© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-700-727-12(1)
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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-T500
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future
reference.
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the shooting
functions
Using the viewing
functions
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”
that you can use (not supplied)
“Memory Stick Duo”:
You can use a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the
camera.
“Memory Stick”:
You cannot use a
“Memory Stick”
with the camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 127.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use
the partially charged capacity of the battery pack
as is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 129.
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for the camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the
LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe
off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids
on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality
and cause a malfunction.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor
Black, white, red, blue
or green dots
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Notes on using the camera
Note when playing movies on other
devices
This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main
Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies
recorded using this camera cannot be played on
devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook
are reproduced images, and are not actual images
shot using this camera.
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Table of contents
Notes on using the camera....................................................................... 2
Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 8
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10
Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 11
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 12
Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 14
Identifying parts....................................................................................... 15
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17
Operating the touch panel....................................................................... 21
Changing the screen display................................................................... 22
Using the internal memory...................................................................... 24
Shooting still images............................................................................... 25
Shooting movies ..................................................................................... 29
Viewing images....................................................................................... 31
Deleting images ...................................................................................... 35
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu .......................................36
Menu items ............................................................................................. 39
Switching the shooting mode.................................................................. 41
Shooting images according to the scene mode...................................... 42
Shooting images (Program Auto mode).................................................. 44
Focus: Changing the focus method
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Basic Operations
Using the shooting functions
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Shooting menu ........................................................................................50
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Focus: Changing the focus method
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Viewing menu..........................................................................................58
(Retouch): Retouching still images
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9
(Slideshow): Playing back images in succession along with effects and music
(Delete): Deleting images
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume
Using the viewing functions
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Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...................69
Manage Memory .............................................................................. 70
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 70
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 73
Format
Settings ............................................................................................ 74
Main Settings — Main Settings 1 ..................................................... 74
Main Settings — Main Settings 2 ..................................................... 76
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ........................................ 78
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2......................................... 80
Clock Settings................................................................................... 81
Language Setting ............................................................................. 82
Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 83
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Format
Change REC.Folder
Create REC.Folder
Copy
Beep
Continuous Play
Calibration
Function Guide
Initialize
USB Connect
Video Out
CTRL FOR HDMI
TV TYPE
AF Illuminator
AF Mode
Grid Line
Digital Zoom
Auto Orientation Auto Review
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Enjoying your Windows computer...........................................................89
Installing the software (supplied).............................................................91
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................93
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ..... 94
Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”......98
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the
“Memory Stick Duo”...............................................................................100
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ...................................................101
Using your Macintosh computer............................................................102
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.....................................................104
How to print still images ........................................................................105
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................106
Printing at a shop ..................................................................................109
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................111
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................122
Using the camera abroad — Power sources.........................................126
On the “Memory Stick Duo”...................................................................127
On the battery pack...............................................................................129
On the battery charger ..........................................................................130
Index......................................................................................................131
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Basic techniques for better images
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
When focusing is difficult
t [Focus] (page 44)
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” below.
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
Do not fully press the shutter
button straight away.
Press the shutter button
halfway down.
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
Then press the shutter
button fully down.
Focus
Exposure
Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the HOME
screen (page 36), and the menus (page 38).
Flash
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Basic techniques for better images
Hints for preventing blur
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”
Camera shake
Cause
Your hands or body shake while you hold the
camera and press the shutter button, and the entire
screen is blurred.
What you can do to reduce the blurring
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface
to hold the camera steady.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly
at your side after pressing the shutter button.
Subject blur
Cause
Even though the camera is steady, the subject
moves during the exposure so the subject looks
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
What you can do to reduce the blurring
• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
Selection.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the
shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button
before the subject moves.
Notes
• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced
automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.
• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed
conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case,
shoot with the above tips in mind.
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Basic techniques for better images
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Exposure
Adjusting the light intensity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the Auto Adjustment
mode. However, you can adjust it
manually using the functions below.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 49).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (page 47).
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
=
Recording sensitivity
Exposure:
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Basic techniques for better images
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 48.
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 52).
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter
speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
Color
On the effects of lighting
Weather/lighting
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
Characteristics of
light
White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish
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Basic techniques for better images
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and
the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although
you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing
time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
Selecting the image size for use (pages 13, 27, 30)
Quality
On “image quality” and “image size”
1 Image size: 10M
3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A3+ size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by
e-mail
Pixels
Pixel
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Basic techniques for better images
The default settings are marked with .
*
1)
Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*
2)
Images fill the entire screen. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 119).
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,
AAC, mp4 format.
• The larger the image size and average bit rate, the higher the image quality.
• A telephoto image results when the
image size is selected for movies.
Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing
10M
(3648×2736)
For prints up to A3+(13×19") Less
More
Fine
Rough
3:2 (8M)
*1
(3648×2432)
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
5M
(2592×1944)
For prints up to A4(8×10")
3M
(2048×1536)
For prints up to 10×15 cm
(4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")
VGA
(640×480)
Shoot at small image size
for e-mail attachments
16:9 (7M)
*2
(3648×2056)
For viewing on HDTVs and
printing up to A4(8×10")
Less
More
Fine
Rough
16:9 (2M)
*2
(1920×1080)
For viewing on HDTVs
Movie image size Average bit rate/
Second
Usage guidelines
1280×720(Fine) 9 Mbps Shoot highest quality movie for display on
HDTV
1280×720(Standard)
6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display on
HDTV
VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB
upload
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Basic techniques for better images
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when
using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.
The “Red-eye phenomenon”
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 55).
• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 42). (The flash is turned off automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 58) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.
The “White circular spots”
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)
* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.
Flash
On using the flash
Camera Eye
Retina
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Camera
A Shutter button (26)
B Zoom (W/T) lever (27, 30)
C Stereo microphone
D (Playback) button (31)
E POWER button/POWER lamp
F Flash (28)
G Lens
H Self-timer lamp (27, 30)/AF illuminator
(78)
I Lens cover
A LCD screen/Touch panel (21, 22)
B Mode switch (25, 29)
C Hook for wrist strap/Grip
D Speaker
E Battery insertion slot
F Multi connector
G Access lamp
H “Memory Stick Duo” slot
I Battery eject lever
J Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
K Tripod 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.
Bottom
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Identifying parts
Multi-output stand
The multi-output stand is used in the
following situations by placing the camera
in it:
• When connecting the camera and the
computer by USB cable.
• When connecting to a TV’s audio/video
input jacks.
• When connecting to a PictBridge-
compliant printer.
A Camera connector terminal
B HDMI OUT jack (84)
C A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (83)
D USB jack (94, 106)
E DC IN jack
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC
Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied)
to charge the battery pack.
v mark
2 To wall outlet
1 To
DC IN jack
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Indicators on the screen
Touch [DISP] on the bottom right of the
screen to change to the display selection
screen (page 22).
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
When shooting movies
A
B
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (122)
Flash charging
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(122)
Zoom scaling (27, 30, 79)
Display Indication
SteadyShot (57)
• Displayed when the shutter
button is pressed halfway
down in the default settings.
Recording Media
(“Memory Stick Duo,”
internal memory)
Recording folder (70)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
96 Number of recordable
images
00:25:05 Recordable time (h:m:s)
AF illuminator (78)
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, using
the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
camera (page 9).
Red-eye reduction (55)
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Indicators on the screen
C
Flash level (55)
Recording mode (50)
Face Detection (56)
Metering Mode (47)
Focus (44)
Touch AF indicator (26)
Self-timer (27, 30)
White balance (52)
Color mode (54)
Display Indication
AF range finder frame (44)
Histogram (23)
0/3 Still image counter (30)
Photo button (30)
z AE/AF lock (26)
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
becomes slower than a
certain speed in low light
conditions, the NR (Noise
Reduction) slow shutter
function is activated
automatically to reduce the
image noise.
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
ISO400 ISO number (48)
+2.0EV Exposure Value (49)
Display Indication
Macro/Close focus (28, 30)
• Displayed when [Display
Setup] is set to [Image
Only].
Flash mode (28)
• Displayed when [Display
Setup] is set to [Image
Only].
Standby
REC
Standby a movie/Recording
a movie
0:12 Recording time (m:s)
Display Indication
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Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
B
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (122)
Image size (13)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(109)
Protect (65)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (122)
Playback zoom (32)
Display Indication
Playback Media (“Memory
Stick Duo,” internal
memory)
Playback folder (67)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
8/8 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
PictBridge connecting
(108)
• Do not remove the camera
from the multi-output stand
or unplug the USB cable
while the icon is displayed
on the screen.
Changing folder (67)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
PictBridge connecting
(106)
VOL. Volume (68)
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display Indication
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
ISO400 ISO number (48)
+2.0EV Exposure Value (49)
Metering mode (47)
Flash
White balance (52)
N Playback (31)
Playback bar
0:00:12 Counter
101-0012 Folder-file number (67)
2008 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Histogram (23)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
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Operating the touch panel
This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).
1 Turn on the camera.
During shooting: Slide the lens cover downward.
During playback: Press (Playback).
2 Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger.
On the touch panel buttons
• When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page.
• You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK] or [×].
• Touching [OK] advances to the next screen.
• Touching [?] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] again.
• To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger.
• Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will
momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off
the screen.
Touch panel
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Changing the screen display
Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to
the display selection screen.
• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be
made separately for shooting and playback.
• In index mode, you can set the number of
images displayed (page 32).
[Display Setup]
This sets whether or not to display the
buttons and icons on the screen.
Normal
The touch panel buttons and the icons
are displayed.
Simple
Only the touch panel buttons are
displayed.
DISP
Image Only
• During playback, touching during
[Normal] or [Simple] mode temporarily
results in an [Image Only] display. To make
the touch panel buttons reappear, touch the
center.
• During [Image Only] mode, touching the
center temporarily results in a [Normal]
display. Touch to display in [Image
Only] again.
• When shooting or playing back in the 16:9
aspect ratio, setting [Image Only] is useful
because it fills the entire screen.
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Changing the screen display
[Display Histogram]
This sets whether or not to display the
histogram on the screen.
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.
• The histogram also appears when playing back a
single image, but you cannot adjust the
exposure.
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– When using playback zoom.
– When rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
during shooting and playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
[LCD Brightness]
This sets the backlight brightness.
• When viewing images in bright outside light if
[LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to
[Bright].
However, the battery power may decrease faster
under such condition.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
BrightDark
A
B
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 4 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images
using this internal memory.
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following
methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 72).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 94 to 99 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal
memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
Internal
memory
B
B
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Shooting still images
The procedure for shooting still images using the basic functions is given below.
1 Set the mode switch to (still image).
2 Open the lens cover.
3 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
A Image Size (page 27)
B Self-Timer (page 27)
C Shooting mode (page 41)
D Flash mode (page 28)
E Macro/Close focus (page 28)
Touch panel
Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) lever
Mode switch
Still image
Position the subject in
the center of the focus
frame or touch the point
for focusing.
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Shooting still images
4 Shoot with the shutter button.
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.
Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and
then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame
into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus,
the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
• is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is
detected at the touched position or is displayed if an object
other than a person’s face is detected. Touch to cancel
this function.
• This function cannot be used in (Close focus enabled)
mode or during digital zoom.
• You can use this function when the shooting mode for still
image is set to (Auto Adjustment), (Program Auto)
or (Soft Snap) mode.
• If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable
range is displayed.
AE/AF lock indicator
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Basic Operations
Shooting still images
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T)
(from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer
than the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
W/T Using the zoom
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 79.
Changing the image size
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
For details on the image size, see page 12.
Using the self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: 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.
To cancel, touch .
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you
press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer lamp
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Shooting still images
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: 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 strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up)
Touch the Macro/Close focus setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then
[BACK].
: Macro Off
: Macro On
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)
: Close focus enabled
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)
Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro or Close focus mode.
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
Close focus
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 50).
• You cannot use the Face Detection function when you shoot images in the Close focus mode.
• This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one.
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Basic Operations
Shooting movies
The procedure for shooting movies using the basic functions is given below.
1 Set the mode switch to (movie).
2 Open the lens cover.
3 Press the shutter button.
The recording starts.
• [REC] is displayed on the screen during recording.
To stop the movie recording
Press the shutter button again.
A Image Size (page 30)
B Self-Timer (page 30)
C Shooting mode (page 41)
D Macro (page 30)
Touch panel
Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) lever
Mode switch
Movie
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Shooting movies
W/T Using the zoom
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Changing the image size
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
For details on the image size, see page 12.
Using the self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Touch the Macro setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Macro Off
: Macro On
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
z To shoot the still images during recording the movies
You can shoot the still images by touching the (Photo button) when recording the movies only
when “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted into the camera.
• You can shoot up to three still images while shooting a single movie.
• (approx. 0.9 MB) is used as the recording size for still images when shooting in [1280×720]
mode, while
is used when shooting in [VGA] mode.
Photo button
Still image counter
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Basic Operations
Viewing images
1 Press (Playback) button.
• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set to
playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.
2 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select an image.
Touch N to play back a movie.
Fast forward/fast rewind: M/m
Volume control: Touch during movie playback, then adjust the volume with / .
Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen.
Stop: Touch x.
• You can start continuous playback by touching N when [Continuous Play] is set to [On]; when
[Continuous Play] is [Off],
N is used as the movie playback button.
• When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], touch the right/left side of the screen during still image
playback to display the next/previous image, and touch the center of the screen to display in [Normal]
mode. Touch to display in [Image Only] again.
• You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.
(Playback) button
Touch panel
Zoom (W/T) lever
Still image
Movie
N/x
Movie playback/[Continuous Play] button (page 33)
You can turn this function on/off from the HOME screen,
(Settings) t [ Main Settings 1] t [Continuous
Play] (page 74).
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Viewing images
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area.
v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position.
: Changes the zoom scale.
: Turns v/V/b/B on/off.
BACK: Cancels playback zoom.
• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58).
• When playing back in [Image Only] mode, touch the center of the screen to set to [Normal] display and
then touch the screen again (page 22).
You can also enlarge the image by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. Slide the lever
to the W side to return.
To view an index screen (Image Index)
Touch (Index) to display the index screen.
Touch / to display the previous/next page.
To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen.
• If you touch [DISP] in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 6 or
20 images.
• In single-image mode, you can display the index screen by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the W side.
Shows the displayed area of the whole image
In this case, the center is enlarged.
(Index)
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Basic Operations
Viewing images
To playback the slideshow
Touch (Slideshow).
To end the slideshow, touch the panel, and then touch [Exit].
To change the slideshow settings, see page 61.
To adjust the volume of the music
Touch the panel to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with / .
Touch [×] to turn off the volume control screen.
• You can adjust the volume from the (Volume Settings) in [MENU], before the playback starts.
To view files using continuous playback
This camera can provide continuous playback of files that have been shot. This function is
useful when playing several movie files together.
1 Touch / to display the file you want to begin continuous playback from.
Slideshow
Movie0001 Still image0003Movie0002 Movie0004
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Viewing images
2 Touch N.
The continuous playback starts.
Touch
M to fast forward, m to fast rewind.
Touch x to stop. Touch
N to start the continuous playback again.
To view the next file during continuous playback
Touching > advances to the start of the next file.
To view the previous file during continuous playback
Touching . returns to the start of the file being played. Double touching . returns the
sequence of images to the start of the previous file.
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Basic Operations
Deleting images
1 Press (Playback) button.
2 Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).
3 Touch [OK].
When you delete images from the index screen
1 Touch (Delete) while displaying in index mode.
2 Touch the image you want to delete.
mark is checked in the check box of the image.
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
3 Touch , then touch [OK].
• To delete all the images, see page 63.
(Playback) button
mark
Touch again to remove the marks.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
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).
1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.
2 Touch the category you want to set.
3 Touch the item in the category you want to set.
• If the function guide is displayed, touch [OK] to confirm.
• You cannot display the HOME screen under the following situations:
– During TV output
– When a PictBridge connection is made.
– When a USB connection is made.
• The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
• Touch [×] to return to the previous screen.
Using the HOME screen
Item
Category
HOME
Function Guide
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Basic Operations
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Touching [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.
* Shooting mode selected with the mode switch (page 41) will be applied.
HOME items
Categories Items
Shooting
*
Shooting (page 41)
View Images Single Image (page 31)
Image Index (page 32)
Slideshow (page 61)
Printing, Other Print (page 106)
Music Tool (page 101)
Download Music Format Music
Manage Memory Memory Tool
Memory Stick Tool (page 70)
Format Create REC.Folder
Change REC.Folder Copy
Internal Memory Tool (page 73)
Format
Settings Main Settings
Main Settings 1 (page 74)
Beep Function Guide
Continuous Play Initialize
Calibration
Main Settings 2 (page 76)
USB Connect CTRL FOR HDMI
Video Out TV TYPE
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1 (page 78)
AF Illuminator Grid Line
AF Mode Digital Zoom
Shooting Settings 2 (page 80)
Auto Orientation Auto Review
Clock Settings (page 81)
Language Setting (page 82)
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
1 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Touch the desired menu item.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3 Touch the desired setting item.
4 Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu.
Using the menu items
Guide
You can turn this
guide on or off by
touching [?].
MENU
[?]
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Basic Operations
Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the
shooting mode.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
( : available)
Still image mode Movie mode
Selected mode
Shooting menu (page 50)
REC Mode
*
1
——
EV
—
*
2
Focus
—
——
*
2
Metering Mode
—
——
*
2
—
White Balance
—
*
1
Color Mode — — —
Flash Level — — — —
Red Eye
Reduction
*
1
——
Face Detection
*
1
——
SteadyShot —
Setup
*
1
The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 43).
*
2
These items appear on the bottom of the screen in [Program Auto] mode (page 44).
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Using the shooting functions
Using the shooting functions
Switching the shooting mode
You can switch the shooting mode.
There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Program Auto,
Scene Selection; and there are two recording modes for movies: Auto Adjustment and High
Sensitivity. The default setting is Auto Adjustment.
To switch the shooting mode to other than Auto Adjustment, follow the procedure described
below.
1 Select the shooting mode by mode switch.
Still image
Movie
2 Touch the shooting mode setting button.
3 Touch the desired mode.
4 Touch [BACK] to turn off the setup screen.
Still image mode
: Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
: Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 42).
: Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For
details on the functions available, see page 39.) The setting buttons for Focus,
Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen (page 44).
Movie mode
: Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot movies easily with the setting adjusted automatically.
: High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot movies using settings appropriate for a dark location.
Mode switch
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Shooting images according to the scene mode
Modes for still images (Scene Selection)
The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.
*When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Soft Snap
Allows you to shoot images with a
softer atmosphere for portraits and
flowers, etc.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Twilight Portrait*
Allows you to shoot sharp images
of people with the night view in
the background without
compromising the atmosphere.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Beach
Allows you to record the blue of
the water clearly when shooting
seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Allows you to record clear images
preventing sunken colors in snowy
scenes or other places where the
whole screen appears white.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.
Hi-Speed Shutter
Allows you to capture fast moving
subjects outdoors or in other
bright places.
• The shutter speed becomes
faster, so images shot in dark
places become darker.
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting images according to the scene mode
Modes for movies
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
( : you can select the desired setting)
*[Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.
Macro/
Close Focus
Flash
Face
Detection
Burst/
Bracket
EV
White
Balance
Red Eye
Reduction
/— — — * —
/— —
—/— / — —
/— — — —
—/— — — — —
/— / — —
/— / — —
—/— — — — —
/— / — —
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot movies in a
natural ambience even in dark
places.
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to
(Program Auto).
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
A Focus (page 44)
B Metering Mode (page 47)
C ISO (page 48)
D EV (page 49)
Focus: Changing the focus method
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
(Center AF)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame
automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
AF range finder frame
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26).
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a
dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
• You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].
• You can select only [Multi AF], [1.0 m], [3.0 m], [7.0 m] or [ ] when shooting movies.
• The focus preset distance setting contains some error, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the
T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.
(Spot AF)
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area
automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to
misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.
1.0 m
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject. (Focus preset)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these
cases, use of the focus preset is convenient.
3.0 m
7.0 m
(unlimited distance)
AF range finder frame
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
z If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
In such cases, do as follows:
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you want.
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.
AE/AF lock indicator
AF range finder frame
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 44).
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].
• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus
(page 26).
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
(Multi)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.
• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images
appearing pale. (Excludes when [ISO] is set to [ISO 80])
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
(Auto)
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving
subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger
number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO
sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity
number according to shooting conditions.
High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
Manually adjusts the exposure.
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
–2.0EV
Toward –: Darkens an image.
0EV
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
+2.0EV
Toward +: Brightens an image.
Toward +Toward –
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Shooting menu
The available mode switch positions are indicated as shown below. For details on how to
operate the menu, see page 38.
The default settings are marked with .
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter
button.
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
(Normal)
Does not shoot continuously.
(Burst)
Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
BRK±0.3EV
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the
exposure value.
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the
Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can
select the image with the best exposure afterward.
• When the shooting mode for still image is set to (Auto
Adjustment), the Exposure Bracket mode is not available.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
BRK±0.7EV
BRK±1.0EV
Unavailable Available
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.74 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending
on the setting for the image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for
the other images.
On the Exposure Bracket
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 49), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is the same as that for Burst mode, but becomes slower depending on the shooting
conditions.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection
mode (page 43).
Manually adjusts the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you
touch the EV setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 49.
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
Auto Focus mode. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Focus
setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 44.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Metering Mode
setting button in (Program Auto) mode. See page 47.
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Focus: Changing the focus method
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
(Auto)
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views,
night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy)
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Fluorescent Light 1)/
(Fluorescent Light 2)/
(Fluorescent Light 3)
Fluorescent Light 1: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent Light 2: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent
lighting.
Fluorescent Light 3: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
lighting.
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
• For details on the white balance, see page 11.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).
n (Incandescent)
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies in Auto Adjustment mode.
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding
special effects
(Normal)
Sets the image to standard color.
(Vivid)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
(Natural)
Sets the image to quiet color.
(Sepia)
Sets the image to sepia color.
(B & W)
Sets the image to black and white.
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Using the shooting functions
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
• To change flash mode, see page 28.
• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a
case, you can correct the red-eye using (Retouch) in the viewing menu after shooting (page 58).
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto].
• This setting is not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
(–)
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
(Normal)
(+)
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
(Auto)
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash
strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(On)
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(Off)
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function continuously or when the touch panel is
touched.
Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus, strobe, exposure, white balance, and
pre-strobe for red-eye reduction.
• When the Face Detection function is activated
– You cannot use the AF illuminator.
– You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Continuous].
• The camera can detect up to 8 subject faces. However, in (Soft Snap) mode, it can detect only up to
4 subject faces.
• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set
focus by priority.
• The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way down. Even when
the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the focus is set on and other subjects are
the same, the focus is set on all subjects.
• When the shooting mode for still image is a mode other than (Auto Adjustment), (Program
Auto), and (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is always off.
• 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.
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
(Continuous)
Detects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
• Touching the face changes the Face Detection frame to the Face
Priority frame.
If the subject area you touch is not a face, the section near the
touched area is brought into focus.
(When touched)
Touch the screen, and if a face is detected, operation is the
same as [Continuous].
Face Detection frame
Face Detection mark
Face Priority frame
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38
Selects the anti-blur mode.
• If you shoot still images in (Auto Adjustment) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only.
The default setting is set to [Continuous].
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same
ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] in (Settings) on the HOME screen. See pages 37,
78.
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
(Shooting)
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
(Continuous)
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
(Off)
Does not use anti-blur mode.
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
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Using the viewing functions
Viewing menu
This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode.
For details on how to use the menu, see page 38.
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The
original image is retained.
To retouch the still images
1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image mode.
2 Touch [MENU].
3 Touch (Retouch), then touch the desired mode.
4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.
• Touching [OK] in the Retouch screen enables checking of the effects that are currently set (except for
(Trimming) and (Red Eye Correction)).
(Retouch): Retouching still images
(Trimming)
Records the zoomed playback image.
1 Touch the image or slide the zoom (W/T) lever to zoom in on
the trimming range.
2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then touch .
3 Select an image size to record with b/B, then touch .
4 Touch [OK].
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
(Red Eye Correction)
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.
After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending
on the image.
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(Partial Color)
Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.
1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then
touch .
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch .
3 Touch [OK].
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You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new
files.
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA
size for blog or e-mail attachments.
1 Display the desired image to be changed.
2 Touch [MENU], and then touch (Multi-Purpose Resize).
3 Touch the desired size of the image ( (HDTV) or (Blog/E-mail)).
4 Specify the area you want to trim and touch .
5 Touch [Save].
• For details about the image size, see page 12.
• You cannot resize movies.
• You cannot resize the images from VGA to (HDTV).
• If you enlarge and resize the image using [Multi-Purpose Resize], the image quality may deteriorate.
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
HDTV ( )
Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M
size.
Blog/E-mail ( )
Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA
size.
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During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In
this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen.
• Turning off the power or switching to shooting mode cancels this setting.
• The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4:3 and 3:2 images. Movies, 16:9 images, and
portrait images cannot be zoomed.
This item has the same function as (Slideshow) button in playback mode.
You can change the slideshow settings.
1 Touch [MENU] t (Slideshow) t (Slideshow).
2 Touch the desired menu item.
3 Touch the desired setting, then touch [Start].
The following items can be set.
The default settings are marked with .
(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9
(Slideshow): Playing back images in succession along with effects and music
Playback Range
This setting is fixed to [Folder] if a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is not inserted.
Folder
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
All
Plays back all the images in order.
Playback Image
Movies/Still images
Plays back the movies and still images in order.
Movies Only
Plays back only movies in order.
Still images Only
Plays back only still images in order.
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• When [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], or [Active] have been set, in the case of movies, beginning sections
of movies are displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slideshow. The sound of movie files will be heard.
• If you select [Music1] – [Music4], the camera does not play back the sound of movie files.
• The [Interval] setting is invalid during movie playback.
Effects
Simple
A simple slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes.
Nostalgic
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene.
Stylish
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.
Active
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.
Normal
A basic slideshow switching images at a predetermined
interval.
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
The background music and effect combination can be changed. It is also possible to choose from
multiple background music (BGM) selections.
Off
Does not use BGM.
Music1
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
Music2
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
Music3
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
Music4
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
Interval
3 sec
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slideshow.
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Auto
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Normal] is not selected
as the [Effects].
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z To add /change Music files
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during
slideshow. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and
the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 101 and 103.
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music1 – Music4) can
be replaced with the ones you transferred).
• The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 101) and transfer the music again.
Selects and deletes images in single-image mode or in index mode.
To delete an image
1 Display the image you want to delete.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4 Touch (This Image).
5 Touch [OK].
Repeat
On
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Off
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow
ends.
(Delete): Deleting images
(This Image)
Deletes the image that is now selected.
• This item appears only in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images)
Selects and deletes multiple images.
(All In This Folder)
Deletes all images in the selected folder.
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To select and delete multiple images
1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.
2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3 Touch (Multiple Images).
In single-image mode:
4 Use / to display the image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5 Touch / to display other image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.
To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.
6 Touch t [OK].
In index mode:
4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to delete.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5 To delete other images, repeat step 4.
6 Touch t [OK].
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
To delete all images in the folder
1 Touch [MENU] in index mode.
2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3 Touch (All In This Folder).
4 Touch [OK].
mark
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Protects images against accidental erasure.
(Protect) indicator appears on the protected image.
To protect an image
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Display
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4 Touch
(This Image).
To select and protect multiple images
1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.
2 Display
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3 Touch (Multiple Images).
In single-image mode:
4 Use / to display the image to be protected, then touch the center of that image.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5 Touch / to display other images you want to protect, then touch the center of that image.
6 Touch t [OK].
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
(This Image)
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
• This item appears only in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images)
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.
(Select All in This
Folder)
Protects all images in the selected folder.
• This item appears only in index mode.
(Clear All in This
Folder)
Unlocks all images in the selected folder.
• This item appears only in index mode.
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In index mode:
4 Touch the thumbnail image of the image you want to protect.
The mark is attached to the selected image.
5 To protect other images, repeat step 4.
6 Touch t [OK].
• Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.
To select all images in the folder
1 Touch [MENU] in index mode.
2 Display
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.
3 Touch (Select All in This Folder).
4 Touch [OK].
• You cannot protect all the images when there are more than 100 files.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be
restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
To cancel the protection
Touch the image whose protection you want to cancel by taking the same steps as in “To
select and protect multiple images”.
The (Protect) indicator disappears.
• Protection can be removed for all images in a selected folder by touching (Clear All in This Folder).
Adds a print order mark ( ) to the image you want to print.
See page 109.
Prints the recorded images.
See page 106.
: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
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Rotates a still image.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Display
(Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it.
4 Touch [
] to rotate the image.
5 Touch [OK].
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.
1 Select the desired folder with v/V.
2 Touch [OK].
To cancel selecting the folder
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.
z On the folders
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or
create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 70).
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] (page 71).
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
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Customizing the settings
Customizing the Manage Memory feature
and the Settings
You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the
HOME screen.
1 Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.
2 Touch (Manage Memory) or (Settings).
3 Touch the desired setting item.
4 Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired
setting value.
When you select (Settings), touch v/V on the right of the screen to display the other setting items.
5 Touch [OK].
To cancel the setting change
Touch [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen.
If not, touch [BACK] or [×].
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
HOME
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Manage Memory
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
1 Touch [Format].
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
1 Touch [Create REC.Folder].
The message “Creating REC. folder” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
Format
Create REC.Folder
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To cancel the folder creation
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999”.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording
folder.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 97).
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1 Touch [Change REC.Folder].
The folder selection screen appears.
2 Touch [OK].
To cancel changing the recording folder
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Change REC.Folder
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Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.
2 Touch [Copy].
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.
3 Touch [OK].
Copying starts.
To cancel copying
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 3.
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot select images to copy.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 73).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot
choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.
Copy
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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Touch [Format].
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
Format
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Settings
Main Settings — Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.
• The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].
• The guide that is displayed by touching [?] cannot be turned on or off with the above setting. To turn off
this guide, touch [?] again (page 21).
Selects whether to play back all movies or still images successively in single-image mode.
For details, see page 33.
Beep
Shutter
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
On
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch
panel/press the shutter button.
Off
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Function Guide
On
Displays the function guide.
Off
Does not display the function guide.
Continuous Play
On
Displays the continuous playback button.
Off
Does not display the continuous playback button.
The display of this guide can be turned on and off with the
above setting.
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Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Touch [Initialize].
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.
2 Touch [OK].
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel initializing
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.
• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the
appropriate points where you touch.
Touch the “×” mark displayed on the screen with the corner of a “Memory Stick Duo” or the
like.
To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that
point are not effected.
The × mark moves on the screen.
If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the × mark again.
Initialize
Calibration
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Main Settings — Main Settings 2
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant
printer using the USB cable.
This setting allows (TV) remote-control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync
TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page
87.
• You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.
USB Connect
PictBridge
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 106).
Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 94).
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
printer (pages 94 and 106).
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant
printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device
with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].
CTRL FOR HDMI
On
Allows remote-controlled operation.
Off
Disallows remote-controlled operation.
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Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
(page 88).
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback.
Video Out
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
PAL
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
TV TYPE
16:9
Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen
television.
4:3
Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio
television.
16:9 image 4:3 image
16:9 image 4:3 image
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1
The default settings are marked with .
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved.
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails
to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– Focus preset is set (page 45).
– (Twilight) mode, (Landscape) mode, (Fireworks) mode or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is
selected in the Scene Selection mode.
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder
frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the
frame.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into
the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
• The grid lines are not recorded.
AF Illuminator
Auto
Uses the AF illuminator.
Off
Does not use AF illuminator.
Grid Line
On
Displays the grid lines.
Off
Does not display the grid lines.
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Selects the auto focus operation mode.
• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×)
AF Mode
Single
Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Monitor
Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
Digital Zoom
Smart
(Smart zoom)
()
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image
will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not
available when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or
[16:9(7M)].
• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following
table.
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
()
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of
approximately 10
×, including the optical zoom 5×. However,
note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical
zoom scale is exceeded.
Off
Does not use the digital zoom.
Size Total zoom scale
5M Approx. 7.0×
3M Approx. 8.9×
VGA Approx. 28×
16:9(2M) Approx. 9.5×
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2
The default settings are marked with .
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.
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the
procedure on page 67.
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can
immediately shoot the next image.
Auto Orientation
On
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Off
Does not use Auto Orientation.
Auto Review
On
Uses the Auto Review.
Off
Does not use Auto Review.
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Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen.
2 Touch [Clock Settings].
3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch .
The clock settings screen appears.
4 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V.
5 Touch [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
To cancel the clock setting
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 5.
Clock Settings
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
See “TV TYPE” (page 77).
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1 Connect the A/V OUT jack of the multi-output stand (supplied) and the
audio/video input jacks of the TV with the AV cable (supplied), then attach
the camera on the multi-output stand.
2 Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Touch / on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
TV system (page 77).
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied AV
cable
1 To audio/video input
jacks
AV cable (supplied)
2 To the A/V
OUT
(STEREO)
jack
VIDEO AUDIO
(Playback) button
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When using an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI jack, connecting the camera to the
TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) allows you to enjoy images shot with the camera at
high picture quality*.
* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
• With [Multi-Purpose Resize], the aspect ratio can be converted to 16:9 for High Definition viewing
(page 60).
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1 Connect the multi-output stand (supplied) to an HD (High Definition) TV,
then attach the camera on the multi-output stand.
2 Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Touch / on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.
Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
2 To the HDMI OUT jack
(Playback) button
1 To the HDMI jack
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Viewing images on a TV
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
TV system (page 77).
• Output to the TV is not possible while recording a movie.
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Some devices may not work properly.
• Do not connect the device output terminal to the multi-output stand output terminal. The images and
sounds will not be output. Also, this may cause a malfunction.
On “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (not supplied),
whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
• When this camera is connected to a Sony TV that supports VIDEO-A Mode, the TV will
automatically be set to the picture quality best suited for still images. For details, see the
operating instruction for supported TVs.
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When the camera is connected to a TV using AV cables or an HDMI cable, the items that can
be controlled are limited.
Control operations by touching the buttons displayed on the LCD screen of the camera.
• If you are using a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync, 6 and 7 can be controlled using the
remote controller supplied with the TV.
Controlling the camera while outputting to a TV
1Image Index
2Slideshow
3Delete
4Display Setup
5BACK
6Control buttons
7MENU
8Movie operation buttons
(Fast rewind/Playback/Fast forward/Stop)
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Operating the MENU items
Detailed settings can be made from the menu for the functions listed below.
1 Touch [MENU] on the LCD screen.
The menu items appear on the TV screen.
2 Touch b/B/V/v (control buttons) on the camera’s LCD screen, then select the desired setting.
3 Touch z (middle button).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
When connecting to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync* using an HDMI cable, you can
operate the playback functions of the camera with the TV remote controller.
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the multi-output stand and the HDMI jack of the TV using an
HDMI cable.
2 Attach the camera on the multi-output stand.
3 Turn on the camera.
4 Operate the camera with the TV remote controller.
* You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. For details, see the
operating instructions supplied with the TV.
• The following operations can be performed using the remote controller.
– Images can be advanced using the left/right keys on the TV’s remote controller.
– The TV’s power automatically turns on when the camera’s power is turned on. The video input of the
TV is also automatically switched so that it connects to the camera.
– After enjoying your images, the camera’s power automatically turns off when the TV’s power is turned
off.
– Pressing SYNC MENU on the TV’s remote controller displays the menu screen, where various
associated operations can be performed.
If the camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV’s remote controller, such as
when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, set the item [CTRL FOR HDMI] found under
(Settings) on the HOME screen to [Off] (page 76).
•
Slideshow
• Playback Zoom
• Delete
• Rotate
• Single Image
• Image Index(6-up)
• Image Index(20-up)
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV
cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using your computer
Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using
your Macintosh computer” (page 102).
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the
English version.
• Installing the software as follows:
– “Picture Motion Browser”
– “Music Transfer”
• Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion
Browser”.
• Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer” as follows:
– Viewing images saved on your computer
– Editing images
– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
online
– Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD
disc writing drive)
– Printing or saving still images with the date
– Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music
Transfer”)
Install the software (supplied) first (page 91)
Copying images to your computer (page 94)
Additional information on this product and answers to
frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Enjoying your Windows computer
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for copying
images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(When playing/editing 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 (When playing/
editing High Definition movies: 1 GB or
more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 400 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots
or more
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
Note on playback of movie files
(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4
AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to
install the software compatible with MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 or “Picture Motion Browser” on your
computer.
• Even under a PC environment where operations
are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be
played back smoothly due to dropped frames.
Note that the transferred image itself is not
affected.
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use
the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in.
Sometimes normal operations are not possible
due to the power savings function of the PC.
Notes on connecting the camera to a
computer
• The computer environment must also satisfy the
operating requirements of the OS.
• Operations are not guaranteed under some PC
environments. For example, operations may be
adversely affected by other software running in
the background.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including the camera, may not operate,
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
[PictBridge], see page 76.
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between the camera
and your computer may not recover at the same
time.
Recommended computer
environment
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Using your computer
Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click
[Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My
Computer])
t (SONYPICTUTIL).
• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select
“Run Install.exe.” and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen to
proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
4 Read the agreement carefully. If
you accept the terms of the
agreement, click the radio button
next to [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] and then click
[Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message
appears, restart the computer following the
instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the
system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
• Installing software as follows:
– Picture Motion Browser
– Music Transfer
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Installing the software (supplied)
After you install the software, the short
cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”,
“PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are
created on the desktop.
Double-click to start
“Picture Motion Browser”.
Double-click to start “PMB
Guide”.
Double-click to start
“Music Transfer”.
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Using your computer
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Picture
Motion Browser”.
With the “Picture Motion Browser”:
• You can import images shot with the camera
and display them on the computer.
• You can organize images on the computer on a
calendar by shooting date to view them.
• You can copy images on a PC to the “Memory
Stick Duo” so they can be viewed on this
camera.
• You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.),
print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date and more.
• You can edit the movies.
• You can print or save the still images with the
date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner
drive or DVD burner drive.
• You can upload the image to the Web.
For details, refer to “PMB Guide”.
Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on
the desktop.
To access “PMB Guide” from the Start
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony
Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB
Guide].
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the (Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[PMB – Picture Motion Browser].
• The confirmation message of the Information
tool appears on the screen when starting the
“Picture Motion Browser” for the first time.
Select [Start]. This function informs you of
news, such as software updates. You can change
the setting later.
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Click button on the top right corner of
the screen.
“Picture Motion Browser”
overview
Starting the “PMB Guide”
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
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Copying images to your computer using the
“Picture Motion Browser”
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
2 Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack into the camera, or
connect the multi-output stand to
a wall outlet (wall socket) with the
AC Adaptor (not supplied).
• When you copy images to your computer
using a battery pack with little remaining
charge, copying may fail or image data may
become corrupted if the battery pack shuts
down too soon.
3 Attach the camera on the multi-
output stand.
4 Turn on the computer, then press
the (Playback) button of the
camera.
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of
the camera.
When a USB connection is established for
the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
Preparing the camera and the
computer
(Playback) button
Connecting the camera to your
computer
USB cable
1 To a USB jack
2 To a USB jack
Access indicators*
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Using your computer
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB
Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).
1 Connect the camera to a
computer as described in
“Connecting the camera to your
computer”.
After making a USB connection, the
[Import Media Files] screen of “Picture
Motion Browser” appears
automatically.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
page 98.
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
2 Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “Pictures” (in
Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) that
is named with the date of importing.
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”,
refer to “PMB Guide”.
* is displayed on the screen during the
communication session.
Do not operate the computer while the indicator
is displayed. When the indicator changes to
, you can start using the computer
again.
Copying images to a computer
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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
When importing is complete, the “Picture
Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the
imported images are displayed.
• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My
Pictures”) folder is set as the default folder in
“Viewed folders”.
Organize images on the computer on a
calendar by shooting date to view them.
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4
below before:
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
tasktray.
Windows Vista
Windows XP/Windows 2000
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device)
t
[Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows Vista/
XP.
Viewing images on your
computer
Example: Month display screen
To delete the USB connection
Double-click here
Double-click here
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Using your computer
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”
The image files recorded with the camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo” or the internal memory.
Example: viewing folders on
Windows Vista
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function.
B Folder containing image data recorded
using the camera.
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101MSDCF
– Internal memory: 101_SONY
C Folder containing movie data recorded
using the camera.
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101ANV01 only
– Internal memory: 101ANV01
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” or “100ANV01” folders. The
images in these folders are available only for
viewing.
• You cannot record/play back any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows:
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files
720p: MAH0ssss.MP4
VGA: MAQ0ssss.MP4
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies
720p: MAH0ssss.THM
VGA: MAQ0ssss.THM
ssss stands for any number within the
range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical
portions of the name of a movie file recorded in
movie mode and its corresponding index image
file are the same.
• For more information about folders, see
pages 67 and 70.
Image file storage destinations
and file names
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Copying images to your computer without
“Picture Motion Browser”
You can copy images to your computer
without “Picture Motion Browser” as
follows.
For a computer with a Memory Stick
slot:
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the
images.
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98
Second Edition/NT/Me, you can copy images
by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized, see page 117.
For a computer without a Memory Stick
slot:
Make a USB connection and follow Stages
to copy images.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/
98/98 Second Edition/NT/Me of the Windows
operating system.
Use a commercially available Memory Stick
Reader/Writer to copy images from a “Memory
Stick Duo” to your computer.
To copy images in the internal memory to your
computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.
This section describes an example of
copying images to the “Documents” (For
Windows XP: “My Documents”).
1 Prepare the camera and a
computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and
the computer” on page 94.
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the USB cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
your computer” on page 94.
• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already
installed, then [Import Media Files] is
started on “Picture Motion Browser” but
select [Cancel] to finish.
Copying images to a computer
– Windows Vista/XP
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Using your computer
Copying images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser”
3 Click [Open folder to view files]
(For Windows XP: [Open folder to
view files] t [OK]) as the wizard
screen appears automatically on
the desktop.
• When the wizard screen does not appear
automatically, follow the procedure: t
“For Windows 2000”.
4 Double-click [DCIM].
• When copying movies, double-click on
[MP_ROOT].
5 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are
stored. Then, right-click an image
file to display the menu and click
[Copy].
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see page 97.
6 Click the [Documents] (For
Windows XP: [My Documents])
folder. Then, right-click on the
“Documents” window to display
the menu and click [Paste].
The image files are copied to the
[Documents] (For Windows XP: [My
Documents]) folder.
• When an image with the same file name
exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name
and then copy the image file. However, note
that if you change the file name (page 100),
you may not play back that image with the
camera.
For Windows 2000
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] after connecting the
camera to your computer. Then, perform
from step 4.
1
2
1
2
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with
the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the
camera by copying the image file on the
computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You can copy the image files easily using
“Picture Motion Browser”. For details on its
operation, see “PMB Guide”.
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera
has not been changed.
• You may not be able to play back some images
depending on the image size.
• 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.
• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick
Duo”, create a folder (page 70) with the camera
first, then copy the image files.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.
• The movie file names will be saved as
“MAH0ssss.MP4” (1280×720) or
“MAQ0ssss.MP4” (VGA).
• If the overwrite confirmation message
appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MP4. Do not change the
extension.
2 Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the
following order.
1Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[SonyMemoryStick] in [Computer] (in
Windows XP, [My Computer]).
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] (for
still image) folder in the [DCIM] folder
or [sssANV01] (for movie) folder in
the [MP_ROOT] folder and click
[Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
1
2
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Using your computer
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory to the desired Music
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-
ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add
these files whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
1 Touch [HOME] to display the
HOME screen.
2 Touch (Printing, Other), then
touch [ Music Tool].
3 Touch [Download Music].
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
4 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5 Start “Music Transfer”.
6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
• To restore the music preset at the factory
to the camera:
1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3.
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
Transfer”.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and
[Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to
[Off].
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones
using [Initialize] (page 75), however, other
settings will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the
on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh
computer.
• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible
with Macintosh computers.
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for copying
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 250 MB
• Quick Time 7.4 must be pre-installed.
Notes on connecting the camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including the camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
[PictBridge], see page 76.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between the
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Preparing the camera and
the computer” on page 94.
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the USB cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
your computer” on page 94.
Recommended computer
environment
Copying and viewing images on
a computer
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Using your computer
Using your Macintosh computer
3 Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
2Drag and drop the image files to the
hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard
disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 97.
4 View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon
t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of
the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”
icon beforehand when you perform the
procedures listed below, or the camera is
disconnected from the computer.
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory.
• Turning off the camera.
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory to the desired Music
files. You can also delete or add these files
whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before
you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as
Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file
in [Mac] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
See “Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”” on page 101.
To delete the USB connection
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also
installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
further introduces how to use the camera
and optional accessories.
Double-click (Step-up Guide) on
the desktop.
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony
Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].
1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in
the [stepupguide] folder to your
computer.
2 Select [stepupguide], [language]
and then [GB] folder stored in the
CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all
the files in the [GB] folder to the
[img] folder in the [stepupguide]
folder that you copied to your
computer in step 1. (Overwrite the
files in the [img] folder with the
files from the [GB] folder.)
3 After copying is complete,
double-click “stepupguide.hqx”
in the [stepupguide] folder to
uncompress it, then double-click
the generated file “stepupguide”.
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not
installed, install the Stuffit Expander.
Viewing on Windows
Viewing on Macintosh
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Printing still images
Printing still images
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
printing (page 119).
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the
printer.
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture
Motion Browser” software and print the images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in
advance.
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 106)
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
Printing using a computer
Printing at a shop (page 109)
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using the camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• You cannot print movies.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
Prepare the camera for USB connection to
the printer. When [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], the camera will automatically
recognize certain printers when connected.
Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack to prevent the power from turning off
partway through printing.
1 Touch [HOME] to display the
HOME screen.
2 Touch (Settings), and touch
[ Main Settings].
3 Touch [USB Connect] in [Main
Settings 2].
4 Touch [PictBridge].
The USB mode is set.
1 Connect the camera to the
printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
1 To the USB jack
2 To the USB jack
USB cable
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Printing still images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
2 Turn on the printer, then press
(Playback) button.
The camera is set to playback mode.
1 Touch [MENU] to display the
menu.
2 Touch v/V to display (Print),
and touch (Print).
3 Touch the desired item.
When you select [This Image]
You can print the selected image. Proceed
to stage 4.
When you select [Multiple Images]
You can print multiple selected images.
1 Touch the image you want to print.
The
mark appears on the selected
image.
2 Touch .
3 Touch [OK].
When you select [All In This Folder]
Touch [OK], then proceed to stage 4.
1 Touch the desired setting item to
make the print settings.
[Quantity]
Selects the number of copies of the
specified image to be printed.
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
[Layout]
Selects the number of images you want
to print side by side on a sheet.
[Size]
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
Stage 3: Selecting images you
want to print
After the connection is made,
the indicator appears.
Stage 4: Printing
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
[Date]
Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (page 81).
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
2 Touch [OK].
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator
appears on the screen.
Make sure the screen has returned to
stage 2, and disconnect the USB cable from
the camera.
Stage 5: Completing the printing
(PictBridge Connecting)
indicator
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Printing still images
Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”
containing images shot with the camera to a
photo printing service shop. As long as the
shop supports photo printing services
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
print shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
(Print order) mark on images of “Memory
Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You cannot mark movies.
• You can add a (Print order) mark to a
maximum 999 images.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a
shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to another medium such as
a CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always
copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• When you want to superimpose dates on
images, consult your photo printing service
shop.
1 Press (Playback) button.
2 Display the image you want to
print.
3 Touch [MENU] to display the
menu.
4 Touch [DPOF] and touch
(This Image).
The (Print order) mark is attached
to the image.
To remove the mark
Select the image from which you want to
remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
Marking a selected image
(Playback) button
110
Printing at a shop
1 Touch [MENU] while displaying
images in single-image mode or
in index mode.
2 Touch [DPOF] and touch
(Multiple Images).
3 Touch an image to mark.
The mark is attached to the selected
image.
4 Touch .
5 Touch [OK].
mark appears on the screen.
• Touching at the index screen returns
to single-image mode.
To cancel the selection
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 5.
To remove the mark
Touch the images that you want to remove
the marks.
1 Touch [MENU] while displaying
images in index mode.
2 Touch [DPOF] and touch [Select
All in This Folder] or [Clear All in
This Folder].
3 Touch [OK].
To cancel the selection
To cancel, touch [Exit] or [BACK] in
step 3.
Selecting and marking the
images
Single Image
Index Display
Adding/removing DPOF marks
to/from multiple images at once
111
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
internal memory, Music files may be checked.
1 Check the items on pages 112 to 121.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 122.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack,
then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 75).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power 112
Shooting still images/movies 113
Viewing images 116
Deleting 117
Computers 117
“Memory Stick Duo” 118
Internal memory 119
Printing 119
PictBridge compliant printer 120
Touch panel 121
Others 121
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
112
Troubleshooting
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 129). 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 (page 129). Replace it with a new one.
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 a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 129). 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 multi-output stand (supplied) or AC Adaptor
(not supplied). Use the battery charger to charge the battery.
Battery pack and power
113
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 35).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Set the mode switch.
• The image size is set to [1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)] and “Memory Stick Duo”
is inserted when recording movies.
Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to [VGA].
– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
The start point/end point of a recorded movie differs from the point at which the
shutter button was pressed.
• When using this camera, a slight time difference may arise between the time the shutter button
is pressed and when recording actually starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• The camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the shooting
mode (page 31).
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 18). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro On) mode. Make sure to position the lens farther
away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches)
(W) or 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) from the lens). Or set to (Close focus enabled) mode
and shoot about 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) from the W side distance (pages 28, 30).
• (Twilight) mode or (Landscape) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection when shooting still images.
• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 45).
• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 46.
Shooting still images/movies
114
Troubleshooting
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 79).
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 28).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 50).
– (High Sensitivity) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the
Scene Selection (page 43).
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) (page 28) in (Close focus enabled) mode or when the
Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape), (Beach), (Snow) or (Hi-Speed
Shutter).
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction (page 14).
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work.
• (Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection (page 43).
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 119). By using
“Picture Motion Browser”, you can print or save images with the date (page 93).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 49).
115
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The screen is too dark or too bright.
• Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 23).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 47) or adjust the exposure (page 49).
The image is too bright.
• Adjust the exposure (page 49).
The image colors are not correct.
• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 54).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 55).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
• Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 58).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 35).
• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.
116
Troubleshooting
Cannot play back images.
• Press (Playback) button (page 31).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 100).
• 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. Cancel the USB connection (page 96).
• You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.
The images are played back successively.
• [Continuous Play] is set to [On]. Set [Continuous Play] to [Off] (page 74).
The date and time are not displayed.
• [Display Setup] is set to [Simple] or [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to
[Normal] (page 22).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
• [Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (page 80).
The buttons and icons no longer appear.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will
momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the
screen.
• [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or
[Simple]. During playback, display the [DISP] button by touching the center of the LCD
screen, then set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or [Simple] (page 22).
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
• Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 101).
• Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (pages 33, 61).
The image does not appear on the TV.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 77).
• Check whether the connection is correct (pages 83, 84).
• If the USB cable is connected to the camera, disconnect it (page 96).
Viewing images
117
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 65).
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 90 for Windows, and page 102 for
Macintosh.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other
than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 94
and 102). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (not
supplied) (page 94).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).
• Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 94).
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the multi-output stand, and connect it
again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the multi-output stand directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub
or other device (page 94).
Cannot copy images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 94).
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 95 and 102).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
the camera (page 70).
Deleting
Computers
118
Troubleshooting
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start
automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 94).
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
hard disk (page 94).
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (still images) or
“101ANV01” (movies) (page 97).
• Follow the correct procedures (page 100).
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
“Memory Stick Duo”
119
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• This feature is not available.
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you
print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut
off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult
the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
• Using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print images with date (page 93).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
Internal memory
Printing
120
Troubleshooting
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 76).
• Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the
printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera, or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the USB cable before the (PictBridge Connecting)
mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]
and print the image again (page 107).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
PictBridge compliant printer
121
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect
and then reconnect the USB cable.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 107) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 75).
Cannot reset the file-number.
• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To
initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory (pages 70,
73), and then initialize the settings (page 75). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo”
or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 81).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set
aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.
You want to change the date or time.
• Set the date and time again (page 81).
Touch panel
Others
122
Warning indicators and messages
If a code starting with a letter of the
alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis
function on the camera is working. The last
two digits (indicated by
ss) will differ
depending on the state of the camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after
trying the following corrective actions a
few times, the camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s
hardware. Turn the power off and on
again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on
the “Memory Stick Duo”. Try turning
off and on the camera again, or taking
out and inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a
format error, or an unformatted
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
“Memory Stick Duo” (pages 70, 73).
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used with the camera, or the
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Stick Duo”.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
Initialize the camera (page 75), then
turn the power on again.
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending
on the conditions of use or the type of
battery pack, the indicator may flash
even though there are still 5 to
10 minutes of remaining battery time
left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BD1
(supplied)/NP-FD1 (not supplied)
battery pack.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
correctly.
•
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot
be used in the camera (page 127).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in the camera
(page 127).
Self-diagnosis display Messages
123
Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Cannot access Memory Stick
Access denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the access controlled.
Error formatting Memory Stick
Error formatting internal memory
• Format the media again (pages 70, 73).
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the write-protect switch, and the
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set
the switch to the recording position.
No memory space on internal
memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
• Delete unnecessary images or files
(page 35).
Read only memory
• The camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
No images
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• The selected folder does not contain a
file that can be played back in a
slideshow.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,
or create a new folder (pages 70, 71).
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if
this is the case.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back. 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.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot
be set as a recording folder on the
camera. Select another folder (page 71).
File protected
• Release the protection (page 65).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with
size that cannot be played back on the
camera.
Invalid operation
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.
• You have touched the panel when using
the digital zoom or close focus mode.
While using these modes, you cannot
focus by touching the screen.
• You are trying to resize the VGA size
image to (HDTV) with the Multi
Resizing function.
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Warning indicators and messages
No red-eye detected
• You may not be able to retouch the
image depending on the image.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on
the anti-blur function, or mount the
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
1280×720 is not available
• [1280×720(Fine)] and
[1280×720(Standard)] size movies can
be recorded only using a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to
a size [VGA].
Zoom disabled
• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Off] when you
are shooting in
(Close focus
enabled) mode. Or, you are trying to use
[Smart] in [Digital Zoom] when the
image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or
[16:9(7M)] (page 79).
Maximum number of
images already selected
• Up to 100 files can be selected when
using [Multiple Images].
• You can add marks to up to 999
files.
Cancel the selection.
Low battery power
• When copying a image recorded in the
internal memory to the “Memory Stick
Duo”, use a fully charged battery.
Printer busy
Paper error
No paper
Ink error
Low ink
No ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the USB cable.
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.
Error Playing Music
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with
a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then
download a new Music files.
Error Formatting Music
• Execute [Format Music].
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Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Operation cannot be executed
in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions
of the camera cannot be performed on
image files that have been processed
using a computer or images that were
recorded with another camera.
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Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
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Others
On the “Memory Stick Duo”
A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact,
portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with
the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”
functions.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro”.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with the
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.
Doing so will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances present
“Memory Stick” type Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
a*
1
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
a*
2
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
a*
1
*
2
Memory Stick PRO Duo a*
2
*
3
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a*
2
*
3
*
4
*
1
High-speed data transfer using a parallel
interface is not supported.
*
2
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are
equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology. Data
recording/playback that requires MagicGate
functions cannot be performed with the camera.
*
3
[1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)]
size movies can be recorded.
*
4
This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data
transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data
transfer as the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted
facing the correct direction. Note that improper
use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may
result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly
with the camera.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
(not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Micro” into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo
size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into
the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as
of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it
from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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Others
On the battery pack
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully
charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the
operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
We recommend the following to ensure longer
battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your
body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera
immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use
the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and making trial shots before
taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot
places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing
and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the
battery pack’s function, fully charge the battery
pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at
least once a year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in
slideshow (page 61) playback mode until the
power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-
circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery
case when carrying and storing.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases over time and through repeated use. If
decreased usage time between charges becomes
significant, it is probably time to replace it with
a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
Compatible battery pack
• The NP-BD1 (supplied) can be used only in D
type compatible Cyber-shot models. It cannot be
used in Cyber-shot models compatible with the
T type and other battery types.
• If you use the NP-FD1 battery pack (not
supplied), the minutes also appear after the
battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min).
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On the battery charger
On the battery charger
• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery
packs (and no others) can be charged in the
battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than
the specified kind may leak, overheat, or
explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a
risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• The batteries that are compatible with this
camera are D type batteries. The supplied
battery is NP-BD1 (D type).
• Remove the charged battery pack from the
battery charger. If you leave the charged battery
pack in the charger, battery life may be
shortened.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the
battery pack being charged, and then insert the
same battery pack into the battery charger again
until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes
again, this may indicate a battery error or that a
battery pack other than the specified type has
been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the
specified type. If the battery pack is the
specified type, remove the battery pack, replace
it with new one or another one and check if the
battery charger operates correctly. If the battery
charger operates correctly, a battery error may
have occurred.
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Index
Index
Index
A
Adjusting EV ........................49
AE/AF lock indicator......26, 46
AF Illuminator ......................78
AF lock .................................46
AF Mode...............................79
AF range finder frame ..........44
Aperture ................................10
Auto Focus........................8, 44
Auto Orientation ...................80
Auto Review .........................80
AV cable ...............................83
B
B & W...................................54
Battery charger....................130
Battery pack........................129
Beach ....................................42
Beep ......................................74
Blur .........................................9
BRK ......................................50
Burst......................................50
C
Calibration ............................75
Center AF .............................44
Center-weighted metering ....47
Change REC.Folder..............71
Clock Settings.......................81
Close focus enabled ..............28
Cloudy ..................................52
Color .....................................11
Color Mode...........................54
Computer.............................. 89
Copying images
.............................. 94, 102
Macintosh....................102
Recommended
environment .......... 90, 102
Software........................91
Viewing image files stored
on a computer with the
camera......................... 100
Windows....................... 89
Connecting
Computer ...................... 94
Printer.......................... 106
TV ........................... 83, 84
Continuous Play ............. 33, 74
Copy..................................... 72
Copying images to your
computer ................. 94, 98
Create REC.Folder ............... 70
CTRL FOR HDMI............... 76
D
Date .............................. 81, 108
Daylight................................ 52
Delete ............................. 35, 63
Format..................... 70, 73
Deleting images.................... 35
Digital Zoom ........................79
DISP..................................... 22
Download Music ................ 101
DPOF ........................... 66, 109
E
Electronic transformer ........126
EV.........................................49
Exposure ...............................10
Exposure Bracket..................50
Extension ............................100
F
Face Detection......................56
Fast forward/fast rewind.......31
File name ..............................97
File storage destination.........97
Fireworks..............................42
Flash (White Balance) ..........53
Flash forced off.....................28
Flash forced on .....................28
Flash Level ...........................55
Flash mode............................28
Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3 .......52
Focus...........................8, 27, 44
Focus preset ..........................45
Folder
Changing .......................71
Creating.........................70
Selecting........................67
Format.............................70, 73
Format Music......................101
Function Guide .....................74
G
Grid Line ..............................78
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Index
H
HDMI cable..........................84
High Sensitivity ........ 41, 42, 43
Hi-Speed Shutter ..................42
Histogram .............................23
HOME screen.......................36
I
Identifying parts ...................15
Image file storage destinations
and file names ...............97
Image Index..........................32
Image quality........................12
Image Size ................12, 27, 30
Incandescent .........................53
Index screen..........................32
Indicator................................17
Initialize................................75
Install ....................................91
Internal memory ...................24
Internal Memory Tool ..........73
ISO............................10, 11, 48
J
JPG .......................................97
L
Landscape.............................42
Language Setting..................82
LCD Screen ..........................22
M
Macintosh computer .......... 102
Recommended
environment................ 102
Macro............................. 28, 30
Main Settings 1 .................... 74
Main Settings 2 .................... 76
Manage Memory.................. 70
Mass Storage........................ 76
“Memory Stick Duo”......... 127
Memory Stick Tool.............. 70
Menu
Items ............................. 39
Shooting........................ 50
Viewing ........................ 58
Menu screen......................... 38
Metering Mode .................... 47
Monitor ................................ 79
Movie mode ......................... 41
MP4...................................... 97
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264....... 3, 90
Multi AF .............................. 44
Multi connector.................... 15
Multi-output stand
.................. 16, 83, 94, 106
Multi-pattern metering......... 47
Multi-Purpose Resize........... 60
Music Tool......................... 101
Music Transfer ........... 101, 103
N
Natural ................................. 54
NR slow shutter ................... 18
NTSC ................................... 77
O
Optical zoom ............ 27, 30, 79
OS.................................90, 102
Overexposure .......................10
P
PAL ......................................77
Partial Color .........................59
PC .........................................89
PictBridge.....................76, 106
Picture Motion Browser
.......................................93
Pixel......................................12
Playback zoom .....................32
Precision digital zoom..........79
Pressing halfway down...........8
Print ..............................66, 105
Print order mark ...........66, 109
Printing at a shop................109
Printing directly..................106
Printing, Other......................37
Program Auto .......................41
Protect...................................65
R
REC Mode......................41, 50
Red Eye Correction ..............58
Red Eye Reduction...............55
Retouch.................................58
Rotate ...................................67
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Index
Index
S
Scene Selection.....................42
Screen
Changing the display .....22
Indicator.........................17
Select Folder .........................67
Self-diagnosis display .........122
Self-timer ........................27, 30
Sepia .....................................54
Settings ...........................37, 74
Setup .....................................57
Shooting
Movies...........................29
Still image......................25
Shooting menu ......................50
Shooting Settings 1...............78
Shooting Settings 2...............80
Shutter speed.........................10
Single ....................................79
Single image screen ..............31
Slideshow..............................61
Slow Synchro........................28
Smart zoom...........................79
Snow .....................................42
Soft Snap...............................42
Software..................91, 93, 101
Spot AF.................................45
Spot metering........................47
Spot metering cross hairs......47
SteadyShot ............................57
T
Touch panel ..........................21
Trimming ..............................58
Troubleshooting ..................111
TV.........................................83
TV TYPE..............................77
Twilight ................................42
Twilight Portrait ...................42
U
Underexposure ..................... 10
USB cable .................... 94, 106
USB Connect........................76
USB jack .............................. 94
Using the camera abroad
.................................... 126
V
VGA ..................................... 13
Video Out............................. 77
Viewing images.................... 31
Viewing menu ...................... 58
Vivid..................................... 54
Volume Settings ....... 31, 33, 68
W
Warning indicators and
messages ..................... 122
White Balance ...................... 52
Wide Zoom Display ............. 61
Windows computer .............. 89
Recommended
environment .................. 90
Z
Zoom .............................. 27, 30
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Notes on the License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC
VIDEO”) AND/ OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/
OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
<HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software
are provided in the camera. We provide this
software based on license agreements with
their owners of copyright. Based on
requests by the owners of copyright of these
software applications, we have an
obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder
on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in
English) of “C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”
software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed.
If it is not installed on your computer, you
can download it from the Adobe Systems
web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
