© 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-234-11(1)
Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
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Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook and “Instruction Manual”
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Viewing images on a TV
screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using your camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are
two types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 113.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, 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 your 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 115.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
Black, white, red, blue
or green points
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Table of contents
Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2
Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8
Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 9
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size”............................................... 10
Identifying parts.......................................................................................11
Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................13
Changing the screen display ...................................................................17
Using the internal memory ......................................................................18
Operate the touch panel..........................................................................19
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ....................................21
Viewing/deleting images..........................................................................26
Selecting the desired camera function ....................................................28
Setting the shooting mode .............................................................................. 28
Scene Selection: Selecting the best mode for the scene ............................... 29
(EV): Adjusting the exposure manually....................................................... 31
9 (Focus): Changing the focus method........................................................ 32
Viewing images as a slide show..............................................................34
Painting or putting stamps on still images ...............................................37
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
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Table of contents
Using menu items .............................................................................. 39
Menu items.......................................................................................... 40
Shooting menu........................................................................................ 42
COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
(P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality
Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method
BRK (Bracket Setup): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode
(Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode
(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light
(Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image
(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image
(Setup): Changing Setup items
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 51
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
(Paint): Painting on still images
(Delete): Deleting images
(Volume): Adjusting the volume
(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Divide): Cutting movies
(Setup): Changing Setup items
(Trimming): Recording an enlarged image
Using the menu
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Table of contents
Using Setup items..............................................................................58
Camera 1 ...........................................................................................59
Camera 2 ...........................................................................................62
Internal Memory.................................................................................63
Format
Memory Stick.....................................................................................64
Setup 1 ...............................................................................................66
Setup 2 ...............................................................................................67
Setup 3 ...............................................................................................68
Setup 4 ...............................................................................................70
Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................71
Using the Setup screen
Viewing images on a TV screen
1
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Red Eye Reduction
AF Illuminator
2
Auto Review STEADY SHOT
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
1
Download Music Format Music
2
LCD Backlight
Beep
Language
Initialize
3
File Number
USB Connect
Video Out
Clock Set
4
Calibration
6
Table of contents
Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 73
Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 75
Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 76
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a
“Memory Stick Duo”) ............................................................................... 83
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ....................................... 84
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ..................................................... 88
Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 89
How to print still images .......................................................................... 91
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................. 92
Printing at a shop .................................................................................... 96
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 98
Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 109
To use your camera abroad — Power sources ..................................... 112
On the “Memory Stick” .......................................................................... 113
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack....................................................... 115
On the battery charger.......................................................................... 116
Index ..................................................................................................... 117
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Basic techniques for better images
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
t [Focus] (page 32)
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
Press the shutter
button fully down
suddenly.
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean
against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay
self-timer, activating the anti-blur function, or using a tripod is also effective. Use the
flash when you shoot under a low light condition.
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions by touching the
buttons on the screen (page 19).
min
8
Basic techniques for better images
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 45.
Exposure
Adjusting the light intensity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 31).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (page 43).
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
ISO = Recording sensitivity
Exposure:
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Basic techniques for better images
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 44).
Color
On the effects of lighting
Weather/lighting
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
Characteristics of
light
White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish
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Basic techniques for better images
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
Selecting the image size for use (page 25)
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 46)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
Quality
On “image quality” and “image size”
1 Image size: 7M
3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels
2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A3 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
3072
2304
480
640
Pixels
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A (STEADY SHOT) button (22)
B Shutter button (21)
C POWER button/POWER lamp
D Hook for wrist strap
E Microphone
F Flash (23)
G Lens
H Self-timer lamp (24)/AF illuminator
(61)
I Lens cover
A Mode switch (21, 28, 40)
B LCD screen/Touch panel (17, 19)
C For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (22)
For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (27)
D (on-screen key) button (19)
• Press this button longer to display the
(Setup) screen.
E (Screen display switch) button (17)
• Press this button longer to change the
brightness of LCD backlight.
F Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
G Access lamp
H “Memory Stick Duo” slot
I Battery insertion slot
J Battery eject lever
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
5
6
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Identifying parts
K Multi connector (bottom)
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K
AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to
charge the battery pack.
L Speaker
M Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
2 To the multi
connector
1 To DC IN jack
3 To wall outlet
v mark
Cable for
multi-use
terminal
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
When shooting movies
A
B
Display Indication
60min Battery remaining
z AE/AF lock (21)
BRK Recording mode (21, 47)
White balance (44)
STBY
REC
Standby/Recording a movie
Camera mode (Program)
(28)
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (29)
Flash mode (23)
1
2
3
4
5
60 min
B & W
1
2
3
4
5
60min
STBY
B & W
M
WB
SL
Flash charging
Zoom scaling (22, 59)
Red-eye reduction (60)
Sharpness (50)
Contrast (50)
AF illuminator (61)
Metering mode (43)
VIVID
NATURAL
SEPIA B&W
Color mode (42)
Display Indication
Histogram (17, 31)
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
drops below a certain speed
in low light conditions, the
NR (Noise Reduction) slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
+2.0EV Exposure Value (31)
F3.5 Aperture value
125 Shutter speed
Display Indication
1.3
14
Indicators on the screen
C
D
E
Display Indication
Image size (25)
• is displayed only when
the Multi Burst is activated.
FINE STD Image quality (46)
Recording folder (64)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity
00:00:00
[00:28:05]
Recording time [maximum
recordable time]
1/30" Multi Burst interval (49)
400 Remaining number of
recordable images
Self-timer (24)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(109)
ISO number (45)
±0.7EV Bracket Step value (49)
Display Indication
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, using
the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
camera (page 7).
E Low battery warning (109)
+ Spot metering cross hair
(43)
3:2
7M 5M
1M
3M
2M
16:9
VGA
FINE
6 40
STD
6 40
160
1M
101
AF range finder frame (32)
Display Indication
STEADY SHOT (22)
AF range finder frame
indicator (32)
AF mode (59)
Macro/Magnifying Glass
(24)
1.0m Focus preset distance (32)
Display Indication
S AF M A F
15
Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
B
M
1
2
3
4
60 min
STOP REV
CUE
VOL.
1
2
3
4
60 min
Display Indication
60min Battery remaining
Recording mode (21, 47)
- Protect (52)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(96)
N Playback
Change folder (51)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Zoom scaling (26)
Step
12/16
Frame by frame playback
(48)
Display Indication
Histogram (17, 31)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
Playback bar
Control guide (20)
M
1.3
STOP REV
CUE
16
Indicators on the screen
CD
Display Indication
Image size (25)
PictBridge connecting (92)
Recording folder (64)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Playback folder (51)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity
101-0012 Folder-file number (51)
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(109)
00:00:12 Counter
3:2
7M 5M
1M
3M
2M
16:9
VGA
FINE
6 40
STD
6 40
160
101
101
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (94)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.
+2.0EV Exposure Value (31)
ISO number (45)
Metering mode (43)
Flash
White balance (44)
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
Playback image
2006 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Adjust volume
WB
VOL.
17
Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Screen display
switch) button, the display changes as
follows.
• By pressing (Screen display switch) button
longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.
• When you set the histogram display to on,
image information is displayed during playback.
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during playback may occur
when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
60min
60
min
Histogram on
Indicators off
Indicators on
Histogram display
(page 31)
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 56 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images
using this internal memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following
methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 65).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 76 to 79 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in
the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
Internal
memory
B
B
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Operate the touch panel
1 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons.
• Skip this step when the mode switch is set to .
2 Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger.
• To turn off the touch panel buttons, press (on-screen key).
On the touch panel buttons
• When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
• You can return to the previous screen by touching .
• To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen.
• Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen.
• Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary.
Mode switch
(on-screen key) button
Touch panel
2M
MENU
OFF
AUTOAUTO
OFF
2M
MENU
OFF
AUTOAUTO
OFF
Image Size 9pic
7
M
5
M
3
M
7M
3:2
3:2
5M
3M
20
Operate the touch panel
To switch images by sliding your finger
You can slide your finger on the screen during playback to switch still images or fast-forward/
reverse a movie. To use this feature, turn off the touch panel buttons by pressing the (on-
screen key) button.
Still images
Movies
Playback zoom
• When viewing recorded images on a TV (page 71), you cannot switch the images by sliding your finger.
• When viewing images taken in Multi Burst mode, touch the screen to pause the display. Slide your finger
to the right or left during pause to forward or reverse the images one frame at a time.
• The image switches when you release your finger.
• Touch the screen to start playback.
• Slide your finger to the right or left to fast-forward or
reverse a movie.
• Touch again during playback to pause.
• As you slide your finger up, down, left, or right, the
larger-than-screen zoomed image is shifted and the
portion of the image that is not displayed is dragged
into the screen viewing area.
2M
3/9
101-0012
2006 1 1
9:30
AM
60min
BACK
NEXT
Previous
image
Next
image
3/9
101-0012
2006 1 1
9:
30
AM
00:00:00
STD
640
60min
BACK NEXTPLAY
1.3
MOVE
21
Basic Operations
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
The procedure for starting to shoot images using the default settings is given below.
1 Select a mode with the mode switch.
Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select .
Movie: Select .
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.
Mode switch
Zoom button
(STEADY
SHOT) button
Shutter button
(on-screen key)
button
Touch panel
Position the subject
in the center of the
focus frame.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
2Press the shutter button fully down.
Movie:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or
Magnifying Glass mode (page 24) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
–Flashing
–Backlit
W/T Using the zoom
Press the zoom button.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 59.
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Anti-blur function
The anti-blur function is always activated when (Camera) is set to [Auto].
To confirm that the anti-blur function is activated, press the shutter button halfway down and
look for a (STEADY SHOT) icon on the screen.
Other than [Auto] adjustment mode:
Press the (STEADY SHOT) button to cancel the anti-blur function. To activate the anti-
blur function, press the button again.
• You can change the anti-blur mode (page 62).
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Basic Operations
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then .
Auto: Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
Forcedflash ( )
Slow Synchro (Flash forced on) ( ): The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
No Flash ( )
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
Setting Flash mode/Self-timer/Macro recording/Image size
2M
MENU
OFF
AUTOAUTO
OFF
Using the flash for still images
Using the self-timer
Shooting close-up
Changing the image size
Flash
Auto
Forcedflash
Slow Synchro
No Flash
SL
24
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Using the self-timer
Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then .
10 sec ( ): Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
2 sec ( ): Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Off: Not using the self-timer
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
To cancel, press
(on-screen key).
• If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may prevent blur.
Macro/Magnifying Glass (Shooting close-up)
Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then .
Macro ( ): W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther
(9 7/8 inches or farther)
Magnifying Glass ( ): Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)
Off: Macro Off
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Magnifying Glass
• Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than (Macro) recording.
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• When you press the zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom.
• This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one.
Self-Timer
10 sec
2 sec
Off
Self-timer lamp
Macro
Macro
Off
Magnifying Glass
25
Basic Operations
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
To change the image size
Touch on the screen. Touch the desired item, then .
For details on the image size, see page 10.
The default settings are marked with .
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 106).
3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy images in higher quality.
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing
7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17" print Less
More
Fine
Rough
3:2
1)
(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print
3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print
2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm /4×6" print
VGA (E-Mail)
(640×480)
For E-mail
16:9(HDTV)
2)
(1920×1080)
Display On 16:9 HDTV
3)
Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)
160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail
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Viewing/deleting images
1 Select with the mode switch.
2 Select an image with / .
Movie:
Touch
B.
Rewind/Fast forward: / (Return to normal playback:
B)
Volume: Touch [MENU] t [Volume] t +/– to adjust t [Exit].
Stop playback: x
• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller.
To delete images
Display the image you want to delete, then touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Delete] t [OK].
To cancel the deletion
Touch [Exit] in 2, or [Cancel] in 3.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press .
• To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 57)
Mode switch
(Playback zoom) button
(Index)/ (Playback
zoom) button
Touch panel
VGA
3/9
VGA
3/9
Slide Show
Paint
Delete
Delete
Delete
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OK Cancel
Volume
Exit
60 min
1
2
3
MENU x1.0
1.3
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom
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Basic Operations
Viewing/deleting images
Viewing an index screen
Press (Index). Touch the image you want to view on the single-image screen.
To display the previous/next screen, touch b/B.
• If you press (Index) again, the 12-image index screen appears.
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, touch [MENU] t [Delete] t [Select].
2 Touch the image you want to delete to display the (Delete) indicator.
3 Touch [OK] t [OK].
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 1 instead of [Select].
Green selection frame
To cancel a selection
Touch the image you want to cancel deleting to turn off the indicator
on the image.
MENU
MENU
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Advanced Operations
Selecting the desired camera function
Use the Mode switch to select the mode.
In this Handbook, the available mode position for the menu item is shown as follows.
Setting the shooting mode
Still image shooting modes
To shoot still images, you can select from three shooting mode: Auto, Program, and
Scene Selection. The Auto mode is set as default. To change the current setting to a mode
other than [Auto], follow the steps below.
1 Press (on-screen key).
2 Touch (Camera).
3 Touch the desired mode.
Auto: Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically (page 21).
Program (P): Program auto shooting mode
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
(For details on the functions available t (page 40)
: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene (page 29).
P
Camera
Auto
Program
High Sensitivity
Twilight
Playback/Edit Shooting movies
(on-screen key) button
Unavailable Available
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Advanced Operations
Selecting the desired camera function
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
*The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Scene Selection: Selecting the best mode for the scene
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Twilight Portrait*
Suitable for shooting portraits in
dark places. Allows you to shoot
sharp images of people in dark
places without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Soft Snap
Allows you to shoot skin colors in
brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In
addition, the soft focus effect
creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Hi-speed Shutter
Allows you to shoot moving
subjects outdoors or in other
bright places.
• The shutter speed becomes
faster, so images shot in dark
places become darker.
Beach
When shooting seaside or lakeside
scenes, the blue of the water is
clearly recorded.
Snow
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.
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Selecting the desired camera function
Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro/
Magnifying
Glass
Flash
AF range
finder
Focus
preset
White
Balance
Burst/
Exposure Bracket/
Multi Burst
Flash level
/— —
—/— — —
/— Auto/ —
/—
—/— /
/— /
/— /
/— /
—/— — — —
SL
WB
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Advanced Operations
Selecting the desired camera function
1 Press (on-screen key).
2 Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch .
3 Touch (EV).
4 Select a value by touching v(brighter)/V(darker).
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press (Screen display switch)
repeatedly to display the histogram inside the
screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
image when skewed to the left side. Select
[Program] or one of the scene selection modes for
(Camera) and adjust EV while checking the
exposure with the histogram.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
– When (Camera) is set to [Auto]
– When playing back a single still image
(EV): Adjusting the exposure manually
2M
MENU
OFF
OFF
AUTO
P
0EV
EV
−2.0EV
EV
0EV
EV
+2.0EV
BrightDark
A
B
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Selecting the desired camera function
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
1 Press (on-screen key).
2 Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch .
3 Touch 9 (Focus).
4 Touch the desired option.
The default settings are marked with .
9 (Focus): Changing the focus method
Multi AF
(Multipoint AF)
(Still image )
(Movie )
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
Center AF
()
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame
automatically.
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
Spot AF (Flexible Spot AF)
()
By moving the AF range finder frame to wherever you like on
the screen, you can focus on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area.
• To set the Flexible Spot AF, see page 33.
• This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is
out of the center area.
• When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera
steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder
frame.
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AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
60min
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
60min
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
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Advanced Operations
Selecting the desired camera function
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount
of vibration.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the
center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not
displayed.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 30).
How to use the [Spot AF]
A Set (Camera) to a setting other than [Auto], then touch .
B Touch 9 (Focus)t [Spot AF].
C Press (on-screen key) to turn off the menu.
D Touch where you want to focus the shot.
(unlimited distance)
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject. (Focus preset)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these
cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.
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3.0m
1.0m
0.5m
2M
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S AF
60 min
2M
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Viewing images as a slide show
You can view a series of images with effect and accompanied by music (Slide Show).
Images in the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory are played back.
To adjust the volume of the music
Press (on-screen key) during playback, then touch +/– to adjust the volume. Otherwise,
touch [Volume] in the menu and adjust the volume before you begin the slide show.
To pause the slide show
Touch the screen.
Touch [Continue] to resume. The slide show resumes from the image which was paused,
however, the music starts again from the beginning.
To display the previous/next image
Touch / during pause.
To end the slide show
Touch [Exit] during pause.
• You cannot play back a slide show while connected to PictBridge.
To set the slide show options
You can set how to perform the slide show.
A Touch [MENU] t [Slide Show].
B Touch the menu item you want to set.
C Touch the desired setting, then .
Slide Show
Effects
Stylish
Music
Music3
Image
Folder
Start
Slide Show
Paint
Delete
Volume
A Set the mode switch to
.
2 Touch [MENU]t[Slide
Show]t[Start]
.
3 Slide show starts.
ppp
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Advanced Operations
Viewing images as a slide show
The following settings are available.
The default settings are marked with .
• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active]:
– Only still images are displayed.
– When images are shot by Multi Burst, the first frame of continuous images is displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard.
Effects
Simple
A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes.
Nostalgic
A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene.
Stylish
A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo.
Active
A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes.
Normal
A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined
interval.
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
Music 1
The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.
Music 2
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show.
Music 3
The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show.
Music 4
The default setting for a [Active] slide show.
Off
Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available.
Image
Folder
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
All
Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.
Repeat
On
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Off
After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
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Viewing images as a slide show
z To add /change Music files
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide
show. You can transfer the music by [Download Music] in (Setup) menu using the software “Music
Transfer” (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 88 and 90.
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be
replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds.
• If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 66) and transfer the music again.
Interval
3 sec
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Start
Starts the slide show.
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Advanced Operations
Painting or putting stamps on still images
You can paint or put stamps on still images and save them separately. Use the paint pen
(supplied) for this operation.
• You cannot paint or put stamps on Multi Burst images or movies.
• When viewing recorded images on a TV (page 71), you cannot paint the images.
To display the painting
1 Set the mode switch to .
2 Touch [MENU] t [Paint].
To paint characters or graphics
A Touch .
B Select the line thickness.
Touch the thickness select button, the desired thickness, then .
C Paint characters or graphics.
To stamp
A Touch .
B Select a stamp.
Touch the stamp select button, the desired stamp, then .
C Put stamps on the image.
1
2
3
4
5
6789
A (pen) button
B (stamp) button
C (eraser) button
D Thickness select button/Stamp select button
E Color select button
F (revert) button
G (clear all) button
H (Internal memory save) button/
(“Memory Stick” save) button
I (exit) button
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Painting or putting stamps on still images
To change the color of the line or stamp
Touch the color select button, a desired color, then .
• The selected color is applied to both the line and stamp.
To make corrections
Touch , then rub the part you want to erase using the paint pen. Otherwise, touch to
revert to the previous state (if you touch again, it returns to the latest state).
• You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen, using the thickness select
button. The selected thickness is applied to both the line and eraser.
Erasing all painting
A Touch .
“Clear All” appears.
B Touch [OK].
All painting will disappear from the image.
Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
To save the painting
A Touch (or ).
“Save” appears.
B Touch [OK].
The painted image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
• The image is saved in [VGA] image size and [Fine] picture quality.
To exit paint mode
A Touch .
“Exit” appears.
B Touch [OK].
Touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
If you touch before saving the image, the painting is abandoned. Be sure to save the
painting by touching / if you intend to save it.
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Using the menu
Using the menu
Using menu items
1 Set the mode switch.
Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu
settings.
2 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons.
• When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation.
3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
4 Touch the item you want to set.
5 Touch the setting.
6 Press (on-screen key) to turn off the menu.
• If an v/V mark appear, there are some items that are not displayed on the screen. Touch the v/V mark to
change the screen.
• You cannot set items that are not available to select.
Mode switch
(on-screen key) button
Touch panel
WB
ISO
COLOR
Color Mode
Normal
Metering Mode
Multi
White Bal
ISO
Auto
Auto
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available
items are displayed on the screen.
*The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 30).
( : available)
Mode switch position:
Auto Program Scene
Menu for shooting (page 42)
COLOR (Color Mode) — — —
(Metering Mode) — —
WB (White Bal) — —
ISO — — —
(P.Quality) — — —
Mode (REC Mode) — —
BRK (Bracket Setup) —
*
——
(Interval) —
*
——
(Flash Level) —
*
——
(Contrast) — — — —
(Sharpness) — — — —
(Setup) —
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Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 39
*Available only for playback zoom.
( : available)
Mode switch position:
Auto Program Scene
Menu for viewing (page 51)
(Slide Show) — — — —
(Paint) — — — —
(Delete) — — — —
(Volume) — — — —
(Folder) — — — —
- (Protect) — — — —
DPOF — — — —
(Print) — — — —
(Resize) — — — —
(Rotate) — — — —
(Divide) — — — —
(Setup) — — — —
(Trimming)* ————
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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
You can change the vividness of the image, accompanied by effects.
• You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
• When [Multi Burst] is selected, the color mode is set to [Normal].
COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding
special effects
Normal
Vivid (VIVID)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.
Natural (NATURAL)
Sets the image to quiet color.
Sepia (SEPIA)
Sets the image to sepia color.
B&W (B & W)
Sets the image to monochromatic color.
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Using the menu
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 32).
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Center (Center-weighted
metering) ( )
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Spot (Spot metering)
()
Measures only a part of the subject.
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
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Positions on the subject
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Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones
Auto
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Daylight ( )
Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Cloudy ( )
Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent ( )
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Incandescent (n)
Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change
quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as
at photography studios.
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Using the menu
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• For details on the white balance, see page 9.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent] ( ).
• Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 8.
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [80] or [100]).
Flash ( )
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Auto
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.
80
100
200
400
800
1000
WB
WB
Large numberSmall number
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Selects the still image quality.
(P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality
Fine (FINE)
Records with high quality (low compression).
• When (Camera) is set to [Auto], [Fine] will be selected.
Standard (STD)
Records with standard quality (high compression).
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Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method
Normal
Does not shoot continuously.
Burst ( )
Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer
to the following table) when you press and hold down the
shutter button.
• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
• The flash is set to (No flash).
Exp Brktg (BRK)
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted.
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exp
Brktg mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the
image with the best exposure afterward.
• The flash is set to (No flash).
Multi Burst ( )
Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when
you press the shutter button.
• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.
• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode
(page 49).
• The images are displayed in sequence on the camera screen.
• The image is printed as a single image with 16 frames.
• The flash is set to (No flash).
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On the [Burst]
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 30).
The maximum number of continuous shots
(Units: images)
On the [Exp Brktg]
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 31), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 1 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode
(page 30).
On the [Multi Burst]
• You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures:
– To pause/resume: Touch X.
– To play back frame-by-frame: Touch c /C in pause mode. Touch B to resume playback in series.
• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode:
– Smart zoom
– Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]
• When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not
equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 30).
Quality
Size
Fine Standard
7M 5 8
3:2 5 8
5M 6 11
3M 9 17
2M 15 27
VGA(E-Mail) 85 100
16:9(HDTV) 15 27
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Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
• BRK (Bracket Setup) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 47).
• (Interval) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
• To change flash mode, see page 23.
• You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 30).
BRK (Bracket Setup): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode
±1.0EV
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.
±0.7EV
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.
±0.3EV
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
(Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode
1/30 (1/30")
• Select [Multi Burst] in [Mode] first, then set the desired frame
interval in [Interval]. When you select a function other than
[Multi Burst], this function is unavailable (page 47).
1/15 (1/15")
1/7.5 (1/7.5")
(Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light
+ ( +)
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Normal
– ( –)
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
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Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
See page 58.
(Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image
+ ( )
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Normal
– ( )
Toward –: Reduces the contrast.
(Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image
+ ( )
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Normal
– ( )
Toward –: Softens the image.
(Setup): Changing Setup items
Toward +Toward –
Toward +Toward –
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Using the menu
Viewing menu
Plays back recorded images in order with effect and accompanied by music.
See page 34.
Paints characters or graphics on the still images.
See page 37.
Deletes unnecessary images.
See page 26.
Adjusts the volume.
See page 26.
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with
“Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Select the desired folder with v/V.
2 Touch [OK].
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
(Paint): Painting on still images
(Delete): Deleting images
(Volume): Adjusting the volume
(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
OK
See the following procedure.
Cancel
Cancels the selection.
Select Folder
Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
OK Cancel
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z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or
create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 64)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 65)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to either the previous or next folders.
Protects images against accidental erasure.
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch v/V to display [-] (Protect), then touch it.
4 Touch [Protect].
The image is protected and the - (Protect) indicator appears on the image.
5 To protect other images, display the desired image with / , then touch [Protect].
To protect images in index mode
1 Press (Index) to display the index screen.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch [Protect] t [Select].
4 Touch the image you want to protect.
A green - indicator appears on the selected image.
- (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protect (-)
See the following procedure.
Exit
Exits the Protection function.
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-
OK
Exit
- (green)
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5 Repeat step 4 to protect other images.
6 Touch [OK] t [OK].
• To protect all images in the folder, touch [Protect] t [All In This Folder] t [On].
To cancel the protection
In single-image mode
Display the image you want to remove protection, touch [MENU] t [Protect] t [Protect].
In index mode
1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 4 of “To protect images in
index mode.”
2 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
3 Touch [OK] t [OK].
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 3 of “To protect images in index mode,” then touch [Off].
• Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the
recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 96).
See page 92.
You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The
original image is retained even after resizing.
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image
Small sizeLarge size
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1 Display the image you want to resize.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch v/V to display (Resize), then touch it.
4 Touch the desired size, then [OK].
The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
• For details on Image Size, see page 10.
• You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images.
• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9.
• When you resize a 3:2 or 16:9 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.
Rotates a still image.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch v/V to display (Rotate), then touch it.
4 Select [ ] to rotate the image.
5 Touch [OK].
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or Multi Burst images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
7M
For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see
page 25.
5M
3M
2M
VGA
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
OK
Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
Cancel
Cancels rotation.
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Using the menu
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 39
Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use
when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach
movies to your e-mail messages.
• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files
once you cut them.
Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in
the following file configuration.
1 Cutting scene A.
Divide
101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.
2 Cutting scene B.
Divide
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
(Divide): Cutting movies
OK
See the following procedure.
Cancel
Cancels division.
Divide
Flow of the movie ,
Divide
1
2
101_0002
101_0003
3
101_0001
1
2
3AB
101_0002
101_0004
123 B
A
101_0005
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3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
Delete Delete
4 Only the desired scenes remain.
Procedure
1 Display the movie to be divided.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch v/V to display (Divide), then touch it.
4 Touch [OK].
The playback of the movie starts.
5 Touch x at the desired cutting point.
• When you want to adjust the cutting point, touch c/C (frame rewind/forward).
• If you want to change the cutting point, touch
B. The playback of the movie starts again.
6 Touch [OK] t [OK].
The movie is cut.
• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording
folder.
• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
– Still images
– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)
– Protected movies (page 52)
See page 58.
(Setup): Changing Setup items
13
101_0004 101_0007
101_0006
AB2
13
2
101_0006
10/10
101-0012
2006 1 1
9:30
AM
00:00:02
60min
Dividing
Point
OK
Exit
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Records an enlarged image (page 26) as a new file.
1 Touch [MENU] during playback zoom to display the menu.
2 Touch (Trimming).
3 Touch the image size.
4 Touch [OK].
The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is
retained.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
(Trimming): Recording an enlarged image
7M
For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see
page 25.
5M
3M
2M
VGA
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Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the (Setup) screen.
1 Press (on-screen key) to display the touch panel buttons.
• When the mode switch is set to , skip this operation.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch V to display (Setup), then touch it.
4 Touch v/V to display the item you want
to set, then touch it.
5 Touch the option you want to set.
The selected option turns blue and set.
To turn off the (Setup) screen, press (on-screen key).
To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, touch repeatedly.
• To return to the shooting mode from (Setup) screen, press the shutter button halfway.
When the menu is not displayed
Press (on-screen key) longer to display the (Setup) screen.
To cancel the (Setup) setting
Touch [Cancel] if it appears. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Mode switch
(on-screen key) button
Touch panel
File Number
Series
USB Connect
Auto
Video Out
NTSC
Clock Set
2006 1 1 10:35:25 AM
Setup 3
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Using the Setup screen
Camera 1
1
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom
AF Mode
Single (S AF)
Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Monitor (M AF)
Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
Digital Zoom
Smart
(Smart zoom)
()
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is
not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the
following table.
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
()
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the
image quality deteriorates.
Off
Does not use the digital zoom.
Size Maximum zoom scale
5M Approx. 3.6×
3M Approx. 4.5×
2M Approx. 5.6×
VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 14×
16:9(HDTV) Approx. 4.8×
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• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator
flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no
effect on the recorded image.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
Red Eye Reduction
On ( )
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Off
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,
and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
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Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 58
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (106 3/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m
(98 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the
center of the subject.
• When Focus preset is set (page 32), AF Illuminator does not function.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with
priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (High-speed
shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
AF Illuminator
Auto ( )
Uses the AF illuminator.
Off
Does not use AF illuminator.
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Camera 2
2
The default settings are marked with .
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears
and you can immediately shoot the next image.
Selects the anti-blur mode.
• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].
• You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when (Camera) is not
set to [Auto] (page 22).
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Auto Review
On
Use the Auto Review.
Off
Does not use Auto Review.
STEADY SHOT
Shooting
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
Continuous
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
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Using the Setup screen
Internal Memory
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.
Format
OK
Formats the internal memory.
Cancel
Cancels the formatting.
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Memory Stick
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
The folder creation screen appears.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 81).
Format
OK
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Cancel
Cancels the formatting.
Create REC. Folder
OK
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher
than the larger number, and the folder becomes the current
recording folder.
Cancel
Cancels folder creation.
Ready?
Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder
102MSDCF
OK Cancel
60min
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Memory Stick For details on the operation 1 page 58
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
The folder selection screen appears.
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger capacity.
2 Touch [OK].
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.
3 Touch [OK] again.
Copying starts.
• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files
using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or
possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot copy individual images.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in
(Internal Memory) (page 63).
• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.
Change REC. Folder
OK
Select the desired folder by touching v/V, then [OK].
Cancel
Cancels changing the recording folder.
Copy
OK
Copies the image files in the internal memory.
Cancel
Cancels the copying.
102
MSDCF
102 2/2
6
Select REC. Folder
Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
OK Cancel
Created:
2006 1 1 1:05:34
AM
Copying
102_COPY
60min
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Setup 1
1
Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show.
See pages 36, 88, 90.
If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If
this happens, perform [Format Music].
When [Format Music] is performed, all the Music files are erased. Use the supplied
application software “Music Transfer” to activate [Download Music].
The message “All data will be erased Ready?” appears.
Download Music
Format Music
OK
Formats the Music files. All data other than Music files remain as
it is.
Cancel
Cancels the formatting.
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Using the Setup screen
Setup 2
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack.
• You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
• Even when you initialize a setting, the data recorded on the internal memory is not deleted.
LCD Backlight
Bright
Brightens.
Normal
Beep
Shutter
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
On
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press (on-
screen key)/ press the shutter button/ operate the touch panel
buttons.
Off
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Language
Initialize
OK
Resets the settings to the default setting.
Cancel
Cancels the resetting.
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Setup 3
The default settings are marked with .
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge
compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
File Number
Series
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the
replaced “Memory Stick Duo” 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.)
USB Connect
PictBridge
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 92).
PTP
When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera
is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder
on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with
Windows XP and Mac OS X.)
Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 77).
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
printer (pages 77 and 92).
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
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Setup 3 For details on the operation 1 page 58
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
view images on a TV screen, check page 72 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.
Sets the date and time. Select the date display format on the 1/2 screen, then set the time on the
2/2 screen.
1 Touch the desired date display format, then t.
2 Touch the item to be set, then set the numeric value with v/V.
3 Touch [OK].
Video Out
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
PAL
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Clock Set
Y/M/D
Select the time display order. Touch t and set the time on
the 2/2 screen.
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
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Setup 4
4
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the
appropriate points where you touch.
Using the paint pen, touch the × mark displayed on the screen.
To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that
point are not effected.
The × mark moves on the screen.
If you fail to press the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Press the × mark again.
Calibration
Calibration
Touch the "X"
Cancel
1/3
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Viewing images on a TV screen
Viewing images on a TV screen
Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by
connecting the camera to a TV.
Turn off both your camera and the TV
before connecting the camera and the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV.
• Place the camera with the screen facing
upwards.
• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the
audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use
terminal to the left audio jack.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “TV”.
3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to “video.”
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
4 Set the mode switch to , and
turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on
the TV screen.
Images disappear and buttons appear on
the camera screen.
Touch / on the camera screen to
switch the image back and forth on the
TV screen.
Operate the menu by touching v/V/b/
B to move the cursor, then z to set.
• When the switch on the cable for multi-use
terminal is set to “TV,” images are not
displayed on the screen of the camera.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video signal output
to match that of your TV system (page 69).
1 To audio/video
input jacks
Cable for multi-use
terminal
2 To the multi
connector
MENU
60min
Mode switch
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Viewing images on a TV screen
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen,
you need a TV with a video input jack and
the cable for multi-use terminal. The color
system of the TV must match that of your
digital still camera. Check the following
lists for the TV color system of the country
or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using your computer
Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using
your Macintosh computer” (page 89).
This section describes the English version of screen contents.
• Viewing images on your computer
• Viewing images saved on your computer
• Viewing photos organized by date
• Editing images
• Adding/changing Music using “Music Transfer”
• Printing images
Install the software (supplied) first (page 75)
Copying images to your computer (page 76)
Enjoying images using the “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music Transfer”
(pages 84 and 88)
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Enjoying your Windows computer
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for copying
images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music
Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with
speakers
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or
faster, 128 MB of RAM or more
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)
Software: DirectX 9.0c or later
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—200 MB or more
Display: Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 dots
or more Colors: High Color (16-bit color)
or more
• The software is compatible with DirectX
technology. Installation of “DirectX” may be
required.
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate,
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 68.
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
Recommended computer
environment
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Using your computer
Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect
the camera to the computer before installation.
• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.
• When the supplied software is installed, the
USB driver is installed automatically.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click (My
Computer)
t (SONYPICTUTIL).
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
Read the agreement carefully. If you
accept the terms of the agreement, click
the radio button next to [I accept the
terms of the license agreement] and then
click [Next].
4 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
system environment of your computer.
5 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
After you install the software, a shortcut
icon for the customers registration website
is created on the desktop.
Once you register on the website, you can
get secure and useful customer support.
http://www.sony.net/registration/di
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Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
You can copy images from the camera to
your computer as follows.
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the
images.
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98
SecondEdition/NT, you can copy images by
inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized, see page 103.
For a computer without a Memory Stick
slot
Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 76 to
80 to copy images.
• When you are using Windows 2000/Me, install
the software (supplied) before proceeding. With
Windows XP, installation is unnecessary.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
With Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/
NT:
This camera is not compatible with these
version of the Windows operating system.
When you use a computer without a
Memory Stick slot, use a Memory Stick
Reader/Writer (not supplied) to copy
images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to your
computer.
To copy images in the internal memory to
your computer, copy the images to a
“Memory Stick Duo” first, then copy them
to your computer.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
2 Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack in the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall
outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor (not supplied) (page 12).
• When you copy images to your computer
using a battery pack with little remaining
charge, copying may fail or image data may
become corrupted if the battery pack shuts
down too soon.
3 Set the mode switch to , then
turn on the camera and the
computer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
and the computer
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Copying images to your computer
1 Connect the camera to your
computer.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard
appears on the desktop.
“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the
screen of the camera.
When a USB connection is established for
the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators
turn red. Do not operate the computer until the
indicators turn white.
• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear,
set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 68).
• When the software (supplied) has been installed,
the [Import Images] screen (page 84) may be
displayed. In this case, you can import images
using “Picture Motion Browser” directly.
• For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer” on page 79.
• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does
not appear automatically, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer” on page 79.
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “My Documents”
folder.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
and your computer
Cable for multi-
use terminal
1 To a USB jack
2 To the multi connector
Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer
MENU
USB Mode
Mass Storage
Memory Stick
Access
indicators*
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Copying images to your computer
1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard]
t [OK] as the wizard
screen appears automatically on
the desktop.
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.
2 Click [Next].
The images saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted,
images in the internal memory appear.
3 Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark
so they are not copied, then click
[Next].
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
Image copying starts. When the copying
is completed, the “Other Options”
screen appears.
• This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
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2
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2
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Copying images to your computer
5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I’m finished working
with these pictures] to select it,
then click [Next].
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
6 Click [Finish].
The wizard screen closes.
• To continue copying other images,
disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal
(page 81). Then follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera and your computer” on page 77.
• For Windows XP, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer” on page 77.
This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk]
t [DCIM].
• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not
displayed, see page 104.
2 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are
stored.
Then, right-click an image file to
display the menu and click
[Copy].
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see (page 81).
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer
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2
2
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Copying images to your computer
3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the
“My Documents” window to
display the menu and click
[Paste].
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
• When an image with the same file name
exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name to
a different name and then copy the image
file. However, note that if you change the
file name (page 83), you may not be able to
play back that image with your camera.
This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My
Documents” folder.
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
The contents of the “My Documents”
folder are displayed.
• If you are not using Windows XP,
double-click [My Documents] on the
desktop.
2 Double-click the desired image
file.
The image is displayed.
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Stage 4: Viewing images on
your computer
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Using your computer
Copying images to your computer
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
1 Double-click on the tasktray.
2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function
B Folder containing image data recorded
using this camera
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”; “101MSDCF” only
– Internal memory; “101_SONY” only
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” folder. The images in these
folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/playback any images to the
“MISC” folder.
To delete the USB connection
Double-click here
Image file storage destinations
and file names
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Copying images to your computer
• Image files are named as follows. 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.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
• For more information about folders, see pages
51 and 64.
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Using your computer
Viewing image files stored on a computer with
your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the
camera by copying the image file on the
computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with
your camera has not been changed.
• You may be unable to play back some images
depending on the image size.
• When an image file has been processed by a
computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera,
playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• When there is no folder, create a folder with
your camera (page 64) first, and then copy the
image file.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss.”
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.
• If the overwrite confirmation message
appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MPG. Do not change the
extension.
2 Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the
following order.
1Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[Sony MemoryStick] in [My
Computer].
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Picture
Motion Browser” and gives the basic
instructions.
With the “Picture Motion Browser” you
can:
• Import images shot with the camera and display
them on the computer.
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar
by shooting date to view them.
• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date, and
more.
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”,
refer to the Help.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000/Me,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [Picture Motion Browser].
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the (Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000/Me,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Picture Motion Browser].
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Click button in the top right corner of
the screen.
Follow these steps to import and view
images from the camera.
Importing images
1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is
running.
Look for a
(Media Check Tool) icon in
the taskbar.
* “Media Check Tool” is a program that
automatically detects and imports images
when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when
the camera is connected.
• If there is no icon: Click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows
2000/Me,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Tools] t [Media Check Tool].
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multi-
use terminal.
After the camera is automatically
detected, the [Import Images] screen is
displayed.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
page 76 first.
• In Windows XP, if the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, close it.
“Picture Motion Browser”
overview
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
Basic instructions
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Using your computer
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
3 Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “My Pictures” that is
named with the date of importing.
• For instructions on changing the “Folder to
be imported”, refer to page 87.
Viewing images
1 Checking imported images
When importing is complete, the
“Picture Motion Browser” starts.
Thumbnails of the imported images are
displayed.
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the
default folder in “Viewed folders”.
• You can double-click a thumbnail to display
the image by itself.
2 Viewing images in “Viewed
folders” arranged by shooting
date on a calendar
1Click the [Calendar] tab.
Years when images were shot are listed.
2Click the year.
Images shot that year are displayed,
arranged on the calendar by shooting
date.
3To display images by month, click the
desired month.
Thumbnails of images shot that month
are displayed.
4To display images by time, click the
desired date.
Thumbnails of images shot that day are
displayed, arranged by hour.
Year display screen
Month display screen
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2
3
4
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Hour display screen
• To list images from a particular year or
month, click that period on the left of the
screen.
3 Displaying individual images
On the hour display screen, double-click
a thumbnail to display the image by
itself in a separate window.
• You can edit displayed images by clicking
the toolbar button.
Displaying images in full-screen
mode
To display a slide show of current
images in full-screen mode, click the
button.
• To play or pause the slide show, click the
button on the lower left of the screen.
• To stop the slide show, click the button
on the lower left of the screen.
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Using your computer
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Preparing images stored on the
computer for viewing
To view them, register the folder that
contains the images as one of the “Viewed
folders”.
1 Click on the main screen, or
choose [Register Folders to View]
from the [File] menu.
The settings screen for “Viewed folders”
registration is displayed.
2 Specify the folder with images for
importing to register the folder as
one of the “Viewed folders”.
3 Click [OK].
The image information is registered in the
database.
• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed
folders” are also registered.
Changing the “Folder to be imported”
To change the “Folder to be imported”,
access the “Import Settings” screen.
1 Choose [Import Settings] t
[Location for Imported Images]
from the [File] menu.
The “Location for Imported Images” screen is
displayed.
2 Choose the “Folder to be
imported”.
• You can specify the “Folder to be
imported” from folders registered as
“Viewed folders.”
Updating image registration information
To update image information, choose
[Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
• Updating the database may take a while.
• If you rename image files or folders in
“Viewed folders”, they cannot be
displayed with this software. In this case,
update the database.
1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in
Windows 2000/Me, [Start] t [Settings]
t [Control Panel]), then double-click
[Add/Remove Programs].
2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click
[Remove] (in Windows 2000/Me,
[Change/Remove]) to execute the
uninstallation.
Other functions
To uninstall the “Picture Motion
Browser”
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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-
ROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or
add these files whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
1 Press (on-screen key) to
display [MENU].
2 Touch [MENU], and then select
(Setup).
3 Touch [Download Music] in the
(Setup 1).
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
4 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5 Start “Music Transfer.”
6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
• To restore the music preset at the factory
to the camera:
1 Perform [Format Music] (page 66).
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
Transfer.”
All Music files return to the preset-music, and
[Music] in the [Slide Show] menu is set to
[Off].
3 Select a suitable Music file for the slide
show effect (page 35).
You can reset the Music files to the preset
ones using [Initialize] (page 67), however,
other settings will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the
on-line help in “Music Transfer.”
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
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Using your computer
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh
computer.
• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible
with Macintosh computers.
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for copying
images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac
OS X(v10.1 to v10.4)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to
v10.4)
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power
Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is
recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 250 MB
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 68.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 1: Preparing the
camera and the computer” on page 76.
2 Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera and your computer” on page 77.
3 Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
2Drag and drop the image files to the
hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard
disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 81.
Recommended computer
environment
Copying and viewing images on
a computer
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4 View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon
t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon
of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
“Trash” icon.
The camera is disconnected from the
computer.
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files. Also, you can delete or add these files
whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before
you install “Music Transfer.”
• For installation, you need to log on as
Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file
in [MAC] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music
Transfer”” on page 88.
To delete the USB connection
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Printing still images
Printing still images
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)]
mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to
check before printing (page 106).
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the
printer.
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture
Motion Browser” software and print the images.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on images which you want to print out in
advance.
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 92)
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
Printing using a computer
Printing at a shop (page 96)
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using your camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing
sheet.
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced
size on a printing sheet. You can print a set
of either the same images (1) or different
images (2).
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• An index print function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
• The quantity of images that can be printed as an
index image differ depending on the printer.
• You cannot print movies.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera for about five seconds (error
notification), check the connected printer.
Prepare the camera to connect it to the
printer with the cable for multi-use
terminal. When connecting the camera to a
printer that is recognized when [USB
Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is
unnecessary.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent
the power from turning off partway through
printing.
1 Touch [MENU] to display the
menu.
2 Touch V to display (Setup).
3 Touch [USB Connect] in
(Setup 3).
4 Touch [PictBridge], then .
The USB mode is set.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Index button
(on-screen
key) button
3
USB Connect
PictBridge
PTP
Mass Storage
Auto
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Printing still images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
1 Connect the camera to the printer.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
3 Turn on your camera and the
printer.
The camera is set to playback mode,
then an image and the print menu appear
on the screen.
.
Regardless of what the mode switch is set
to, the print menu appears when you
complete Stage 2.
1 Touch the desired printing
method.
[This image]
Prints a displayed image.
• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to
[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the
same images as an index image.
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the
selected images.
1Select the image you want to print with
/ , then touch [Select].
The mark appears on the selected
image.
• To select other images, repeat this
procedure.
2Touch [Print].
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print
order) mark (page 96) regardless of the
displayed image.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
1 To t h e
USB jack
2 To the multi
connector
Cable for multi-use
terminal
Stage 3: Printing
Print
This image
Select
DPOF image
All In This Folder
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
2 Make print settings by touching
desired items.
[Quantity]
When [Index] is set to [Off]:
Select the number of sheets of an image
that you want to print. The image will
be printed as a single image.
When [Index] is set to [On]:
Select the number of sets of images that
you want to print as an index image. If
you selected [This image] in step 1,
select the number of the same image
you want to print side by side on a sheet
as an index image.
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (page 69).
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Index]
Select [On] to print as an index image.
3 Touch [OK].
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use
terminal while the (PictBridge
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
To print other images
After step 3, select [Select] and the desired
image, then perform from step 1.
To print images on the index screen
Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”
(page 92) and “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera to the printer” (page 93), then
proceed with the following.
When you connect the camera to a printer,
the print menu appears. Press (on-
screen key) to turn off the print menu, then
proceed as follows.
1 Press (Index).
The index screen appears.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.
3 Touch [ ] (Print).
4 Touch the desired printing method.
1
Print
Quantity
1
Date
Off
Size
Default
OK
Printing
Exit
indicator
Print
Select
DPOF image
All In This Folder
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected
images.
Touch the image you want to print to
display the mark. (Repeat this
procedure to select other images.)
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print
order) mark regardless of the displayed
image.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:
Printing” (page 93).
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Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”
containing images shot with your camera to
a photo printing service shop. As long as
the shop supports photo printing services
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
print shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
(Print
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You can also print the images with the
(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms
to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.
• You cannot mark movies.
• When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst]
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a
shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to other medium such as a
CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always
copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• When you want to superimpose dates on
images, consult your photo printing service
shop.
1 Display the image you want to
print.
2 Touch [MENU] to display the
menu.
3 Touch v/V to display [DPOF],
then touch it.
4 Touch [DPOF].
A (Print order) mark is marked on
the image.
5 To mark other images, display the
desired image with / , then
touch [DPOF].
To remove the mark in single-image
mode
Touch [DPOF] in step 4 or 5.
Marking in single-image mode
(on-screen
key) button
2M
3/9
101-0012
2006 1 1
9:30
AM
60min
Exit
DPOF
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Printing still images
Printing at a shop
1 Display the index screen
(page 27).
2 Touch [MENU] to display the
menu.
3 Touch v/V to display [DPOF],
then touch it.
4 Touch [Select].
• You cannot add a mark in [All In This
Folder].
5 Touch the image you want to
mark.
A green mark appears on the
selected image.
6 Repeat step 5 to mark other
images.
7 Touch [OK] t [OK].
To cancel, select [Exit] in step 5 or select
[Cancel] in step 7.
To remove the mark in index mode
Touch the images from which you want to
remove the mark in step 5.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then
touch [Off].
Marking in index mode
OK Exit
(green)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music
files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
1 Check the items on pages 99 to 108.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 109.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one
minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 67).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power 99
Shooting still images/movies 99
Viewing images 102
Deleting/Editing images 102
Computers 103
Picture Motion Browser 105
“Memory Stick Duo” 105
Internal memory 105
Printing 106
PictBridge compliant printer 107
Touch panel 108
Others 108
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The battery pack cannot be inserted.
• Insert the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever.
The battery cover does not close.
• If the battery pack is not inserted in the correct direction, the battery cover does not close.
Pressing down the base of the battery cover, pull it toward you and open to check whether the
battery pack is inserted in the correct direction.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 115). Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
• The battery pack is dead (page 115). Replace it with a new one.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 115). Replace it with a new one.
Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 26).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 113).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Set the mode switch to when shooting still images.
• Set the mode switch to when shooting movies.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Battery pack and power
Shooting still images/movies
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Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 13). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4
inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and
focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject
(page 24).
• (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.
• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 32).
Zoom does not work.
• When (Magnifying Glass) is selected, the optical zoom is not available.
• The smart zoom cannot be used when:
– The image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
– Shooting in Multi Burst mode.
• The digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies.
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 23).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], [Exp Brktg] or [Multi Burst] (page 47).
– (High sensitivity mode), (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the
Scene mode (page 30).
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Landscape
mode), (High-speed shutter mode), (Beach mode), or (Snow mode) is selected
in the Scene mode (page 23).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Magnifying Glass) does not work.
• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
mode (page 30).
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The date and time are not displayed on the LCD panel.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
The recording date is not superimposed on an image.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 107).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 31).
The screen is too dark or too bright.
• Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (pages 17, 67).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 43) or adjust the exposure (page 31).
The image is too bright.
• Adjust the exposure (page 31).
The image colors are not correct.
• Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [Normal] (page 42).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 60).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).
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Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 26).
• The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack.
Your camera cannot play back images.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 83).
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 81).
The date and time are not displayed.
• (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 17).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Disconnect the cable for multi-
use terminal or set the switch to “CAMERA” (page 77).
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 69).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 71).
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “CAMERA”. Set to “TV” (page 71).
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 53).
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 113).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
images (page 52), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the
switch to the LOCK position (page 113) to prevent accidental erasure.
Viewing images
Deleting/Editing images
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The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.
You cannot cut a movie.
• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).
• Cancel the protection (page 53).
You cannot paint.
• There is not enough free-capacity in media. Delete unnecessary images.
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 74 for Windows, and page 89 for
Macintosh.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other
than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 77
and 89). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 77).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (not
supplied).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 68).
• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 77).
• 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 (page 77).
• The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 75).
Computers
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• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied).
Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver
(see the next item).
The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you
connect your computer to the camera.
• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer.
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].
• For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.
The “Device Manager” appears.
3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].
The device is deleted.
4 Install the software (page 75).
A USB driver is also installed.
You cannot copy images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 77).
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 77 and 89).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
your camera (page 64).
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start
automatically.
• Start “Media Check Tool” (page 84).
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 77).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help.
• 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”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
hard disk (page 76).
You cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
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Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 81).
• Operate correctly (page 83).
Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not
displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 87).
You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
• If you have changed the default settings, refer to “Changing the “Folder to be imported”” on
page 87 and check what folder is used for importing.
You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.
• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a
different folder after using “Picture Motion Browser” to register it in “Viewed folders”
(page 87).
All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
• The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (page 69).
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 113).
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 113).
Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Picture Motion Browser
“Memory Stick Duo”
Internal memory
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Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (64 MB or more recommended).
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9(HDTV)], the edge of
the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your own printer, try canceling 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.
Images with 16 frames are printed.
• Images shot in the Multi Burst mode are recorded as a single image with 16 frames. You
cannot print the image frame-by-frame.
Cannot print images with the date inserted.
• If you print out images using the Picture Motion Browser, the images can be printed with date
inserted.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date inserted if you ask them
to do so.
Printing
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A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 68).
• 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.
Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 93).
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 further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
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 cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge Connecting)
mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 94).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
PictBridge compliant printer
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Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 94) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
The touch panel buttons do not appear.
• Press (on-screen key).
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 70).
The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 70).
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 69).
You want to change the date or time.
• Set the date and time again (page 69).
Touch panel
Others
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Warning indicators and messages
If a code starting with a letter of the
alphabet appears, your camera has a self-
diagnosis display. The last two digits
(indicated by
ss) will differ depending on
the state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even
after trying the following corrective actions
a few times, your camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with your camera’s
hardware. Turn the power off and on
again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on
the “Memory Stick Duo”. Try turning
off and on the camera again, or taking
out and inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a
format error, or an unformatted
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
“Memory Stick Duo” (pages 63, 64).
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used with your camera, or the
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Stick Duo”.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
Initialize the camera (page 67), then
turn the power on again.
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
E
• 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 "InfoLITHIUM" battery only
• This battery pack is not a
“InfoLITHIUM” type.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
(page 113).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
(page 113).
Format error
• Format the media again (pages 63 and
64).
Self-diagnosis display Messages
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Warning indicators and messages
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
with the write-protect switch, and the
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set
the switch to the recording position
(page 113).
No memory space in internal
memory
No memory space in Memory Stick
• Delete unnecessary images or files
(page 26).
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
No file
• No images have been recorded in the
internal memory.
No file in this folder
• No images have been recorded in this
folder.
• You did not operate correctly when
copying images from your computer
(page 83).
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another
folders, or create a new folder (pages
64, 65).
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo”. You cannot create any folders if
this is the case.
Cannot record
• The camera cannot record images in the
selected folder. Select a different folder
(page 65).
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back.
File protect
• Release the protection (page 53).
Image size over
• You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back on your
camera.
Cannot divide
• The movie is not long enough to be
divided (shorter than about two
seconds).
• The file is not a movie.
Invalid operation
• You are trying to play back a file that is
not compatible with the camera.
• On movies, you tried to zoom, paint,
resize, rotate, print, or set DPOF.
• On Multi Burst images, you tried to
zoom, paint, resize, or rotate.
• You tried to paint while viewing
recorded images on a TV.
(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.
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Warning indicators and messages
640(Fine) is not available
• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded
only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
set the image size to a size other than
[640(Fine)].
Enable printer to connect
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],
however the camera is connected to a
non-PictBridge compliant device.
Check the device.
• The connection is not established.
Disconnect and connect the cable for
multi-use terminal again. If an error
message is indicated on the printer, refer
to the operating instructions supplied
with the printer.
Connect to PictBridge device
• You tried to print images before the
printer connection was established.
Connect to a PictBridge compliant
printer.
No printable image
• You tried to execute [DPOF image]
without placing a DPOF (Print order)
mark on the image(s).
• You tried to execute [All In This Folder]
while a folder that holds only movies
was selected. You cannot print movies.
Printer busy
Paper error
No Paper
Ink error
Low Ink
No Ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the 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.
No image for Slide Show
• The selected folder does not contain a
file that can be played in a Slide Show
with music.
Music Error
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with
a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then download
a new Music files (page 66).
Format Music Error
• Execute [Format Music] (page 66).
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Others
To use your camera abroad — Power
sources
You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
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Others
On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this
camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
*1
“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are
equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology. Data
recording/playback that requires MagicGate
functions cannot be performed with this
camera.
*2
Supports high-speed data transfer using a
parallel interface.
*3
640(Fine) size movies can be recorded.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
(not supplied)
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a
fine-tipped object.
Some “Memory Stick Duo” cards do not
have a write-protect switch. The position
and shape may vary depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
“Memory Stick” type Recording/
Playback
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
—
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
—
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
a
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
a
*1*2
MagicGate Memory Stick —
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
a
*1
Memory Stick PRO —
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a
*1*2*3
Te rm in al
Write-protect
switch
Memo area
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On the “Memory Stick”
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances present
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted
facing the correct direction. Note that improper
use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may
result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly
with this camera.
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On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (R type).
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to
operating conditions with your camera. The
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camera, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
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). You may not be able to efficiently
charge the battery pack outside of this temperature
range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery pack can be used is shorter in cold
places. 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 your
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.
On the remaining battery time indicator
The power may go off although the battery
remaining indicator shows there is enough power
to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note,
however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack
is used in high temperatures for a long time, left in
a fully charged state or used frequently.
How to store the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long
time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once
a year on your camera before storing the battery
pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging
and using up once a year to maintain the battery
pack’s function.
• To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in
slide show (page 34) 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 little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. If the battery
operating time seems shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery
pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
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On the battery charger
On the battery charger
• Do not charge any other battery pack except
Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs in the
battery charger supplied with your camera.
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.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may
indicate a battery error or that a battery pack
other than the specified type have been inserted.
Check that the battery pack is the specified type.
If the battery pack is the specified type, remove
the battery pack, replace it with new one or
another one and check if the battery charger
operates correctly. If the battery charger
operates correctly, a battery error may have
occurred.
• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not
be performed successfully. Clean the battery
charger with dry cloth, etc.
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Index
Index
Index
A
AC Adaptor...........................12
Adjusting EV ........................31
AE/AF lock indicator............21
AF Illuminator ......................61
AF Mode...............................59
AF range finder frame ..........32
AF range finder frame
indicator.........................32
Aperture ..................................8
Auto adjustment mode..........21
Auto Focus..............................7
Auto Review .........................62
B
B&W.....................................42
Battery charger....................116
Battery pack ........................115
Beach mode ..........................29
Beep ......................................67
Blur .........................................7
Bracket Step..........................49
Burst......................................47
C
Cable for multi-use terminal
...........................71, 77, 93
Calibration ............................70
Camera 1...............................59
Camera 2...............................62
Center AF .............................32
Center-weighted metering ....43
Change REC. Folder.............65
Clock Set...............................69
Cloudy ..................................44
Color .................................9, 38
Color Mode...........................42
Compression ratio.................10
Computer.............................. 73
Copying images ...... 76, 89
Macintosh...................... 89
Recommended
environment ............ 74, 89
Software ........................ 75
Viewing image files stored
on a computer with your
camera........................... 83
Windows ....................... 73
Connecting
Computer ................ 77, 89
Printer............................ 93
TV ................................. 71
Contrast ................................ 50
Copy ..................................... 65
Copying images to your
computer ....................... 76
Create REC. Folder .............. 64
D
Date ...................... 69, 101, 106
Daylight................................ 44
DC IN jack ........................... 12
Delete ................................... 26
Format..................... 63, 64
Digital Zoom ........................ 59
DirectX................................. 74
Divide................................... 55
DPOF ................................... 96
E
Electronic transformer........ 112
Exposure................................. 8
Exposure Bracket ................. 47
Extension.............................. 83
F
File name.............................. 81
File Number ......................... 68
File storage destination ........ 81
Fine .......................................46
Fireworks mode ....................29
Flash .....................................45
Flash Level............................49
Flash mode............................23
Flexible Spot AF...................32
Fluorescent ...........................44
Focus.......................................7
Focus preset ..........................33
Folder....................................51
Changing .......................65
Creating .........................64
Forcedflash ...........................23
Format.............................63, 64
H
High Sensitivity mode ..........29
Hi-speed Shutter mode .........29
Histogram .......................17, 31
Holding the camera...........7, 21
I
Identifying parts....................11
Image file storage destinations
and file names................81
Image quality ..................10, 46
Image size.......................10, 25
Incandescent .........................44
Index mode printing..............92
Index screen..........................27
Indicator................................13
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
.....................................115
Initialize ................................67
Install ....................................75
Internal Memory ...................63
Internal memory ...................18
Interval..................................49
ISO....................................8, 45
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Index
J
JPG .......................................82
L
Landscape mode ...................29
Language ..............................67
LCD Backlight ...............17, 67
LCD Screen ..........................17
M
M AF ....................................59
Macintosh computer .............89
Recommended
environment...................89
Macro....................................24
Magnifying Glass .................24
Mass Storage ........................68
Memory Stick .......................64
“Memory Stick Duo”..........113
Menu.....................................39
Items..............................40
Shooting ........................42
Viewing .........................51
Metering Mode .....................43
Mode.....................................47
Monitor .................................59
MPG .....................................82
Multi AF ...............................32
Multi Burst ...........................47
Multi connector ....................12
Multi-pattern metering .........43
Multipoint AF.......................32
Music ..............................35, 66
Music Transfer................88, 90
N
Natural ..................................42
No Flash ...............................23
NR slow shutter ....................13
NTSC....................................69
O
On-screen key ...................... 19
Optical zoom.................. 22, 59
OS .................................. 74, 89
Overexposure ......................... 8
P
P.Quality......................... 10, 46
Paint ..................................... 37
Paint pen............................... 37
PAL ...................................... 69
PC......................................... 73
PictBridge ...................... 68, 92
Picture Motion Browser....... 84
Pixel ..................................... 10
Playback............................... 26
Playback zoom ..................... 26
Precision digital zoom ......... 59
Pressing halfway down .......... 7
Print...................................... 91
Index mode ................... 92
Single-image mode ....... 92
Print order mark ................... 96
Printing at a shop ................. 96
Printing directly ................... 92
Program auto shooting ......... 28
Protect .................................. 52
PTP....................................... 68
R
REC Mode ........................... 47
Red Eye Reduction .............. 60
Resize................................... 53
Rewind/Fast forward............ 26
Rotate ................................... 54
S
S AF ..................................... 59
Screen
Changing the display..... 17
Indicator ........................ 13
LCD backlight......... 17, 67
Self-diagnosis display ........ 109
Self-timer.............................. 24
Sepia ..................................... 42
Setup......................... 50, 56, 58
Camera 1 ....................... 59
Camera 2 ....................... 62
Internal Memory ...........63
Memory Stick................ 64
Setup 1 .......................... 66
Setup 2 .......................... 67
Setup 3 .......................... 68
Setup 4 .......................... 70
Setup 1.................................. 66
Setup 2.................................. 67
Setup 3.................................. 68
Setup 4.................................. 70
Sharpness.............................. 50
Shooting
Movie ............................ 21
Still image ..................... 21
Shooting menu...................... 42
Shutter speed .......................... 8
Single.................................... 59
Single-image mode printing . 92
Slide Show............................ 34
Slow Synchro .......................23
Smart zoom .......................... 59
Snow mode ........................... 29
Soft Snap mode .................... 29
Software ................... 75, 84, 88
Spot AF ................................ 32
Spot metering .......................43
Spot metering cross hairs .....43
Standard................................ 46
STEADY SHOT................... 62
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Index
Index
T
Touch panel...........................19
Trimming ..............................57
Troubleshooting ....................98
TV .........................................71
Twilight mode .......................29
Twilight Portrait mode ..........29
U
Underexposure........................8
USB Connect ........................68
Using your camera abroad ..112
V
VGA......................................25
Video Out..............................69
Viewing menu.......................51
Vivid......................................42
Volume..................................26
W
Warning indicators and
messages......................109
WB........................................44
White balance .......................44
Windows computer ...............73
Recommended
environment ...................74
Write-protect switch ...........113
Z
Zoom.....................................22
