Sony DSC-S730 User Manual

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-S730

Before operating the unit, please read this

Handbook thoroughly together with the

“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot

Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future

reference.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

VCLICK!

Notes on using your camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”

that you can use (not supplied)

“Memory Stick Duo”

You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with

the camera.

“Memory Stick”

You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the

camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see

page 95.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with

“Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by

inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

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.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom

lens. Be careful not to bump the 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 the camera.

Black, white, red, blue

or green points

Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8

Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 9

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 10

Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 11

Identifying parts.......................................................................................12

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................14

Changing the screen display ...................................................................18

Using the internal memory ......................................................................19

Using the mode dial.................................................................................20

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ....................................21

Shooting still images (Scene selection)...................................................25

Viewing/deleting images..........................................................................28

Using menu items ..............................................................................30

Menu items ..........................................................................................31

Shooting menu ........................................................................................32

COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

(EV): Adjusting the light intensity

9 (Focus): Changing the focus method

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method

(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light

(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Basic Operations

Using the menu

Table of contents

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 41

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer

(Slide): Playing back a series of images

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Trimming: Recording an enlarged image

Using Setup items..............................................................................48

Camera.............................................................................................. 49

Internal Memory Tool......................................................................... 51

Format

Memory Stick Tool............................................................................. 52

Setup1................................................................................................ 55

Setup2................................................................................................ 56

Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 58

Using the Setup screen

Viewing images on a TV

Digital Zoom

Function Guide

Red Eye Reduction

Auto Review

Format

Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder

Copy

Beep

Language

Initialize

USB Connect

Video Out

Clock Set

Table of contents

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................60

Installing the software (supplied).............................................................62

On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................64

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”...65

Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...........69

Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the

“Memory Stick Duo” ................................................................................71

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................72

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.......................................................74

How to print still images ..........................................................................75

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................76

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................80

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................82

Warning messages..................................................................................92

Using the camera abroad — Power sources...........................................94

On the “Memory Stick Duo”.....................................................................95

On the batteries.......................................................................................97

Index........................................................................................................98

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

Basic techniques for better images

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically

(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

When focusing is difficult

t [Focus] (page 34)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” as follows.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

Do not fully press

the shutter button

straight away.

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can

enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use

various camera functions such as the mode

dial (page 20), and the menus (page 30).

Flash

Press the shutter

button halfway

down.

AE/AF lock indicator

flashing , lit/beeps

Then press the

shutter button fully

down.

Basic techniques for better images

Hints for preventing blur

The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera

shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called

“subject blur.”

Camera shake

Cause

Your hands or body shake while you hold the

camera and press the shutter button, and the

entire screen is blurred.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat

surface to hold the camera steady.

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

stabilize the camera by holding your arms

firmly at your side after pressing the shutter

button.

Subject blur

Cause

Even though the camera is steady, the subject

moves during the exposure so the subject

looks blurred when the shutter button is

pressed.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Select (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene

Selection.

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the

shutter speed faster, and press the shutter

button before the subject moves.

Notes

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

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

case, shoot with the above tips in mind.

Basic techniques for better images

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is

the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

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

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

sensitivity.

To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 38.

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

Overexposure

= too much light

Whitish image

The exposure is automatically set to the

proper value in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust it manually using

the functions below.

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure

determined by the camera (page 33).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the

subject to be measured to determine the

exposure (page 36).

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light

Darker image

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.

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

light

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index) =

Recording sensitivity

Exposure:

Basic techniques for better images

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

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 37).

Color

On the effects of lighting

Weather/lighting

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

Basic techniques for better images

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

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

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

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

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

Description of the pixels and the image size

Selecting the image size for use (page 24)

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

1 Image size: 7M

3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine

image quality and

large file size)

Example: Printing in

up to A3 size

Few pixels (Rough

image quality but

small file size)

Example: An attached

image to be sent by e-

mail

3072

2304

480

640

Pixels

Basic techniques for better images

The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when

using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.

The “Red-eye phenomenon”

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

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

How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 50).

• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 26). (The flash is turned off automatically.)

• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with the supplied software “Picture Motion

Browser”.

“White circular spots”

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

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

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)

* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be

slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at

your side after pressing the shutter button.

Flash

On using the flash

Camera Eye

Retina

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen,

etc.) in the air

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

A Shutter button (21)

B Self-timer lamp (23)

C Microphone

D Lens

E POWER button

F POWER lamp

G Flash (22)

H Buzzer

I (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side)

A For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

(22)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom)

button/ (Index) button (28, 29)

B LCD screen (18)

C (Playback) button (28)

D Hook for strap

E Mode dial (20)

F MENU button (30)

• Press MENU longer to display the

(Setup) screen.

G Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (30)

Menu off: DISP/ / / (18, 22-23)

H For shooting: (Image Size) button

(24)

For viewing: (Delete) button (28)

Bottom

Identifying parts

I AC adaptor cord cover

When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor

(not supplied)

• Do not pinch the cord when you close the

cover.

• You cannot charge the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries by the AC-LS5K AC

Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge

the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

J Access lamp

K Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm

(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot

firmly secure the camera, and damage to the

camera may occur.

L Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover

M “Memory Stick Duo” slot

N Batteries insertion slot

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) on the

control button, the display changes

(page 18).

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

z AE/AF lock (21)

Recording mode (21, 39)

White balance (37)

STBY

REC

Standby/Recording a movie

Mode dial (Scene

Selection) (25)

Mode dial (Program Auto)

(20)

Camera mode

Flash mode (22)

Flash charging

Zoom scaling (22, 49)

Red-eye reduction (50)

Sharpness (40)

Metering mode (36)

RICH

NATURAL

SEPIA B&W

Color mode (32)

Display Indication

Macro (23)

AF range finder frame

indicator (34)

1.0 m Focus preset distance (34)

1.6

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Image size (24)

Recording folder (52)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Remaining internal

memory capacity

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity

0:12

[00:00:40]

Recording time [maximum

recordable time]

12 Remaining number of

recordable images

Self-timer (23)

ISO number (38)

Display Indication

Vibration warning

• Indicates vibration may

prevent you from shooting

clear images due to

insufficient lighting. Even if

the vibration warning

appears, you can still shoot

images. However, we

recommend that you use the

flash for better lighting or

using a tripod or other

means to stabilize the

camera (page 7).

E Low battery warning (92)

+ Spot metering cross hairs

(36)

AF range finder frame (34)

3:2

7M 5M

VGA 16:9

101

Display Indication

Histogram (18)

125 Shutter speed

F2.8 Aperture value

+2.0EV Exposure Value (33)

(not displayed

on the screen

on the previous

page)

Menu (30)

Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Recording mode (21)

Image size (24)

Playback mode

- Protect (42)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(80)

Changing folder (41)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Zoom scaling (28)

N Playback (28)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (41)

Playback bar

3:2

7M 5M

VGA 16:9

1.3

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (77)

Recording folder (52)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Playback folder (41)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Remaining internal

memory capacity

Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder

00:00:12 Counter

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (78)

• Do not disconnect the

dedicated USB cable while

the icon is displayed.

+2.0EV Exposure Value (33)

ISO number (38)

Metering mode (36)

Flash

White balance (37)

500 Shutter speed

F2.8 Aperture value

101

Display Indication

Histogram (18)

• appears when

histogram display is

disabled.

2008 1 1

9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the

playback image

Menu (30)

BACK/

Selecting images

DPOF

Changing the screen display

Each time you press v (DISP) on the

control button, the display changes as

follows:

*The brightness of the LCD Backlight up

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust

the brightness of the LCD backlight up.

However, the battery power may decrease faster

under such condition.

• The histogram does not appear in the following

situations:

While shooting

– When the menu is displayed.

– When recording movies.

During playback

– When the menu is displayed.

– In index mode.

– When you are using playback zoom.

– When you are rotating still images.

– During playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed

during shooting and playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes.

– The shutter speed is slow or fast.

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by

displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the

brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on

the control button repeatedly to display the

histogram on the screen. The graph display

indicates a bright image when skewed to the

right side, and a dark image when skewed

to the left side.

A Number of pixels

B Brightness

• The histogram also appears when playing back a

single image, but you cannot adjust the

exposure.

v DISP (Screen

display) button

Indicators on*

Histogram on*

Indicators on

Histogram display

(page 18)

During playback,

the image

information is

displayed.

Indicators off*

BrightDark

Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 22 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.

Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images

using this internal memory.

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following

methods.

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

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

explained in [Copy] (page 54).

To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 65, 66 or 69, 70 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in

the camera.

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

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a dedicated USB cable, you can copy data stored in the

internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

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

Duo”.

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

played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal

memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are

played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images in the internal memory.

On image data stored in the internal memory

Internal

memory

Basic Operations

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

On Function Guide

When [Function Guide] is set to [On], the descriptions of functions are displayed as you

operate the camera.

The default setting is [On]. Select [Off] if you do not want the function guide to appear

(page 50).

Mode dial

Still image shooting modes

Auto Adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 21

: Program Auto mode

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

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

menu.

(For details on the functions available

t page 31)

: Movie recording mode

Allows you to record movies. t page 21

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t page 25

Basic Operations

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

1 Select a mode with the mode dial.

Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select .

Movie: Select .

2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

Still image:

1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.

The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and

remains lit.

2Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds.

(Image Size)

button

Shutter button

Control button

Zoom button

Mode dial

v/V/b/B button

z button

Macro button

DISP button

Flash button

Self-timer button

Position the subject

in the center of the

focus frame.

AE/AF

cator

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Movie:

Press the shutter button fully down.

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

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (From the front of the lens). Shoot in

the close-up (Macro) mode (page 23) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.

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

slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the

shot and focus again.

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant.

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

– The subject is seen through glass.

– The subject is moving quickly.

– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

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

W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.

For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 49.

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

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Flash Auto

Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting)

: Flash forced on

: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

: Flash forced off

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

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

Basic Operations

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther (13 7/8

inches or farther) from the front of the lens)

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

• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the subject may not be entirely in focus.

• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.

Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer

: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

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

shutter operates.

To cancel, press

V ( ) again.

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

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

Self-timer lamp

Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

To change the still image size

Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size.

For details on the image size, see page 10.

The default setting is marked with .

*1)

Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

*2)

Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 89).

Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing

7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17" print Less

Fine

Rough

3:2

(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print

3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print

VGA (640×480) For E-mail

16:9

(1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV

Basic Operations

Shooting still images (Scene selection)

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ).

• For details on modes, see the next page.

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

To cancel the Scene Selection

Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection (page 20).

Shutter button

Mode dial

Shooting still images (Scene selection)

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.

*When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed becomes

slower, and blurring is occur frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended.

High Sensitivity

Allows you to shoot images

without a flash under low light

conditions, reducing blur.

Soft Snap

Allows you to shoot skin colors in

brighter and warmer tones for

more beautiful pictures. In

addition, the soft focus effect

creates a gentle atmosphere for

portraits of people, flowers, etc.

Landscape

Focuses only on a distant subject

to shoot landscapes, etc.

Twilight Portrait*

Allows you to shoot sharp images

of people with the night view in

the background without

compromising the atmosphere.

Twilight*

Allows you to shoot night scenes

at far distance without losing the

dark atmosphere of the

surroundings.

Beach

When shooting seaside or lakeside

scenes, the blue of the water is

clearly recorded.

Snow

When shooting snowy scenes or

other places where the whole

screen appears white, use this

mode to prevent sunken colors

and record clear images.

Basic Operations

Shooting still images (Scene selection)

Functions you can use in Scene Selection

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

functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the

Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined

with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.

( : you can select the desired setting)

* [Flash] for [White Bal] cannot be selected.

Macro Flash White Balance Burst

—

— / —

——

———

/ —

Viewing/deleting images

1 Press (Playback).

• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically

and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.

2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

Press

z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)

Press

B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)

• You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back. To listen to the audio,

connect with external outputs such as a TV, a speaker, etc.

To delete images

1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete).

2 Select [Delete] with

v, then press z.

To cancel the deletion

Select [Exit], then press z.

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press while displaying a still image.

To undo the zoom, press .

Adjust the portion with v/V/b/B.

To cancel the playback zoom, press z.

• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 47).

(Delete) button

Control button

MENU button

(Playback zoom) button

(Index)/ (Playback

zoom) button

(Playback) button

v/V/b/B button

z button

Basic Operations

Viewing/deleting images

To view an index screen

Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index

screen, press b/B .

To return to the single image screen, press z.

To delete images in index mode

1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the

control button, then press z.

2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete)

indicator on the selected image.

3 Press (Delete).

4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select],

then press z.

Green selection frame

To cancel a selection

Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to

delete the indicator from the image.

Using the menu

Using menu items

1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.

Playback: Press (Playback).

• Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback

mode.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until the item appears on the screen.

•Press z after selecting an item in the Playback

mode.

4 Select a setting with v/V.

• The setting you select is zoomed and set.

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot set items that are not available to select.

Mode dial

Control button

MENU button

(Playback) button

v/V/b/B button

z button

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Using the menu

Menu items

Shooting menu (page 32)

The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the

mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

Viewing menu (page 41)

(Folder) - (Protect)

DPOF (Print)

(Slide) (Resize)

(Rotate) (Setup)

Trimming

*1)

The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 27).

*2)

Available only for playback zoom

In this “Cyber-shot Handbook”, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows.

( : available)

Mode dial position: Scene

COLOR (Color Mode) —

—

(EV)

9 (Focus) —

—

(Metering Mode) —

—

WB (White Bal) —

ISO —

—

Mode (REC Mode)

—

(Flash Level) —

—

(Sharpness) — — —

(Setup)

Unavailable Available

The selectable mode is displayed in white.

For details on the operation 1 page 30

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

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

• You can select only [Normal], [B&W] or [Sepia] when shooting movies.

COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

B&W (B & W)

Sets the image to monochromatic color.

Sepia (SEPIA)

Sets the image to sepia color.

Natural (NATURAL)

Sets the image to quiet color.

Rich (RICH)

Sets the image to bright color.

Normal

Sets the image to standard color.

Using the menu

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Manually adjusts the exposure.

• For details on the Exposure, see page 8.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

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

adjustment may not be effective.

(EV): Adjusting the light intensity

+2.0EV

Toward +: Brightens an image.

0EV

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

–2.0EV

Toward –: Darkens an image.

Toward – Toward +

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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.

• Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. Pointing the lens up or down will

increase error.

• When you use Digital Zoom, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.

In this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.

9 (Focus): Changing the focus method

(unlimited distance)

Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the

subject (Focus preset).

• Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with

automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a

net or window.

7.0 m

3.0 m

1.0 m

0.5 m

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.

Multi AF

(Multipoint AF)

()

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame

automatically.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the

frame.

AF range finder frame

indicator

AF range finder frame

indicator

Using the menu

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen) or when using [Center AF], the

camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.

In such cases, do as follows:

1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

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

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many

times as you want.

2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

AF range finder frame

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

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

exposure.

• For details on the exposure, see page 8.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to

focus on the metering position (page 34).

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

Spot (Spot metering)

()

(Only for still image)

Measures only a part of the subject.

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there

is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Center (Center-weighted

metering) ( )

Measures the center of the image, and determines the

exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Multi (Multi-pattern

metering)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The

camera determines a well-balanced exposure.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

Using the menu

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

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

color appears unnatural.

WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones

Flash ( )

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Incandescent (n)

Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under

bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

Fluorescent ( )

Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.

Cloudy ( )

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shaded area.

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

• For details on the white balance, see page 9.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you

select [Fluorescent] ( ).

• Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 27).

Selects the ISO sensitivity.

• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 8.

• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.

Daylight ( )

Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown,

night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.

Auto

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

1250

You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving

subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger

number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO

sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity

number according to shooting conditions.

800

400

200

100

Auto

High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity

Using the menu

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

On the [Burst]

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• The recording interval is approximately 1.2 seconds.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” does not have

sufficient space, you cannot shoot continuously.

• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27).

The maximum number of continuous shots

(units: images)

Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method

Burst ( )

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer

to the following table) when you press and hold down the

shutter button.

• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.

Size Maximum continuous shots

7M 3

3:2 3

5M 4

3M 6

VGA 64

16:9 10

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

• To change flash mode, see page 22.

• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

See page 48.

(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light

+ ( +)

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

Normal

– ( –)

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image

+ ( )

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Normal

– ( )

Toward –: Softens the image.

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Toward +Toward –

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Using the menu

Viewing menu

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with

“Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

z On the folders

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or

create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 52)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 53)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is

displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder.

: Moves to the next folder.

: Moves to either the previous or next folders.

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the selection.

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Protects images against accidental erasure. The - indicator appears on a protected image.

To protect images in single image mode

1 Display the image you want to protect.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [Protect] with b/B on the control button, then press z .

The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.

To protect images in index mode

1 Press (Index) to display the index screen.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [Protect] with b/B on the control button, then press z .

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.

5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z .

A green - indicator appears on the selected image.

6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.

• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,

then press z.

- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

Protect (-)

See the following procedure.

Exit

Exits the Protection function.

- (green)

Using the menu

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

To cancel the protection

In single image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single image mode.”

In index mode

1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step

5 of “To protect images in

index mode.”

2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray.

3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.

4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.

To cancel protection of all images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.

Select [Off] with

B, then press z.

• Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the

recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 80).

Printing images shot with the camera.

See page 76.

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button.

2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.

The slide show starts.

To end the slide show, press z to pause the slide show. Select [Exit] with V, then press z.

• When pausing during the slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B.

(Slide): Playing back a series of images

Interval

3 sec

Sets the slide show interval.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Repeat

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

Off

After all the images have been played back, the slide show

ends.

Image

You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).

Folder

Plays back all the images in the selected folder.

All

Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.

Start

See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels the slide show.

Using the menu

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The

original image is retained even after resizing.

1 Display the image you want to resize.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [Resize] with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.

The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.

• For details on Image Size, see page 10.

• You cannot change the size of movies.

• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9.

• When you resize a 3:2 or 16:9 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image

For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see

page 24.

VGA

Cancel

Cancels resizing.

Small sizeLarge size

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [Rotate] with b/B on the control button, then press z.

4 Select [

] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.

5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.

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

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

the software.

See page 48.

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates an image. See the following procedure.

Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.

Cancel

Cancels rotation.

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Using the menu

Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30

Records an enlarged image (page 28) as a new file.

1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.

2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.

3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.

The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is

retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

Trimming: Recording an enlarged image

Trimming

See the following procedure.

Return

Cancels trimming.

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then

press B again.

3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

• The frame of the selected item turns yellow.

4 Press z to enter the setting.

To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.

To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.

• Press the shutter button halfway down to close the (Setup) screen and return to the shooting mode.

When the menu is not displayed

Press MENU longer to display the (Setup) screen.

To cancel the (Setup) setting

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select

the previous setting again.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

Mode dial

Control button

MENU button

v/V/b/B button

z button

For details on the operation 1 page 48

Using the Setup screen

Camera

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).

When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 3×)

• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.

• The total zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.

• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator

flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no

effect on the recorded image.

Digital Zoom

Smart

(Smart zoom)

()

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is

not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].

• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following

table.

Precision

(Precision digital zoom)

()

Enlarges all image sizes up to 6× total, but image quality

deteriorates when zoom exceeds optical 3×.

Off

Does not use the digital zoom.

Size Total zoom scale

5M Approx. 3.6×

3M Approx. 4.5×

VGA Approx. 14×

16:9 Approx. 4.8×

The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,

and the T side is the digital zoom area

Zoom scaling indicator

Camera For details on the operation 1 page 48

When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.

The flash strobes two or more times before

shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when

using the flash.

• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second

after you press the shutter button. Also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and

conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.

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

shooting a still image.

• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can

immediately shoot the next image.

Function Guide

Displays the function guide.

Off

Does not display the function guide.

Red Eye Reduction

On ( )

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

Off

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Auto Review

Uses the Auto Review.

Off

Does not use Auto Review.

For details on the operation 1 page 48

Using the Setup screen

Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

To cancel formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

Format

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Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already

formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected

images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

To cancel formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

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

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder creation screen appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the

folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”

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

folder.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

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

automatically created.

• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 67).

Format

Create REC. Folder

Using the Setup screen

Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel changing the recording folder

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

Change REC. Folder

Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48

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

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.

2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

To cancel copying

Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press z.

• Use batteries with enough power remaining. If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little

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

• You cannot select images to copy.

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

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

([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 51).

• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot

choose a specific folder and copy images to it.

• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.

Copy

For details on the operation 1 page 48

Using the Setup screen

Setup1

The default settings are marked with .

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

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

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel initializing

Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

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

Beep

Shutter

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

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

button/press the shutter button.

Off

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language

Initialize

For details on the operation 1 page 48

Setup2

The default settings are marked with .

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

compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable.

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 59).

USB Connect

PictBridge

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer

(page 76).

PTP

When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera

is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder

on the camera are copied to the computer (Compatible with

Windows XP and Mac OS X).

Mass Storage

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera

and a computer or other USB device (page 65).

Video Out

NTSC

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the

USA, Japan).

PAL

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

Using the Setup screen

Setup2 For details on the operation 1 page 48

Sets the date and time.

1 Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup2) screen.

2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.

4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.

5 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

To cancel the clock setting

Select [Cancel], then press z.

Clock Set

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.

Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the dedicated A/V cable to the left

audio jack.

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

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

your TV system (page 56).

Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied

dedicated A/V cable.

1 To audio/video

input jacks

Dedicated A/V cable

2 To the (USB) ·

A/V OUT terminal

Yellow Black

VIDEO AUDIO

(Playback) button

Control button

Viewing images on a TV

On TV color systems

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

dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your 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.

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

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

your Macintosh computer” (page 72).

Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the

English version.

• Under Windows Vista, some names and operations may

differ from those described below.

• Installing the software as follows:

– “Picture Motion Browser”

• Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion

Browser”.

• Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” as follows:

– Viewing images saved on your computer

– Editing images

– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps

online

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

disc writing drive)

– Printing or saving still images with the date

Install the software (supplied) first (page 62)

Copying images to your computer (page 65)

Additional information on this product and answers to

frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony

Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

The following environment is

recommended for a computer connected to

the camera.

Recommended environment for copying

images

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*

SP2/Windows Vista*

• Operation is not assured in an environment

based on an upgrade of the operating

systems described above or in a multi-boot

environment.

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using

“Picture Motion Browser”

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*

SP2/Windows Vista*

CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or

faster, 256 MB of RAM or more

(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or

faster and 512 MB of RAM or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation— approximately 200 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots

or more

Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) is not

supported.

Notes on connecting the camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including the camera, may not operate,

depending on the types of USB devices you are

using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a

USB hub.

• Connecting the camera using a USB interface

that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0

compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed

transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-

Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Mass Storage]

(default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes [Mass Storage] as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 56.

• 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

Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied)

using the following procedure.

• Log in as Administrator.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert

the CD-ROM (supplied) into the

CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click (My

Computer) t (SONYPICTUTIL).

• Under Windows Vista, the AutoPlay screen

may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.” and

follow the instructions that appear on the

screen to proceed with the installation.

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen

appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next].

The [Location Settings] screen appears.

4 Select the [Region] and [Country/

Area], then click [Next].

When the [Welcome to the InstallShield

Wizard for SonyPicture Utility]

appears, click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen

appears. Read the agreement carefully.

If you accept the terms of the

agreement, click the radio button next to

[I accept the terms of the license

agreement] and then click [Next].

5 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the

installation.

• When the restarting confirmation message

appears, restart the computer following the

instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on the

system environment of your computer.

6 Remove the CD-ROM after the

installation is complete.

Using your computer

Installing the software (supplied)

After you install the software, the short cut

icons for “Picture Motion Browser”,

“Picture Motion Browser Guide”, are

created on the desktop.

• Double-click to start

“Picture Motion Browser”.

• Double-click to start

“Picture Motion Browser

Guide”.

On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)

You can use still images and movies from

the camera more than ever by taking

advantage of the software.

This section summarizes the “Picture

Motion Browser”.

With the “Picture Motion Browser” you

can:

• Import images shot with the camera and display

them on the computer.

• Organize images on the computer on a calendar

by shooting date to view them.

• Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and

send still images as e-mail attachments, change

the shooting date and more.

• Still images can be printed or saved with the

date.

• You can create a data disc using a CD burner

drive or DVD burner drive.

• For details, refer to “Picture Motion Browser

Guide”.

To access “Picture Motion Browser Guide”

• Double-click “Picture Motion Browser

Guide” icon on the desktop.

• From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All

Programs] (in Windows 2000,

[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t

[Help] t [Picture Motion Browser

Guide].

Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Double-click the (Picture Motion

Browser) icon on the desktop.

Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t

[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,

[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t

[Picture Motion Browser].

• The confirmation message of the Information

tool appears on the screen when starting the

“Picture Motion Browser” for the first time.

Select [Start]. This function informs you of

news, such as software updates. You can change

the setting later.

Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Click button in the top right corner of

the screen.

“Picture Motion Browser”

overview

Starting and exiting the “Picture

Motion Browser”

Using your computer

Copying images to your computer using the

“Picture Motion Browser”

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with

recorded images into the camera.

• When copying images in the internal

memory, this step is unnecessary.

2 Insert the batteries with enough

power remaining in the camera, or

connect the camera to a wall

outlet (wall socket) with the AC

Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer

using the batteries with little remaining

charge, copying may fail or image data may

become corrupted if the batteries shuts

down too soon.

3 Press (Playback), then turn on

the computer.

“USB Mode Mass Storage” 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.

*During communication, the access indicators

turn red. Do not operate the computer until the

indicators turn white.

• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear,

set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 56).

Preparing the camera and the

computer

(Playback) button

Connecting the camera to your

computer

Dedicated USB cable

2 To a USB jack

1 To the (USB) ·

A/V OUT terminal

Access

indicators*

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

1 Connects the camera to a

computer as described

“Connecting the camera to your

computer”.

After making a USB connection, the

[Import Media Files] screen of “Picture

Motion Browser” appears automatically.

• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to

page 69.

• In Windows XP/Windows Vista, if the

AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

2 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the

[Import] button.

By default, images are imported into a

folder created in “My Pictures” that is

named with the date of importing.

• For details on the “Picture Motion

Browser”, refer to “Picture Motion Browser

Guide”.

When importing is complete, the “Picture

Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the

imported images are displayed.

• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default

folder in “Viewed folders”.

Organize images on the computer on a

calender by shooting date to view them.

For details, see the “Picture Motion

Browser Guide”.

Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your

computer

Example: Month display screen

Using your computer

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4

below before:

• Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the

camera after copying images from the internal

memory.

• Turning off the camera.

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t

[Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

The device is disconnected.

•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP/

Windows Vista.

The image files recorded with the camera

are grouped as folders on the “Memory

Stick Duo” or the internal memory.

Example: viewing folders on Windows XP

A Folder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the

folder creating function

B Folder containing image data recorded

using the camera

When no new folders are created, there are

folders as follows:

– “Memory Stick Duo”: “101MSDCF” only

– Internal memory: “101_SONY” only

• You cannot record any images to the

“100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder

are available only for viewing.

• You cannot record/play back any images to the

“MISC” folder.

To delete the USB connection

Double-click here

Image file storage destinations

and file names

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

• Image files are named as follows:

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG

– Movie files: MOV0ssss.AVI

– Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

ssss stands for any number within the

range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical

portions of the name of a movie file recorded in

movie mode and its corresponding index image

file are the same.

• For more information about folders, see pages

41 and 52.

Using your computer

Copying images to a computer without “Picture

Motion Browser”

You can copy images to your computer

without “Picture Motion Browser” as

follows.

For a computer with a Memory Stick slot

Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the

camera and insert it in the Memory Stick

Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor in the computer and copy the

images.

• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98

SecondEdition/NT/Me, you can copy images by

inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the

Memory Stick slot on your computer.

• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not

recognized, see page 87.

For a computer without a Memory Stick

slot

Make a USB connection and follow Stages

to copy images.

• The screen displays shown in this section are the

examples for copying images from “Memory

Stick Duo”.

• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/

98/98 SecondEdition/NT/Me of the Windows

operating system.

When you use a computer without a Memory

Stick slot, use a commercially available

Memory Stick Reader/Writer to copy images

from a “Memory Stick Duo” to your computer.

• To copy images in the internal memory to your

computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick

Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.

This section describes an example of

copying images to a “My Documents” (For

Windows Vista: “Documents”).

1 Prepare the camera and a

computer.

Perform the same procedure as

described in “Preparing the camera and

the computer” on page 65.

2 Connect the camera to your

computer with the dedicated USB

cable.

Perform the same procedure as

described in “Connecting the camera to

your computer” on page 65.

• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already

installed, then [Import Media Files]

automatically starts on “Picture Motion

Browser”. Select [Cancel] to finish.

Copying images to a computer

-Windows XP/Vista

Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”

3 Click [Open folder to view files]

t [OK](Only for Windows XP) as

the wizard screen appears

automatically on the desktop.

• When the wizard screen does not appear

automatically, follow the procedure: t

“For Windows 2000” on page 70.

4 Double-click [DCIM].

5 Double-click the folder where the

image files you want to copy are

stored. Then, right-click an image

file to display the menu and click

[Copy].

• On the storage destination of the image

files, see page 67.

6 Double-click the [My Documents]

(For Windows Vista:

“Documents”) folder. Then, right-

click on the “My Documents”

window to display the menu and

click [Paste].

The image files are copied to the “My

Documents” (For Windows Vista:

“Documents”) folder.

• When an image with the same file name

exists in the copy destination folder, the

overwrite confirmation message appears.

When you overwrite an existing image with

a new one, the original file data is deleted.

To copy an image file to the computer

without overwriting, change the file name

and then copy the image file. However, note

that if you change the file name (page 71),

you may not play back that image with the

camera.

For Windows 2000

Double-click [My Computer] t

[Removable Disk] after connecting the

camera to your computer. Then, perform

from step 4.

Using your computer

Viewing image files stored on a computer with

the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”

This section describes the process using a

Windows computer as an example.

When an image file copied to a computer

no longer remains on a “Memory Stick

Duo”, you can view that image again on the

camera by copying the image file on the

computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera

has not been changed.

• You may not be able to play back some images

depending on the image size.

• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files

on the camera if the files have been processed

using a computer or recorded with another

camera.

• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick

Duo”, create a folder (page 52) with the camera

first, then copy the image files.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file

name to “DSC0ssss”.

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for

ssss.

• If the overwrite confirmation message

appears, enter a different number.

• An extension may be displayed depending

on the computer settings. The extension for

still images is JPG, and the extension for

movies is AVI. Do not change the extension.

2 Copy the image file to the

“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the

following order.

1Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2Double-click [Removable Disk] or

[Sony MemoryStick] in [My

Computer].

3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder

in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].

• sss stands for any number within the

range from 100 to 999.

Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh

computer.

• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible

with Macintosh computers.

The following environment is

recommended for a computer connected to

the camera.

Recommended environment for copying

images

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac

OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)

USB jack: Provided as standard

Notes on connecting your camera to a

computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the

recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a

single computer at the same time, some devices,

including your 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 two modes for a USB connection

when connecting a computer, [Mass Storage]

(default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section

describes [Mass Storage] as an example. For

details on [PTP], see page 56.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend

or sleep mode, communication between your

camera and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

1 Prepare the camera and a

Macintosh computer.

Perform the same procedure as

described in “Preparing the camera and

the computer” on page 65.

2 Connect the dedicated USB cable.

Perform the same procedure as

described in “Connecting the camera to

your computer” on page 65.

3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon.

The image files are copied to the hard

disk.

• For details on the storage location of the

images and file names, see page 67.

4 View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon t the

desired image file in the folder

containing the copied files to open that

image file.

Recommended computer

environment

Copying and viewing images on

a computer

Using your computer

Using your Macintosh computer

Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of

the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”

icon beforehand when you perform the

procedures listed below, or the camera is

disconnected from the computer.

• Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the

camera after copying images from the internal

memory

• Turning off the camera

To delete the USB connection

Technical Support

Additional information on this product

and answers to frequently asked

questions can be found at the Sony

Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also

installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

further introduces how to use the camera

and optional accessories.

Start from the shortcut icon on the

desktop.

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, then

write over them to the files in the

[img] folder stored in

[stepupguide] which is copied to

your computer in the step 1.

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

Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both

edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before

printing (page 89).

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the

printer.

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture

Motion Browser” software and print the images.

You can print images date inserted (page 64).

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with

your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a

(Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in

advance.

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76)

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

Printing using a computer

Printing at a shop (page 80)

Printing images directly using a PictBridge

compliant printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you

can print images shot using your camera by

connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products

Association)

In single image mode

You can print a single image on a printing

sheet.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced

size on a printing sheet. You can print a set

of either the same images (1) or different

images (2).

• An index print function may not be provided

depending on the printer.

• The quantity of images that can be printed as an

index image differ depending on the printer.

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the

camera for about five seconds (error

notification), check the connected printer.

Prepare the camera to connect it to the

printer with the dedicated USB cable.

• It is recommended to use batteries with enough

power remaining or an AC Adaptor (not

supplied) to prevent the power from turning off

partway through printing.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select (Setup2) with V, then

select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.

4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Index button

Control Button

MENU button

Printing still images

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

1 Connect the camera to the printer.

2 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made,

the indicator appears.

The camera is set to playback mode, then an

image and the print menu appear on the

screen.

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to,

the print menu appears when you complete

Stage 2.

1 Select the desired printing

method with v/V on the control

button, then press z.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark (page 80) regardless of the

displayed image.

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the

selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z.

The mark appears on the selected

image.

• To select other images, repeat this

procedure.

2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

[This image]

Prints a displayed image.

• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to

[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the

same images as an index image.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera

to the printer

2 To the USB jack

1 To the

(USB) ·

A/V OUT

terminal

Dedicated

USB cable

Stage 3: Printing

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.

[Index]

Select [On] to print as an index image.

[Size]

Select the size of the printing sheet.

[Date]

Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert

the date and time on images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be

inserted in the order you select (page 57).

This function may not be provided

depending on the printer.

[Quantity]

When [Index] is set to [Off]:

Select the number of sheets of an image

that you want to print. The image will

be printed as a single image.

When [Index] is set to [On]:

Select the number of sets of images that

you want to print as an index image. If

you selected [This image] in step 1,

select the number of the same image

you want to print side by side on a sheet

as an index image.

• The designated number of images may not

all fit onto a single sheet depending on the

quantity of images.

3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable

while the (PictBridge Connecting)

indicator appears on the screen.

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired

image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

To print images on the index screen

Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”

(page 76) and “Stage 2: Connecting the

camera to the printer” (page 77), then

proceed with the following.

When you connect the camera to a printer,

the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to

turn off the print menu, then proceed as

follows.

1 Press (Index).

The index screen appears.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select (Print) with B, then press z.

4 Select the desired printing method with v/

V, then press z.

indicator

Printing still images

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

[Select]

Selects images and prints all the selected

images.

Select the image you want to print with v/

V/b/B, then press z to display the

mark. (Repeat this procedure to select

other images.) Then, press MENU.

[DPOF image]

Prints all the images with a (Print

order) mark regardless of the displayed

image.

[All In This Folder]

Prints all the images in the folder.

5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:

Printing” (page 77).

Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”

containing images shot with your camera to

a photo printing service shop. As long as

the shop supports photo printing services

conforming to the DPOF, you can make a

(Print order) mark on images in

advance so that you do not need to reselect

them when you print them out at the shop.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal

memory at a print shop directly from the

camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick

Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the

print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a

function allowing you to make a

(Print

order) mark on images of “Memory Stick

Duo” that you want to print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms

to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a

shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they can

process.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be processed

by your photo printing service shop, copy the

images you want to print out to another medium

such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.

• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

• When you want to superimpose dates on

images, consult your photo printing service

shop.

1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then

press z.

A (Print order) mark is marked on

the image.

4 To mark other images, display the

desired image with b/B, then

press z.

To remove the mark in single image

mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in single image mode

Control button

MENU button

Printing still images

Printing at a shop

1 Display the index screen

(page 29).

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then

press z.

4 Select [Select] with v/V, then

press z.

• You cannot add a mark in [All In This

Folder].

5 Select the image you want to

mark with v/V/b/B, then press z .

A green mark appears on the

selected image.

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU.

8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select

[Exit] in step 8, then press z.

To remove the mark in index mode

Select the images from which you want to

remove the mark in step 5, then press z.

To remove all the marks in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then

press z. Select [Off], then press z.

Marking in index mode

(green)

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the

internal memory may be checked.

1 Check the items on pages 83 to 91.

2 Remove the batteries, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batteries, then

turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 55).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Batteries and power 83

Shooting still images/movies 84

Viewing images 86

Deleting/Editing images 86

Computers 87

“Memory Stick Duo” 88

Internal memory 88

Printing 89

PictBridge compliant printer 89

Others 90

Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the

appropriate corrective action.

Troubleshooting

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining

indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

• When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time

remaining may not be correctly indicated.

• The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

(not supplied).

• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the

battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton

swab, etc. (page 97).

• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the

current one due to the memory effect (page 97), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the

batteries to correct the display.

• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

The batteries run down too quickly.

• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location.

• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them sufficiently.

Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

• This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery/“Memory Stick

Duo” cover.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Insert the batteries correctly.

• Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

• The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again.

• The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

Batteries and power

Troubleshooting

Cannot record images.

• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of

the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (page 28).

– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than .

• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.

The subject is not visible on the screen.

• Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press (Playback) to change to the recording

mode (page 28).

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens

farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 5 cm (2

inches) (W)/35 cm (13 7/8 inches) (T) from the front of the lens, when shooting (page 23).

• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still

images.

• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 34).

• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 35.

Zoom does not work.

• You cannot use the smart zoom when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].

• You cannot use the digital zoom while shooting movies.

• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 22).

• You cannot use the flash when:

– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] (page 39).

– (High Sensitivity mode) or (Twilight mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27).

– Shooting movies.

• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape mode), (Beach mode), or

(Snow mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 22).

Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.

• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This

is not a malfunction (page 11).

Shooting still images/movies

Troubleshooting

The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.

• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27).

The date and time are not displayed.

• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

Cannot insert dates on images.

• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 89).

By using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print or save images with the date (page 64).

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 33).

The screen is too dark or too bright.

• Select the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 18).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode

(page 36) or adjust the exposure (page 33).

The image is too bright.

• Adjust the exposure (page 33).

The image colors are not correct.

• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 32).

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] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 50).

• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.

• Light the room and shoot the subject.

Troubleshooting

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 28).

• The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not

supplied).

Cannot play back images.

• Press (Playback) (page 28).

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 71).

• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been

processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 67).

The date and time are not displayed.

• The display indicators are turned off. Show the display indicators by pressing v (DISP) on the

control button (page 18).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.

The image does not appear on the TV.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of

your TV (page 56).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 58).

Cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 43).

The resizing function does not work.

• You cannot resize movies.

Viewing images

Deleting/Editing images

Troubleshooting

Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.

• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 61 for Windows, and page 72 for

Macintosh.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory

Stick” slot.

• Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO

Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other

than Sony should contact those manufacturers.

• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 65

and 72). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• Turn on the camera.

• When the battery level is low, insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

(not supplied), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 56).

• Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied) (page 65).

• Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it

again firmly.

• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

connectors of your computer.

• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 65).

Cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 65).

• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 61 and 72).

• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not

be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by

your camera (page 52).

After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start

automatically.

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 65).

Cannot play back images on your computer.

• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”

(page 64).

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

Computers

Troubleshooting

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a

computer.

• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick

Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the

hard disk (page 65).

Cannot print an image.

• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 67).

• Operate correctly (page 71).

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Insert it in the correct direction.

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.

Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.

• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient

free capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the

internal memory.

• This feature is not available.

“Memory Stick Duo”

Internal memory

Troubleshooting

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 inserted.

• You can print images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser” (page 64).

• This 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] in the (Setup) menu (page 56).

• Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the

printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable.

• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the printer.

• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the

dedicated USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the dedicated

USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the dedicated USB cable again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may

not be printed.

Printing

PictBridge compliant printer

Troubleshooting

Printing is canceled.

• You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the (PictBridge Connecting) mark

disappears.

Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether

the printer provides these functions or not.

• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]

and print the image again (page 78).

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 dedicated USB cable.

• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the

camera (page 78) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time

depending on the printer.

Cannot reset the file-number.

• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To

initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 51, 52) or the internal memory,

and then initialize the settings (page 55). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or

the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.

The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.

• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.

• Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, then turn on the camera again.

Others

Troubleshooting

The lens gets fogged.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it.

The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.

• The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

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 57).

You want to change the date or time.

• Set the date and time again (page 57).

Warning messages

If the following messages appear, follow

the instructions.

• The battery level is low. Insert new ones

or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries (not supplied). Depending on

the conditions of use or the type of

battery, the indicator may flash even

though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of

remaining battery time left.

System error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Internal memory error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Reinsert the Memory Stick

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

correctly.

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera

(page 95).

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.

• The terminal section of the “Memory

Stick Duo” is dirty.

Memory Stick type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”

cannot be used in your camera

(page 95).

Format error

• Format the media again (pages 51 and

52).

Memory Stick locked

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”

with the write-protect switch, and the

switch is set to the LOCK position. Set

the switch to the recording position.

No memory space in internal

memory

No memory space in Memory Stick

• Delete unnecessary images or files

(page 28).

Read only memory

• Your camera cannot record or delete

images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.

No file

• No images that can be played have been

recorded in the internal memory.

No file in this folder

• No images that can be played have been

recorded in this folder.

• You did not operate correctly when

copying images from your computer

(page 71).

Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit

number already exists on the “Memory

Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF

and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,

or create a new folder (pages 52, 53).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with

“999” exists on the “Memory Stick

Duo”. You cannot create any folders if

this is the case.

Messages

Troubleshooting

Warning messages

Cannot record

• The camera cannot record images in the

selected folder. Select a different folder

(page 53).

File error

• An error occurred while the image was

playing back.

File protect

• Release the protection (page 42).

Image size over

• You are playing back an image of a size

that cannot be played back on your

camera.

Invalid operation

• You are trying to play back a file that is

not compatible with the camera.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to

insufficient light. Use the flash or mount

the camera on a tripod to secure the

camera.

Enable printer to connect

• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],

however the camera is connected to a

non-PictBridge compliant device.

Check the device.

• The connection is not established.

Disconnect and connect the dedicated

USB cable again. If an error message is

indicated on the printer, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the

printer.

Connect to PictBridge device

• You tried to print images before the

printer connection was established.

Connect to a PictBridge compliant

printer.

No printable image

• You tried to execute [DPOF image]

without placing a DPOF (Print order)

mark on the image(s).

• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]

while a folder that holds only movies

was selected. You cannot print movies.

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 dedicated USB cable.

Processing

• The printer is canceling the current print

job. You cannot print until it is finished.

This may take time, depending on the

printer.

Others

Using the camera abroad — Power sources

You can use the camera, the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region

where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a

malfunction.

Others

On the “Memory Stick Duo”

A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact,

portable IC recording medium. The types of

“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with

the camera are listed in the table below.

However, proper operation cannot be

guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”

functions.

*1)

“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory

Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are

equipped with MagicGate functions.

MagicGate is copyright protection technology

that uses encryption technology. Data

recording/playback that requires MagicGate

functions cannot be performed with the

camera.

*2)

The camera is not compatible with high-speed

data transfer using a parallel interface.

*3)

The camera is not compatible with 8-bit

parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel

data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick PRO

Duo”.

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick

Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for

“Memory Stick Micro”.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a

computer is not guaranteed to operate with the

camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the

combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and

the equipment used.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while

reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or

the camera is turned off during a read or write

operation.

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in

locations subject to static electricity or

electrical noise.

• We recommend backing up important data on a

hard disk of your computer.

• Do not press down hard when you write down

on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick

Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick

Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the

“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal

object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick

Duo”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory

Stick Duo”.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to

water.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within

the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory

Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.

Otherwise, a malfunction may result.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”

under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot

interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present

“Memory Stick” type Recording/

Playback

Memory Stick Duo

(with MagicGate)

Memory Stick Duo

(without MagicGate)

MagicGate Memory Stick

Duo

*1*2

Memory Stick PRO Duo a

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a

*1*3

On the “Memory Stick Duo”

Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (not supplied)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory

Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”

into a “Memory Stick” compliant device

without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you

might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the

correct direction, then insert it all the way in.

Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a

“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure

that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted

facing the correct direction. Note that improper

use may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into

a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a

“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may

result in malfunction of the unit.

Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” (not supplied)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to

8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly

with the camera.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”

(not supplied)

• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the

camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick

Micro” into a Duo-sized “M2” Adaptor. If you

insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into the camera

without a Duo-sized “M2” Adaptor, you might

not be able to remove it from the camera.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within

the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

Others

On the batteries

Batteries you can and cannot use with

your camera

A: supplied

B: supported

C: rechargeable

* Before using batteries, read the following

precaution for each type of battery.

As for unsupported batteries, operating

performance cannot be ensured if voltage

drops or other problems are caused by the

nature of the battery.

On alkaline batteries (supplied)/Oxy

Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied)

• Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery

cannot be charged.

• Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery

have a shorter life compared to the Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries. For this reason, the power

may turn off even though the battery remaining

indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining.

• Battery performance differs greatly depending

on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and

in some cases the battery life may be extremely

short. This is especially true at low

temperatures, and you may not be able to shoot

at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

• The battery remaining indicator may not display

the correct information when using alkaline

batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery.

• Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries/Oxy

Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large

difference between the available shooting time

and the available playback time. For this reason,

the camera may turn off with the lens portion

extended when you switch the mode dial. In this

case, replace the batteries with new ones. Using

the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries allows you

to shoot for longer periods of time.

On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not

supplied)

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the

seals have been partially or completely

removed, or batteries that have been split in any

way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or

heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or

injury may be caused. These may cause a

malfunction of the battery charger.

• Do not carry or store the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries with metallic objects. Since metallic

objects may short the + and – ends, resulting in

the risk of heating or fire.

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge

properly. Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a

long time, they may not full charge. This is

typical of this type of battery, and is not a

malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using

up the batteries fully, and then recharging them

should correct the problem.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the

low battery warning may be displayed sooner

than expected. This is called the “memory

effect.”* If this problem occurs, charging the

batteries only after using up the existing charge

will correct it.

* The “memory effect” - the situation in which

the capacity of the battery is temporarily

lowered.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 44) and

leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Do not expose the battery to water. The battery

is not water-resistant.

Battery type A B C

LR6 (size AA)

alkaline batteries

aa—

HR 15/51:HR6 (size

AA) Nickel-Metal

Hydride batteries

— aa

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy

Nickel Primary

Battery

— a —

Lithium batteries — — —

Manganese batteries — — —

Ni-Cd batteries — — —

Index

AC Adaptor...........................13

Adjusting EV..................18, 33

AE/AF lock indicator .....21, 35

AF lock...........................21, 35

AF range finder frame ..........35

Aperture..................................8

Auto adjustment mode..........21

Auto Focus..............................6

Auto Review .........................50

AVI .......................................68

B&W ....................................32

Battery ..................................97

Beach mode ..........................26

Beep......................................55

Blur.........................................7

Burst .....................................39

Camera..................................49

Center AF .............................34

Center-weighted metering ....36

Change REC. Folder.............53

Clock Set ..............................57

Cloudy ..................................37

Color.......................................9

Color Mode...........................32

Computer..............................60

Copying images.......65, 72

Macintosh......................72

Recommended

environment.............61, 72

Software ........................62

Viewing image files stored

on a computer with the

camera ...........................71

Windows........................60

Connecting

Computer ...................... 65

Printer ........................... 77

TV................................. 58

Copy..................................... 54

Copying images to your

computer....................... 65

Create REC. Folder.............. 52

Date...................................... 57

Daylight ............................... 38

Dedicated A/V cable............ 58

Dedicated USB cable ..... 65, 77

Delete ................................... 28

Format..................... 51, 52

Digital Zoom........................ 49

DirectX................................. 62

DISP..................................... 18

DPOF ................................... 80

EV ........................................ 33

Exposure ................................ 8

Extension ............................. 71

File name.............................. 67

File storage destination ........ 67

Flash (Shooting)................... 11

Flash (White Bal)................. 37

Flash forced off.................... 22

Flash forced on..................... 22

Flash Level........................... 40

Flash mode........................... 22

Fluorescent........................... 37

Focus.......................... 6, 22, 34

Focus preset ......................... 34

Folder....................................41

Changing.......................53

Creating.........................52

Selecting........................ 41

Format ............................51, 52

Function Guide.....................50

High Sensitivity mode .......... 26

Histogram .............................18

Holding the camera .............. 21

Identifying parts ...................12

Image file storage destinations

and file names ...............67

Image quality........................10

Image size.......................10, 24

Incandescent .........................37

Index mode printing .............76

Index screen..........................29

Indicator ...............................14

Initialize................................ 55

Install ....................................62

Internal memory ...................19

Internal Memory Tool ..........51

ISO ...................................8, 38

JPG .......................................68

Landscape mode...................26

Language .............................. 55

LCD Screen ..........................18

Index

Macintosh computer .............72

Recommended

environment...................72

Macro....................................23

Mass Storage.........................56

“Memory Stick Duo”............95

Memory Stick Tool ...............52

Menu.....................................30

Items ..............................31

Shooting.........................32

Viewing..........................41

Metering Mode .....................36

Mode.....................................39

Mode dial..............................20

Movie recording mode..........20

Multi AF ...............................34

Multi-pattern metering..........36

Natural ..................................32

NTSC ....................................56

Optical zoom...................22, 49

OS ...................................61, 72

Overexposure ..........................8

PAL .......................................56

PC .........................................60

PictBridge .......................56, 76

Picture Motion Browser........64

Pixel ......................................10

Playback................................28

Playback zoom......................28

Precision digital zoom ..........49

Pressing halfway down ...........6

Print...................................... 75

Index mode ................... 76

Single image mode........ 76

Print order mark ................... 80

Printing at a shop.................. 80

Printing directly.................... 76

Program Auto mode ............. 20

Protect .................................. 42

PTP....................................... 56

REC Mode............................ 39

Red Eye Reduction............... 50

Resize................................... 45

Rewind/Fast forward ............ 28

Rich ...................................... 32

Rotate ................................... 46

Scene Selection .................... 25

Screen

Changing the display .... 18

Indicator........................ 14

LCD backlight............... 18

Select Folder......................... 41

Self-timer .............................23

Sepia..................................... 32

Setup......................... 40, 46, 48

Camera.......................... 49

Internal Memory Tool... 51

Memory Stick Tool ....... 52

Setup1 ........................... 55

Setup2 ........................... 56

Setup1................................... 55

Setup2................................... 56

Sharpness .............................40

Shooting

Movie............................ 21

Still image ..................... 21

Shooting menu ..................... 32

Shutter speed ..........................8

Single image mode

printing ..........................76

Slide Show............................44

Slow synchro ........................22

Smart zoom...........................49

Snow mode ...........................26

Soft Snap mode.....................26

Software..........................62, 64

Spot metering........................36

Spot metering cross hairs......36

Trimming..............................47

Troubleshooting....................82

TV.........................................58

Twilight mode.......................26

Twilight Portrait mode..........26

Underexposure........................8

USB Connect ........................56

USB·A/V OUT terminal.......12

Using the camera abroad ......94

VGA......................................24

Video Out..............................56

Viewing menu.......................41

Warning messages ................92

White Bal..............................37

Windows computer...............60

Recommended

environment...................61

Zoom.....................................22

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