Sony DSC-WX1 Cybershot Digital Still Camera User Manual

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-WX1

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How to use this handbook

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

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

Search for information by function.

Search for information by operation.

Search for information in a listing of

MENU/Settings items.

Search for information by keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

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In this handbook, the sequence of

operations is shown by arrows (t).

Operate the camera in the order indicated.

Marks are shown as they appear in the

camera’s default setting.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant

to the correct operation of the camera.

z Indicates information that is useful to

know.

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Notes on using the camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”

media that you can use (sold

separately)

“Memory Stick Duo” media:

You can use a “Memory Stick

Duo” media with the camera.

“Memory Stick”

media: You cannot use a

“Memory Stick” media

with the camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

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

page 127.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”

media with “Memory Stick” media

compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media

by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”

media Adaptor (sold separately).

Notes on the battery pack

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using

the camera for the first time.

• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not

completely discharged. In addition, even if the

battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the

partially charged capacity of the battery pack as

is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a

long time, use up the existing charge and

remove it from the camera, then store it in a

cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery

pack functions.

• For details on the usable battery pack, see

page 129.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for

effective use. However, some tiny black and/or

bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may

appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a

normal result of the manufacturing process and

do not affect the recording.

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct

sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the

camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen

may be discolored and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be

careful not to apply force to it.

On moisture condensation

• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside or

outside the camera. This moisture condensation

may cause a malfunction of the camera.

• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the

camera and wait about an hour for the moisture

to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot

with moisture remaining inside the lens, you

will be unable to record clear images.

The images used in this Handbook

The images used as examples in this Handbook are

reproduced images, and are not actual images shot

using this camera.

“Memory Stick

Duo” media

Adaptor

Black, white, red, blue or

green dots

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

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

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

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

Identifying parts··················································· 13

List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 14

Using the mode dial ············································ 16

Changing the DISP (Screen Display Settings) ·····17

Using the internal memory ·································· 19

Shooting

Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 20

Easy Shooting ····················································· 21

Program Auto ······················································ 23

Sweep Panorama················································ 24

Anti Motion Blur··················································· 26

Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 27

Scene Selection ·················································· 28

Movie Mode························································· 30

Zoom ··································································· 31

Flash ··································································· 32

Smile Shutter······················································· 33

Self-Timer···························································· 34

Burst/Bracket······················································· 35

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Viewing

Viewing still images············································· 37

Playback zoom···················································· 38

Image Index ························································ 39

Delete·································································· 40

Viewing movies ··················································· 41

MENU (Shooting)

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

(Viewing)

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

Settings

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

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

Computer

Using with your computer·································· 104

Using the software ············································ 105

Connecting the camera to the computer···············108

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ················ 110

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Printing

Printing still images ··········································· 111

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ················································ 113

Warning indicators and messages ···················· 121

Others

Image file storage destinations and file

names ······························································· 126

“Memory Stick Duo” media································ 127

Battery pack ······················································ 129

Battery charger·················································· 130

Intelligent Pantilter············································· 131

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Leaving the settings to

the camera

Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 20

Scene Selection ··················································· 28

Scene Recognition·············································· 58

Shooting portraits

Soft Snap ······························································· 28

Twilight Portrait ···················································· 28

Smile Shutter ························································ 33

Scene Recognition·············································· 58

Face Detection····················································· 61

Anti Blink ································································ 64

Red Eye Reduction ············································· 65

Shooting panoramic

images

Sweep Panorama················································ 24

Shooting best shots of

your pet

Pet············································································ 28

Shooting moving

objects

Movie Mode··························································· 30

Burst·································································· 35, 47

Shooting without blur

Anti Motion Blur···················································· 26

Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 27

High Sensitivity····················································· 28

2-second delay self-timer·································· 34

ISO··········································································· 50

SteadyShot···························································· 66

Shooting with backlight

Forced Flash························································· 32

Scene Recognition·············································· 58

DRO········································································· 63

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Shooting in dark places

Anti Motion Blur···················································· 26

High Sensitivity····················································· 28

Slow Synchro························································ 32

ISO··········································································· 50

Adjusting exposure

Histogram ······························································ 18

EV ············································································ 49

Changing focus

position

Focus ······································································ 54

Face Detection····················································· 61

Changing image size

Image Size····························································· 44

Deleting images

Delete································································ 40, 73

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

Displaying enlarged

images

Playback zoom····················································· 38

Trimming ································································ 72

Editing images

Retouch ·································································· 72

Playing back a series of

images in order

Slideshow ······························································ 67

Shooting/Viewing with

easy-to-see indicators

Easy Shooting ······················································ 21

Printing images with

the date

Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”

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Changing date and

time settings

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

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

Initializing settings

Initialize··································································· 87

Printing images

Print ······································································· 111

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

Information about

optional accessories

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ··························· 110

“Intelligent Pantilter”·········································· 131

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

1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

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

the control button.

3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu

screen.

In the table below, indicates an available function. The icons below [ ] and [ ] indicate

the available modes.

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

MENU items (Shooting)

Mode dial

Menu items

Scene Selection

—————— —

Movie shooting mode

—————— —

Shooting Direction

————— — —

Image Size

Burst

— ——— —

Flash

— ———— — —

—

ISO

—— ——— —

White Balance

——

Underwater White Balance

——————

Focus

—— —— — —

Metering Mode

—— —

Bracket Settings

—— ——— —

Scene Recognition

————— — —

Smile Detection Sensitivity

— ——— —

Face Detection

—— —

DRO

—— ——— — —

Anti Blink

—————— —

Red Eye Reduction

— ——— —

SteadyShot

—— —

(Settings)

—

Note

MENU button

Control button

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

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to

playback mode.

2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

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

the control button.

4 Press z on the center of the control button.

In the table below, indicates an available function.

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

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

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

MENU items (Viewing)

View Mode

Menu items

“Memory Stick Duo” media Internal Memory

Date View Folder View Folder View

(Slideshow)

(View Mode)

—

(Display Burst Group)

——

(Retouch)

(Delete)

(Protect)

DPOF

—

(Print)

(Rotate)

(Select Folder)

——

(Settings)

Notes

Control button

MENU button

(Playback)

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

1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu

screen.

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

then press z on the center of the control button to

display the setup screen.

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

B to select each item, then z.

4 Select the desired setting, then press z.

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

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

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

Setting items

Categories Items

Shooting Settings

AF Illuminator

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Auto Orientation

Blink Alert

Main Settings

Beep

Language Setting

Function Guide

Demo Mode

Initialize

COMPONENT

Video Out

USB Connect

Download Music

Format Music

“Memory Stick” Tool

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Delete REC.Folder

Copy

File Number

Internal Memory Tool

Format

File Number

Clock Settings

Area Setting

Date & Time Setting

Notes

Control button

MENU button

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Identifying parts

A Shutter button

B (Burst/Bracket) button (35)

C Flash

D Microphone

E ON/OFF (Power) button

F Speaker

G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF

illuminator

H Lens

I LCD screen

J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (31)

For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/

(Index) button (38, 39)

K Mode dial (16)

L Hook for wrist strap*

M (Playback) button (37)

N (Delete) button (40)

O MENU button (10)

P Control button

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

Menu off: DISP/ / /

Q Tripod receptacle

R Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media

cover

S Multi connector

T “Memory Stick Duo” media slot

U Access lamp

V Battery eject lever

W Battery insertion slot

* Using the wrist strap

Attach the strap and place your hand through the

loop to prevent the camera from damage by being

dropped.

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List of icons displayed on the

screen

Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.

You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

When shooting still images

• The icons are limited in (Easy Shooting)

mode.

When shooting movies

When playing back

Standby

100Min

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Image size

Scene Selection

Mode dial (Intelligent Auto

Adjustment, Program Auto,

Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion

Blur, Hand-held Twilight, Movie

Mode)

Scene Recognition icon

Movie shooting mode

White balance

Metering Mode

SteadyShot

Vibration warning

Scene Recognition

DRO

Smile Detection Sensitivity

indicator

Continued r

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Zoom scaling

PictBridge connecting

Protect

Print order (DPOF)

Playback zoom

Display burst group

Main image in the burst group

Display Indication

AE/AF lock

ISO400

ISO number

NR slow shutter

125

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

+2.0EV

Exposure Value

AF range finder frame indicator

REC

Standby

Recording a movie/Standby a

movie

0:12

Recording time (m:s)

101-0012

Folder-file number

2009 1 1

9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the

playback image

z STOP

z PLAY

Function guide for playing image

bB BACK/NEXT

Selecting images

V VOLUME

Adjusting volume

Display Indication

Recording folder

Playback folder

Number of recordable images

12/12

Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder

100Min

Recordable time

Recording/Playback Media

(“Memory Stick Duo” media,

internal memory)

Changing folder

AF illuminator

Red-eye reduction

Metering mode

Display Indication

Flash mode

Flash charging

White balance

ISO 400

ISO number

Database file full

Display Indication

Self-timer

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display

Destination

Overheating warning

Face Detection

Burst/Bracket

Database file full

Bracket Settings

AF range finder frame

Spot metering cross hair

+2.0EV

Exposure value

500

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

PictBridge connecting

Playback

Playback bar

35° 37’ 32” N

139° 44’ 31” E

Latitude and Longitude display

Histogram

• appears when histogram

display is disabled.

Volume

Display Indication

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Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

(Intelligent Auto

Adjustment)

Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically

(page 20).

(Easy Shooting)

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

(page 21).

(Program Auto)

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both

the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 23). You can set

various functions using the menu.

(Sweep Panorama)

Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images

(page 24).

(Anti Motion Blur)

Allows you to shoot with reduced blur without using the flash when

composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 26).

(Hand-held Twilight)

Allows you to shoot with reduced blur in low light scenes without

tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 27).

(Scene Selection)

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene

(page 28).

(Movie Mode)

Allows you to record movies with audio (page 30).

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Changing the DISP (Screen

Display Settings)

1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

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

may decrease faster under such condition.

(Bright +

Image Only)

Sets screen brighter and displays only images.

(Bright +

Histogram)

Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the

image brightness.

Image information is also displayed during

playback.

(Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the

information.

(Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays

the information.

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A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright

image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select

[Bright + Histogram].

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

• The histogram does not appear when:

– Recording movies

– Playing back movies

– Viewing vertical orientation images

– Rotating still images

– Shooting with Sweep Panorama

– Viewing images shot with Sweep Panorama

– Viewing main images

• A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes.

– The shutter speed is slow or fast.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

Histogram

Notes

BrightDark

A Number of pixels

B Brightness

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Using the internal memory

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

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

using this internal memory.

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

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

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

camera.

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

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

explained in [Copy] (page 97).

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

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

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

computer to the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted

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

Duo” media.

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

played back.

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

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

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media

inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal

memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played

back.

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

performed on images in the internal memory.

On image data stored in the internal memory

Notes

Internal

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Intelligent Auto Adjustment

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

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

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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

Note

zOn Scene Recognition

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

camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

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

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

displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.

For details, see page 58.

Scene Recognition icon (Guide)

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

to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)

(from the lens).

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

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

(page 54).

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant.

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

– The subject is seen through glass.

– The subject is moving quickly.

– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

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

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Easy Shooting

Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.

The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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

Note

zFunctions available in Easy Shooting mode

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

mode t z

Select between [Large] or [Small] size.

Self-Timer: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [10sec] or [Off] mode.

Flash: on the control button t desired mode

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

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

t z

Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.

Smile Shutter: on the control button

zOn Scene Recognition

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

automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

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

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

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

For details, see page 58.

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zOn Easy Viewing mode

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

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

be used are limited.

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

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

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

Select [OK] t z.

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

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

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Program Auto

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

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

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Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.

1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama).

2 Hold the camera at the position where you can

see the LCD screen clearly, then press the

shutter button fully down.

3 Pan the camera to the end, following the

guidance on the LCD screen.

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the

composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred.

• Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not

always the same.

• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the locked angle are extremely different in brightness,

color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change lock angle and shoot again.

• Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations:

– Objects are moving

– Objects are too close to the camera

– Image with a repeating pattern such as tiles and image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or

lawn

– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls

• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations:

– You pan the camera too fast or too slow

– There is too much camera shake

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zChanging the shooting direction or image size of a

panoramic image

Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up]

and [Down] t z

Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z

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zTips for shooting a panoramic image

• Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity.

• Pan the camera in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the exposure and

white balance.

• Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is in the center of the

image.

Vertical direction Horizontal direction

Radius as short

as possible

zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images

You can scroll panoramic images by pressing z on the control button while panoramic

images are being displayed.

• Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software “PMB” (page 105).

Operation button Description

z (on the control button) Plays back scrolling images/ Stops

b/B/v/V (on the control

button)

Scrolls images

W (zoom) button Displays the whole image

Shows the displayed area of

the whole panoramic image

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Anti Motion Blur

This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur.

1 Set the mode dial to (Anti Motion Blur).

2 Fully press the shutter button.

A series of burst shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and

noise.

• The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded.

• Reducing blur does not effective in the following situations:

– Image with large-scale movement

– Image with a main subject too close to the camera

– Image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn

– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls

• Smile Shutter cannot be used.

• When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur. In these

cases, set Scene Selection to (High Sensitivity).

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Hand-held Twilight

Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes

with less noise and blur without using a tripod.

1 Set the mode dial to (Hand-held Twilight).

2 Fully press the shutter button.

A series of burst shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce camera shake and

noise.

• The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded.

• Reducing blur is less effective in the following situations:

– Image with large-scale movement

– Image with a main subject too close to the camera

– Image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn

– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls

• Smile Shutter cannot be used.

• When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur. In these

cases, set Scene Selection to (High Sensitivity).

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Scene Selection

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

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

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

(High Sensitivity)

Allows you to shoot images without a

flash under low light conditions,

reducing blur.

(Soft Snap)

Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for

portraits and flowers, etc.

(Landscape)

Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in

the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors.

(Twilight Portrait)

Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the

night view in the background without compromising the

atmosphere.

(Twilight)

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without

losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

(Gourmet)

Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food

arrangements in delicious and bright color.

(Pet)

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best

settings.

(Beach)

Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when

shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.

(Snow)

Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken

colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole

screen appears white.

(Fireworks)

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• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter

speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.

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

functions is determined by the camera. indicates an available function. The icons below

[Flash] indicate the available flash modes.

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

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

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

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

(Underwater)

Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in

housing (Marine pack, etc.).

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Functions you can use in Scene Selection

Flash

Face

Detection/

Smile

Shutter

Burst/

Bracket

White

Balance

Red Eye

Reduction

Anti

Blink

Steady-

Shot

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Movie Mode

Allows you to record movies with audio.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 Press the shutter button fully down.

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

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Zoom

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

images up to 5×.

1 Press the W/T (zoom) button.

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

• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, see page 80.

• Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.

• The operating sound of the lens might be recorded while shooting a movie.

Notes

T button

W button

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Flash

1 Press (Flash) on the control button.

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

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

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

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

• [On] and [Slow Synchro] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.

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

• In Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight or Sweep Panorama, flash is set to [Off].

(Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is

backlight.

(On) Flash always operates.

(Slow

Synchro)

Flash always operates.

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

background that is out of flash light.

(Off) Flash does not operate.

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zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash

photos

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

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

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

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

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)

Camera

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)

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Smile Shutter

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

1 Press (Smile) on the control button.

2 Wait detecting a smile.

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

camera records images automatically.

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

shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.

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

internal memory becomes full.

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

• You cannot use the digital zoom function.

• If Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected, you cannot use

the Smile Shutter function.

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

indicator

Face Detection frame

zHints for better capturing of smiles

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

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

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

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

button (page 61).

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

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

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

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

level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

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

easier to detect when the teeth are shown.

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Self-Timer

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

2 Select the desired mode with the control button.

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

• The self-timer is not valid when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.

(Off) Does not use the self-timer.

(10sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.

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

beep sounds until the shutter operates.

To cancel, press again.

(2sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.

Notes

zReducing blurring with the two-second self-timer

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

2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter

button is pressed.

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Burst/Bracket

You can select normal (single-image), burst or exposure bracket mode. You can also select the

mode from the MENU button (page 47).

1 Press the (Burst/Bracket) button.

2 Select a shooting mode with the (Burst/Bracket) button.

You can also select the shooting mode with the control button.

Shoots up to 10 images in succession when you hold down the shutter button.

1 Press the (Burst/Bracket) button.

2 Select [High], [Mid] or [Low].

3 Press the shutter button.

• Burst shooting is not available in Easy Shooting, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held

Twilight, Movie Mode, or Smile Shutter.

• The flash is set to [Off].

• When burst shooting with the self timer, a series of a maximum of 5 images is shot.

• In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased.

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

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full, the

burst shooting stops.

• The focus, white balance and exposure are fixed to the adjusted value for the first image.

(Off) Shoots a single image.

(High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession.

(Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.

(Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.

(Bracket) Shoots a series of 3 images with the exposure values automatically

shifted. For details on the bracket setting, see page 57.

• Exposure bracket mode is not available in Intelligent Auto Adjustment,

Easy Shooting, Movie Mode, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur,

Sweep Panorama, or Smile Shutter.

• The flash is set to [Off].

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

settings are also used for the other images.

• When you adjust the exposure manually, the exposure is shifted based on

the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval becomes longer according to the shooting

conditions.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot

properly with the selected bracket step value.

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

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zAbout the recording of burst shooting images

After shooting burst images, the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen.

When all the images are fitted in the frames, recording completes.

You can stop the recording by selecting [OK] with z on the control button.

When stopped, the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are

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Viewing still images

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

2 Select an image with the control button.

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

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

than .

Note

zViewing images taken with a different camera

If you insert into this camera a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images taken both

with this camera and another camera, a screen for selecting the playback method appears.

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

Some images taken with other cameras may not be played back.

“Playback all images with folder view”: View Mode is switched to Folder View and

all images are played back.

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Playback zoom

Plays back the enlarged image.

1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image

playback.

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

image.

2 Adjust the position with the control button.

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

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

Press z to cancel playback zoom.

Shows the displayed

area of the whole

image

zTo save enlarged images

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

Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming].

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Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

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

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

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

again to view images with the Calendar.

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

button, then press z.

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

Note

zDisplaying images of the desired date/folder

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

desired date/folder with v/V.

zViewing images with the Calendar

You can press the (Index) button to view images with the Calendar during list display in

Date View.

• Select the month you want to display with / .

• To exit from the Calendar, select with the control button, then

press z.

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Delete

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

button (page 73).

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

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

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

• When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to [Folder View].

This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image

mode.

Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to

be deleted. Select an image with a mark again to

release the mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

All in This Folder

All in Date Range

All In This Group

Deletes all images in the selected folder, date range or

burst group at once.

Press [OK] t z after step 2.

All but this image Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in

Display Burst Group mode.

Exit Cancels the deletion.

Notes

zYou can switch between index and single-image

mode when selecting images

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

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

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

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

[Protect] or [DPOF].

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Viewing movies

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

2 Select a movie with the control button.

3 Press z.

Movie playback starts.

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

Control button Playback feature

z Pause

B Fast forward

b Fast rewind

V Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume

with v/V.

Note

zOn the movie viewing screen

Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.

The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie.

Playback bar

, or appears on the movie viewing screen.

The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.

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Movie shooting mode

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).

2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode

(Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically.

(Underwater) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof

housing (Marine pack, etc.).

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Shooting Direction

Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images.

1 Set the mode dial to [Sweep Panorama].

2 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction

(Right) Pan from left to right.

(Left) Pan from right to left.

(Up) Pan from down to up.

(Down) Pan from up to down.

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Image Size

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

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

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

1 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size

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

When shooting still images

Image size Usage guidelines No. of

images

Printing

(3648×2736) For prints up to A3+ size Less

Fine

Rough

(2592×1944) For prints up to A4 size

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

(640×480) For e-mail attachments

(3648×2432) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and

postcards

Less Fine

(3648×2056) For viewing on a high-definition TV

Less

Fine

Rough

(1920×1080)

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

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

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

AAC, mp4 format.

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

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

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

[VGA].

In Easy Shooting mode

Large Shoots images in [10M] size.

Small Shoots images in [3M] size.

When shooting Sweep Panorama images

(Standard)

(Vertical direction: 3424×1920)

(Horizontal direction: 4912×1080)

Shoot images using standard size.

(Wide)

(Vertical direction: 4912×1920)

(Horizontal direction: 7152×1080)

Shoot images using wide size.

When shooting movies

Movie image size Average bit rate Usage guidelines

1280×720(Fine) 9 Mbps Shoot highest quality movie for display

on HDTV

1280×720(Standard) 6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display

on HDTV

VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB

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zOn “image quality” and “image size”

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

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

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

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

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

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 10M

3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels

2 Image size: VGA

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Many pixels

(Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels

(Rough image quality but small file size)

Pixels

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Burst

You can select normal (single-image), burst or exposure bracket mode. You can also select the

mode from the (Burst/Bracket) button (page 35).

1 MENU t (Burst) t desired mode

(Off) Shoots a single image.

(High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession.

(Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.

(Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.

(Bracket) Shoots a series of 3 images with the exposure values automatically

shifted. For details on the bracket setting, see page 57.

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

1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting).

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

3 Select the desired mode t z.

Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is

backlight.

Off Does not use the flash.

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

1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting

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

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

adjustment may not be effective.

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zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images

Overexposure = too much light

Whitish image

Lower EV setting –

Correct exposure

Higher EV setting +

Underexposure = too little light

Darker image

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Adjusts the luminous sensitivity.

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

(Underwater).

2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode

• ISO settings other than [ISO AUTO], [ISO 160] to [ISO 800] cannot be selected when the recording

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

(Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

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You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects

by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).

Note

zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index)

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

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

sensitivity.

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing

shutter speed to reduce blur.

However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.

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

darker.

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

color appears unnatural.

1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode

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

• You cannot adjust [Flash] in [White Balance] in Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion

Blur, or Movie Mode, or when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity) mode.

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

select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2], or [Fluorescent White Balance 3].

• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].

• When flash is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One

Push], or [One Push Set].

• [One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.

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

natural.

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

scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.

(Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

(Fluorescent

White Balance 1)

(Fluorescent

White Balance 2)

(Fluorescent

White Balance 3)

[Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent

lighting.

[Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white

fluorescent lighting.

[Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent

lighting.

(Incandescent)

Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright

lighting, such as in a photo studio.

(Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions.

(One Push) Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white

color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white

color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the

color properly.

(One Push

Set)

Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]

mode.

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1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the

same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.

2 MENU t [White Balance] t [One Push Set] t z on the control button

3 The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has

been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is

displayed again.

• If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use

automatic white balance.

• Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.

• When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the

flash emitting.

• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored

separately.

To capture the basic white color in [One Push

Set] mode

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zEffects of lighting conditions

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

The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using

the White Balance function.

Weather/lighting

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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Underwater White Balance

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

movies.

1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode

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

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

• When flash is [On] the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [One Push], or [One

Push Set].

• [One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.

• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored

separately.

(Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear

natural.

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

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

(One Push) Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white

color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white

color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the

color properly.

(One Push

Set)

Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]

mode (page 52).

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Focus

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

auto focus mode.

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

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

2 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode

• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a

dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

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

• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] in Easy Shooting, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight, Movie

Mode or Smile Shutter.

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

finder frame automatically.

When you press the shutter button halfway

down in still image shooting mode, a green

frame is displayed around the area that is in

focus.

• When the Face Detection function is active, AF

operates with priority on faces.

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

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

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

(Center AF) Focuses on a subject in the center of the

finder frame automatically. Using the AF

lock function together, you can compose the

image the way you want.

(Spot AF) Focuses on an extremely small subject or a

narrow area automatically. Using the AF

lock function together, you can compose the

image the way you want. Hold the camera

steady so as not to misalign the subject and

the AF range finder frame.

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AF range finder frame

(Only for still image)

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zFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

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

1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered

in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

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

2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and

remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and

press the shutter button fully down.

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

down, you can retry the procedure as many times as

necessary.

AF range finder

frame

AE/AF lock

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Metering Mode

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

exposure.

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

2 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode

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

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

• Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] in Easy Shooting or Smile Shutter.

(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The

camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern

metering).

(Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure

based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted

metering).

(Spot) Measures only a part of the subject

(Spot metering). This function is useful

when the subject is backlit or when

there is strong contrast between the

subject and the background.

Notes

Spot metering cross

hairs

Positions on the subject

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Bracket Settings

You can set the type of the bracket shooting using (Burst/Bracket) button. In the bracket

shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the

most suitable image afterwards.

1 MENU t [Bracket Settings] t desired mode

(EXP±0.3) Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the

following order: bright, standard, and dark.

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

exposure value.

(EXP±0.7)

(EXP±1.0)

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Scene Recognition

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

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

(Motion Detection).

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

2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode

• Scene Recognition does not function when using digital zoom.

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

Recognition is fixed to [Auto].

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

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

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

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

camera still during shooting.

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

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

settings and shoots the image.

(Advanced)

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

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

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

(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the setting and

shoots another image.

• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the icon

will turn green.

• When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side

immediately after shooting.

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

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

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

Notes

Example of an image where

(Backlight) has activated.

Scene Recognition icon (Guide)

The camera recognizes the following types of scenes.

When the camera determines the optimal scene, it

displays the corresponding icon and guide.

(Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight

using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight

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

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zImages shot with [Advanced]

In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight),

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

Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects,

allowing you to select the one you like.

* When flash is set to [Auto].

First Image* Second Image

Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake

reduced

Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face

which the flash strobes on as guide

Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as

guide and shake reduced

Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without

increasing sensitivity

Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the

background adjusted (DRO plus)

Shoots with the face which the flash

strobes on as guide

Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the

face and the background adjusted (DRO plus)

zWhat is the Anti Blink function?

When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when

it recognizes (Portrait), The camera will select, display, and record the image which the

eyes are not blinked automatically. If the eyes are closed in both images, the message

“Blinked eye detected” is displayed.

* except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow

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Smile Detection Sensitivity

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

1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode

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

• [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in Easy Shooting, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur,

Hand-held Twilight or Movie Mode.

(Big Smile) Detects a big smile.

(Normal

Smile)

Detects a normal smile.

(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.

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Face Detection

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

eye reduction settings automatically.

1 MENU t (Face Detection) t desired mode

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

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

set to [Multi].

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

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.

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

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

(Off) Does not use Face Detection function.

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

(Child

Priority)

Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

(Adult

Priority)

Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

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Face Detection frame (White)

Face Detection frame (Orange)

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

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

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

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zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

press z again.

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

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

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

focuses on the registered face.

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

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

where the image will be shot.

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

is performed only on the registered face.

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

Face Priority Frame Off

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DRO

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

improve the image quality.

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

difference between light and dark parts of an image.

1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).

2 MENU t (DRO) t desired mode

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

• Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 160] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus]

is set.

(Off) Does not adjust.

(DRO

standard)

Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically.

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

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Anti Blink

When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera

automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the

image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

2 Select (Soft Snap).

3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode

• Anti Blink does not function in the following situations.

– When using the flash

– During burst or bracket shooting

– When the Face Detection function does not work

– When the Smile Shutter function is activated

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

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

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

(Auto)

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

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

(Off)

Does not use the Anti Blink function.

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Red Eye Reduction

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

using the flash.

1 MENU t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode

• [Red Eye Reduction] cannot be selected during Easy Shooting, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight,

Sweep Panorama, Movie Mode or Smile Shutter.

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

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

• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and

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

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

[Auto].

(Auto) When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes

automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

(On) The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

(Off) Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

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zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?

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

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

Other ways to reduce red-eye

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

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

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

Camera

Eye

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SteadyShot

Selects the anti-blur mode.

1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode

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

[SteadyShot] is fixed to [Shooting].

• [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Continuous] in Sweep Panorama, or the Smile Shutter function is activated.

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

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

(Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button

halfway down.

(Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images

even when zooming up a far subject.

(Off) Does not use anti-blur mode.

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zHints for preventing blur

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

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

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

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

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

Camera shake

Your hands or body shake while you hold the

camera and press the shutter button, and the

entire screen is blurred.

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

hold the camera steady.

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

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

• Shoot with Hand-held Twilight.

Subject blur

Even though the camera is steady, the subject

moves during the exposure so the subject is shot

blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

Camera shake is reduced automatically using

the anti-blur function. However, the function

does not effectively reduce subject blur.

• Select Anti Motion Blur or (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection.

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

the subject moves.

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Slideshow

Images are automatically played back in succession.

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

2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control

button

1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button.

2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z

• When [Display Burst Group] is [Display Main Image Only], only the main image is displayed.

(Continuous Playback) Plays back all the images in succession.

(Slideshow with music) Plays back still images along with effects and music.

Continuous Playback

Control button Playback feature

z Pause

v Sets the display settings.

V Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume

with v/V.

b Rewinds image

B Forwards image

Note

zViewing panoramic images during continuous

playback

The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds.

You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing z.

Press z again while scrolling, the screen returns to the whole panoramic image.

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1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control

button

Displays the setting screen.

2 Select a desired setting.

3 [Start] t z

4 Press z to end the slideshow.

• You cannot play back movies or panoramic images.

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

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

• When [Display Burst Group] is [Display Main Image Only], only the main image is displayed.

• In [Nostalgic], [Stylish] and [Active], when there are 3 or more images in a burst group, and [Display

Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], 3 images including the main image are played back.

• When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], the grouped burst images are

displayed as follows;

– When the Effects are set to [Simple], only the main image is displayed.

– When the Effects are set to other than [Simple], only the main image is displayed when there are two

burst images or less.

– When the Effects are set to other than [Simple], the main image and images before and after the main

image are displayed.

Slideshow with music

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Image

Selects the group of images to be shown.

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

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

range when View Mode is (Date View).

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

when View Mode is (Folder View).

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Effects

Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows.

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

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

thoroughly enjoy your images.

Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.

Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.

Active A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.

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Music

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

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

v/V to adjust the volume.

Mute Does not use BGM.

Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.

Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.

Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.

Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.

Interval

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

as the [Effects].

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

3 sec

5 sec

10 sec

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

Repeat

Turns slideshow repeat on or off.

On Plays back images in a continuous loop.

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

zSelecting background music

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

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

your computer. For details, see pages 105 and 107.

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

can be replaced with the ones you transferred).

• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.

• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute

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

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View Mode

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

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

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

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

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

[Folder View].

• Event View is not available on this camera.

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

button

2 Press the (Index) button repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed.

Select the month you want to display with / .

(Date View) Displays images by the date.

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

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

from the Menu to select a folder to view.

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Displaying the Calendar

zViewing images taken with a different camera

If you insert into this camera a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images taken both

with this camera and another camera, a screen for selecting the playback method appears.

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

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

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

plays all images.

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Display Burst Group

You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback.

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

2 MENU t (Display Burst Group) t desired setting t z on the

control button

• When [View Mode] is set to [Folder View], this setting is fixed to [Display All].

(Display Main

Image Only)

Groups burst images, then plays back the main image only.

• When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera determines

and displays the optimum image as the main image. When Face

Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed

as the main image.

(Display All) Plays back all burst images one at a time.

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zDisplaying burst images side by side

In [Display Main Image Only] mode, the images in a burst group can be displayed side by

side.

1 Display the burst images.

2 Press z on the control button.

Burst groups are displayed side by side at the bottom of the LCD

screen.

3 Select images with b/B.

Display or hide the index with V and press z to go back to single

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

The original image is retained.

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

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

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

• You cannot retouch the following types of images.

–Movies

– Panoramic images

– Images displayed in a burst group

(Trimming) Records the zoomed playback

image.

1 Press the button (T) to zoom in

and press W to zoom out.

2 Set the zoom point with the control

button.

3 MENU t select an image size to save t z

4 [OK] t z

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.

(Red Eye

Correction)

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon

caused by flash.

1 Select [OK] with the control

button t z.

• You may not be able to correct the

red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.

(Unsharp

masking)

Sharpens the image within a

chosen frame.

1 Select the area (frame) of the

desired image to retouch with the

control button t MENU.

2 [OK] t z

• Depending on the image, sufficient

correction may not be applied and

the image quality may deteriorate.

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Delete

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

(Delete) button (page 40).

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

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

3 [OK] t z

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

[Delete All Images].

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

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

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

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

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

2MENU t [OK] t z

(All in This

Folder)

(All in Date

Range)

(All In This

Group)

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

at once.

(All but this

image)

Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in Display

Burst Group mode.

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Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.

The mark is displayed for registered images.

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

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

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

(Multiple

Images)

You can select and protect multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

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

protected. Select an image with a mark to release the

mark.

2MENU t [OK] t z

zTo cancel the protection

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

the control button as the same procedure to protect it.

The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

mode.

(Multiple

Images)

You can select and order printing multiple images.

Do as the following after step 2.

1Select an image then press z.

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

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

2MENU t [OK] t z

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zClearing the DPOF mark

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

same procedure as when making a mark.

The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared.

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Rotate

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

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

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

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

4 [OK] t z

• You cannot rotate the following types of images.

–Movies

– Protected still images

– Images displayed in a burst group

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

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

the software.

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Select Folder

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

containing the image you want to play back.

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

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

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

button

3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z

4 Select the folder with b/B.

5 [OK] t z

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

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zViewing images across multiple folders

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

images in the folder.

: Moves to the previous folder

: Moves to the next folder

: Moves to either the previous or next folders

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AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is

pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

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

desired mode t z on the control button

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails

to reach the center of the subject.

• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:

– Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode

– (Landscape), (Twilight), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection.

• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder

frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the

frame.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into

the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Auto Uses the AF illuminator.

Off Does not use AF illuminator.

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Grid Line

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

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

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

desired mode t z on the control button

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

Off Does not display the grid lines.

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Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×).

When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

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

desired mode t z on the control button

• The Digital Zoom function does not operate in Sweep Panorama, Movie Mode or when the Smile Shutter

function is activated.

• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)].

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

The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.

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

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

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

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

quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded

(Precision digital zoom).

Off Does not use the digital zoom.

Notes

Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom

(including optical zoom 5×)

Size Total zoom scale

Approx. 7.0×

Approx. 8.9×

VGA

Approx. 28×

16:9(2M)

Approx. 9.5×

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Auto Orientation

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position

change and displays the image in the portrait position.

1 Set the camera to shooting mode.

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

t desired mode t z on the control button

• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.

• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded

correctly.

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

Movie Mode.

On Records the image with the correct orientation.

Off Does not use Auto Orientation.

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zRotating images after recording

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

display the image in portrait position.

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Blink Alert

When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the

message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed.

1 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t

desired mode t z on the control button

Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message.

Off Does not display the message.

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Beep

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

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

mode t z on the control button

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

High

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

button.

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

Low

Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

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Language Setting

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

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

desired mode t z on the control button

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Function Guide

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

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

desired mode t z on the control button

On Displays the function guide.

Off Does not display the function guide.

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Demo Mode

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

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

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

desired mode t z on the control button

• Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter, but no image is

recorded.

Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.

Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no

operation is performed for 15 seconds.

Off Does not perform a demonstration.

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Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

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

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

z on the control button

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

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COMPONENT

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

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

Type1a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.

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

desired mode t z on the control button

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

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

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

Definition TV.

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

compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.

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Video Out

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

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

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

(page 103).

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

mode t z on the control button

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

Japan).

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

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USB Connect

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

printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

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

desired mode t z on the control button

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

[PictBridge].

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

Storage].

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

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

Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication

with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer.

PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer.

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

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

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

Mac OS X)

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

computer or other USB device.

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Download Music

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

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

z on the control button

The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” appears.

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

“Music Transfer”.

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

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Format Music

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

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

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

t z on the control button

zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the

camera

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

ones.

1Execute [Download Music] and make a USB connection between the camera and a

computer.

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

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

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Format

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

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

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

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

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

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Create REC.Folder

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

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

recording folder.

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

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

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

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

shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created.

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

automatically created.

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zOn the folders

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

select the folder for viewing images (page 77).

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Change REC.Folder

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

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

REC.Folder]

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

3 [OK] t z

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

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

– “100” folder

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

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

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Delete REC.Folder

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

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

REC.Folder]

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

3 [OK] t z

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

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

largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.

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

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

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Copy

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

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

camera.

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

t z on the control button

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

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

• Images cannot be copied individually.

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

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

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

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

cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.

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File Number

Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

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

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

button

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

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

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

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

number is assigned.)

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

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

largest number is assigned.)

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Area Setting

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

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

desired setting t z on the control button

Home You use the camera in your area.

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

make the Area Setting.

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

Set the destination area.

zChanging Area Setting

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

destination.

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

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

v/V.

Daylight Saving icon

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Date & Time Setting

Sets the date and time again.

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

t desired setting t z on the control button

2 [OK] t z on the control button

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

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

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

Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off.

Date & Time You can set the date and time.

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Viewing images on a TV

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

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

Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.

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

(supplied).

3 Turn on the TV and set the input.

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

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

button.

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

your TV system (page 89).

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

camera and TV connected.

• When output to TV, easy viewing is invalid.

Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV

with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal

Notes

1 To audio/video input jacks

Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)

(Playback) button

2 To the multi connector

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

Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type1a-compliant

HD Output Adaptor Cable.

1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.

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

Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

3 Turn on the TV and set the input.

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

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

button.

• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] (page 88).

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

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

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

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

your TV system (page 89).

• When output to TV, easy viewing is invalid.

Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an

HD TV

Notes

HD Output Adaptor Cable

(sold separately)

2 To the multi connector

AUDIO

(Playback) button

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

White/RedGreen/Blue/Red

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

for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera.

Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is

used.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan,

Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,

Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

On TV color systems

z“PhotoTV HD”

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

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

(sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking

Full HD quality.

• PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.

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

the TV.

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Using with your computer

“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile

use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera.

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

Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating

discs.

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

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

above or in a multi-boot environment.

• 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.

• 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).

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

and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Recommended computer environment (Windows)

OS (pre-installed) Others

For using “PMB”

and “Music

Transfer”, and

when importing

images

Microsoft Windows XP*

SP3/Windows Vista*

SP2

CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or

faster (For playing/editing the High

Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4

2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D

2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Core Duo

1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo

1.20 GHz or faster)

Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/

editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB

or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 500 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768

dots or more

Recommended computer environment

(Macintosh)

OS (pre-installed) Others

For using “Music

Transfer”, and

when copying

images

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

more is recommended)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 50 MB

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Using the software

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

ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

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

(SONYPICTUTIL).

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

screen to proceed with the installation.

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.

The “License Agreement” screen appears.

4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button ( t ) to accept

the terms of the 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.

7 Start up the software.

To start up “PMB”, click (PMB) on the desktop.

For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Guide).

To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start]

t [All programs] t [Sony Picture

Utility].

• Log on as Administrator.

• Before starting up “Music Transfer”, perform MENU t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t

[Download Music], and connect the camera to a computer.

• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on

the screen. Select [Start].

Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and

“Music Transfer” (Windows)

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zIntroduction to “PMB”

• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB

connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].

• Images on a computer can be exported to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and displayed on the

camera. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click at the top of the

screen, and click [Export].

• You can save and print images with the date.

• You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.

• You can correct (Red Eye Reduction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and time.

• You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive.

• You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.)

• For other details, see (PMB Guide).

zIntroduction to “Music Transfer”

“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory

with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.

You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.

The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.

• MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer

• Music CD tracks

• Preset-music saved on the camera

For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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

the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL).

3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder.

The installation of the software starts.

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

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

• Before starting up “Music Transfer”, perform MENU t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t

[Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer.

• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.

• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.

Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)

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zIntroduction to “Music Transfer”

“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory

with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.

You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.

The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.

• MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer

• Music CD tracks

• Preset-music saved on the camera

For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.

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Connecting the camera to the

computer

1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the

camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K/AC-LS5 AC

Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use

terminal (sold separately).

• Use a Type1a-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable (sold separately).

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

3 Connect the camera to your computer.

• When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program

to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

“PMB” allows you to easily import images.

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

Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”

When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a

computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] t copy the desired images to

the computer.

Importing images to a computer (Windows)

Cable for multi-use terminal

1 To a USB jack of the computer

2 To the multi

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1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the

newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to import are stored.

2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.

The image files are copied to the hard disk.

• For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 126.

3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder

containing the copied files.

The image is displayed.

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

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

• Turning off the camera.

1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the

tasktray.

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

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

• Drag and drop the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon

beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.

Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)

Deleting the USB connection

Note

Windows Vista

Disconnect icon

Windows XP

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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up

Guide”

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.

When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed.

1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop.

To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony

Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].

1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your

computer.

2 Select [stepupguide], [language] and then [GB] folder stored in the CD-

ROM (supplied), and copy all the files in the [GB] folder to the [img] folder

in the [stepupguide] folder that you copied to your computer in step 1.

(Overwrite the files in the [img] folder with the files from the [GB] folder.)

3 After copying is complete, double-click “stepupguide.hqx” in the

[stepupguide] folder to uncompress it, then double-click the generated file

“stepupguide”.

• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed, install the Stuffit Expander.

Viewing on Windows

Viewing on Macintosh

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Printing still images

You can print still images using the following methods.

• Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer

• Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media-compliant printer

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

• Printing using a computer

You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the

images.

You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Guide”.

• Printing at a shop (page 112)

• When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.

• You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer.

Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting

the camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer.

“PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging

Products Association)

1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the printer.

3 Turn on the camera and the printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears on the screen.

If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected

printer.

Notes

Printing images directly using a PictBridge-

compliant printer

1 To a USB jack of

the printer

2 To the multi connector

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4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button

5 Desired item t [Start] t z

• Movies cannot be printed.

• If the camera could not be connected to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main

Settings) to [PictBridge].

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator

appears on the screen.

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo

printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF,

you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you

do not have 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” media (page 97), then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the print

shop.

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of “Memory Stick Duo” media they handle.

• If “Memory Stick Duo” media are not handled by your photo service shop, copy the images you want to

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

• A “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing

service shop.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

• If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.

This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images.

After step 4, perform the following.

1Select an image then press z.

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

printed.

2MENU t [OK] t z

Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.

• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet

depending on the quantity of images.

Layout Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a

sheet.

Size Selects the size of the printing sheet.

Date Selects [Date] or [Day&Time] to insert the date and time on

images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you have

selected using [Date & Time Setting] on the camera. This function may

not be available depending on the printer.

Notes

Printing at a shop

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Troubleshooting

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

On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera

may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony

will not copy or save any of those data.

Cannot insert the battery pack.

• Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power

up.

• Insert the battery pack correctly.

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.

• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect

the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.

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

automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.

1 Check the items on pages 113 to 120.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see

page 121.

2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert

the battery pack, then turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 87).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

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

be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

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

• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.

Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

• The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC-LS5K/AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use

the battery charger to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.

• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the

proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

• Refer to page 130 for details.

Cannot record images.

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

the following:

– Delete unnecessary images (page 40).

– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

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

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

to [VGA].

• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).

Smile Shutter function does not work.

• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.

• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 86).

Anti-blur function does not work.

• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.

• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.

• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Recording takes a long time.

• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise

Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Under such

conditions, recording takes a long time.

• The Anti Blink function is working. Reset [Anti Blink] to [Off] (page 64).

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The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject

than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)

from the lens).

• (Twilight), (Landscape) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when

shooting still images.

Zoom does not work.

• You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama.

• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 80).

• You cannot use the digital zoom when:

– Shooting movies.

– The Smile Shutter is working.

Cannot select the Face Detection function.

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

is set to [Multi].

The flash does not work.

• You cannot use the flash when:

– Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 35).

– (High Sensitivity), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection.

– Shooting in Sweep Panorama, Movie Mode, Anti Motion Blur or Hand-held Twilight mode.

• Set the flash to (On) (page 32) when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape),

(Gourmet), (Pet), (Beach), (Snow) or (Underwater) mode.

Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.

• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a

malfunction.

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

• The camera automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus

adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject.

• (Landscape), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.

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

Cannot insert dates on images.

• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can

print or save images with the date (page 105).

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button

halfway down.

• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 49).

The image colors are not correct.

• Adjust the White Balance (page 51).

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Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image

under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 65).

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

• Light the room and shoot the subject.

• Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu (page 72), or correct

using “PMB”.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 40).

• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.

The same image is shot several times.

• Set [Burst/Bracket] to [Normal] (page 35).

• [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 58).

Cannot play back images.

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

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

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

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 109).

• You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot using

other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (page 70).

• This is caused by copying images on your computer to the “Memory Stick Duo” media without using

the “PMB”. Play such images in Folder View (page 70).

The date and time are not displayed.

• The screen display is set to display images only. Press the DISP (Screen Display Settings) button to

display information (page 17).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

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

Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.

• [Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (page 81).

Cannot display images in index mode.

• The mode dial is set to (Easy Shooting). Set the mode dial to other modes to play back images.

Viewing images

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Cannot hear music during slideshow.

• Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (pages 105, 107).

• Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 67).

• Slideshow is played back with [Continuous Playback]. Select [Slideshow with music] and play back.

The image does not appear on the TV.

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

(page 89).

• Check whether the connection is correct (page 101).

• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device, disconnect it

(page 109).

• When shooting movies with the camera and a TV connected, the image being shot is not displayed on

the TV.

Cannot delete an image.

• Cancel the protection (page 74).

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

Stick” media slot.

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

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

other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.

• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 108,

109). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Your computer does not recognize the camera.

• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).

• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] (page 90).

• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).

• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and connect it

again firmly.

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

connectors of your computer.

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

Cannot import images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 108).

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

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

camera (page 93).

After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.

Deleting

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Cannot play back images on your computer.

• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 105).

• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

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

computer.

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

media. Import the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard

disk (page 105).

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

• Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 126).

• When using software other than “PMB”, the information may not be updated correctly, so images

may turn blue or otherwise not be displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.

• When blue images appear, view them in the Folder View mode or delete them with the camera.

• Event View is not available on this camera.

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the correct direction.

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

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

Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.

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

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

media.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient

capacity.

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

internal memory.

• This feature is not available.

See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items.

Cannot print an image.

• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

“Memory Stick Duo” media

Internal memory

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Images are printed with both edges cut off.

• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an

image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.

• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the

printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.

• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images

without cutting off both edges.

Cannot print images with the date.

• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 105).

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images

shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date

superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with

Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.

• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.

A connection cannot be established.

• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge

standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or

not.

• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 90).

• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the

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

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal.

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

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

multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use

terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.

• Panoramic images may not be printed depending on the printer or may print in cut off panoramic

image.

Printing is canceled.

• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge

Connecting) mark disappears.

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

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

printer provides these functions or not.

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

manufacturer.

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“---- -- --” 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 111).

Cannot print the image at the size selected.

• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then

reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal.

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

(page 111) or the printer.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

Cannot operate the camera after cancelling printing.

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

the printer.

The lens gets fogged.

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

it.

The camera turns off with the lens portion extended.

• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again.

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

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.

• This is not a malfunction.

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.

• Set the date and time again (page 100).

• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for

24 hours or more with the power left off.

The date or time is incorrect.

• The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by

MENU t [Settings] t [Clock Settings] t [Area Setting].

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Warning indicators and

messages

If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera

is working. The last two digits (indicated by

ss) will differ depending on the state of the

camera.

If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times,

the camera may need repair.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:32:ss

• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.

C:13:ss

• The camera cannot read or write data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. Try turning off and on the

camera again, or taking out and inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” media several times.

• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted “Memory Stick Duo” media

is inserted. Format the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo” media (page 93).

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged.

Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo” media.

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 87), then turn the power on again.

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.

• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or

the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of

remaining battery time left.

For use with compatible battery only

• The battery inserted is not an NP-BG1 (supplied)/NP-FG1 (sold separately) battery pack.

System error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Self-diagnosis display

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Camera overheating

Allow it to cool

• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to

record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.

Internal memory error

• Turn the power off and then on again.

Reinsert the “Memory Stick”

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 127).

• The terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media is dirty.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is damaged.

“Memory Stick” type error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 127).

This “Memory Stick” may not record or play

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in the camera (page 127).

Error formatting internal memory

Error formatting “Memory Stick”

• Format the media again (page 93).

“Memory Stick” locked

• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” media with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to

the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.

Read only “Memory Stick”

• The camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick Duo” media.

No images

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the “Memory Stick Duo”

media.

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

Folder View mode (page 70).

No still images

• The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.

File found which was not recognized

• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file with

a computer and then delete the folder.

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Folder error

• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for

example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 94, 95).

Cannot create more folders

• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. You cannot

create any folders if this is the case.

Empty folder contents

• You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the

folder.

Folder protected

• You tried to delete a folder that was made read-only by PC or an other device.

File error

• An error occurred while the image was playing back.

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

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

Read only folder

• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another

folder (page 95).

File protected

• Release the protection (page 74).

Image size over limit

• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.

Unable to detect face for retouch

• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or

mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.

1280×720 (Fine) is not available

1280×720 (Standard) is not available

• Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is compatible of recording movies with an image size of

[1280×720]. Use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or set the movie image size to [VGA].

Turn the power off and on again

• The lens malfunction.

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Maximum number of images already selected

• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].

• You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection.

• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi-

use terminal.

Processing...

• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time,

depending on the printer.

Error Playing Music

• Delete the Music file, or replace it with an uncorrupted Music file.

• Execute [Format Music], then download a new Music files.

Error Formatting Music

• Execute [Format Music].

Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files

• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have

been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.

Recovering Image Database File...

• The camera restores the date information etc. in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.

• The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is

possible. Delete images from Date View.

No internal memory space remaining

Delete images?

• The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted

images.

Image Database File error

Cannot recover

• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the “Memory Stick Duo” media or

the internal memory (page 93).

When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import all of the images to

the computer without using “PMB” (page 108).

To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”.

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Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature

• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped.

Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature

• Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the

temperature goes down.

• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording

movies.

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Image file storage destinations

and file names

The image files recorded with the camera are grouped

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

internal memory.

AFolder containing image data recorded using a

camera not equipped with the folder creating

function.

BFolder containing still image data recorded using the

camera.

CFolder containing movie data recorded using the

camera.

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

folders are available only for viewing.

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

• Image files are named as follows:

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG

– Movie files

1280×720: M4H0ssss.MP4

VGA: M4V0ssss.MP4

– Index image files that are recorded when you record movies

1280×720: M4H0ssss.THM

VGA: M4V0ssss.THM

ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of

a movie file recorded in Movie Mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.

Notes

Example: viewing folders on

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“Memory Stick Duo” media

A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of

“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.

However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.

High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.

“Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses

encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed

with the camera.

[1280×720] size movies can be recorded.

This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer

as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for

“Memory Stick Micro” media.

• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the

equipment used.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write

operation

– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

• We recommend backing up important data.

• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Adaptor.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally

swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot.

Doing so will cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

“Memory Stick” media type Recording/Playback

Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) a*

Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) a*

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo a*

Memory Stick PRO Duo a*

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a*

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Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold

separately)

• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert

the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory

Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.

Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor with a

“Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor is

inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.

• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device

without a “Memory Stick Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.

Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold

separately)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly

with the camera.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)

• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”

media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the

camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the

camera.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

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Battery pack

On charging the battery pack

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to

86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time

of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera

immediately before you start shooting.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.

• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and

making trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

How to store the battery pack

• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery

pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a

year while storing.

• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off.

• To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when

carrying and storing.

On battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased

usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in

which each battery pack is used.

Compatible battery pack

• The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models.

• If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining

indicator ( 60 Min).

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Battery charger

• Only NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger

(supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge

them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the

charger, battery life may be shortened.

• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way:

– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.

– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same

battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this

may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check

that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery

pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the

battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily

on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the

temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back

within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up

again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C

(50°F to 86°F).

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Intelligent Pantilter

Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to shoot images automatically by having the

camera detect the faces of subjects.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.

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Index

AF Illuminator ...................................................................78

AF range finder frame ....................................................54

Anti Blink ............................................................................64

Anti Motion Blur ..............................................................26

Area Setting ........................................................................99

Auto Orientation ...............................................................81

Battery charger ................................................................130

Battery pack ......................................................................129

Beach .....................................................................................28

Beep........................................................................................83

Blink Alert...........................................................................82

Bracket ..................................................................................35

Bracket Settings ................................................................57

Burst .................................................................................35, 47

Calendar................................................................................70

CD-ROM............................................................................104

Center AF.............................................................................54

Center-weighted metering ............................................56

Change REC.Folder.........................................................95

Changing the display.......................................................17

Clock Settings..................................................................100

COMPONENT ..................................................................88

Computer............................................................................104

Importing images.............................................108, 109

Connecting

Computer ....................................................................108

Printer...........................................................................111

TV ..................................................................................101

Continuous Playback ......................................................67

Control button ....................................................................13

Copy .......................................................................................97

Create REC.Folder...........................................................94

Date.......................................................................................112

Date & Time Setting .....................................................100

Delete...............................................................................40, 73

Delete REC.Folder...........................................................96

Demo Mode ........................................................................86

Digital Zoom ......................................................................80

DISP .......................................................................................17

Display Burst Group .......................................................71

Download Music...............................................................91

DPOF .....................................................................................75

DRO .......................................................................................63

Easy Shooting ....................................................................21

Easy Viewing .....................................................................22

EV ...........................................................................................49

Exposure...............................................................................49

Face Detection ...................................................................61

File Number........................................................................98

Fireworks .............................................................................28

Flash.................................................................................32, 48

Focus......................................................................................54

Folder

Changing .......................................................................95

Creating .........................................................................94

Deleting .........................................................................96

Selecting........................................................................77

Format ...................................................................................93

Format Music .....................................................................92

Function Guide ..................................................................85

Gourmet ................................................................................28

Grid Line ..............................................................................79

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Hand-held Twilight..........................................................27

HD(1080i)............................................................................88

High Sensitivity.................................................................28

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

Identifying parts ................................................................13

Image Index ........................................................................39

Image Size ...........................................................................44

Initialize................................................................................87

Install ...................................................................................105

Intelligent Auto Adjustment ........................................20

Intelligent Pantilter ........................................................131

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

ISO..........................................................................................50

Landscape ............................................................................28

Language Setting ..............................................................84

Macintosh computer......................................................104

Mass Storage ......................................................................90

“Memory Stick Duo” media......................................127

MENU...................................................................................10

Menu screen........................................................................10

Metering Mode ..................................................................56

Mode dial .............................................................................16

Movie Mode..................................................................30, 41

Movie shooting mode .....................................................42

MTP........................................................................................90

Multi AF...............................................................................54

Multi connector ...............................................101, 108, 111

Multi-pattern metering ...................................................56

Music Transfer.........................................................105, 107

NTSC .....................................................................................89

Optical zoom ................................................................31, 80

OS..........................................................................................104

PAL.........................................................................................89

PC..........................................................................................104

Pet............................................................................................28

PictBridge ....................................................................90, 111

Pixel........................................................................................46

Playback ...............................................................................37

Playback zoom...................................................................38

PMB .....................................................................................105

Precision digital zoom ....................................................80

Print ................................................................................75, 111

Print order mark ........................................................75, 112

Program Auto .....................................................................23

Protect....................................................................................74

PTP .........................................................................................90

Red Eye Correction .........................................................72

Red Eye Reduction ..........................................................65

Retouch .................................................................................72

Rotate.....................................................................................76

Scene Recognition............................................................58

Scene Selection..................................................................28

Screen ....................................................................................17

SD............................................................................................88

Select Folder.......................................................................77

Selected-face Memory....................................................62

Self-diagnosis display...................................................121

Self-Timer............................................................................34

Settings..................................................................................12

Shooting

Movie..............................................................................30

Still image.....................................................................20

Shooting Direction...........................................................43

Slideshow.............................................................................67

Slideshow with music.....................................................68

Slow Synchro .....................................................................32

Smart zoom .........................................................................80

Smile Detection Sensitivity..........................................60

Smile Shutter ......................................................................33

Snow.......................................................................................28

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Soft Snap..............................................................................28

Software..............................................................................105

Spot AF.................................................................................54

Spot metering .....................................................................56

SteadyShot ...........................................................................66

Sweep Panorama...............................................................24

Trimming .............................................................................72

Troubleshooting ..............................................................113

TV .........................................................................................101

Twilight.................................................................................28

Twilight Portrait................................................................28

Underwater ..........................................................................29

Underwater White Balance ..........................................53

Unsharp masking ..............................................................72

USB Connect......................................................................90

VGA .......................................................................................44

Video Out.............................................................................89

View Mode..........................................................................70

Warning indicators and messages ...........................121

White Balance....................................................................51

Windows computer........................................................104

Zoom......................................................................................31

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Notes on the License

“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software

based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of

Please read the following sections.

Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)

of “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD

(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED

IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED

FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,

INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM

MPEG LA, LLC.

SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred

to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are

included in the camera.

This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for

these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.

Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.

http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/

We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)

of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software.

To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can

download it from the Adobe Systems web page:

http://www.adobe.com/

Regarding the license for “Music Transfer” included on the

CD-ROM (supplied)

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

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