and the length of time for movies may be different.  
• You can select the image size from the menu (pages 28, 29).  
[ The approximate recordable number of still images  
(Units: Images)  
Internal  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera  
Capacity memory  
Approx.  
256 MB 512 MB  
1 GB  
273  
2 GB  
550  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
Size  
15 MB  
9M  
4
64  
92  
133  
190  
305  
2932  
135  
142  
489  
1089  
1556  
2497  
23956  
1110  
1163  
3995  
2188  
3127  
5016  
48138  
2229  
2337  
8025  
4437  
6339  
5M  
6
10  
96  
4
390  
625  
786  
1261  
12102  
560  
3M  
148  
1420  
65  
10169  
97618  
4520  
GB  
VGA  
6000  
278  
3:2 (8M)  
16:9 (6M)  
16:9 (2M)  
4
69  
291  
588  
4739  
16  
236  
1001  
2018  
16270  
• The numbers of images listed assume [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].  
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.  
• When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may  
not appear in the actual image size.  
[ The approximate recordable time of movies  
The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by  
totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10  
minutes.  
(Units: hour : minute : second)  
Internal  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera  
Capacity memory  
Approx.  
15 MB  
256 MB 512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
Size  
640(Fine)  
0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49:50 1:40:10 3:23:20  
640(Standard) 0:00:40 0:10:30 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:40 6:01:00 12:12:10  
320 0:02:50 0:42:30 1:28:00 3:00:00 6:03:10 11:59:00 24:04:10 48:48:30  
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.  
• The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.  
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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 27).  
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.  
Battery pack and power  
Cannot insert the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 13).  
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 13).  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert 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.  
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.  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.  
A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery  
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12).  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Use the battery  
charger to charge the battery.  
Shooting still images/movies  
Cannot record images.  
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 37). If it is full,  
do one of the following:  
Delete unnecessary images (page 23).  
GB  
Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
You cannot record images while charging the flash.  
When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than  
Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.  
.
The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:  
Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.  
The lens cap is attached. Remove it.  
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.  
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on  
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
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Viewing images  
Cannot play back images.  
Press  
(Playback) (page 23).  
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.  
Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been  
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.  
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.  
Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode. Exit standby mode by  
pressing the shutter button all the way down.  
This is caused by copying images on the PC to the “Memory Stick Duo” without using the  
“Picture Motion Browser”. Play such images in Folder View (page 27).  
Sometimes a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with earlier Sony models cannot  
be played back. Play such images in Folder View (page 27).  
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Precautions  
[ Do not use/store the camera in  
the following places  
[ 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 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.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the  
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with  
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will  
not be clear.  
• 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  
• In sandy or dusty places  
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the  
camera. This may cause the camera to  
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
[ On the internal rechargeable  
backup battery  
The camera has an internal rechargeable battery  
for maintaining the date and time and other  
settings regardless of whether the power is on or  
off.  
This rechargeable battery is continually charged  
as long as you are using the camera. However, if  
you use the camera for only short periods, it  
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the  
camera at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to  
charge this rechargeable battery before using the  
camera.  
[ On carrying  
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the  
camera in the back pocket of your trousers or  
skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the  
camera.  
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[ On cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit  
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.  
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  
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and  
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with  
the power off.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the camera surface  
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.  
[ On operating temperatures  
The 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.  
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Specifications  
[Power, general]  
Camera  
Power: Rechargeable battery pack  
[System]  
NP-BG1, 3.6 V  
NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V  
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V  
Image device: 7.70 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD,  
Primary color filter  
• Only 7.30 mm (1/2.5 type equivalent) area is  
used in the camera.  
Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen  
on): 1.1 W  
Total pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 10.3 Megapixels  
Effective pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 9.1 Megapixels  
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens  
f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm (35 mm film  
equivalent)) F2.7(W) - 4.5(T)  
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter  
speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual  
exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes)  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)  
Dimensions: 116.1 × 81.4 × 86.0 mm (4 5/8 ×  
3 1/4 × 3 1/2 inches) (W/H/D, excluding  
protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 547 g (1 lb 3.3 oz)  
(including NP-BG1 battery pack, strap, etc.)  
Microphone: Monaural  
Speaker: Monaural  
Exif Print: Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible  
PictBridge: Compatible  
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash,  
One push  
File format (DCF compliant):  
BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC battery  
charger  
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,  
2.6 W (BC-CSGB)/2 W (BC-CSGC)  
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant,  
DPOF compatible  
Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)  
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx.  
15 MB), “Memory Stick Duo”  
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity  
(Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto):  
Approx. 0.2 to 9.1 m (7 7/8 inches to 29 feet  
10 3/8 inches) (W)/approx. 1.2 to 5.5 m  
(3 feet 11 1/4 inches to 18 feet 5/8 inches) (T)  
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×  
31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)  
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)  
Viewfinder: Electric view finder (color)  
[Input and Output connectors]  
Multi connector: Video output  
Audio output (Monaural)  
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  
Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh)  
[LCD screen]  
LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
[Finder]  
Panel: 0.5 cm (0.2 type) color  
Total number of dots:  
Approx. 200 000 dots equivalent  
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Trademarks  
, “Cyber-shot” are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO”,  
, “Memory Stick Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO  
, “Memory  
Duo”,  
Stick PRO-HG Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick  
Micro”, “MagicGate”, and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “Info LITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows  
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,  
Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
GB  
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
• Adobe and Reader are 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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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
En la página Web de atención al cliente puede  
encontrar información adicional sobre este producto  
y respuesta a las preguntas hechas con más  
frecuencia.  
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC  
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based  
ink.  
Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o más utilizando  
tinta hecha con aceite vegetal exento de compuesto  
orgánico volátil (COV).  
Printed in Japan  

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