Sony DSC-W270 Cybershot Digital Still Camera; Silver User Manual

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-W270/W275/W290

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How to use this handbook

Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page.

This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view.

Search for information by function.

Search for information by operation.

Search for information in a listing of

MENU/Settings items.

Search for information by keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

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operations is shown by arrows (t).

Operate the camera in the order indicated.

Marks are shown as they appear in the

camera’s default setting.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant

to the correct operation of the camera.

Indicates information that is useful to know.

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Notes on using the camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”

media that you can use (sold

separately)

“Memory Stick Duo” media:

You can use a “Memory Stick

Duo” media with the camera.

“Memory Stick”

media: You cannot use a

“Memory Stick” media

with the camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see

page 138.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”

media with “Memory Stick” media

compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media

by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”

media Adaptor (sold separately).

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 140.

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.

• 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 movable lens, and be

careful not to apply force to it.

The images used in this Handbook

The images used as examples in this Handbook are

reproduced images, and are not actual images shot

using this camera.

On Illustrations

Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the

DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise.

“Memory Stick

Duo” media

Adaptor

Black, white, red, blue or

green dots

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How to use this handbook····································· 2

Notes on using the camera ··································· 3

Operation Search ·················································· 7

MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10

Identifying parts··················································· 14

Using the mode dial ············································ 15

Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ······· 16

Using the internal memory ·································· 18

Shooting

Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 19

Scene Selection ·················································· 20

Easy Shooting ····················································· 22

Movie Mode························································· 24

Program Auto ······················································ 25

Smile Shutter······················································· 26

Zoom ··································································· 27

Self-Timer···························································· 28

Macro ·································································· 29

Flash ··································································· 30

Viewing

Viewing still images············································· 31

Playback zoom···················································· 32

Image Index ························································ 33

Delete·································································· 34

Viewing movies ··················································· 35

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MENU (Shooting)

MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10

(Viewing)

MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11

Settings

Setting items ······················································· 12

Viewing images on a TV ··································· 101

Computer

Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 104

Installing the software (supplied)······················· 106

On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) ····107

Enjoying images on your computer··················· 108

Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ··············· 112

Using your Macintosh computer························ 113

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ················ 116

Printing

Printing still images ··········································· 117

Printing images directly using a PictBridge

compliant printer················································ 118

Printing at a shop ·············································· 120

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ················································ 121

Warning indicators and messages ···················· 131

Others

Using the camera abroad — Power sources ···· 137

On the “Memory Stick Duo” media···················· 138

On the battery pack··········································· 140

On the battery charger ······································ 141

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Leaving the settings to

the camera

Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 19

Scene Selection ··················································· 20

Scene Recognition·············································· 49

Shooting portraits

Soft Snap ······························································· 20

Twilight Portrait ···················································· 20

Smile Shutter ························································ 26

Scene Recognition·············································· 49

Face Detection····················································· 52

Anti Blink ································································ 55

Red Eye Reduction ············································· 56

Shooting food

arrangements

Gourmet ································································· 20

Shooting close to

objects

Macro ······································································ 29

Shooting moving

objects

Movie Mode··························································· 24

Burst········································································ 40

Shooting without blur

High Sensitivity····················································· 20

2-second delay self-timer·································· 28

ISO··········································································· 42

SteadyShot···························································· 59

Shooting with backlight

Forced Flash························································· 30

Scene Recognition·············································· 49

Shooting in dark places

High Sensitivity····················································· 20

Slow Synchro (Flash On) ·································· 30

ISO··········································································· 42

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Adjusting exposure

Histogram ······························································ 17

EV ············································································ 41

Changing focus

position

Focus ······································································ 46

Face Detection····················································· 52

Changing image size

Image Size····························································· 37

Deleting images

Delete································································ 34, 71

Format ···································································· 93

Displaying enlarged

images

Playback zoom····················································· 32

Trimming ································································ 68

Editing images

Retouch ·································································· 68

Multi-Purpose Resize ········································· 70

Playing back a series of

images in order

Slideshow ······························································ 60

Shooting/Viewing with

easy-to-see indicators

Easy Shooting ······················································ 22

Printing images with

the date

Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

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Changing date and

time settings

Area Setting ·························································· 99

Date & Time Setting·········································· 100

Initializing settings

Initialize··································································· 85

Printing images

Print ······································································· 117

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Viewing images on a TV·································· 101

Information about

optional accessories

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ··························· 116

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You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.

1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on

the control button.

3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu

screen.

In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable. The icons

below [ ] and [ ] indicate the available modes.

• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

MENU items (Shooting)

Mode dial

Menu items

Scene Selection

—— ——

Movie shooting mode

————

Image Size

Flash

————

REC Mode

— —

—

ISO

—— —

White Balance

——

Underwater White Balance

—— —

Focus

—— —

Metering Mode

—— —

Scene Recognition

————

Smile Detection Sensitivity

— —

Face Detection

— —

Flash Level

—— — —

Anti Blink

—— ——

Red Eye Reduction

— —

DRO

—— — —

Color Mode

—— —

SteadyShot

——

(Settings)

—

Note

MENU button

Control button

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You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to

playback mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on

the control button.

4 Press z on the center of the control button.

In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable.

• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.

• When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), if you press MENU, the Delete screen appears. You

can select between [Delete Single Image] or [Delete All Images].

MENU items (Viewing)

View Mode

Menu items

“Memory Stick Duo” media

Internal

Memory

Date View Event View Favorites Folder View Folder View

(Slideshow)

(Date List)

————

(Event List)

————

(View Mode)

—

(Filter by Faces)

——

(Add / Remove

Favorites)

——

(Retouch)

(Multi-Purpose

Resize)

(Delete)

—

(Protect)

DPOF

—

(Print)

(Rotate)

(Select Folder)

——— —

(Settings)

Notes

Control button

MENU button

(Playback)

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You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.

1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button,

then press z on the center of the control button to

display the setup screen.

3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press

B to select each item, then z.

4 Select the desired setting, then press z.

Setting items

Categories Items

Shooting Settings

AF Illuminator

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Conversion Lens

Auto Orientation

Auto Review

Main Settings

Beep

Language Setting

Function Guide

Initialize

Demo Mode

COMPONENT

Video Out

Wide Zoom Display

USB Connect

Download Music

Format Music

“Memory Stick” Tool

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Delete REC.Folder

Copy

File Number

Internal Memory Tool

Format

File Number

Clock Settings

Area Setting

Date & Time Setting

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• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.

• [“Memory Stick” Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera, while

[Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not inserted.

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Identifying parts

A Shutter button

B (Smile) button (26)

C Flash

D ON/OFF (Power) button

E Speaker

F Microphone

G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF

illuminator

H Lens

I LCD screen

J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (27)

For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/

(Index) button (32, 33)

K Mode dial (15)

L Hook for wrist strap

M (Playback) button (31)

N (Delete) button (34)

O MENU button (10)

P Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z

Menu off: DISP/ / /

Q Multi connector

R Tripod receptacle

S Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover

T “Memory Stick Duo” media slot

U Access lamp

V Battery eject lever

W Battery insertion slot

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

(Movie Mode)

Allows you to record movies with audio (page 24).

(Program Auto)

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both

the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 25). You can set

various functions using the menu.

(Intelligent Auto

Adjustment)

Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically

(page 19).

(Easy Shooting)

Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to-see indicators

(page 22).

(Scene Selection)

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene

(page 20).

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Changing the DISP (screen

display) setting

1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power

may decrease faster under such condition.

(Bright +

Image Only)

Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

(Bright +

Histogram)

Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the

image brightness.

Image information is also displayed during

playback.

(Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the

information.

(Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays

the information.

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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.

1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button, then select [Bright +

Histogram].

• The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

• The histogram does not appear while recording movies, playing back movies, viewing vertical

orientation images or rotated still images.

• 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.

Histogram

Notes

BrightDark

A Number of pixels

B Brightness

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even

when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 108 to 109 without a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the

camera.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure

explained in [Copy] (page 97).

• You cannot transfer image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media to the internal memory.

• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal,

you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a

computer to the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick

Duo” media.

[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media are

played back.

[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be

performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media

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

Notes

Internal

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Intelligent Auto Adjustment

Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

• Flash mode is set to [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off].

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zOn Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the

camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and

displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.

For details, see page 49.

Scene Recognition icon

zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult

to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)

(from the lens).

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to

flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting

(page 46).

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant.

– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.

– The subject is seen through glass.

– The subject is moving quickly.

– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

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Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button.

If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button.

(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)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in

the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.

(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.

(Gourmet)

Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food

arrangements in delicious and bright color.

(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.

(Underwater)

Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in

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• 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.

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of

functions is determined by the camera. indicates a function is available, and — that it is

unavailable. The icons below [Flash] indicate the available flash modes.

Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

[Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.

[Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.

You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].

Note

Functions you can use in Scene Selection

Macro

Flash

Face

Detection/

Smile

Shutter

Burst/

Bracket

White

Balance

Red Eye

Reduction

Anti

Blink

Steady-

Shot

—*

——

—

— — — —

—— —

——————

—— ———

——

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Easy Shooting

Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.

The settings you can change are [Image Size], [Flash] and [Self-Timer].

The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.

Note

zChanging Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer settings

Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired

mode t z

Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

Self-Timer: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [Self-Timer 10sec] or [Self-Timer Off] mode.

Flash: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off] mode.

MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button t desired mode

t z

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

zOn Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in Easy Shooting mode. This function lets the camera

automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and

displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.

For details, see page 49.

Scene Recognition icon

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zOn Easy Viewing mode

When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting),

the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can

be used are limited.

• View Mode is set to [Folder View]. If you set the mode dial to a mode other than (Easy

Shooting), then playback images, the images are displayed in the preselected View Mode.

(Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image.

Select [OK] t z.

MENU button You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single

Image], delete all images in a folder with [Delete All Images].

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Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies with audio.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 Press the shutter button fully down.

3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

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Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the

aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1 Press (Smile) button.

2 Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the

camera records images automatically.

If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera

shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) button again.

• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” media or

internal memory becomes full.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• You cannot use the digital zoom function.

• When (Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or (Underwater) mode is

selected in Scene Selection, you cannot use the Smile Shutter function.

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

indicator

Face Detection frame

zHints for better capturing of smiles

• The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.

• You can select or register the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the

selected-face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face.

To perform smile detection for a different face, change the priority face with z on the control

button (page 52).

• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in setting menu.

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as

level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is

easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

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Zoom

You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge

images up to 5×.

1 Press the W/T (zoom) button.

Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, see page 78.

• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.

Note

T button

W button

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Self-Timer

1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

• In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [On] (10 sec) or [Off].

(Self-Timer

Off)

Does not use the self-timer.

(Self-Timer

10sec)

Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.

When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a

beep sounds until the shutter operates.

To cancel, press again.

(Self-Timer

2sec)

Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.

Note

zReducing blurring with the two-second self-timer

• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after

you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.

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Macro

Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.

1 Press (Macro) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro mode.

• Macro mode is fixed to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or in Movie

Mode.

(Auto) Adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.

• Normally, put the camera in this mode.

(Macro On) Adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On

when shooting close subjects.

• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.

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Flash

1 Press (Flash) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

• You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting.

• [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto

Adjustment mode.

• In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off].

(Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight.

(Flash On) Flash always operates.

(Slow

Synchro (Flash

On))

Flash always operates.

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the

background that is out of flash light.

(Flash Off) Flash does not operate.

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zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash

photos

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are

accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

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. ([Flash Off] is automatically selected.)

• 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.

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)

in the air

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Viewing still images

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 Select an image with the control button.

• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder

View (MENU t [View Mode] t [Folder View]).

• When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), the images are played back in Folder View, and the

available function are limited. If you want to use all viewing functions, set the mode dial to a mode other

than .

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zViewing images taken with a different camera

The screen to select a viewing method is displayed if you plug into this camera a “Memory

Stick Duo” media containing both images taken with this camera and images taken with

another camera.

“Playback only registered images”: Images are played in the selected View Mode.

Some images taken with other cameras may not be played at this time.

“Playback all images with folder view”: The camera switches to Folder View and

plays all images.

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Playback zoom

Plays back the enlarged image.

1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image

playback.

The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the

image.

2 Adjust the position with the control button.

3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button.

Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out.

Press z to cancel playback zoom.

Shows the displayed

area of the whole

image

zTo save enlarged images

You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function.

Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming].

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Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen.

Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images.

3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control

button, then press z.

• When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), you cannot view images in index mode.

Note

zDisplaying images of the desired date/event/folder

Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the

desired date/event/folder with v/V.

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Delete

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU

button (page 71).

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button

• When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), you can delete only the currently displayed image.

• When [View Mode] is set to [Favorites], you cannot delete images.

This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image

mode.

Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to

be deleted. Select an image with a mark again to

release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

All in This Folder

All in Date Range

All in Event

Deletes all images in the selected folder, date range or

event group at once.

Press [OK] t z after step 2.

Exit Cancels the deletion.

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zYou can switch between index and single-image

mode when selecting images

Press the button (T) of the W/T (zoom) button in index mode

to return to single-image mode, and press the (Index) button

(W) in single-image mode to return to index mode.

• You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Add /

Remove Favorites], [Protect] or [DPOF].

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Viewing movies

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 Select a movie with the control button.

3 Press z.

Movie playback starts.

• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.

Control button Playback feature

z Pause

B Fast forward

b Fast rewind

V Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume

with v/V.

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Movie shooting mode

Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode

(Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically.

(High

Sensitivity)

Shoots movies with high sensitivity under low light conditions.

(Underwater)

Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof

housing (Marine pack, etc.).

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Image Size

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.

The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-

format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size

that matches the way you will view your images.

1 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size

• When you print images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.

When shooting still images

Image size Usage guidelines No. of

images

Printing

(4000×3000) For prints up to A3+ size Less

Fine

Rough

(3264×2448) For prints up to A3 size

(2592×1944) For prints up to A4 size

(2048×1536) For prints up to L/2L size

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(4000×2672) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and

postcards

Less Fine

(4000×2248) For viewing on a high-definition TV Less

Fine

Rough

(1920×1080)

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The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per

second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.

The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,

AAC, mp4 format.

• A telephoto image results when the [VGA] image size is selected for movies.

• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size to

[VGA].

In Easy Shooting mode

Large Shoots images in [12M] size.

Small Shoots images in [3M] size.

When shooting movies

Movie image size Average bit rate 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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zOn “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.

If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,

and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.

Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data

processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 12M

4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels

2 Image size: VGA

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Many pixels

(Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels

(Rough image quality but small file size)

Pixels

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Flash

In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button.

1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting).

2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button

3 Select the desired mode t z.

Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.

Off Does not use the flash.

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REC Mode

You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode.

1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode

(Normal) Records a single image.

(Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold

down the shutter button.

• Burst shooting is not available during Easy Shooting, Movie Mode or

Smile Shutter.

• The flash is set to [Flash Off].

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five

images is recorded.

• The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the

image size.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory

Stick Duo” media is full, the Burst stops.

• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image,

and these settings are also used for the other images.

BRK±0.3EV

BRK±0.7EV

BRK±1.0EV

Records a series of three images with the exposure values

automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). 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.

The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the

exposure value.

• Exposure Bracket mode is not available during Intelligent Auto

Adjustment, Easy Shooting, Movie Mode, or Smile Shutter.

• The flash is set to [Flash Off].

• 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, the exposure is shifted based on

the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval becomes longer 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.

• [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory.

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You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting

• In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.

• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure

adjustment may not be effective.

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zAdjusting the exposure for better looking 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.

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

Overexposure = too much light

Whitish image

Lower EV setting –

Correct exposure

Higher EV setting +

Underexposure = too little light

Darker image

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ISO

Adjusts the luminous sensitivity.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Scene Selection) t

(Underwater).

2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode

• ISO settings other than [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] cannot be selected when the recording mode

is set to Burst or Exposure Bracket mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].

(Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

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You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects

by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).

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zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that

receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO

sensitivity.

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing

shutter speed to reduce blur.

However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.

However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become

darker.

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White Balance

Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image

color appears unnatural.

1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode

• [White Balance] cannot be adjusted in Intelligent Auto Adjustment, or Easy Shooting mode.

• In Scene Selection mode, you can change the white balance setting only in (High Sensitivity) or

(Gourmet) mode.

• When shooting movies or when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity) mode, [Flash] in [White

Balance] cannot be selected.

• 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].

• When flash mode is set to [Flash On], the white balance can be adjusted to [Auto] or [Flash].

(Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear

natural.

(Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day,

evening views, night scenes, neon signs,

fireworks, etc.

(Cloudy) 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.

(Incandescent)

Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or

under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

(Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions.

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zEffects of lighting conditions

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you

can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.

Weather/lighting

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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Underwater White Balance

Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode or (Underwater) for

movies.

1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode

• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though

you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].

• [Underwater White Balance] cannot be selected when the flash mode is set to [Flash On].

(Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear

natural.

(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.

(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.

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Focus

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

auto focus mode.

AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Movie Mode).

2 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode

• 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.

• When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.

• Only [Multi AF] or (unlimited distance) is available for movies. When the Movie shooting mode is set

to [Underwater], the focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF].

• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.

• The Semi-manual distance setting contains some errors, and this error increases when the zoom is set to

the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.

(Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the

finder frame automatically.

When you press the shutter button halfway

down in still image shooting mode, a green

frame is displayed around the area that is in

focus.

• When the Face Detection function is active, AF

operates with priority on faces.

• When Scene Selection is set to (Underwater) mode, focus operation

is suited to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half-

pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green.

(Center AF) 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.

(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.

0.5 m/1.0 m/

3.0 m/7.0 m/

(unlimited

distance)

Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set

distance (Semi-manual). This mode is useful when repeatedly

shooting a subject at the same distance. Use “Semi-manual” when

it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as

when shooting a subject through a net or window.

• Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Semi-manual

mode.

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(Only for still image)

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zFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:

1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered

in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).

2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and

remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and

press the shutter button fully down.

• As long as you do not press the shutter button fully

down, you can retry the procedure as many times as

necessary.

AF range finder

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AE/AF lock

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Movie Mode).

2 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode

• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

• If you set the Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.

• The Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.

(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) 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.

Notes

Spot metering cross

hairs

Positions on the subject

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Scene Recognition

The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a face is

detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to reduce subject blur

(Face Motion Detection).

1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment).

2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode

• Scene Recognition does not function when using digital zoom.

• When the recording mode is set to Burst, or when the Smile Shutter function is activated, Scene

Recognition is fixed to [Auto].

• The available flash settings are [Flash Auto] and [Flash Off].

• (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations

are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod.

• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a (Twilight using a tripod). Keep the

camera still during shooting.

• The Scene Recognition icon appears regardless of the screen display settings.

• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

(Auto) When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal

settings and shoots the image.

(Advanced)

When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal

settings. If the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight

Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or

(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and

shoots another image.

• If 2 images are shot, of (Advanced) turns to green.

• If 2 images are recorded, Auto Review displays them tiled vertically.

• When [Anti Blink] is displayed, 2 images are taken automatically and

the image with eyes are open is selected automatically. For details on the

Anti Blink function, see “What is the Anti Blink function?”.

Notes

Scene Recognition icon

The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the

optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon.

(Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight),

(Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Portrait)

Example of an image where

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zWhat is the Anti Blink function?

When set to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically

takes 2 shots* and an image with open eyes is automatically selected. If eyes are closed in

both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed and only the first image is

recorded.

* Except when flash is lit or slow shutter is activated.

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles.

1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in Easy Shooting mode or Movie Mode.

• You can change the Smile Detection Sensitivity setting when (High Sensitivity), (Soft Snap),

(Twilight Portrait), (Beach) or (Snow) mode is selected in Scene Selection mode.

(Big Smile) Detects a big smile.

(Normal

Smile)

Detects a normal smile.

(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.

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Face Detection

Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for

adjusting the focus when using the function.

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-

eye reduction settings automatically.

1 MENU t (Face Detection) t desired mode

• [Face Detection] cannot be selected in Easy Shooting or Movie Mode.

• You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the metering mode is

set to [Multi].

• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be

detected when (Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.

• During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].

(Off) Does not use Face Detection function.

(Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child

Priority)

Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

(Adult

Priority)

Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

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Face Detection frame (White)

Face Detection frame (Orange)

When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main

subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn

orange. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button

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zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)

Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face

Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority.

1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as

the priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( ).

2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right. Press z repeatedly

until the orange frame ( ) is on the face you want to register.

3To cancel the face registration (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face, then

press z again.

• When you remove the battery from the camera, the face registration is reset.

• When the registered face disappears from the LCD screen, the camera returns to the setting selected

by [Face Detection]. When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera

focuses on the registered face.

• It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the surrounding

brightness, the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, register the face again under the conditions

where the image will be shot.

• When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection

is performed only on the registered face.

• In Easy Shooting mode, the priority face cannot be registered.

Face Priority Frame Off

zMaking faces easier to detect

• Use an appropriate lighting level.

• Make sure the subjects’ faces are not hidden by hats, masks,

sunglasses, etc.

• Make sure the subjects are facing the camera.

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Flash Level

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 MENU t (Flash Level) t desired mode

• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.

(–) Makes the flash level lower.

(Standard)

(+) Makes the flash level higher.

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Anti Blink

When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) mode and the subject blinks while shooting an

image, the camera automatically takes one more shot. If eyes are open in the second image, only

the second image is recorded.

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

2 Select (Soft Snap).

3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode

• Anti Blink does not function in the following situations.

– When using the flash

– During burst or bracket shooting

– When the Face Detection function does not work

– When the Smile Shutter function is activated

• Sometimes Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation.

• When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are

recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary.

(Auto)

When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so

that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.

(Off)

Does not use the Anti Blink function.

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Red Eye Reduction

The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when

using the flash.

1 MENU t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode

• [Red Eye Reduction] cannot be selected during Easy Shooting, Movie Mode, or Smile Shutter.

• 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.

• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select

[Auto].

(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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zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?

Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at

the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.

Other ways to reduce red-eye

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Flash Off] automatically.)

• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye

Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.

Camera

Eye

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DRO

The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to

improve the image quality.

DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the

difference between light and dark parts of an image.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 MENU t (DRO) t desired mode

• Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.

• Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is

set.

(Off) Does not adjust.

(DRO

standard)

Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.

(DRO plus) Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.

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Color Mode

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Movie Mode).

2 MENU t (Color Mode) t desired mode

• Only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] can be selected when shooting movies.

(Normal) Sets the image to standard color.

(Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color.

(Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.

(B & W) Sets the image to black and white.

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SteadyShot

Selects the anti-blur mode.

1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode

• In Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Easy Shooting mode or Scene Selection is set to (Gourmet) mode,

[SteadyShot] is fixed to [Shooting].

• [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Continuous] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.

• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting for movies is [Continuous].

• The battery charge is used up more quickly in [Continuous] mode than in [Shooting] 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.

(Off) Does not use anti-blur mode.

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zHints 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.”

Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter

speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.

In such case, shoot with the below tips in mind.

Camera shake

Your hands or body shake while you hold the

camera and press the shutter button, and the

entire screen is blurred.

• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to

hold the camera steady.

• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and

stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Subject blur

Even though the camera is steady, the subject

moves during the exposure so the subject is shot

blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

Camera shake is reduced automatically using

the anti-blur function. However, the function

does not effectively reduce subject blur.

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before

the subject moves.

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Slideshow

Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button

3 Select a desired setting.

4 [Start] t z

5 Press z to end the slideshow.

• You cannot play back movies.

• Settings other than [Image] are stored until the next time they are changed.

Selects the group of images to be shown.

• This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.

Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.

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Image

All Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.

This Date Plays a slideshow of still images with the currently selected date

range when the view mode is (Date View).

This Event Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected event

group when the view mode is (Event View).

Favorites 1 – 6 Plays a slideshow of only the still images in the currently selected

Favorites number when the view mode is (Favorites).

Folder Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder

when the view mode is (Folder View).

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Effects

Simple A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval.

The playback interval is adjustable in [Interval] and you can

thoroughly enjoy your images.

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.

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Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background

music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V

to adjust the volume.

Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as

the [Effects].

Turns slideshow repeat on or off.

Music

Mute 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

1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.

Repeat

On Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.

zSelecting background music

You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back

during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to

your computer. For details, see pages 112 and 115.

• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 – Music4)

can be replaced with the ones you transferred).

• A 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 of the file, execute

[Format Music] (page 92) and transfer the music again.

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Date List

This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View.

Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (View Mode) t (Date View) t z on the control

button

3 MENU t (Date List) t z

4 Select the date you want to display t z.

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

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zOn the Date List screen

• Select the month you want to display with / .

• To exit from Date List, select with the control button, then

press z.

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Event List

This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View.

You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For

details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”.

Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (View Mode) t (Event View) t z on the control

button

3 MENU t (Event List) t z

4 Select the event group you want to display t z.

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

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zOn the Event List screen

• The month indicator on the right of the screen displays the event

month located at the top of the screen. Select the event month you

want to display with / .

• To exit from Event List, select with the control button, then

press z.

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View Mode

Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button

• When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to [Folder View].

• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in

[Folder View].

(Date View) Displays images by the date.

Select [Date List] from the Menu to select a specific date with a

calendar display.

(Event View) Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes

the images into groups and displays them.

Select [Event List] from the Menu to select the event group to view.

(Favorites) Displays images registered as Favorites.

Select the number of the Favorites you

want to display.

(Folder View) Images are displayed, organized by folders.

When a recording folder is already created, select [Select Folder]

from the Menu to select a folder to view.

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zViewing images taken with a different camera

The screen to select a viewing method is displayed if you plug into this camera a “Memory

Stick Duo” media containing both images taken with this camera and images taken with

another camera.

“Playback only registered images”: Images are played in the selected View Mode.

Some images taken with other cameras may not be played at this time.

“Playback all images with folder view”: The camera switches to Folder View and

plays all images.

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zOn [Event View]

[Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency,

automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient

names to each event when using the supplied “PMB” software.

* No photo taken

Pet shots

Travel shots

Wedding ceremony shots

Event

Pet

Passage of

time

Event Event

Travel Wedding

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Filter by Faces

This feature filters images and displays them.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Filter by Faces) t desired mode t z on the control

button

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

• When the View Mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function.

• Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden.

• Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using other cameras.

(Off) Images are not filtered.

(All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then

displayed.

(Children)

(Infants)

(Smiles)

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Add / Remove Favorites

Select your favorite images and add/remove them from groups as Favorites.

The mark is displayed for registered images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Add / Remove Favorites) t desired mode t z on the

control button

3 Select the Favorites group number t z.

4 MENU t [OK] t z

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

• When the View Mode is set to [Folder View], you cannot add or remove images as Favorites.

(This Image) Registers or removes the currently displayed image to/from

Favorites.

(Multiple

Images)

Allows you to select and register/remove multiple images to/from

Favorites.

Do as the following after step 3.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be

added/removed. Select an image with a mark to release the

mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

(Add All in Date

Range)

(Add All in

Event)

Registers all images in the selected date range or event group to

Favorites at once in index mode.

(Remove All in

Date Range)

(Remove All in

Event)

(Remove All in

Favorites)

Removes all images from Favorites at once in index mode.

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Retouch

Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file.

The original image is retained.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button

3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.

(Trimming) Records the zoomed playback

image.

1 Press the button (T) to zoom in

and press W to zoom out.

2 Set the zoom point with the control

button.

3 MENU t select an image size to

save t z

4 [OK] t z

• The quality of trimmed images may

deteriorate.

• The image size that you can trim

may vary depending on the image.

(Red Eye

Correction)

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon

caused by flash.

1 Select [OK] with the control

button t z.

• You may not be able to correct the

red-eye phenomenon depending on

the image.

(Unsharp

masking)

Sharpens the image within a

chosen frame.

1 Select the area (frame) of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 [OK] t z

• Depending on the image, sufficient

correction may not be applied and

the image quality may deteriorate.

(Soft Focus) Blurs the periphery around a

chosen point to signalize a

subject.

1 Select the center point of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 Select the level of retouch t z.

3 Adjust the desired range to retouch

with the W/T (zoom) button t

[OK] t z.

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• Movies cannot be retouched.

(Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in

monochrome to signalize a

subject.

1 Select the center point of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch

with the W/T (zoom) button t

[OK] t z.

(Fisheye

Lens)

Applies a fisheye effect around a

chosen point.

1 Select the center point of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 Select the level of retouch t z.

3 [OK] t z

(Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light

sources.

1 Select the level of retouch with the

control button t z.

2 Adjust the desired length to retouch

with the W/T (zoom) button t

[OK] t z.

(Radial Blur) Decides the center point for

expressing movement in the still

image.

1 Select the center point of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch

with the W/T (zoom) button t

[OK] t z.

(Retro) Softens the image by blurring the

focus and lowering the

surrounding light so that it appears

as if it was taken by an old camera.

1 Select the level of retouch with the

control button t z.

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch

with the W/T (zoom) button t

[OK] t z.

(Happy Faces) This feature puts a smile on a

person’s face.

1 Select the level of retouch with the

control button t z.

2 [OK] t z

• Retouching may not be possible

depending on the image.

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Multi-Purpose Resize

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 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Multi-Purpose Resize) t desired mode t z on the

control button

3 Zoom to the range you want to trim with the W/T (zoom) button.

4 Specify the area you want to trim with the control button.

5 MENU t [OK] t z

• You cannot resize movies.

• Images shot in VGA size cannot be resized to [HDTV] size.

• Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.

(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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Delete

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the

(Delete) button (page 34).

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button

3 [OK] t z

• When the mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting), you can select between [Delete Single Image] or

[Delete All Images].

• When the View Mode is set to [Favorites], you cannot delete images.

(This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

(Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be

deleted. Select an image with a mark to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

(All in This

Folder)

(All in Date

Range)

(All in Event)

Deletes all images in the selected folder, date range or event group

at once.

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Protect

Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.

The mark is displayed for registered images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button

(This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

(Multiple

Images)

You can select and protect multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be

protected. Select an image with a mark to release the

mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

zTo cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing z on

the control button as the same procedure to protect it.

The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.

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DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of

“Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later.

The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button

• The (Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory.

• You can add a (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.

(This Image) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image

mode.

(Multiple

Images)

You can select and order printing multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be

printed. Select an image with a mark to release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

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zClearing the DPOF mark

Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press z on the control button in the

same procedure as when making a DPOF mark.

The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared.

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Select Folder

When multiple folders are created in “Memory Stick Duo” media, this selects the folder

containing the image you want to play back.

Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t z on the control

button

3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z

4 Select the folder with b/B.

5 [OK] t z

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

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zViewing images across multiple folders

When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last

images in the folder.

: Moves to the previous folder

: Moves to the next folder

: Moves to either the previous or next folders

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Rotate

Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.

2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button

3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B.

4 [OK] t z

• You cannot rotate movies or protected still images.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on

the software.

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AF Illuminator

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.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t

desired mode t z on the control button

• 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] is set to Semi-manual mode.

– [Conversion Lens] is set to a mode other than [Off].

– (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) 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.

Auto Uses the AF illuminator.

Off Does not use AF illuminator.

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Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t

desired mode t z on the control button

On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.

Off Does not display the grid lines.

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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.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t

desired mode t z on the control button

• The digital zoom function does not operate when recording movies or while the Smile Shutter function is

activated.

• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [12M], [3:2(11M)] or [16:9(9M)].

• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.

The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.

Smart ( ) Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will

not be distorted, according to the image size (Smart zoom).

Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately

×, including the optical zoom 5×. However, note that the picture

quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded

(Precision digital zoom).

Off Does not use the digital zoom.

Notes

Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom

(including optical zoom 5×)

Size Total zoom scale

Approx. 6.1×

Approx. 7.7×

Approx. 9.8×

VGA

Approx. 31×

16:9(2M)

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Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately). Attach

the lens adaptor (sold separately), then attach a conversion lens.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Conversion Lens]

t desired mode t z on the control button

• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear.

• A reflected image of the lens may appear in images due to reflection between this lens and the conversion

lens.

• The macro setting is fixed to [Auto].

• The available zoom area is limited.

• The available focusing area is limited.

• AF illuminator does not emit light.

• You cannot select Semi-manual.

• If you shoot images with a tele conversion lens, the camera may also focus on close subjects in

(Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode.

• If you shoot images with a conversion lens, you may not be able to record images in (Fireworks) mode

with its optimal effect.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

Tele ( ) Attaches a tele conversion lens.

Wide ( ) Attaches a wide conversion lens.

Off Does not attach a lens.

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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.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation]

t desired mode t z on the control button

• 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.

• You cannot use Auto Orientation when (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection or in

Movie Mode.

On Records the image with the correct orientation.

Off Does not use Auto Orientation.

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zRotating images after recording

• If the orientation of an image is incorrect, you can use the [Rotate] on the Menu screen to display

the image in portrait position.

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Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after

shooting a still image.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Review] t

desired mode t z on the control button

On Uses the Auto Review.

Off Does not use Auto Review.

zShooting another image without delay

• When you press the shutter button halfway down, the display of the recorded image disappears and

you can shoot another image immediately, even if Auto Review is set to [On].

zContinuing to view an Auto Review image

• When you keep the shutter button pressed down after shooting, the Auto Review image remains

displayed for as long as the shutter button remains pressed down.

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Beep

Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired

mode t z on the control button

Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

High

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter

button.

If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].

Low

Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

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Language Setting

Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t

desired mode t z on the control button

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Function Guide

You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t

desired mode t z on the control button

On Displays the function guide.

Off Does not display the function guide.

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Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

Even if you execute this function, the images are retained.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z

on the control button

• Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.

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You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition.

When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off].

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t

desired mode t z on the control button

2 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment).

1 Point the camera at the subject.

When Scene Recognition is performed, the icon and a description of the recognized scene

appear on the screen.

2 Press the shutter button.

The image is recorded as a normal shooting.

1 Press (Smile) button.

2 Point the camera at the subject.

The camera automatically operates the shutter when a smiling face is detected, but no image

is recorded.

3 Press (Smile) button again to exit the demo mode.

• [Auto Review] is fixed to [On].

• When demonstrating Scene Recognition mode, the Scene Recognition setting is fixed to [Auto].

• Although you can release the shutter in Smile Shutter demo mode, no image is recorded.

On Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode.

Off Does not perform a demonstration.

View a demonstration of Scene Recognition

View a demonstration of Smile Shutter

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COMPONENT

Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and

TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a

Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t

desired mode t z on the control button

• When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output

Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.

HD(1080i) Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High

Definition TV.

SD Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not

compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment.

The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.

To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use

(page 103).

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Video Out] t desired

mode t z on the control button

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, China).

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Wide Zoom Display

During playback on High Definition TV, 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.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Wide Zoom Display]

t desired mode t z on the control button

• Wide Zoom Display is not available for movies, 16:9 images and portrait (vertical) images.

• The image displayed on the LCD screen of the camera does not change.

• Wide Zoom Display is not available when the camera is connected to the TV with the cable for multi-use

terminal (supplied).

On Plays at a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Off Does not use Wide Zoom Display.

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Camera LCD screen

display

TV screen with Wide Zoom

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USB Connect

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant

printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t

desired mode t z on the control button

• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select

[PictBridge].

• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass

Storage].

• When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to

a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage].

Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication

with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer.

PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.

PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard

appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera

are imported to the computer. (with Windows Vista/XP,

Mac OS X)

Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a

computer or other USB device.

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You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t

z on the control button

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start

“Music Transfer”.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.

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Format Music

You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such

as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK]

t z on the control button

zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the

camera

You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset

ones.

1Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.

2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.

• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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Format

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available

“Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal

Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.

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Create REC.Folder

Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images.

Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another

recording folder.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Create

REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

• When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media that was used with other equipment into the camera and

shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is

automatically created.

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zOn the folders

• After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 95) and select the

folder for viewing images (page 74).

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Change REC.Folder

Changes the folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Change

REC.Folder]

2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.

3 [OK] t z

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

• The following folder cannot be selected as a recording folder.

– “100” folder

– A folder with a number that has only either “sssMSDCF” or “sssMNV01”.

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

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Delete REC.Folder

Deletes a folder for recording images in “Memory Stick Duo” media.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Delete

REC.Folder]

2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button.

3 [OK] t z

• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

• If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the

largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.

• You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played back by the

camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder.

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Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity into the

camera.

2 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy] t [OK]

t z on the control button

• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little

remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• Images cannot be copied individually.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the

internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media after copying, then format the internal memory

([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).

• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” media and all the data will be copied to it. You

cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.

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File Number

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal

Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control

button

Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or

the “Memory Stick Duo” media is changed. (When the replaced

“Memory Stick Duo” media contains a file with a number higher

than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest

number is assigned.)

Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the

recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the

largest number is assigned.)

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Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t

desired setting t z on the control button

Home You use the camera in your area.

When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must

make the Area Setting.

Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination.

Set the destination area.

zChanging Area Setting

Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that

destination.

1Select the area part for [Destination], then press z on the control button.

2Select an area with b/B on the control button, and select Daylight Savings time with

v/V.

Daylight Saving icon

If [Daylight Savings] is set to

[On], the icon turns white.

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Date & Time Setting

Sets the date and time again.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting]

t desired setting t z on the control button

2 [OK] t z on the control button

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-

ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.

Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off.

Date & Time You can set the date and time.

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Viewing images on a TV

You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.

The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.

Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.

2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal

(supplied).

3 Turn on the TV and set the input.

4 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control

button.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of

your TV system (page 88).

• The shooting image will not be displayed on the TV when the movie is shot under the condition of the

camera and TV connected.

• When output to TV, easy viewing is invalid.

Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV

with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal

Notes

1 To audio/video input jacks

Cable for multi-use

terminal (supplied)

VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO

(Playback) button

2 To the multi connector

Red

White

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You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High

Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant

HD Output Adaptor Cable.

1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.

2 Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output

Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

3 Turn on the TV and set the input.

4 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control

button.

• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] (page 87).

• When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output

Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.

• Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of

your TV system (page 88).

• When output to TV, easy viewing is invalid.

Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an

HD TV

Notes

HD Output Adaptor Cable

(sold separately)

2 To the multi connector

AUDIO

(Playback) button

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

White/RedGreen/Blue/Red

1 To audio/video input jacks

zViewing images shot with an image size other than

16:9 ( , ) full screen on an HD (High

Definition) TV

• When you select [Multi-Purpose Resize] in the setting menu, the aspect ratio can be converted to

16:9 and saved as a new file for viewing on an HD (High Definition) TV.

• You can play back an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio using [Wide Zoom Display] in the viewing

menu.

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If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable

for multi-use terminal. 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.

On TV color systems

zOn “PhotoTV HD”

This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.

By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable

(sold separately), 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.

• The settings are also required to be made on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instruction of

the TV.

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Enjoying your Windows

computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your

Macintosh computer” (page 113).

• Installing the software as follows:

–“PMB”

– “Music Transfer”

• Enjoying images using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” as follows:

– Importing images to your computer

– Exporting images to the camera

– Entering the desired event name to [Event List] on the camera

– Editing images

– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online (this

requires an Internet connection)

– Creating a disc with the images shot (this requires CD or DVD disc

writing drive)

– Printing or saving still images with the date

– Uploading images to a media service (this requires an Internet

connection)

– Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music Transfer”)

Install the software (supplied) first (page 106)

Connecting the camera to your computer

(page 108)

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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64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

• The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described

above or in a multi-boot environment.

• 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 four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass

Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as

examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 90.

• 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

OS (pre-installed) Others

For using “PMB”

and “Music

Transfer”

Microsoft Windows XP*

SP3/Windows Vista SP1*

CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or

faster (For playing/editing the High

Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4

2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D

2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Core Duo

1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo

1.20 GHz or faster)

Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/

editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB

or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768

dots or more

Video memory: 32 MB or more

(Recommended: 64 MB or more)

For importing

images

Microsoft Windows 2000

Professional SP4,

Windows XP*

SP3/

Windows Vista SP1*

USB jack: Provided as standard

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Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the supplied software (PMB, Music Transfer) using the following procedure.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-

ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t

(SONYPICTUTIL).

• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the

screen to proceed with the installation.

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen appears.

4 Read the license agreement carefully. If you agree, click the radio button

( changes to ) then [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.

The short cut icons for “ PMB” and “ PMB Guide” are created on the desktop.

Double-click these icons to start the software.

• Log on as Administrator.

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On “PMB (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 “PMB”. For details, see the “PMB Guide”.

With the “PMB”:

• You can import images shot with the camera to the computer and display them on the computer.

• You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and display them on the

camera.

• You can enter the desired event name to [Event List] in the camera, and display them on the camera.

• You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.

• You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), search for faces, print, send still images as e-mail

attachments, and change the shooting date.

• You can display information on the positions where you shot the images on a map. (This requires an

Internet connection.)

• 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 a media service. (This requires an Internet connection.)

1 Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop.

To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture

Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].

1 Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop.

Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB].

The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the

“PMB” for the first time. Select [Start].

• This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.

2 Click the button on the top right corner of the screen to exit the “PMB.”

“PMB” overview

Starting the “PMB Guide”

Starting and exiting the “PMB”

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computer

For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”.

When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the

camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately)

and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).

• Use a Type2b-compliant USB/AV/DC IN cable.

3 Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button.

4 Connect the camera to your computer.

“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.

• When you import/export images from/to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge,

transferring may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon.

• 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.

• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 90).

Connecting the camera to the computer

Notes

Cable for multi-use terminal

1 To a USB jack

2To the multi

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1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.

The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically.

• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

2 Click the [Import] button to import images.

The computer starts importing images.

• By default, images are imported into a folder created in “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”)

that is named with the event name of [Event List].

3 View images on your computer.

When importing is complete, the “PMB” starts.

Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.

• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”) folder is set

as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.

Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”

When the AutoPlay Wizard appears in step 1, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t

[DCIM] t copy the desired images to the computer.

Importing images to a computer

zViewing images using “PMB”

Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to

view them. For details on the “PMB”, see the “PMB Guide”.

Example: Month display

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You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on the

camera. This section describes the procedure for automatically selecting and exporting images

that have not been exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera.

The images can also be exported manually.

For details, see the “PMB Guide”.

1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.

• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

2 Double-click (PMB) on the desktop to start up “PMB”.

3 Click on the top of the screen.

The easy export screen appears.

4 Click [Export].

• When you play back exported images on this camera, the mark is displayed on the LCD screen.

• You cannot play back some images depending on the image size.

• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed

on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

• This method cannot be used to export movies. Movies should be exported to the camera manually.

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.

• Turning off the camera.

1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the

tasktray.

2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

Exporting images to view on the camera

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Deleting the USB connection

Windows Vista

Disconnect icon

Windows XP

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The image files recorded with the camera are grouped

as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the

internal memory.

AFolder containing image data recorded using a

camera not equipped with the folder creating

function.

BFolder containing still image data recorded using the

camera.

CFolder containing movie data recorded using the

camera.

• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” or “100MNV01” folders. The images in these

folders are available only for viewing.

• You cannot record/play back any images of the “MISC” folder.

• Image files are named as follows:

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG

– Movie files

1280×720: M4H0ssss.MP4

VGA: M4V0ssss.MP4

– Index image files that are recorded when you record movies

1280×720: M4H0ssss.THM

VGA: M4V0ssss.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.

Image file storage destinations and file names

Notes

Example: viewing folders on

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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 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music]

2 Press z on the control button.

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

3 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer.

4 Start “Music Transfer”.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.

Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the

camera

Execute [Restore to Preset Tracks] in step 5.

All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to

[Mute].

• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 85), however, other settings

will also be reset.

• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh

computers.

When images is exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in the Folder View

mode (page 64).

• 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 four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass

Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as

examples. For details on [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 90.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and

your computer may not recover at the same time.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can

be found at the Sony Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Recommended computer environment

OS (pre-installed) Others

For copying

images

Mac OS 9.1/9.2/

Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)

USB jack: Provided as standard

For using “Music

Transfer”

Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.5) Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or

more is recommended)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 50 MB

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When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the

camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately)

and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).

3 Turn on the Macintosh computer, then press the (Playback) button on

the camera.

4 Connect the camera to your computer.

5 Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to import are stored.

6 Drag 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 111.

7 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder

containing the copied files.

• Use a Type2b-compliant USB/AV/DC IN cable (sold separately).

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the “Trash” icon

beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from

the computer.

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera.

• Turning off the camera.

Importing and viewing images on a computer

Note

Deleting the USB connection

Cable for multi-use terminal

1To a USB jack

2 To the multi

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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 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.

4 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music]

5 Press z on the control button.

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

6 Make a USB connection between the camera and Macintosh computer.

7 Start “Music Transfer”.

8 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.

• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.

• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.

Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

Notes

zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the

camera

Execute [Restore to Preset Tracks] in step 8.

All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to

[Mute].

• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 85), however, other settings

will also be reset.

• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up

Guide”

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.

When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed.

1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop.

To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All 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

You can print still images by the following methods.

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge

compliant printer.

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software

and print the images.

You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB

Guide”.

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media 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.

• When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant

printer (page 118)

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media

compliant printer

Printing using a computer

Printing at a shop (page 120)

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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.

Prepare the camera for USB connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal.

1 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the printer.

3 Turn on the printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears on the screen.

If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error

notification), check the connected printer.

• If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main Settings) to

[PictBridge].

Note

Preparing the camera

Note

1 To the USB jack

2 To the multi

connector

Cable for multi-use terminal

indicator

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1 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button

2 Desired item t [OK] t z

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator

appears on the screen.

Printing

This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images.

Do as following after step 1.

1Select an image then press z

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be

printed.

2MENU t [OK] t z

Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.

• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet

depending on the quantity of images.

Layout Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a

sheet.

Size Selects the size of the printing sheet.

Date Selects [Date] or [Day&Time] to insert the date and time on

images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select

by [Date & Time Setting] of the camera. This function may not be

provided depending on the printer.

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Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 in viewing menu.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.

Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the print

shop (page 97).

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of “Memory Stick Duo” media they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” media 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.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo

printing service shop.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

• When you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera

may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony

will not copy or save any of those data.

1 Check the items on pages 122 to 130.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see

page 131.

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 85).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can

be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Battery pack and power ................ 122

Shooting still images/movies ....... 123

Viewing images .............................. 125

Deleting........................................... 126

Computers ...................................... 126

“Memory Stick Duo” media........... 127

Internal memory ............................. 128

Printing ........................................... 128

PictBridge compliant printer......... 128

Others ............................................. 130

Warning indicators and messages

......................................................... 131

Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the

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Cannot insert the battery pack.

• Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power

up.

• Insert the battery pack correctly.

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 140). Replace it with a new one.

• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect

the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off

automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.

• The battery pack is dead (page 140). Replace it with a new one.

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

• The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than

the indicator in the following cases:

– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

– When you use the flash and zoom frequently.

– When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.

– When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.

• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.

Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.

• The battery pack is dead (page 140). Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger

to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.

• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the

proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

• Refer to page 141 for details.

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Cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of

the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (page 34).

– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to other than (Movie Mode).

• Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies.

• Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size

to [VGA].

• The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].

Smile Shutter function does not work.

• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.

• [Demo Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).

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.

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.

• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 79).

Recording takes a long time.

• 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. Under such

conditions, recording takes a long time.

• The Anti Blink function is working. Reset [Anti Blink] to [Off] (page 55).

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject

than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)

from the lens).

• (Twilight), (Landscape) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when

shooting still images.

• The Semi-manual function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 46).

• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 79).

Zoom does not work.

• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 78).

• You cannot use the digital zoom when:

– Shooting movies.

– The Smile Shutter is working.

Shooting still images/movies

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Cannot select the Face Detection function.

• You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode

is set to [Multi].

The flash does not work.

• You cannot use the flash when:

– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 40).

– (High Sensitivity), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

– Shooting movies.

• Set the flash to (Flash On) (page 30) when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape),

(Gourmet), (Beach), (Snow) or (Underwater) mode.

Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.

• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a

malfunction.

The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.

• (Landscape), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

• Macro mode is set to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or in Movie

Mode.

Macro shooting cannot be turned off.

• There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, telephoto shooting is

possible even in the macro shooting condition.

The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.

• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

Cannot insert dates on images.

• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can

print or save images with the date (page 107).

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 41).

The LCD screen is too dark or too bright.

• Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 16).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 48)

or adjust the exposure (page 41).

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The image is too bright.

• Adjust the exposure (page 41).

The image colors are not correct.

• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 58).

• Adjust the White Balance (page 43).

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 56).

• 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 [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu (page 68), or correct

using “PMB”.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 34).

• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.

The same image is shot several times.

• [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] (page 40). Or, [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 49).

Cannot play back images.

• Press the (Playback) button.

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were

processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 110).

• You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot using

other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 64).

• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media without using

the “PMB”. Play such images in Folder View (page 64).

Viewing images

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The date and time are not displayed.

• The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (screen display) button to display

information (page 16).

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).

Cannot display images in index mode.

• The mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting). Set the mode dial to other modes to play back images.

Cannot hear music during slideshow.

• Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 112).

• Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 60).

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 88).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 101).

• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device, disconnect it

(page 110).

• When shooting movies in the condition with the camera and a TV connected using an HD Output

Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed in the TV side.

Cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 72).

Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.

• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 105 for Windows, and page 113 for

Macintosh.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory

Stick” media slot.

• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers

other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.

• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 108

and 114). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

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Your computer does not recognize the camera.

• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 90).

• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).

• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and connect it

again firmly.

• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

connectors of your computer.

• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.

Cannot import images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 108).

• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you may not be

able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by the

camera (page 93).

After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.

Cannot play back images on your computer.

• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 107).

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a

computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”

media. Import the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard

disk (page 108).

Cannot print an image.

• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 111).

• When using software other than “PMB”, the information may not be updated correctly, so images

may turn blue or otherwise not be displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.

• When blue images appear, view them in the Folder View mode or delete them with the camera.

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the correct direction.

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.

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Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”

media.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient

capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 107).

• 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.

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 90).

• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the

printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Internal memory

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Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the cable for

multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use

terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal 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 119).

Cannot select the print size.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

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 cable for multi-use terminal.

• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera

(page 119) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after cancelling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on

the printer.

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The lens gets fogged.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using

it.

The camera turns off with the lens portion extended.

• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again.

• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.

• This is not a malfunction.

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

• Set the date and time again (page 100).

• 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.

• Change the settings by MENU t [Settings] t [Clock Settings] t [Date & Time Setting].

The date or time is incorrect.

• The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by

MENU t [Settings] t [Clock Settings] t [Area Setting].

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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” media. Try turning off and on the

camera again, or taking out and inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” media several times.

• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted “Memory Stick Duo” media

is inserted. Format the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo” media (page 93).

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged.

Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” media.

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 85), 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-BG1 (supplied)/NP-FG1 (sold separately) battery pack.

Self-diagnosis display

Messages

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System error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Camera overheating

Allow it to cool

• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to

record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature drops.

Internal memory error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Reinsert the “Memory Stick”

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media correctly.

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 138).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is damaged.

• The terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media is dirty.

“Memory Stick” type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 138).

This “Memory Stick” may not record or play

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 138).

Cannot access “Memory Stick”

Access denied

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” media with the access controlled.

Error formatting internal memory

Error formatting “Memory Stick”

• Format the media again (page 93).

“Memory Stick” locked

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 “Memory Stick”

No memory space on internal memory

• Delete unnecessary images or files (page 34).

Read only “Memory Stick”

• The camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick Duo” media.

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No images

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the “Memory Stick Duo”

media.

• When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in

Folder View mode (page 64).

No still images

• The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.

• There are no images that can be filtered by faces.

File found which was not recognized

• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file with

a computer and then delete the folder.

Invalid operation

• You tried to delete an image or movie being played with the View Mode set to Favorites. Be sure to

change to another View Mode as deletions are not allowed when the View Mode is set to Favorites.

Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for

example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 94, 95).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. You cannot

create any folders if this is the case.

Empty folder contents

• You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the

folder.

No folder

• You tried to delete a folder that does not exist.

Folder protected

• You tried to delete a folder that was made read-only by PC or an other device.

File error

• An error occurred while the image was playing back.

No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were

processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

Read only folder

• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another

folder (page 95).

File protected

• Release the protection (page 72).

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Image size over limit

• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.

Unable to detect face for retouch

• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or

mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.

Turn the power off and on again

• The lens malfunction.

Maximum number of images already selected

• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].

• Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in Date Range], [All in Event], [All in Favorites] or

[All in This Folder].

• Up to 999 files can be registered as Favorites images, and you can add (Print order) 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” media, 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 cable for multi-

use terminal.

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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 an uncorrupted Music file.

• Execute [Format Music], then download a new Music files.

Error Formatting Music

• Execute [Format Music].

Operation cannot be executed for movie files

• You have selected a function that is not available for movies.

Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files

• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have

been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.

Operation cannot be executed when using a PictBridge connection

• Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer.

Recovering image management file…

• The camera restores the date information etc. in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.

• The number of images exceeds that for which date or event management by the camera is possible.

Delete images from the Date View or Event View.

No internal memory space remaining

Delete images?

• The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted

images.

Image management file error

Cannot recover

• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the “Memory Stick Duo” media or

the internal memory (page 93).

When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import all of the images to

the computer without using “PMB” (page 109).

To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”.

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Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature

• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped.

Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature

• Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the

temperature goes down.

• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording

movies.

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Using the camera abroad —

Power sources

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold

separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/

60 Hz.

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Note

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On the “Memory Stick Duo”

media

A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of

“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.

However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.

High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.

“Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses

encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed

with the camera.

[1280×720] size movies can be recorded.

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” media.

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for

“Memory Stick Micro” media.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the

equipment used.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write

operation

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Adaptor.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally

swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot.

Doing so will cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

“Memory Stick” media type Recording/Playback

Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) a*

Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) a*

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo a*

Memory Stick PRO Duo a*

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a*

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Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold

separately)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert

the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory

Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.

Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor with a

“Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor is

inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device

without a “Memory Stick Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.

Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold

separately)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly

with the camera.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)

• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”

media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the

camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the

camera.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

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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 effectively charged in temperatures outside this range.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time

of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera

immediately before you start shooting.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.

• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and

making trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

How to store the battery pack

• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery

pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a

year while storing.

• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off.

• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a 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-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models.

• If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining

indicator ( 60 Min).

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On the battery charger

• Only NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger

(supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge

them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the

charger, battery life may be shortened.

• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way:

– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.

– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same

battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this

may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check

that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery

pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the

battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily

on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the

temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back

within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up

again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C

(50°F to 86°F).

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Index

Add / Remove Favorites................................................67

Adjusting EV......................................................................41

AF Illuminator ...................................................................76

AF range finder frame ....................................................46

Anti Blink ......................................................................50, 55

Aperture ................................................................................41

Area Setting ........................................................................99

Auto Orientation ...............................................................80

Auto Review .......................................................................81

Battery charger ................................................................141

Battery pack ......................................................................140

Beach .....................................................................................20

Beep........................................................................................82

BRK........................................................................................40

Burst .......................................................................................40

Center AF.............................................................................46

Center-weighted metering ............................................48

Change REC.Folder.........................................................95

Changing the display.......................................................16

Clock Settings..................................................................100

Color Mode .........................................................................58

COMPONENT ..................................................................87

Computer............................................................................104

Importing images.............................................109, 114

Macintosh ...................................................................113

Recommended environment.......................105, 113

Windows .....................................................................104

Connecting

Computer ....................................................................108

Printer...........................................................................118

TV ..................................................................................101

Control button ....................................................................14

Conversion Lens ...............................................................79

Copy .......................................................................................97

Create REC.Folder...........................................................94

Cross Filter..........................................................................69

Date.......................................................................................119

Date & Time Setting .....................................................100

Date List ...............................................................................62

Delete...............................................................................34, 71

Delete REC.Folder...........................................................96

Demo Mode ........................................................................86

Digital Zoom ......................................................................78

DISP .......................................................................................16

Download Music...............................................................91

DRO .......................................................................................57

Easy Shooting ....................................................................22

Easy Viewing mode.........................................................23

Electronic transformer..................................................137

EV ...........................................................................................41

Event List.............................................................................63

Exporting images............................................................110

Exposure...............................................................................41

Exposure Bracket..............................................................40

Face Detection ...................................................................52

File Number........................................................................98

Filter by Faces....................................................................66

Fireworks .............................................................................20

Fisheye Lens .......................................................................69

Flash Level..........................................................................54

Flash.................................................................................30, 39

Focus......................................................................................46

Folder

Changing .......................................................................95

Creating .........................................................................94

Deleting .........................................................................96

Selecting........................................................................74

Format Music .....................................................................92

Format ...................................................................................93

Function Guide ..................................................................84

Gourmet ................................................................................20

Grid Line ..............................................................................77

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Happy Faces........................................................................69

HD(1080i)............................................................................87

High Sensitivity.................................................................20

Histogram.............................................................................17

Identifying parts ................................................................14

Image Index ........................................................................33

Image Size ...........................................................................37

Initialize................................................................................85

Install ...................................................................................106

Intelligent Auto Adjustment ........................................19

Internal memory................................................................18

ISO....................................................................................41, 42

Landscape ............................................................................20

Language Setting ..............................................................83

LCD Screen.........................................................................16

Macintosh computer......................................................113

Macro.....................................................................................29

Mass Storage ......................................................................90

“Memory Stick Duo” media......................................138

MENU...................................................................................10

Menu screen........................................................................10

Metering Mode ..................................................................48

Mode dial .............................................................................15

Movie Mode........................................................................24

Movie shooting mode .....................................................36

MTP........................................................................................90

Multi AF...............................................................................46

Multi connector .......................................101, 108, 114, 118

Multi-pattern metering ...................................................48

Multi-Purpose Resize......................................................70

Music Transfer.........................................................112, 115

NTSC .....................................................................................88

Optical zoom ................................................................27, 78

OS..................................................................................105, 113

PAL.........................................................................................88

Partial Color........................................................................69

PC..........................................................................................104

PictBridge ....................................................................90, 118

Pixel........................................................................................38

Playback ...............................................................................31

Playback zoom...................................................................32

PMB .....................................................................................107

Precision digital zoom ....................................................78

Print ................................................................................73, 117

Print order mark ................................................................73

Printing directly...............................................................118

Program Auto .....................................................................25

Protect....................................................................................72

PTP .........................................................................................90

Radial Blur ..........................................................................69

REC Mode...........................................................................40

Red Eye Correction .........................................................68

Red Eye Reduction ..........................................................56

Retouch .................................................................................68

Retro.......................................................................................69

Rotate.....................................................................................75

Scene Recognition............................................................49

Scene Selection..................................................................20

Screen ....................................................................................16

SD............................................................................................87

Select Folder.......................................................................74

Self-diagnosis display...................................................131

Self-Timer............................................................................28

Semi-manual.......................................................................46

Settings..................................................................................12

Shooting

Movie..............................................................................24

Still image.....................................................................19

Shutter speed ......................................................................41

Slideshow.............................................................................60

Slow Synchro (Flash On)..............................................30

Smart zoom .........................................................................78

Smile Detection Sensitivity..........................................51

Smile Shutter ......................................................................26

Snow.......................................................................................20

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Soft Focus ............................................................................68

Soft Snap..............................................................................20

Software..............................................................106, 107, 112

Spot AF.................................................................................46

Spot metering .....................................................................48

SteadyShot ...........................................................................59

Trimming .............................................................................68

Troubleshooting ..............................................................121

TV .........................................................................................101

Twilight.................................................................................20

Twilight Portrait................................................................20

Underwater ..........................................................................20

Underwater White Balance ..........................................45

Unsharp masking ..............................................................68

USB Connect......................................................................90

Using the camera abroad .............................................137

VGA .......................................................................................37

Video Out.............................................................................88

View Mode..........................................................................64

Warning indicators and messages ...........................131

White Balance....................................................................43

Wide Zoom Display ........................................................89

Windows computer........................................................104

Zoom......................................................................................27

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Notes on the License

“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

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.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD

(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED

IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED

FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,

INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM

MPEG LA, LLC.

SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred

to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are

included in the camera.

This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for

these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.

Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.

http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/

We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)

of “GPL”, and “LGPL” 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/

Regarding the license for “Music Transfer” included on the

CD-ROM (supplied)

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

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