Sony Digital Camera 3 700 727 121 User Manual

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Table of contents  
Basic Operations  
Using the shooting  
Using the viewing  
Digital Still Camera  
Cyber-shot Handbook  
DSC-T500  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
Handbook thoroughly together with the  
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot  
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future  
reference.  
Customizing the settings  
Viewing images on a TV  
Using your computer  
Printing still images  
Troubleshooting  
Others  
Index  
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Notes on using the camera  
Note when playing movies on other  
devices  
This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main  
Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies  
recorded using this camera cannot be played on  
devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.  
The images used in this Handbook  
The images used as examples in this Handbook  
are reproduced images, and are not actual images  
shot using this camera.  
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Manage Memory ..............................................................................70  
Settings ............................................................................................ 74  
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Basic techniques for better images  
Focus  
Exposure  
Color  
Quality  
Flash  
This section describes the basics so you can  
enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use  
various camera functions such as the HOME  
screen (page 36), and the menus (page 38).  
Focusing on a subject successfully  
Focus  
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.  
AE/AF lock indicator  
flashing , lit/beeps  
Do not fully press the shutter Press the shutter button  
button straight away. halfway down.  
Then press the shutter  
button fully down.  
When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 44)  
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See  
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Basic techniques for better images  
Hints for preventing blur  
The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”  
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”  
Camera shake  
Cause  
What you can do to reduce the blurring  
Your hands or body shake while you hold the  
camera and press the shutter button, and the entire  
screen is blurred.  
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface  
to hold the camera steady.  
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and  
stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly  
at your side after pressing the shutter button.  
Subject blur  
Cause  
What you can do to reduce the blurring  
Even though the camera is steady, the subject  
moves during the exposure so the subject looks  
blurred when the shutter button is pressed.  
• Select  
Selection.  
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene  
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the  
shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button  
before the subject moves.  
Notes  
• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced  
automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.  
• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed  
conditions, such as those encountered in  
shoot with the above tips in mind.  
(Twilight) or  
(Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case,  
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Basic techniques for better images  
Adjusting the light intensity  
Exposure  
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is  
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.  
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives  
light  
Exposure:  
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass  
through  
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure  
Index)  
= Recording sensitivity  
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.  
Correct exposure  
Adjusting EV:  
Allows you to adjust the exposure  
determined by the camera (page 49).  
Metering Mode:  
Underexposure  
= too little light  
Darker image  
Allows you to change the part of the  
subject to be measured to determine the  
exposure (page 47).  
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Basic techniques for better images  
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)  
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that  
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO  
sensitivity.  
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 48.  
High ISO sensitivity  
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter  
speed to reduce blur.  
However, the image tends to become noisy.  
Low ISO sensitivity  
Records a smoother image.  
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.  
On the effects of lighting  
Color  
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.  
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources  
Weather/lighting  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Bluish  
Fluorescent  
Incandescent  
Reddish  
Characteristics of  
light  
White (standard)  
Green-tinged  
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode.  
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 52).  
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Basic techniques for better images  
On “image quality” and “image size”  
Quality  
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.  
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and  
the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although  
you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing  
time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.  
Description of the pixels and the image size  
1 Image size: 10M  
3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels  
2 Image size: VGA  
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels  
Pixels  
Selecting the image size for use (pages 13, 27, 30)  
Many pixels (Fine  
image quality and  
large file size)  
Pixel  
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  
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The default settings are marked with  
.
Image size  
10M  
(3648×2736)  
Usage guidelines  
No. of images  
Printing  
Fine  
For prints up to A3+(13×19")  
Less  
*1  
3:2 (8M)  
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio  
(3648×2432)  
5M  
For prints up to A4(8×10")  
(2592×1944)  
3M  
(2048×1536)  
For prints up to 10×15 cm  
(4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")  
VGA  
(640×480)  
Shoot at small image size  
for e-mail attachments  
Rough  
Fine  
More  
Less  
*2  
*2  
16:9 (7M)  
(3648×2056)  
For viewing on HDTVs and  
printing up to A4(8×10")  
16:9 (2M)  
(1920×1080)  
For viewing on HDTVs  
More  
Rough  
*
*
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.  
2) Images fill the entire screen. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 119).  
Movie image size  
1280×720(Fine)  
Average bit rate/  
Second  
Usage guidelines  
9 Mbps  
6 Mbps  
3 Mbps  
Shoot highest quality movie for display on  
HDTV  
Shoot standard quality movie for display on  
HDTV  
1280×720(Standard)  
VGA  
Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB  
upload  
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Approx. 30fps, Progressive,  
AAC, mp4 format.  
• The larger the image size and average bit rate, the higher the image quality.  
• A telephoto image results when the  
image size is selected for movies.  
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On using the flash  
Flash  
The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when  
using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.  
The “Red-eye phenomenon”  
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the  
back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.  
Camera  
Eye  
Retina  
How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?  
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 55).  
• Select  
(High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 42). (The flash is turned off automatically.)  
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu  
(page 58) or with the supplied software “Picture Motion Browser”.  
The “White circular spots”  
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are  
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.  
Camera  
Subject  
Particles (dust,  
pollen, etc.) in  
the air  
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?  
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.  
• Select  
(High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)  
* Even though you selected  
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be  
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at  
your side after pressing the shutter button.  
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Identifying parts  
See the pages in parentheses for details of  
operation.  
Camera  
Bottom  
A Shutter button (26)  
B Zoom (W/T) lever (27, 30)  
C Stereo microphone  
D
(Playback) button (31)  
E POWER button/POWER lamp  
F Flash (28)  
A LCD screen/Touch panel (21, 22)  
B Mode switch (25, 29)  
C Hook for wrist strap/Grip  
D Speaker  
G Lens  
H Self-timer lamp (27, 30)/AF illuminator  
I Lens cover  
E Battery insertion slot  
F Multi connector  
G Access lamp  
H “Memory Stick Duo” slot  
I Battery eject lever  
J Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover  
K Tripod receptacle  
• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm  
(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot  
firmly secure the camera, and damage to the  
camera may occur.  
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Identifying parts  
E DC IN jack  
Multi-output stand  
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor  
(not supplied)  
v mark  
1 To  
DC IN jack  
2 To wall outlet  
The multi-output stand is used in the  
following situations by placing the camera  
in it:  
When connecting the camera and the  
computer by USB cable.  
When connecting to a TV’s audio/video  
input jacks.  
When connecting to a PictBridge-  
compliant printer.  
• You cannot charge the battery pack by  
connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC  
Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied)  
to charge the battery pack.  
A Camera connector terminal  
B HDMI OUT jack (84)  
C A/V OUT (STEREO) jack (83)  
D USB jack (94, 106)  
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Indicators on the screen  
Touch [DISP] on the bottom right of the  
screen to change to the display selection  
screen (page 22).  
See the pages in parentheses for details of  
operation.  
A
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining  
Low battery warning (122)  
Flash charging  
When shooting still images  
C:32:00  
Self-diagnosis display  
Zoom scaling (27, 30, 79)  
B
Display  
Indication  
SteadyShot (57)  
• Displayed when the shutter  
button is pressed halfway  
down in the default settings.  
When shooting movies  
Recording Media  
(“Memory Stick Duo,”  
internal memory)  
Recording folder (70)  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
96  
Number of recordable  
images  
00:25:05  
Recordable time (h:m:s)  
AF illuminator (78)  
Vibration warning  
• Indicates vibration may  
prevent you from shooting  
clear images due to  
insufficient lighting. Even if  
the vibration warning  
appears, you can still shoot  
images. However, we  
recommend that you turn on  
the anti-blur function, using  
the flash for better lighting  
or using a tripod or other  
means to stabilize the  
camera (page 9).  
Red-eye reduction (55)  
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Indicators on the screen  
Display  
Indication  
Display  
Indication  
Macro/Close focus (28, 30)  
Flash level (55)  
Recording mode (50)  
• Displayed when [Display  
Setup] is set to [Image  
Only].  
Face Detection (56)  
Metering Mode (47)  
Focus (44)  
Flash mode (28)  
• Displayed when [Display  
Setup] is set to [Image  
Only].  
Touch AF indicator (26)  
Self-timer (27, 30)  
White balance (52)  
Standby  
REC  
Standby a movie/Recording  
a movie  
0:12  
Recording time (m:s)  
Color mode (54)  
C
Display  
Indication  
AF range finder frame (44)  
Histogram (23)  
0/3  
Still image counter (30)  
Photo button (30)  
AE/AF lock (26)  
z
NR slow shutter  
• When the shutter speed  
becomes slower than a  
certain speed in low light  
conditions, the NR (Noise  
Reduction) slow shutter  
function is activated  
automatically to reduce the  
image noise.  
125  
Shutter speed  
F3.5  
Aperture value  
ISO400  
+2.0EV  
ISO number (48)  
Exposure Value (49)  
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Indicators on the screen  
A
When playing back still images  
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining  
Low battery warning (122)  
Image size (13)  
Print order (DPOF) mark  
Protect (65)  
C:32:00  
Self-diagnosis display (122)  
Playback zoom (32)  
B
When playing back movies  
Display  
Indication  
Playback Media (“Memory  
Stick Duo,” internal  
memory)  
Playback folder (67)  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
8/8  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
PictBridge connecting  
• Do not remove the camera  
from the multi-output stand  
or unplug the USB cable  
while the icon is displayed  
on the screen.  
Changing folder (67)  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
PictBridge connecting  
VOL.  
Volume (68)  
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Indicators on the screen  
C
Display  
125  
Indication  
Shutter speed  
F3.5  
Aperture value  
ISO number (48)  
Exposure Value (49)  
Metering mode (47)  
Flash  
ISO400  
+2.0EV  
White balance (52)  
N
Playback (31)  
Playback bar  
0:00:12  
Counter  
101-0012  
Folder-file number (67)  
2008 1 1  
9:30 AM  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
Histogram (23)  
appears when histogram  
display is disabled.  
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Operating the touch panel  
This LCD screen also displays the buttons for operating the camera (touch panel).  
Touch panel  
1
2
Turn on the camera.  
During shooting: Slide the lens cover downward.  
During playback: Press  
(Playback).  
Touch the buttons on the screen lightly with your finger.  
On the touch panel buttons  
When the item you want to set is not on the screen, touch v/V/b/B to change the page.  
You can return to the previous screen by touching [BACK] or [×].  
Touching [OK] advances to the next screen.  
Touching [?] displays the guide about the touched item. To hide this guide, touch [?] again.  
To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger.  
Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary.  
If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will  
momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off  
the screen.  
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Changing the screen display  
Touch [DISP] on the screen to change to  
the display selection screen.  
Image Only  
• Settings other than [LCD Brightness] should be  
made separately for shooting and playback.  
• In index mode, you can set the number of  
images displayed (page 32).  
• During playback, touching  
during  
[Normal] or [Simple] mode temporarily  
results in an [Image Only] display. To make  
the touch panel buttons reappear, touch the  
center.  
DISP  
[Display Setup]  
This sets whether or not to display the  
buttons and icons on the screen.  
Normal  
The touch panel buttons and the icons  
are displayed.  
• During [Image Only] mode, touching the  
center temporarily results in a [Normal]  
display. Touch  
Only] again.  
to display in [Image  
• When shooting or playing back in the 16:9  
aspect ratio, setting [Image Only] is useful  
because it fills the entire screen.  
Simple  
Only the touch panel buttons are  
displayed.  
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Changing the screen display  
[Display Histogram]  
[LCD Brightness]  
This sets whether or not to display the  
histogram on the screen.  
This sets the backlight brightness.  
• When viewing images in bright outside light if  
[LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal], reset to  
[Bright].  
However, the battery power may decrease faster  
under such condition.  
A
B
Dark  
Bright  
A histogram is a graph showing the  
brightness of an image. The graph display  
indicates a bright image when skewed to  
the right side, and a dark image when  
skewed to the left side.  
A Number of pixels  
B Brightness  
• The histogram also appears when playing back a  
single image, but you cannot adjust the  
exposure.  
• The histogram does not appear in the following  
situations:  
While shooting  
– When the menu is displayed.  
– When recording movies  
During playback  
– When the menu is displayed.  
– In index mode  
– When using playback zoom.  
– When rotating still images.  
– During playback of movies  
• A large difference in the histogram displayed  
during shooting and playback may occur when:  
– The flash strobes.  
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.  
• The histogram may not appear for images  
recorded using other cameras.  
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Using the internal memory  
The camera has approximately 4 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.  
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images  
using this internal memory.  
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted  
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are  
played back.  
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be  
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.  
B
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted  
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal  
memory.  
Internal  
memory  
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are  
played back.  
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be  
B
performed on images in the internal memory.  
On image data stored in 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 sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure  
explained in [Copy] (page 72).  
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer  
Perform the procedure on pages 94 to 99 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the  
camera.  
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.  
• By connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal  
memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.  
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Basic Operations  
Shooting still images  
The procedure for shooting still images using the basic functions is given below.  
Shutter button  
Zoom (W/T) lever  
Mode switch  
Still image  
Touch panel  
A Image Size (page 27)  
B Self-Timer (page 27)  
C Shooting mode (page 41)  
D Flash mode (page 28)  
E Macro/Close focus (page 28)  
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to  
Open the lens cover.  
(still image).  
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.  
Position the subject in  
the center of the focus  
frame or touch the point  
for focusing.  
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Shooting still images  
z You can touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.  
Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and  
then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame  
into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus,  
the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.  
is displayed on the top right of the screen if a face is  
detected at the touched position or  
other than a person’s face is detected. Touch  
this function.  
is displayed if an object  
to cancel  
• This function cannot be used in  
mode or during digital zoom.  
(Close focus enabled)  
• You can use this function when the shooting mode for still  
image is set to (Auto Adjustment), (Program Auto)  
or (Soft Snap) mode.  
• If you touch outside the selectable focus range, the selectable  
range is displayed.  
4
Shoot with the shutter button.  
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.  
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and  
remains lit.  
AE/AF lock indicator  
2Press the shutter button fully down.  
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Shooting still images  
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on  
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T)  
(from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer  
than the shooting distance.  
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash  
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.  
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:  
– It is dark and the subject is distant.  
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.  
– The subject is seen through glass.  
– The subject is moving quickly.  
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.  
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.  
W/T Using the zoom  
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.  
• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.  
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 79.  
Changing the image size  
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
For details on the image size, see page 12.  
Using the self-timer  
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
: Not using the self-timer  
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer  
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer  
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the  
shutter operates.  
Self-timer lamp  
To cancel, touch  
.
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you  
press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.  
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Shooting still images  
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)  
Touch the flash mode setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
: Flash Auto  
Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)  
: Flash forced on  
: Slow Synchro (Flash forced on)  
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.  
: Flash forced off  
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.  
• While charging the flash,  
is displayed.  
Macro/Close focus enabled (Shooting close-up)  
Touch the Macro/Close focus setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then  
[BACK].  
: Macro Off  
: Macro On  
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)  
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)  
: Close focus enabled  
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)  
Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.  
• The Auto Focus speed becomes slower when you shoot images in the Macro or Close focus mode.  
Macro  
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.  
Close focus  
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.  
• You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 50).  
• You cannot use the Face Detection function when you shoot images in the Close focus mode.  
• This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the mode to another one.  
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Shooting movies  
The procedure for shooting movies using the basic functions is given below.  
Shutter button  
Zoom (W/T) lever  
Mode switch  
Movie  
Touch panel  
A Image Size (page 30)  
B Self-Timer (page 30)  
C Shooting mode (page 41)  
D Macro (page 30)  
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to  
Open the lens cover.  
(movie).  
Press the shutter button.  
The recording starts.  
• [REC] is displayed on the screen during recording.  
To stop the movie recording  
Press the shutter button again.  
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Shooting movies  
z To shoot the still images during recording the movies  
You can shoot the still images by touching the  
(Photo button) when recording the movies only  
when “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted into the camera.  
Still image counter  
Photo button  
• You can shoot up to three still images while shooting a single movie.  
(approx. 0.9 MB) is used as the recording size for still images when shooting in [1280×720]  
mode, while is used when shooting in [VGA] mode.  
W/T Using the zoom  
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.  
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.  
Changing the image size  
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
For details on the image size, see page 12.  
Using the self-timer  
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
: Not using the self-timer  
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer  
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer  
Macro (Shooting close-up)  
Touch the Macro setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].  
: Macro Off  
: Macro On  
W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther)  
T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther (31 1/2 inches or farther)  
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.  
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Viewing images  
Touch panel  
Still image  
(Playback) button  
Zoom (W/T) lever  
Movie  
N/x  
1
2
Press  
(Playback) button.  
(Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on and set to  
• If you press  
playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press  
(Playback) again.  
Touch  
(previous)/  
(next) to select an image.  
Touch N to play back a movie.  
Fast forward/fast rewind: M/m  
Volume control: Touch  
during movie playback, then adjust the volume with  
/
.
Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen.  
Stop: Touch x.  
• You can start continuous playback by touching N when [Continuous Play] is set to [On]; when  
[Continuous Play] is [Off], N is used as the movie playback button.  
Movie playback/[Continuous Play] button (page 33)  
You can turn this function on/off from the HOME screen,  
(Settings) t [  
Play] (page 74).  
Main Settings 1] t [Continuous  
• When [Display Setup] is set to [Image Only], touch the right/left side of the screen during still image  
playback to display the next/previous image, and touch the center of the screen to display in [Normal]  
mode. Touch  
to display in [Image Only] again.  
• You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.  
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Viewing images  
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)  
Touch a still image while it is displayed to enlarge the corresponding area.  
v/V/b/B: Adjusts the position.  
: Changes the zoom scale.  
: Turns v/V/b/B on/off.  
BACK: Cancels playback zoom.  
Shows the displayed area of the whole image  
In this case, the center is enlarged.  
• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58).  
• When playing back in [Image Only] mode, touch the center of the screen to set to [Normal] display and  
then touch the screen again (page 22).  
You can also enlarge the image by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. Slide the lever  
to the W side to return.  
To view an index screen (Image Index)  
Touch  
Touch  
(Index) to display the index screen.  
to display the previous/next page.  
/
(Index)  
To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen.  
• If you touch [DISP] in index mode, you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 6 or  
20 images.  
• In single-image mode, you can display the index screen by sliding the zoom (W/T) lever to the W side.  
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Viewing images  
To playback the slideshow  
Touch  
(Slideshow).  
Slideshow  
To end the slideshow, touch the panel, and then touch [Exit].  
To change the slideshow settings, see page 61.  
To adjust the volume of the music  
Touch the panel to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with  
Touch [×] to turn off the volume control screen.  
/
.
• You can adjust the volume from the  
(Volume Settings) in [MENU], before the playback starts.  
To view files using continuous playback  
This camera can provide continuous playback of files that have been shot. This function is  
useful when playing several movie files together.  
Movie0001  
Movie0002  
Still image0003  
Movie0004  
1 Touch  
/
to display the file you want to begin continuous playback from.  
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Viewing images  
2 Touch N.  
The continuous playback starts.  
Touch M to fast forward, m to fast rewind.  
Touch x to stop. Touch N to start the continuous playback again.  
To view the next file during continuous playback  
Touching > advances to the start of the next file.  
To view the previous file during continuous playback  
Touching . returns to the start of the file being played. Double touching . returns the  
sequence of images to the start of the previous file.  
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Deleting images  
(Playback) button  
1
2
Press  
(Playback) button.  
Display the image you want to delete, then touch (Delete).  
3
Touch [OK].  
When you delete images from the index screen  
1 Touch (Delete) while displaying in index mode.  
2 Touch the image you want to delete.  
mark is checked in the check box of the image.  
mark  
Touch  
again to remove the marks.  
• Touch  
on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.  
, then touch [OK].  
3 Touch  
• To delete all the images, see page 63.  
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu  
Using the HOME screen  
The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called  
up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).  
1
Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.  
Item  
Category  
HOME  
2
3
Touch the category you want to set.  
Touch the item in the category you want to set.  
Function Guide  
• If the function guide is displayed, touch [OK] to confirm.  
• You cannot display the HOME screen under the following situations:  
– During TV output  
– When a PictBridge connection is made.  
– When a USB connection is made.  
• The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.  
• Touch [×] to return to the previous screen.  
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu  
HOME items  
Touching [HOME] displays the following items.  
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.  
Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen.  
Categories  
Shooting  
Items  
*
Shooting (page 41)  
View Images  
Single Image (page 31)  
Image Index (page 32)  
Slideshow (page 61)  
Printing, Other  
Manage Memory  
Music Tool (page 101)  
Download Music  
Format Music  
Memory Tool  
Memory Stick Tool (page 70)  
Format  
Change REC.Folder  
Internal Memory Tool (page 73)  
Format  
Create REC.Folder  
Copy  
Settings  
Main Settings  
Beep  
Function Guide  
Initialize  
Continuous Play  
Calibration  
USB Connect  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
TV TYPE  
Video Out  
Shooting Settings  
Shooting Settings 1 (page 78)  
AF Illuminator  
Grid Line  
AF Mode  
Digital Zoom  
Shooting Settings 2 (page 80)  
Auto Orientation  
Auto Review  
Clock Settings (page 81)  
Language Setting (page 82)  
* Shooting mode selected with the mode switch (page 41) will be applied.  
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu  
Using the menu items  
1
Touch [MENU] to display the menu.  
Guide  
You can turn this  
guide on or off by  
touching [?].  
[?]  
MENU  
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.  
2
3
Touch the desired menu item.  
• If the desired item is hidden, keep touching v/V until the item appears on the screen.  
Touch the desired setting item.  
4
Touch [BACK] to turn off the menu.  
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Menu items  
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing) and the  
shooting mode.  
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.  
(
: available)  
Still image mode  
Movie mode  
Selected mode  
Shooting menu (page 50)  
REC Mode  
1
*
2
2
2
EV  
*  
*  
*  
Focus  
Metering Mode  
White Balance  
Color Mode  
Flash Level  
1
*
Red Eye  
Reduction  
1
*
1
*
Face Detection  
SteadyShot  
Setup  
*
*
1 The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
2 These items appear on the bottom of the screen in [Program Auto] mode (page 44).  
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Menu items  
Viewing menu (page 58)  
(Retouch)  
(Multi-Purpose Resize)  
(Slideshow)  
(Wide Zoom Display)  
(Delete)  
(Protect)  
(Print)  
(Rotate)  
(Select Folder)  
(Volume Settings)  
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Using the shooting functions  
Switching the shooting mode  
You can switch the shooting mode.  
There are three shooting modes available for still images: Auto Adjustment, Program Auto,  
Scene Selection; and there are two recording modes for movies: Auto Adjustment and High  
Sensitivity. The default setting is Auto Adjustment.  
To switch the shooting mode to other than Auto Adjustment, follow the procedure described  
below.  
1 Select the shooting mode by mode switch.  
Still image  
Movie  
Mode switch  
2 Touch the shooting mode setting button.  
3 Touch the desired mode.  
4 Touch [BACK] to turn off the setup screen.  
Still image mode  
: Auto Adjustment  
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.  
: Scene Selection  
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 42).  
: Program Auto  
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed  
and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For  
details on the functions available, see page 39.) The setting buttons for Focus,  
Metering mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen (page 44).  
Movie mode  
: Auto Adjustment  
Allows you to shoot movies easily with the setting adjusted automatically.  
: High Sensitivity  
Allows you to shoot movies using settings appropriate for a dark location.  
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Shooting images according to the scene mode  
Modes for still images (Scene Selection)  
The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.  
Beach  
High Sensitivity  
Allows you to record the blue of  
the water clearly when shooting  
seaside or lakeside scenes.  
Allows you to shoot images  
without a flash under low light  
conditions, reducing blur.  
Snow  
Allows you to record clear images  
preventing sunken colors in snowy  
scenes or other places where the  
whole screen appears white.  
Soft Snap  
Allows you to shoot images with a  
softer atmosphere for portraits and  
flowers, etc.  
Fireworks*  
Allows you to record fireworks in  
all their splendor.  
Landscape  
Hi-Speed Shutter  
Focuses only on a distant subject  
to shoot landscapes, etc.  
Allows you to capture fast moving  
subjects outdoors or in other  
bright places.  
Twilight Portrait*  
• The shutter speed becomes  
faster, so images shot in dark  
places become darker.  
Allows you to shoot sharp images  
of people with the night view in  
the background without  
compromising the atmosphere.  
Twilight*  
Allows you to shoot night scenes  
at far distance without losing the  
dark atmosphere of the  
surroundings.  
*When you shoot images using  
(Twilight Portrait),  
(Twilight) or  
(Fireworks) mode, the shutter  
speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.  
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Shooting images according to the scene mode  
Modes for movies  
High Sensitivity  
Allows you to shoot movies in a  
natural ambience even in dark  
places.  
Functions you can use in Scene Selection  
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of  
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the  
Scene Selection mode.  
(
: you can select the desired setting)  
Macro/  
Close Focus  
Face  
Detection  
Burst/  
Bracket  
White  
Balance  
Red Eye  
Reduction  
Flash  
EV  
/—  
/—  
*
—/—  
/—  
/
—/—  
/—  
/
/
/—  
—/—  
/—  
/
*[Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
The Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV buttons appear only when the shooting mode is set to  
(Program Auto).  
A Focus (page 44)  
B Metering Mode (page 47)  
Focus: Changing the focus method  
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in  
auto focus mode.  
(Multi AF)  
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame  
automatically.  
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the  
frame.  
AF range finder frame  
(Only for still image)  
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame  
automatically.  
(Center AF)  
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the  
image the way you want.  
AF range finder frame  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area  
automatically.  
(Spot AF)  
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the  
image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to  
misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.  
AF range finder frame  
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the  
subject. (Focus preset)  
1.0 m  
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,  
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these  
cases, use of the focus preset is convenient.  
3.0 m  
7.0 m  
(unlimited distance)  
• AF stands for Auto Focus.  
• Regardless of which mode is set, touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26).  
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a  
dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.  
• You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].  
• You can select only [Multi AF], [1.0 m], [3.0 m], [7.0 m] or [ ] when shooting movies.  
• The focus preset distance setting contains some error, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the  
T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
z If the subject is out of focus  
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot  
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.  
In such cases, do as follows:  
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter  
button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).  
AF range finder frame  
AE/AF lock indicator  
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many  
times as you want.  
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,  
and press the shutter button fully down.  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode  
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the  
exposure.  
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The  
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern  
metering).  
(Multi)  
Measures the center of the image, and determines the  
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-  
weighted metering).  
(Center)  
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).  
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there  
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.  
(Spot)  
(Only for still image)  
Spot metering cross hairs  
Positions on the subject  
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.  
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to  
focus on the metering position (page 44).  
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].  
• The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity  
Sets the ISO sensitivity.  
Low ISO sensitivity  
High ISO sensitivity  
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving  
subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger  
number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO  
sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity  
number according to shooting conditions.  
(Auto)  
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.  
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.  
• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images  
appearing pale. (Excludes when [ISO] is set to [ISO 80])  
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Shooting images (Program Auto mode)  
EV: Adjusting the light intensity  
Manually adjusts the exposure.  
Toward –  
Toward +  
Toward –: Darkens an image.  
–2.0EV  
0EV  
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.  
Toward +: Brightens an image.  
+2.0EV  
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.  
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.  
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure  
adjustment may not be effective.  
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Shooting menu  
The available mode switch positions are indicated as shown below. For details on how to  
operate the menu, see page 38.  
Unavailable Available  
The default settings are marked with  
.
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method  
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter  
button.  
Does not shoot continuously.  
(Normal)  
(Burst)  
Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold  
down the shutter button.  
• The flash is set to  
(Flash forced off).  
BRK 0.3EV  
BRK 0.7EV  
BRK 1.0EV  
Records a series of three images with the exposure values  
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).  
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the  
exposure value.  
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the  
Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can  
select the image with the best exposure afterward.  
• When the shooting mode for still image is set to  
Adjustment), the Exposure Bracket mode is not available.  
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).  
(Auto  
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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 0.74 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending  
on the setting for the image size.  
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst  
stops.  
You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for  
the other images.  
On the Exposure Bracket  
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other  
images.  
• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 49), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted  
brightness.  
• The recording interval is the same as that for Burst mode, but becomes slower depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step  
value.  
You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection  
EV: Adjusting the light intensity  
Manually adjusts the exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you  
touch the EV setting button in  
(Program Auto) mode. See page 49.  
Focus: Changing the focus method  
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in  
Auto Focus mode. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Focus  
setting button in  
(Program Auto) mode. See page 44.  
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode  
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the  
exposure. This menu is the same as the menu that appears when you touch the Metering Mode  
setting button in  
(Program Auto) mode. See page 47.  
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Shooting menu  
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White Balance: Adjusting the color tones  
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image  
color appears unnatural.  
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.  
(Auto)  
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views,  
night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.  
(Daylight)  
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.  
(Cloudy)  
Fluorescent Light 1: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent Light 2: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent  
lighting.  
(Fluorescent Light 1)/  
(Fluorescent Light 2)/  
(Fluorescent Light 3)  
Fluorescent Light 3: Adjusts for day white fluorescent  
lighting.  
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Shooting menu  
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Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright  
lighting, such as in a photo studio.  
n (Incandescent)  
Adjusts for the flash conditions.  
(Flash)  
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.  
• For details on the white balance, see page 11.  
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you  
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].  
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].  
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
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Shooting menu  
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Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding  
special effects  
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.  
Sets the image to standard color.  
Sets the image to bright and deep color.  
Sets the image to quiet color.  
(Normal)  
(Vivid)  
(Natural)  
(Sepia)  
Sets the image to sepia color.  
Sets the image to black and white.  
(B & W)  
• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies in Auto Adjustment mode.  
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Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light  
Adjusts the amount of flash light.  
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.  
(–)  
(Normal)  
(+)  
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.  
• To change flash mode, see page 28.  
• Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.  
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function  
The flash strobes two or more times before  
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when  
using the flash.  
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash  
strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
(Auto)  
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.  
(On)  
(Off)  
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second  
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.  
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and  
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a  
case, you can correct the red-eye using  
(Retouch) in the viewing menu after shooting (page 58).  
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto].  
• This setting is not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).  
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Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject  
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function continuously or when the touch panel is  
touched.  
Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus, strobe, exposure, white balance, and  
pre-strobe for red-eye reduction.  
Detects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.  
(Continuous)  
Face Detection mark  
Face Priority frame  
Face Detection frame  
• Touching the face changes the Face Detection frame to the Face  
Priority frame.  
If the subject area you touch is not a face, the section near the  
touched area is brought into focus.  
(When touched)  
Touch the screen, and if a face is detected, operation is the  
same as [Continuous].  
• When the Face Detection function is activated  
– You cannot use the AF illuminator.  
– You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.  
• In  
(Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Continuous].  
• The camera can detect up to 8 subject faces. However, in  
4 subject faces.  
(Soft Snap) mode, it can detect only up to  
• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set  
focus by priority.  
• The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way down. Even when  
the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the focus is set on and other subjects are  
the same, the focus is set on all subjects.  
• When the shooting mode for still image is a mode other than  
(Auto Adjustment),  
(Program  
Auto), and  
(Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is always off.  
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:  
– It is too dark or too bright.  
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.  
– The subjects are not facing the camera.  
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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode  
Selects the anti-blur mode.  
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter  
button halfway down.  
(Shooting)  
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize  
images even when zooming up a far subject.  
(Continuous)  
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.  
(Off)  
Does not use anti-blur mode.  
• If you shoot still images in  
(Auto Adjustment) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].  
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only.  
The default setting is set to [Continuous].  
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.  
– When camera shake is too strong  
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes  
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings  
Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same  
ones as those in [  
78.  
Shooting Settings] in  
(Settings) on the HOME screen. See pages 37,  
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Using the viewing functions  
Viewing menu  
This section explains the menu items available when you touch [MENU] in playback mode.  
For details on how to use the menu, see page 38.  
(Retouch): Retouching still images  
Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The  
original image is retained.  
To retouch the still images  
1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image mode.  
2 Touch [MENU].  
3 Touch  
(Retouch), then touch the desired mode.  
4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.  
• Touching [OK] in the Retouch screen enables checking of the effects that are currently set (except for  
(Trimming) and  
(Red Eye Correction)).  
Records the zoomed playback image.  
(Trimming)  
1 Touch the image or slide the zoom (W/T) lever to zoom in on  
the trimming range.  
2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then touch  
.
3 Select an image size to record with b/B, then touch  
4 Touch [OK].  
.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.  
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.  
(Red Eye Correction)  
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.  
After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].  
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending  
on the image.  
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Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.  
(Partial Color)  
1 Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch, then  
touch  
.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with b/B, then touch  
.
3 Touch [OK].  
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(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage  
You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new  
files.  
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA  
size for blog or e-mail attachments.  
Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M  
size.  
HDTV (  
)
Blog/E-mail (  
)
Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA  
size.  
1 Display the desired image to be changed.  
2 Touch [MENU], and then touch  
(Multi-Purpose Resize).  
(HDTV) or (Blog/E-mail)).  
3 Touch the desired size of the image (  
4 Specify the area you want to trim and touch  
.
5 Touch [Save].  
• For details about the image size, see page 12.  
• You cannot resize movies.  
• You cannot resize the images from VGA to  
(HDTV).  
• If you enlarge and resize the image using [Multi-Purpose Resize], the image quality may deteriorate.  
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(Wide Zoom Display): Displaying still images in 16:9  
During playback, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In  
this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.  
Touching the center of the touch panel changes to the wide zoom exit screen.  
• Turning off the power or switching to shooting mode cancels this setting.  
• The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4:3 and 3:2 images. Movies, 16:9 images, and  
portrait images cannot be zoomed.  
(Slideshow): Playing back images in succession along with effects and music  
This item has the same function as  
(Slideshow) button in playback mode.  
You can change the slideshow settings.  
1 Touch [MENU] t  
(Slideshow) t  
(Slideshow).  
2 Touch the desired menu item.  
3 Touch the desired setting, then touch [Start].  
The following items can be set.  
The default settings are marked with  
.
Playback Range  
This setting is fixed to [Folder] if a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is not inserted.  
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.  
Plays back all the images in order.  
Folder  
All  
Playback Image  
Movies/Still images  
Plays back the movies and still images in order.  
Plays back only movies in order.  
Movies Only  
Plays back only still images in order.  
Still images Only  
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Effects  
A simple slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes.  
Simple  
Nostalgic  
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie  
scene.  
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.  
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.  
Stylish  
Active  
A basic slideshow switching images at a predetermined  
interval.  
Normal  
• When [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish], or [Active] have been set, in the case of movies, beginning sections  
of movies are displayed.  
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slideshow. The sound of movie files will be heard.  
Music  
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.  
The background music and effect combination can be changed. It is also possible to choose from  
multiple background music (BGM) selections.  
Does not use BGM.  
Off  
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.  
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.  
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.  
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.  
Music1  
Music2  
Music3  
Music4  
• If you select [Music1] – [Music4], the camera does not play back the sound of movie files.  
Interval  
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slideshow.  
3 sec  
5 sec  
10 sec  
30 sec  
1 min  
Auto  
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.  
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Normal] is not selected  
as the [Effects].  
• The [Interval] setting is invalid during movie playback.  
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Repeat  
On  
Plays back images in a continuous loop.  
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow  
ends.  
Off  
z To add /change Music files  
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during  
slideshow. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and  
the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 101 and 103.  
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music1 – Music4) can  
be replaced with the ones you transferred).  
• The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.  
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format  
Music] (page 101) and transfer the music again.  
(Delete): Deleting images  
Selects and deletes images in single-image mode or in index mode.  
Deletes the image that is now selected.  
(This Image)  
• This item appears only in single-image mode.  
Selects and deletes multiple images.  
(Multiple Images)  
(All In This Folder)  
Deletes all images in the selected folder.  
To delete an image  
1 Display the image you want to delete.  
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.  
3 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
4 Touch  
(This Image).  
5 Touch [OK].  
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To select and delete multiple images  
1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.  
2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
3 Touch  
(Multiple Images).  
In single-image mode:  
4 Use  
/
to display the image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.  
The  
mark is attached to the selected image.  
5 Touch  
/
to display other image you want to delete, then touch the center of that image.  
To cancel the deletion, touch the image again to deselect the mark.  
6 Touch t [OK].  
In index mode:  
4 Touch the thumbnail image you want to delete.  
The  
mark is attached to the selected image.  
mark  
5 To delete other images, repeat step 4.  
6 Touch  
t [OK].  
• Touch  
on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.  
To delete all images in the folder  
1 Touch [MENU] in index mode.  
2 Display (Delete) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
3 Touch  
(All In This Folder).  
4 Touch [OK].  
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(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure  
Protects images against accidental erasure.  
(Protect) indicator appears on the protected image.  
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.  
(This Image)  
• This item appears only in single-image mode.  
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.  
(Multiple Images)  
(Select All in This  
Folder)  
Protects all images in the selected folder.  
• This item appears only in index mode.  
Unlocks all images in the selected folder.  
• This item appears only in index mode.  
(Clear All in This  
Folder)  
To protect an image  
1 Display the image you want to protect.  
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.  
3 Display  
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
(This Image).  
4 Touch  
To select and protect multiple images  
1 Touch [MENU] in single-image mode or in index mode.  
2 Display  
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
3 Touch  
(Multiple Images).  
In single-image mode:  
4 Use  
/
to display the image to be protected, then touch the center of that image.  
The  
mark is attached to the selected image.  
5 Touch  
/
to display other images you want to protect, then touch the center of that image.  
t [OK].  
6 Touch  
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In index mode:  
4 Touch the thumbnail image of the image you want to protect.  
The mark is attached to the selected image.  
5 To protect other images, repeat step 4.  
6 Touch  
t [OK].  
• Touch  
on the index screen to return to the single-image screen.  
To select all images in the folder  
1 Touch [MENU] in index mode.  
2 Display  
(Protect) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
(Select All in This Folder).  
3 Touch  
4 Touch [OK].  
• You cannot protect all the images when there are more than 100 files.  
• Note that the formatting erases all the data even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be  
restored.  
• It may take some time to protect an image.  
To cancel the protection  
Touch the image whose protection you want to cancel by taking the same steps as in “To  
The  
(Protect) indicator disappears.  
• Protection can be removed for all images in a selected folder by touching  
(Clear All in This Folder).  
: Adding a Print order mark  
Adds a print order mark (  
See page 109.  
) to the image you want to print.  
(Print): Printing images using a printer  
Prints the recorded images.  
See page 106.  
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(Rotate): Rotating a still image  
Rotates a still image.  
1 Display the image to be rotated.  
2 Touch [MENU] to display the menu.  
3 Display  
(Rotate) by touching v/V, then touch it.  
] to rotate the image.  
4 Touch [  
5 Touch [OK].  
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.  
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.  
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on  
the software.  
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images  
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.  
1 Select the desired folder with v/V.  
2 Touch [OK].  
To cancel selecting the folder  
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.  
z On the folders  
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or  
create a new one.  
• To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 70).  
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] (page 71).  
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is  
displayed, the following indicators appear.  
: Moves to the previous folder  
: Moves to the next folder  
: Moves to either the previous or next folders  
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(Volume Settings): Adjusting the volume  
Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.  
Adjust the volume by touching  
/
.
• You can adjust the volume during movie and slideshow playback (pages 31, 33).  
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Customizing the settings  
Customizing the Manage Memory feature  
and the Settings  
You can change the default settings using  
HOME screen.  
(Manage Memory) or  
(Settings) on the  
1
Touch [HOME] to display the HOME screen.  
HOME  
2
Touch  
(Manage Memory) or  
(Settings).  
3
4
Touch the desired setting item.  
Touch the setting item that you want to change, and then touch the desired  
setting value.  
When you select  
(Settings), touch v/V on the right of the screen to display the other setting items.  
5
Touch [OK].  
To cancel the setting change  
Touch [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen.  
If not, touch [BACK] or [×].  
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.  
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Manage Memory  
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool  
This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.  
Format  
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already  
formatted, and can be used immediately.  
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected  
images.  
1 Touch [Format].  
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.  
2 Touch [OK].  
Formatting starts.  
To cancel formatting  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.  
Create REC.Folder  
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.  
1 Touch [Create REC.Folder].  
The message “Creating REC. folder” appears.  
2 Touch [OK].  
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the  
folder becomes the current recording folder.  
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To cancel the folder creation  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.  
• When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder.  
• You can create folders designated up to “999”.  
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.  
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording  
folder.  
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is  
automatically created.  
Change REC.Folder  
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.  
1 Touch [Change REC.Folder].  
The folder selection screen appears.  
2 Touch [OK].  
To cancel changing the recording folder  
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 2.  
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.  
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.  
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Copy  
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.  
2 Touch [Copy].  
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.  
3 Touch [OK].  
Copying starts.  
To cancel copying  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 3.  
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little  
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.  
• You cannot select images to copy.  
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the  
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory  
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 73).  
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot  
choose a specific folder and copy images to it.  
• The  
(Print order) marks on the images are not copied.  
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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool  
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.  
Format  
Formats the internal memory.  
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.  
1 Touch [Format].  
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.  
2 Touch [OK].  
Formatting starts.  
To cancel formatting  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.  
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Settings  
Main Settings — Main Settings 1  
The default settings are marked with  
.
Beep  
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.  
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.  
Shutter  
On  
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch  
panel/press the shutter button.  
Off  
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
Function Guide  
When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.  
Displays the function guide.  
On  
Off  
Does not display the function guide.  
• The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to [Off].  
The display of this guide can be turned on and off with the  
above setting.  
• The guide that is displayed by touching [?] cannot be turned on or off with the above setting. To turn off  
this guide, touch [?] again (page 21).  
Continuous Play  
Selects whether to play back all movies or still images successively in single-image mode.  
For details, see page 33.  
On  
Off  
Displays the continuous playback button.  
Does not display the continuous playback button.  
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Initialize  
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images  
stored in the internal memory are retained.  
1 Touch [Initialize].  
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.  
2 Touch [OK].  
The settings are reset to the default setting.  
To cancel initializing  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 2.  
• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.  
Calibration  
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the  
appropriate points where you touch.  
Touch the “×” mark displayed on the screen with the corner of a “Memory Stick Duo” or the  
like.  
To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that  
point are not effected.  
The × mark moves on the screen.  
If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the × mark again.  
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Main Settings — Main Settings 2  
The default settings are marked with  
.
USB Connect  
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant  
printer using the USB cable.  
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer  
PictBridge  
Mass Storage  
Auto  
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera  
and a computer or other USB device (page 94).  
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up  
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant  
printer (pages 94 and 106).  
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant  
printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].  
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device  
with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
This setting allows (TV) remote-control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync  
TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 87.  
Allows remote-controlled operation.  
Disallows remote-controlled operation.  
On  
Off  
• You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.  
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Video Out  
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video  
equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.  
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use  
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the  
USA, Japan).  
NTSC  
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).  
PAL  
TV TYPE  
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback.  
Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen  
16:9  
television.  
16:9 image  
4:3 image  
Selects this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio  
television.  
4:3  
16:9 image  
4:3 image  
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1  
The default settings are marked with  
.
AF Illuminator  
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.  
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button  
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The  
indicator appears at this time.  
Uses the AF illuminator.  
Does not use AF illuminator.  
Auto  
Off  
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will  
not be achieved.  
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails  
to reach the center of the subject.  
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:  
– Focus preset is set (page 45).  
(Twilight) mode,  
(Landscape) mode,  
(Fireworks) mode or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is  
selected in the Scene Selection mode.  
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder  
frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the  
frame.  
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into  
the AF illuminator emitter at close range.  
Grid Line  
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.  
On  
Displays the grid lines.  
Off  
Does not display the grid lines.  
• The grid lines are not recorded.  
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AF Mode  
Selects the auto focus operation mode.  
Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the  
shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for  
shooting stationary subjects.  
Single  
Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the  
shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time  
needed for focusing.  
Monitor  
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.  
• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated.  
Digital Zoom  
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×).  
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.  
Smart  
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image  
will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not  
available when the image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or  
[16:9(7M)].  
(Smart zoom)  
(
)
• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following  
table.  
Precision  
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of  
approximately 10×, including the optical zoom 5×. However,  
note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical  
zoom scale is exceeded.  
(Precision digital zoom)  
(
)
Does not use the digital zoom.  
Off  
Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×)  
Size  
Total zoom scale  
Approx. 7.0×  
Approx. 8.9×  
Approx. 28×  
Approx. 9.5×  
5M  
3M  
VGA  
16:9(2M)  
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Settings  
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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2  
The default settings are marked with  
.
Auto Orientation  
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position  
change and displays the image in the portrait position.  
Records the image with the correct orientation.  
Does not use Auto Orientation.  
On  
Off  
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.  
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded  
correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the  
procedure on page 67.  
Auto Review  
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after  
shooting a still image.  
On  
Off  
Uses the Auto Review.  
Does not use Auto Review.  
• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can  
immediately shoot the next image.  
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Settings  
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Clock Settings  
Clock Settings  
Sets the date and time.  
1 Select [ Clock Settings] from  
2 Touch [Clock Settings].  
(Settings) on the HOME screen.  
3 Touch the desired date display format, then touch  
.
The clock settings screen appears.  
4 Touch each item, then set its numeric value by touching v/V.  
5 Touch [OK].  
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.  
To cancel the clock setting  
Touch [Cancel] or [BACK] in step 5.  
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Settings  
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Language Setting  
Language Setting  
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Viewing images on a TV  
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.  
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.  
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied AV  
cable  
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.  
1
Connect the A/V OUT jack of the multi-output stand (supplied) and the  
audio/video input jacks of the TV with the AV cable (supplied), then attach  
the camera on the multi-output stand.  
VIDEO AUDIO  
(Playback) button  
1 To audio/video input  
jacks  
2 To the A/V  
OUT  
(STEREO)  
jack  
AV cable (supplied)  
2
3
Turn on the TV and set the input.  
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
Press  
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.  
Touch on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.  
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.  
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.  
/
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your  
TV system (page 77).  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV  
When using an HD (High Definition) TV with an HDMI jack, connecting the camera to the  
TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) allows you to enjoy images shot with the camera at  
high picture quality*.  
* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.  
• With [Multi-Purpose Resize], the aspect ratio can be converted to 16:9 for High Definition viewing  
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.  
1
Connect the multi-output stand (supplied) to an HD (High Definition) TV,  
then attach the camera on the multi-output stand.  
(Playback) button  
1 To the HDMI jack  
2 To the HDMI OUT jack  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
2
3
Turn on the TV and set the input.  
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
Press  
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.  
Touch on the LCD screen of the camera to select the desired image.  
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.  
/
• For details on the operation of this camera, see page 86.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your  
TV system (page 77).  
• Output to the TV is not possible while recording a movie.  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
• Some devices may not work properly.  
• Do not connect the device output terminal to the multi-output stand output terminal. The images and  
sounds will not be output. Also, this may cause a malfunction.  
On “PhotoTV HD”  
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.  
By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (not supplied),  
whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.  
PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.  
When this camera is connected to a Sony TV that supports VIDEO-A Mode, the TV will  
automatically be set to the picture quality best suited for still images. For details, see the  
operating instruction for supported TVs.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Controlling the camera while outputting to a TV  
When the camera is connected to a TV using AV cables or an HDMI cable, the items that can  
be controlled are limited.  
Control operations by touching the buttons displayed on the LCD screen of the camera.  
If you are using a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync, 6 and 7 can be controlled using the  
remote controller supplied with the TV.  
1Image Index  
2Slideshow  
3Delete  
4Display Setup  
5BACK  
6Control buttons  
7MENU  
8Movie operation buttons  
(Fast rewind/Playback/Fast forward/Stop)  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Operating the MENU items  
Detailed settings can be made from the menu for the functions listed below.  
Slideshow  
Playback Zoom  
Delete  
Single Image  
Image Index(6-up)  
Image Index(20-up)  
Rotate  
1 Touch [MENU] on the LCD screen.  
The menu items appear on the TV screen.  
2 Touch b/B/V/v (control buttons) on the camera’s LCD screen, then select the desired setting.  
3 Touch z (middle button).  
Using “BRAVIA” Sync  
When connecting to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync* using an HDMI cable, you can  
operate the playback functions of the camera with the TV remote controller.  
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the multi-output stand and the HDMI jack of the TV using an  
HDMI cable.  
2 Attach the camera on the multi-output stand.  
3 Turn on the camera.  
4 Operate the camera with the TV remote controller.  
* You can do the playback operation with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. For details, see the  
operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
• The following operations can be performed using the remote controller.  
– Images can be advanced using the left/right keys on the TV’s remote controller.  
– The TV’s power automatically turns on when the camera’s power is turned on. The video input of the  
TV is also automatically switched so that it connects to the camera.  
– After enjoying your images, the camera’s power automatically turns off when the TV’s power is turned  
off.  
– Pressing SYNC MENU on the TV’s remote controller displays the menu screen, where various  
associated operations can be performed.  
If the camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV’s remote controller, such as  
when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, set the item [CTRL FOR HDMI] found under  
(Settings) on the HOME screen to [Off] (page 76).  
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Viewing images on a TV  
On TV color systems  
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the AV  
cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the  
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.  
NTSC system  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,  
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
PAL system  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,  
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,  
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.  
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Using your computer  
Enjoying your Windows computer  
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using  
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the  
English version.  
Install the software (supplied) first (page 91)  
Installing the software as follows:  
“Picture Motion Browser”  
“Music Transfer”  
Copying images to your computer (page 94)  
Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion  
Browser”.  
Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music  
Transfer” as follows:  
Viewing images saved on your computer  
Editing images  
Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps  
online  
Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD  
disc writing drive)  
Printing or saving still images with the date  
Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music  
Transfer”)  
Additional information on this product and answers to  
frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony  
Customer Support Website.  
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Note on playback of movie files  
(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)  
To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to  
install the software compatible with MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 or “Picture Motion Browser” on your  
computer.  
Recommended computer  
environment  
The following environment is  
recommended for a computer connected to  
the camera.  
• Even under a PC environment where operations  
are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be  
played back smoothly due to dropped frames.  
Note that the transferred image itself is not  
affected.  
Recommended environment for copying  
images  
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows  
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*  
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*  
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use  
the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in.  
• Operation is not assured in an environment  
based on an upgrade of the operating  
systems described above or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
Sometimes normal operations are not possible  
due to the power savings function of the PC.  
Notes on connecting the camera to a  
computer  
USB jack: Provided as standard  
• The computer environment must also satisfy the  
operating requirements of the OS.  
• Operations are not guaranteed under some PC  
environments. For example, operations may be  
adversely affected by other software running in  
the background.  
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a  
single computer at the same time, some devices,  
including the camera, may not operate,  
depending on the types of USB devices you are  
using.  
Recommended environment for using  
“Picture Motion Browser” and “Music  
Transfer”  
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows  
2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*  
SP3/Windows Vista SP1*  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster  
(When playing/editing High Definition  
movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster,  
Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster,  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,  
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface  
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed  
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-  
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).  
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)  
Memory: 512 MB or more (When playing/  
editing High Definition movies: 1 GB or  
more)  
• There are three modes for a USB connection  
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default  
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]  
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and  
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on  
[PictBridge], see page 76.  
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or  
sleep mode, communication between the camera  
and your computer may not recover at the same  
time.  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for  
installation—approximately 400 MB  
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots  
or more  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
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Installing the software (supplied)  
You can install the software (supplied)  
using the following procedure.  
• Log on as Administrator.  
4
Read the agreement carefully. If  
you accept the terms of the  
agreement, click the radio button  
next to [I accept the terms of the  
license agreement] and then click  
[Next].  
1
Turn on your computer, and  
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into  
the CD-ROM drive.  
The installation menu screen appears.  
5
Follow the instructions on the  
screen to complete the  
installation.  
• When the restarting confirmation message  
appears, restart the computer following the  
instructions on the screen.  
• DirectX may be installed depending on the  
system environment of your computer.  
• If it does not appear, double-click  
[Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My  
Computer]) t  
(SONYPICTUTIL).  
6
Remove the CD-ROM after the  
installation is complete.  
• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select  
“Run Install.exe.” and follow the  
instructions that appear on the screen to  
proceed with the installation.  
• Installing software as follows:  
– Picture Motion Browser  
– Music Transfer  
2
3
Click [Install].  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen  
appears.  
Select the desired language, then  
click [Next].  
The “License Agreement” screen  
appears.  
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Installing the software (supplied)  
After you install the software, the short  
cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”,  
“PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are  
created on the desktop.  
Double-click to start  
“Picture Motion Browser”.  
Double-click to start “PMB  
Guide”.  
Double-click to start  
“Music Transfer”.  
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You can use still images and movies from  
the camera more than ever by taking  
advantage of the software.  
This section summarizes the “Picture  
Starting and exiting the “Picture  
Motion Browser”  
Motion Browser”.  
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”  
Double-click the (Picture Motion  
Browser) icon on the desktop.  
“Picture Motion Browser”  
overview  
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t  
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,  
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t  
[PMB – Picture Motion Browser].  
• The confirmation message of the Information  
tool appears on the screen when starting the  
“Picture Motion Browser” for the first time.  
Select [Start]. This function informs you of  
news, such as software updates. You can change  
the setting later.  
With the “Picture Motion Browser”:  
• You can import images shot with the camera  
and display them on the computer.  
• You can organize images on the computer on a  
calendar by shooting date to view them.  
• You can copy images on a PC to the “Memory  
Stick Duo” so they can be viewed on this  
camera.  
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”  
• You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.),  
print, and send still images as e-mail  
attachments, change the shooting date and more.  
Click  
button on the top right corner of  
the screen.  
• You can edit the movies.  
• You can print or save the still images with the  
date.  
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner  
drive or DVD burner drive.  
• You can upload the image to the Web.  
For details, refer to “PMB Guide”.  
Starting the “PMB Guide”  
Double-click the  
the desktop.  
(PMB Guide) icon on  
To access “PMB Guide” from the Start  
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in  
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony  
Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB  
Guide].  
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Copying images to your computer using the  
“Picture Motion Browser”  
Preparing the camera and the  
computer  
Connecting the camera 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 into the camera, or  
connect the multi-output stand to  
a wall outlet (wall socket) with the  
AC Adaptor (not supplied).  
2 To a USB jack  
1 To a USB jack  
• 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.  
USB cable  
3
4
Attach the camera on the multi-  
output stand.  
“Connecting…” appears on the screen of  
the camera.  
Turn on the computer, then press  
the  
(Playback) button of the  
camera.  
(Playback) button  
Access indicators*  
When a USB connection is established for  
the first time, your computer automatically  
runs a program to recognize the camera.  
Wait for a while.  
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*
is displayed on the screen during the  
communication session.  
2
Import the images.  
Do not operate the computer while the indicator  
is displayed. When the indicator changes to  
, you can start using the computer  
again.  
To start importing images, click the  
[Import] button.  
• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB  
Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).  
Copying images to a computer  
By default, images are imported into a  
folder created in “Pictures” (in  
Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) that  
is named with the date of importing.  
1
Connect the camera to a  
computer as described in  
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”,  
refer to “PMB Guide”.  
After making a USB connection, the  
[Import Media Files] screen of “Picture  
Motion Browser” appears  
automatically.  
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to  
page 98.  
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.  
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Viewing images on your  
computer  
To delete the USB connection  
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4  
below before:  
• Disconnecting the USB cable.  
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
When importing is complete, the “Picture  
Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the  
imported images are displayed.  
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
camera after copying images from the internal  
memory.  
• Turning off the camera.  
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the  
tasktray.  
Windows Vista  
• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My  
Pictures”) folder is set as the default folder in  
“Viewed folders”.  
Double-click here  
Windows XP/Windows 2000  
Organize images on the computer on a  
calendar by shooting date to view them.  
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.  
Double-click here  
2 Click  
(USB Mass Storage Device) t  
[Stop].  
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation  
window, then click [OK].  
4 Click [OK].  
The device is disconnected.  
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows Vista/  
XP.  
Example: Month display screen  
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B Folder containing image data recorded  
Image file storage destinations  
and file names  
using the camera.  
When no new folders are created, there are  
folders as follows:  
The image files recorded with the camera  
are grouped as folders on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” or the internal memory.  
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101MSDCF  
– Internal memory: 101_SONY  
C Folder containing movie data recorded  
using the camera.  
Example: viewing folders on  
Windows Vista  
When no new folders are created, there are  
folders as follows:  
– “Memory Stick Duo”: 101ANV01 only  
– Internal memory: 101ANV01  
• You cannot record any images to the  
“100MSDCF” or “100ANV01” folders. The  
images in these folders are available only for  
viewing.  
• You cannot record/play back any images to the  
“MISC” folder.  
• Image files are named as follows:  
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG  
– Movie files  
720p: MAH0ssss.MP4  
VGA: MAQ0ssss.MP4  
– Index image files that are recorded when you  
record movies  
720p: MAH0ssss.THM  
VGA: MAQ0ssss.THM  
ssss stands for any number within the  
range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical  
portions of the name of a movie file recorded in  
movie mode and its corresponding index image  
file are the same.  
• For more information about folders, see  
pages 67 and 70.  
A Folder containing image data recorded  
using a camera not equipped with the  
folder creating function.  
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Copying images to your computer without  
“Picture Motion Browser”  
You can copy images to your computer  
without “Picture Motion Browser” as  
follows.  
Copying images to a computer  
– Windows Vista/XP  
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.  
This section describes an example of  
copying images to the “Documents” (For  
Windows XP: “My Documents”).  
1
Prepare the camera and a  
computer.  
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/98  
Second Edition/NT/Me, you can copy images  
by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick slot on your computer.  
Perform the same procedure as  
the computer” on page 94.  
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
recognized, see page 117.  
2
Connect the camera to your  
computer with the USB cable.  
For a computer without a Memory Stick  
slot:  
Make a USB connection and follow Stages  
to copy images.  
• The screen displays shown in this section are the  
examples for copying images from “Memory  
Stick Duo”.  
• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/  
98/98 Second Edition/NT/Me of the Windows  
operating system.  
Perform the same procedure as  
• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already  
installed, then [Import Media Files] is  
started on “Picture Motion Browser” but  
select [Cancel] to finish.  
Use a commercially available Memory Stick  
Reader/Writer to copy images from a “Memory  
Stick Duo” to your computer.  
To copy images in the internal memory to your  
computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick  
Duo” first, then copy them to your computer.  
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3
Click [Open folder to view files]  
(For Windows XP: [Open folder to  
view files] t [OK]) as the wizard  
screen appears automatically on  
the desktop.  
6
Click the [Documents] (For  
Windows XP: [My Documents])  
folder. Then, right-click on the  
“Documents” window to display  
the menu and click [Paste].  
1
2
The image files are copied to the  
[Documents] (For Windows XP: [My  
Documents]) folder.  
• When the wizard screen does not appear  
automatically, follow the procedure: t  
“For Windows 2000”.  
• When an image with the same file name  
exists in the copy destination folder, the  
overwrite confirmation message appears.  
When you overwrite an existing image with  
a new one, the original file data is deleted.  
To copy an image file to the computer  
without overwriting, change the file name  
and then copy the image file. However, note  
that if you change the file name (page 100),  
you may not play back that image with the  
camera.  
4
5
Double-click [DCIM].  
• When copying movies, double-click on  
[MP_ROOT].  
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].  
For Windows 2000  
Double-click [My Computer] t  
[Removable Disk] after connecting the  
camera to your computer. Then, perform  
from step 4.  
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2
• On the storage destination of the image  
files, see page 97.  
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with  
the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”  
• An extension may be displayed depending  
on the computer settings. The extension for  
still images is JPG, and the extension for  
movies is MP4. Do not change the  
extension.  
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”.  
2
Copy the image file to the  
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the  
following order.  
• You can copy the image files easily using  
“Picture Motion Browser”. For details on its  
operation, see “PMB Guide”.  
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera  
has not been changed.  
1Right-click the image file, then click  
[Copy].  
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or  
[SonyMemoryStick] in [Computer] (in  
Windows XP, [My Computer]).  
• You may not be able to play back some images  
depending on the image size.  
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files  
on the camera if the files have been processed  
using a computer or recorded with another  
camera.  
• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick  
Duo”, create a folder (page 70) with the camera  
first, then copy the image files.  
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] (for  
still image) folder in the [DCIM] folder  
or [sssANV01] (for movie) folder in  
the [MP_ROOT] folder and click  
[Paste].  
sss stands for any number within the  
range from 100 to 999.  
1
Right-click the image file, then  
click [Rename]. Change the file  
name to “DSC0ssss”.  
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for  
ssss.  
1
2
• The movie file names will be saved as  
“MAH0ssss.MP4” (1280×720) or  
“MAQ0ssss.MP4” (VGA).  
• If the overwrite confirmation message  
appears, enter a different number.  
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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)  
You can change the Music files that are  
preset at the factory to the desired Music  
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-  
ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add  
these files whenever you want.  
To restore the music preset at the factory  
to the camera:  
1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3.  
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music  
Transfer”.  
All Music files return to the preset-music, and  
[Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to  
[Off].  
Adding/Changing Music using  
“Music Transfer”  
• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones  
using [Initialize] (page 75), however, other  
settings will also be reset.  
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the  
on-line help in “Music Transfer”.  
The music formats you can transfer with  
“Music Transfer” are listed below:  
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your  
computer  
• Music on CDs  
• Preset-music saved on the camera  
1
2
3
4
Touch [HOME] to display the  
HOME screen.  
Touch  
(Printing, Other), then  
touch [ Music Tool].  
Touch [Download Music].  
The message “Connect to PC” appears.  
Make a USB connection between  
the camera and your computer.  
5
6
Start “Music Transfer”.  
Follow the instructions on the  
screen to add/change Music files.  
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Using your Macintosh computer  
• There are three modes for a USB connection  
You can copy images to your Macintosh  
computer.  
• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible  
with Macintosh computers.  
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default  
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge]  
modes. This section describes the [Auto] and  
[Mass Storage] as examples. For details on  
[PictBridge], see page 76.  
• When your computer resumes from the suspend  
or sleep mode, communication between the  
camera and your computer may not recover at  
the same time.  
Recommended computer  
environment  
The following environment is  
recommended for a computer connected to  
the camera.  
Copying and viewing images on  
a computer  
Recommended environment for copying  
images  
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac  
1
Prepare the camera and a  
Macintosh computer.  
OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)  
USB jack: Provided as standard  
Perform the same procedure as  
the computer” on page 94.  
Recommended environment for using  
“Music Transfer”  
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to  
v10.5)  
2
Connect the camera to your  
computer with the USB cable.  
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is  
recommended)  
Perform the same procedure as  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for  
installation—approximately 250 MB  
• Quick Time 7.4 must be pre-installed.  
Notes on connecting the camera to a  
computer  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a  
single computer at the same time, some devices,  
including the camera, may not operate  
depending on the types of USB devices you are  
using.  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface  
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed  
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-  
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).  
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Using your Macintosh computer  
Adding/Changing Music using  
“Music Transfer”  
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.  
You can change the Music files that are  
preset at the factory to the desired Music  
files. You can also delete or add these files  
whenever you want.  
The music formats you can transfer with  
“Music Transfer” are listed below:  
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your  
computer  
• Music on CDs  
2Drag and drop the image files to the  
hard disk icon.  
The image files are copied to the hard  
disk.  
• For details on the storage location of the  
images and file names, see page 97.  
• Preset-music saved on the camera  
To install “Music Transfer”  
• Shut down all other application software before  
you install “Music Transfer”.  
• For installation, you need to log on as  
Administrator.  
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.  
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and  
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
2 Double-click  
(SONYPICTUTIL).  
To delete the USB connection  
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file  
in [Mac] folder.  
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash”  
icon beforehand when you perform the  
procedures listed below, or the camera is  
disconnected from the computer.  
The installation of the software starts.  
To add/change Music files  
• Disconnecting the USB cable.  
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
camera after copying images from the internal  
memory.  
Technical Support  
• Turning off the camera.  
Additional information on this product  
and answers to frequently asked  
questions can be found at the Sony  
Customer Support Website.  
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,  
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also  
installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
further introduces how to use the camera  
and optional accessories.  
Viewing on Windows  
Double-click  
the desktop.  
(Step-up Guide) on  
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start  
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in  
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony  
Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].  
Viewing on Macintosh  
1
Copy the [stepupguide] folder in  
the [stepupguide] folder to your  
computer.  
2
Select [stepupguide], [language]  
and then [GB] folder stored in the  
CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all  
the files in the [GB] folder to the  
[img] folder in the [stepupguide]  
folder that you copied to your  
computer in step 1. (Overwrite the  
files in the [img] folder with the  
files from the [GB] folder.)  
3
After copying is complete,  
double-click “stepupguide.hqx”  
in the [stepupguide] folder to  
uncompress it, then double-click  
the generated file “stepupguide”.  
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not  
installed, install the Stuffit Expander.  
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Printing still images  
How to print still images  
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both  
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before  
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 106)  
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a  
PictBridge compliant printer.  
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer  
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.  
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the  
printer.  
Printing using a computer  
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture  
Motion Browser” software and print the images.  
You can insert the date on the image and print it.  
Printing at a shop (page 109)  
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with  
the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a  
(Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in  
advance.  
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge  
compliant printer  
Even if you do not have a computer, you  
can print images shot using the camera by  
connecting the camera directly to a  
PictBridge compliant printer.  
Stage 2: Connecting the camera  
to the printer  
1
Connect the camera to the  
printer.  
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.  
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products  
Association)  
• You cannot print movies.  
• If the  
indicator flashes on the screen of the  
camera (error notification), check the connected  
printer.  
Stage 1: Preparing the camera  
Prepare the camera for USB connection to  
the printer. When [USB Connect] is set to  
[Auto], the camera will automatically  
recognize certain printers when connected.  
Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.  
2 To the USB jack  
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery  
pack to prevent the power from turning off  
partway through printing.  
USB cable  
1
2
3
4
Touch [HOME] to display the  
HOME screen.  
1 To the USB jack  
Touch  
(Settings), and touch  
[
Main Settings].  
Touch [USB Connect] in [Main  
Settings 2].  
Touch [PictBridge].  
The USB mode is set.  
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer  
When you select [Multiple Images]  
You can print multiple selected images.  
1 Touch the image you want to print.  
2
Turn on the printer, then press  
(Playback) button.  
The  
image.  
mark appears on the selected  
After the connection is made,  
the  
indicator appears.  
2 Touch  
.
3 Touch [OK].  
When you select [All In This Folder]  
Touch [OK], then proceed to stage 4.  
Stage 4: Printing  
The camera is set to playback mode.  
1
Touch the desired setting item to  
make the print settings.  
Stage 3: Selecting images you  
want to print  
1
Touch [MENU] to display the  
menu.  
[Quantity]  
2
3
Touch v/V to display  
and touch (Print).  
(Print),  
Selects the number of copies of the  
specified image to be printed.  
• The designated number of images may not  
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the  
quantity of images.  
Touch the desired item.  
[Layout]  
Selects the number of images you want  
to print side by side on a sheet.  
When you select [This Image]  
You can print the selected image. Proceed  
to stage 4.  
[Size]  
Selects the size of the printing sheet.  
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[Date]  
Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert  
the date and time on images.  
• When you choose [Date], the date will be  
inserted in the order you select (page 81).  
This function may not be provided  
depending on the printer.  
2
Touch [OK].  
The image is printed.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator  
appears on the screen.  
(PictBridge Connecting)  
indicator  
Stage 5: Completing the printing  
Make sure the screen has returned to  
stage 2, and disconnect the USB cable from  
the camera.  
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Printing at a shop  
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”  
containing images shot with the camera to a  
photo printing service shop. As long as the  
shop supports photo printing services  
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a  
(Print order) mark on images in  
Marking a selected image  
(Playback) button  
advance so that you do not need to reselect  
them when you print them out at the shop.  
• You cannot print images stored in the internal  
memory at a print shop directly from the  
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick  
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the  
print shop.  
What is DPOF?  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a  
function allowing you to make a  
(Print order) mark on images of “Memory  
Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.  
• You cannot mark movies.  
1
2
Press  
(Playback) button.  
Display the image you want to  
print.  
• You can add a  
(Print order) mark to a  
maximum 999 images.  
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a  
shop  
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to  
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.  
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your  
photo printing service shop, copy the images  
you want to print out to another medium such as  
a CD-R and take it to the shop.  
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
with it.  
3
4
Touch [MENU] to display the  
menu.  
Touch [DPOF] and touch  
(This Image).  
The  
(Print order) mark is attached  
to the image.  
• 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.  
To remove the mark  
Select the image from which you want to  
remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.  
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Printing at a shop  
To cancel the selection  
Touch [Exit] or [BACK] in step 5.  
Selecting and marking the  
images  
To remove the mark  
Touch the images that you want to remove  
the marks.  
1
Touch [MENU] while displaying  
images in single-image mode or  
in index mode.  
Adding/removing DPOF marks  
to/from multiple images at once  
2
3
Touch [DPOF] and touch  
(Multiple Images).  
1
2
Touch [MENU] while displaying  
images in index mode.  
Touch an image to mark.  
The  
mark is attached to the selected  
Touch [DPOF] and touch [Select  
All in This Folder] or [Clear All in  
This Folder].  
image.  
Single Image  
3
Touch [OK].  
Index Display  
To cancel the selection  
To cancel, touch [Exit] or [BACK] in  
step 3.  
4
5
Touch  
.
Touch [OK].  
mark appears on the screen.  
• Touching at the index screen returns  
to single-image mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.  
1
Check the items on pages 112 to 121.  
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 122.  
2
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack,  
then turn on the power.  
3
4
Initialize the settings (page 75).  
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the  
internal memory, Music files may be checked.  
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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Battery pack and power  
Cannot insert the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.  
Cannot turn on the camera.  
Insert the battery pack correctly.  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.  
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.  
Use a recommended battery pack.  
The power turns off suddenly.  
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.  
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.  
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.  
A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery  
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.  
The battery pack is dead (page 129). Replace it with a new one.  
Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.  
You cannot charge the battery pack using the multi-output stand (supplied) or AC Adaptor  
(not supplied). Use the battery charger to charge the battery.  
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Shooting still images/movies  
Cannot record images.  
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of  
the following:  
Delete unnecessary images (page 35).  
Change the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
You cannot record images while charging the flash.  
Set the mode switch.  
The image size is set to [1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)] and “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted when recording movies.  
Do one of the following:  
Set the image size to [VGA].  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
The start point/end point of a recorded movie differs from the point at which the  
shutter button was pressed.  
When using this camera, a slight time difference may arise between the time the shutter button  
is pressed and when recording actually starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.  
The subject is not visible on the screen.  
The camera is set to the playback mode. Press  
mode (page 31).  
(Playback) button to switch to the shooting  
Anti-blur function does not work.  
The anti-blur function does not work when  
appears on the display.  
The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.  
Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.  
Recording takes a long time.  
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 18). This is not a malfunction.  
The image is out of focus.  
The subject is too close. Shoot in  
away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches)  
(W) or 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) from the lens). Or set to (Close focus enabled) mode  
and shoot about 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) from the W side distance (pages 28, 30).  
(Twilight) mode or (Landscape) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene  
Selection when shooting still images.  
(Macro On) mode. Make sure to position the lens farther  
The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 45).  
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Zoom does not work.  
You cannot use the Optical zoom in  
(Close focus enabled) mode.  
You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies.  
You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 79).  
The flash does not work.  
The flash is set to  
(Flash forced off) (page 28).  
You cannot use the flash when:  
[REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 50).  
(High Sensitivity) mode or (Twilight) mode or  
Scene Selection (page 43).  
(Fireworks) mode is selected in the  
Shooting movies.  
Set the flash to (Flash forced on) (page 28) in  
(Close focus enabled) mode or when the  
Scene Selection mode is set to  
Shutter).  
(Landscape),  
(Beach),  
(Snow) or  
(Hi-Speed  
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.  
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This  
is not a malfunction (page 14).  
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work.  
(Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or  
Selection (page 43).  
(Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene  
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.  
While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.  
Cannot insert dates on images.  
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 119). By using  
“Picture Motion Browser”, you can print or save images with the date (page 93).  
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter  
button halfway down.  
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 49).  
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The screen is too dark or too bright.  
Adjust the brightness of the backlight (page 23).  
The image is too dark.  
You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode  
(page 47) or adjust the exposure (page 49).  
The image is too bright.  
Adjust the exposure (page 49).  
The image colors are not correct.  
Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 54).  
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.  
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on  
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.  
The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening  
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.  
The eyes of the subject come out red.  
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 55).  
Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.  
Light the room and shoot the subject.  
Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 58).  
Dots appear and remain on the screen.  
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).  
Cannot shoot images in succession.  
The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 35).  
The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.  
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Viewing images  
Cannot play back images.  
Press  
(Playback) button (page 31).  
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 100).  
Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been  
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.  
The camera is in USB mode. Cancel the USB connection (page 96).  
You cannot play back the movies shot using another camera.  
The images are played back successively.  
[Continuous Play] is set to [On]. Set [Continuous Play] to [Off] (page 74).  
The date and time are not displayed.  
[Display Setup] is set to [Simple] or [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to  
[Normal] (page 22).  
The image appears rough right after playback starts.  
This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.  
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.  
[Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (page 80).  
The buttons and icons no longer appear.  
If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will  
momentarily disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the  
screen.  
[Display Setup] is set to [Image Only]. Touch [DISP] to set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or  
[Simple]. During playback, display the [DISP] button by touching the center of the LCD  
screen, then set [Display Setup] to [Normal] or [Simple] (page 22).  
Cannot hear music during slideshow.  
Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 101).  
Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (pages 33, 61).  
The image does not appear on the TV.  
Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of  
your TV (page 77).  
Check whether the connection is correct (pages 83, 84).  
If the USB cable is connected to the camera, disconnect it (page 96).  
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Troubleshooting  
Deleting  
Cannot delete an image.  
Cancel the protection (page 65).  
Computers  
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.  
Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 90 for Windows, and page 102 for  
Macintosh.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory  
Stick” slot.  
Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other  
than Sony should contact those manufacturers.  
If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 94  
and 102). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.  
Your computer does not recognize the camera.  
Turn on the camera.  
When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (not  
supplied) (page 94).  
Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 76).  
Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 94).  
Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the multi-output stand, and connect it  
again firmly.  
Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB  
connectors of your computer.  
Connect the multi-output stand directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub  
or other device (page 94).  
Cannot copy images.  
Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 94).  
Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 95 and 102).  
When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not  
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by  
the camera (page 70).  
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Troubleshooting  
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start  
automatically.  
Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 94).  
Cannot play back images on your computer.  
If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).  
Consult the computer or software manufacturer.  
You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”.  
Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 93).  
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a  
computer.  
You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick  
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the  
hard disk (page 94).  
Cannot print an image.  
Refer to the operation manual of the printer.  
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.  
Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (still images) or  
“101ANV01” (movies) (page 97).  
Follow the correct procedures (page 100).  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
Insert it in the correct direction.  
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.  
All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.  
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Internal memory  
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.  
There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.  
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy to a “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient capacity.  
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the  
internal memory.  
This feature is not available.  
Printing  
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.  
Images are printed with both edges cut off.  
Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you  
print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut  
off.  
When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult  
the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.  
When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the  
images without cutting off both edges.  
Cannot print images with the date.  
Using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print images with date (page 93).  
The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the  
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images  
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For  
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.  
If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.  
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PictBridge compliant printer  
A connection cannot be established.  
The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge  
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with  
PictBridge or not.  
Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.  
Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 76).  
Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.  
Cannot print images.  
Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable.  
Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the printer.  
If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the  
USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the  
printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again.  
Movies cannot be printed.  
Images shot using cameras other than this camera, or images modified with a computer may  
not be printed.  
Printing is canceled.  
Confirm that you have disconnected the USB cable before the  
mark disappears.  
(PictBridge Connecting)  
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.  
The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether  
the printer provides these functions or not.  
The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer  
manufacturer.  
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.  
The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]  
and print the image again (page 107).  
Cannot select the print size.  
Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.  
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Troubleshooting  
Cannot print the image at the size selected.  
When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect  
and then reconnect the USB cable.  
The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the  
camera (page 107) or the printer.  
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.  
Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time  
depending on the printer.  
Touch panel  
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.  
Perform [Calibration] (page 75).  
Others  
Cannot reset the file-number.  
If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To  
initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory (pages 70,  
73), and then initialize the settings (page 75). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.  
The lens gets fogged.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before  
using it.  
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.  
Set the date and time again (page 81).  
The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set  
aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.  
You want to change the date or time.  
Set the date and time again (page 81).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display  
Messages  
If a code starting with a letter of the  
alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis  
function on the camera is working. The last  
two digits (indicated by ss) will differ  
depending on the state of the camera.  
If you cannot solve the problem even after  
trying the following corrective actions a  
few times, the camera may need repair.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
If the following messages appear, follow  
the instructions.  
The battery level is low. Charge the  
battery pack immediately. Depending  
on the conditions of use or the type of  
battery pack, the indicator may flash  
even though there are still 5 to  
10 minutes of remaining battery time  
left.  
authorized Sony service facility.  
C:32:ss  
There is trouble with the camera’s  
hardware. Turn the power off and on  
again.  
For use with compatible battery only  
The battery inserted is not an NP-BD1  
(supplied)/NP-FD1 (not supplied)  
battery pack.  
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.  
System error  
Turn the power off and then on again.  
Internal memory error  
The internal memory has experienced a  
format error, or an unformatted  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.  
Format the internal memory or the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (pages 70, 73).  
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”  
cannot be used with the camera, or the  
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory  
Stick Duo”.  
Turn the power off and then on again.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
correctly.  
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot  
be used in the camera (page 127).  
The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
The terminal section of the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is dirty.  
E:61:ss  
E:62:ss  
E:91:ss  
Memory Stick type error  
The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”  
cannot be used in the camera  
A camera malfunction has occurred.  
Initialize the camera (page 75), then  
turn the power on again.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Cannot access Memory Stick  
Access denied  
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.  
You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the access controlled.  
Error formatting Memory Stick  
Error formatting internal memory  
File error  
An error occurred while the image was  
playing back. Sony does not guarantee  
playback of image files on the camera if  
the files have been processed using a  
computer or recorded with another  
camera.  
Format the media again (pages 70, 73).  
Memory Stick locked  
You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the write-protect switch, and the  
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set  
the switch to the recording position.  
Read only folder  
You have selected a folder that cannot  
be set as a recording folder on the  
camera. Select another folder (page 71).  
No memory space on internal  
memory  
No memory space on Memory Stick  
Delete unnecessary images or files  
File protected  
Release the protection (page 65).  
Read only memory  
Image size over limit  
The camera cannot record or delete  
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.  
You are playing back an image with  
size that cannot be played back on the  
camera.  
No images  
No images that can be played back have  
been recorded in the internal memory.  
No images that can be played back have  
been recorded on the “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
The selected folder does not contain a  
file that can be played back in a  
slideshow.  
Invalid operation  
You have selected a function that is not  
available for movies.  
You have touched the panel when using  
the digital zoom or close focus mode.  
While using these modes, you cannot  
focus by touching the screen.  
You are trying to resize the VGA size  
image to  
Resizing function.  
(HDTV) with the Multi  
Folder error  
A folder with the same first three digit  
number already exists on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF  
and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,  
or create a new folder (pages 70, 71).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
No red-eye detected  
Printer busy  
Paper error  
No paper  
Ink error  
Low ink  
You may not be able to retouch the  
image depending on the image.  
(Vibration warning indicator)  
No ink  
Camera shake may occur due to  
Check the printer.  
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on  
the anti-blur function, or mount the  
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.  
Printer error  
Check the printer.  
Check if the image you want to print is  
corrupted.  
1280×720 is not available  
[1280×720(Fine)] and  
[1280×720(Standard)] size movies can  
be recorded only using a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to  
a size [VGA].  
The data transmission to the printer may  
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect  
the USB cable.  
Zoom disabled  
Processing...  
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Off] when you  
The printer is canceling the current print  
job. You cannot print until it is finished.  
This may take time, depending on the  
printer.  
are shooting in  
(Close focus  
enabled) mode. Or, you are trying to use  
[Smart] in [Digital Zoom] when the  
image size is set to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or  
[16:9(7M)] (page 79).  
Error Playing Music  
Delete the Music file, or replace it with  
a normal Music file.  
Execute [Format Music], then  
download a new Music files.  
Maximum number of  
images already selected  
Up to 100 files can be selected when  
using [Multiple Images].  
You can add  
files.  
Cancel the selection.  
marks to up to 999  
Error Formatting Music  
Execute [Format Music].  
Low battery power  
When copying a image recorded in the  
internal memory to the “Memory Stick  
Duo”, use a fully charged battery.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Operation cannot be executed  
in unsupported files  
Processing and other editing functions  
of the camera cannot be performed on  
image files that have been processed  
using a computer or images that were  
recorded with another camera.  
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Others  
Using the camera abroad — Power sources  
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not  
supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz.  
Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a  
malfunction.  
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”  
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:  
A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact,  
portable IC recording medium. The types of  
“Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with  
the camera are listed in the table below.  
However, proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”  
functions.  
– 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.  
“Memory Stick” type  
Recording/  
Playback  
Memory Stick Duo  
(without MagicGate)  
1
a*  
Memory Stick Duo  
(with MagicGate)  
2
a*  
MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo  
1 2  
a* *  
• 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.  
2 3  
Memory Stick PRO Duo  
a* *  
2 3 4  
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo  
a* * *  
*1High-speed data transfer using a parallel  
interface is not supported.  
*2“Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory  
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are  
equipped with MagicGate functions.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
MagicGate is copyright protection technology  
that uses encryption technology. Data  
recording/playback that requires MagicGate  
functions cannot be performed with the camera.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.  
Doing so will cause a malfunction.  
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”  
under the following conditions:  
*3[1280×720(Fine)] or [1280×720(Standard)]  
size movies can be recorded.  
– 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  
*4This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data  
transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data  
transfer as the Memory Stick PRO Duo.  
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick  
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for  
“Memory Stick Micro”.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a  
computer is not guaranteed to operate with the  
camera.  
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the  
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and  
the equipment used.  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while  
reading or writing data.  
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On the “Memory Stick Duo”  
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor (not supplied)  
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory  
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the  
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”  
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device  
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you  
might not be able to remove it from the device.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted  
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure  
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted  
facing the correct direction. Note that improper  
use may damage the equipment.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into  
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a  
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may  
result in malfunction of the unit.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” (not supplied)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to  
16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly  
with the camera.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
(not supplied)  
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the  
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick  
Micro” into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo  
size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into  
the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as  
of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it  
from the camera.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
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On the battery pack  
On charging the battery pack  
On battery life  
We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C  
(50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully  
charged in temperatures outside this range.  
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity  
decreases over time and through repeated use. If  
decreased usage time between charges becomes  
significant, it is probably time to replace it with  
a new one.  
Effective use of the 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.  
• Battery performance decreases in low  
temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the  
operational time of the battery pack is shorter.  
We recommend the following to ensure longer  
battery pack use:  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your  
body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera  
immediately before you start shooting.  
Compatible battery pack  
• The NP-BD1 (supplied) can be used only in D  
type compatible Cyber-shot models. It cannot be  
used in Cyber-shot models compatible with the  
T type and other battery types.  
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use  
the flash or zoom frequently.  
• If you use the NP-FD1 battery pack (not  
supplied), the minutes also appear after the  
battery remaining indicator (  
60 Min).  
• We recommend having spare battery packs  
handy for two or three times the expected  
shooting time, and making trial shots before  
taking the actual shots.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water-resistant.  
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot  
places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.  
How to store the battery pack  
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing  
and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the  
battery pack’s function, fully charge the battery  
pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at  
least once a year while storing.  
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in  
slideshow (page 61) playback mode until the  
power goes off.  
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-  
circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery  
case when carrying and storing.  
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On the battery charger  
On the battery charger  
• Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery  
packs (and no others) can be charged in the  
battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than  
the specified kind may leak, overheat, or  
explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a  
risk of injury from electrocution and burns.  
• The batteries that are compatible with this  
camera are D type batteries. The supplied  
battery is NP-BD1 (D type).  
• Remove the charged battery pack from the  
battery charger. If you leave the charged battery  
pack in the charger, battery life may be  
shortened.  
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the  
battery pack being charged, and then insert the  
same battery pack into the battery charger again  
until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes  
again, this may indicate a battery error or that a  
battery pack other than the specified type has  
been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the  
specified type. If the battery pack is the  
specified type, remove the battery pack, replace  
it with new one or another one and check if the  
battery charger operates correctly. If the battery  
charger operates correctly, a battery error may  
have occurred.  
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Index  
Index  
A
E
Viewing image files stored  
camera......................... 100  
F
Folder  
Connecting  
B
D
C
G
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Index  
H
M
O
Recommended  
Menu  
P
I
Image file storage destinations  
Picture Motion Browser  
J
R
L
N
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S
U
Screen  
Shooting  
Using the camera abroad  
V
W
Warning indicators and  
Recommended  
Z
T
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Notes on the License  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER  
THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO  
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A  
CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE  
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC  
VIDEO”) AND/ OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER  
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/  
OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE  
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS  
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED  
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL  
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED  
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE  
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software  
are provided in the camera. We provide this  
software based on license agreements with  
their owners of copyright. Based on  
requests by the owners of copyright of these  
software applications, we have an  
obligation to inform you of the following.  
Please read the following sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder  
on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in  
English) of “C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”  
software.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed.  
If it is not installed on your computer, you  
can download it from the Adobe Systems  
web page:  
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to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
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