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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
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Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook and “Instruction Manual”
thoroughly, and retain them for future
reference.
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Table of contents
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................12
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Album/
Folder: Go To Album/Go To Folder, Combine Album, Split Album
/ Import/
Export
Media Tools ...................................................................................... 56
Settings ............................................................................................ 61
Main –
Main –
Main –
Preferences ................................................................... 63
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How to print still images..........................................................................97
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................104
Index .....................................................................................................123
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Basic information
Shooting
images
The camera is equipped with an internal memory of approximately 2 GB, which enables a
large number of images to be stored in the camera.
The images can also be stored in a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).
Store the images in the
internal memory
Store the images in a
“Memory Stick Duo”
The Original Image at the image
size set up for the camera and a
small size Album Image (VGA)
are stored in the internal
memory.
The Original Image at the image
size set up for the camera is
stored in the “Memory Stick
Duo”, and a small size Album
Image (VGA) is stored in the
internal memory.
Internal memory
Internal
“Memory
memory
Stick Duo”
Original image
Album image
Album image
Original image
• Album images are very small, so you can store a lot of images in the camera. This is convenient to view
Images later. Album Images are always recorded.
• For movies, the first cut of a movie is recorded on an album as an Album Image.
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Basic information
Automatic image
management
This camera automatically classifies images into albums depending on the shooting intervals
and frequency.
You can search the images by albums for your convenience.
The automatically created albums can be divided or combined manually.
<Example>
1st album
2nd album
3rd album
Time (Date)
To name an album
tUse the “Album Editor”
(supplied)
To put these two together
t Combine albums
To divide one here into two
t Divide an album
1st album
2nd album
3rd album
Time (Date)
The album has a new
name
The album is divided
at the specified spot
The two albums are
combined
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Basic information
Delete
Original image
Album image
When deleting an image, you
can choose to delete just the
Original Image, or delete the
Original and Album Images at
the same time.
Use with a
Computer
This camera is equipped with various search functions. With the software on the supplied CD-
ROM, you can use more advanced search functions.
With the “Album Editor”, you can:
• Edit labels or comments
• Copy images stored on a computer to the camera
• Import MPEG4 movie files to the camera
• Restore the data of the camera from a backup of a
computer (Restore)
You can enjoy a lot more images with ease !
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
Camera
A POWER lamp/POWER button
A For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button
For viewing:
/
(Playback zoom)
F Hook for wrist strap
G WLAN antenna (internal)
I Microphone
C
D
/
(Movie/Photo) button (18)
(Playback) button (23)
For playing back music: Hold button
J Lens
F
G
H
/
(Macro/Magnifying Glass)
K Lens cover
button (20)
(Image Size/Delete) button
(Self-timer) button (21)
J DISP (Screen display switch) button
K Control button
L BACK button
• Returns to the previous screen.
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Identifying parts
O Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
P Battery insertion slot
Q Battery eject lever
How to connect
Connect the camera as illustrated.
R Multi connector
S Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
U Speaker
• Make sure to install the camera all the way in
firmly.
V Access lamp
W “Memory Stick Duo” slot
How to disconnect
Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot
Station as illustrated and disconnect the
camera.
Cyber-shot Station
This is used when charging the battery pack
or connecting the camera to a TV or a
computer, etc.
• Be sure to turn off the camera before you
connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station or
disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot
Station.
A Camera connector
C DC IN jack
D
(USB) jack
E A/V OUT (STEREO) jack
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press the DISP (Screen
display switch) button, the screen status
changes.
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A
Display
Indication
60Min Battery remaining
• Only
depending on a mode.
is indicated,
When shooting still images
Recording media
Recording folder (57)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
SteadyShot (68)
Radio field strength with a
network
Image size (22)
3:2
3M
2M VGA 16:9
[400]
[00:00:00]
Remaining number of
recordable images
When shooting movies
Maximum recording time
B
Display
Indication
The setting that has been
selected by the menu (16)
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Indicators on the screen
C
E
Display
Indication
Display
Indication
z (Green)
z (Red)
AE/AF lock (19)
Recording a movie
AF illuminator (67)
Vibration warning
ON
Standby
00:00:00
Standby a movie
Recording time
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
drops below a certain speed
in low light conditions, the
NR (Noise Reduction) slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
• 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
125
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
Self-timer (21)
Flash mode (20)
+2.0EV
ISO number (38)
SL
Macro/Magnifying Glass
D
Display
Indication
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
E
Low battery warning (115)
+
Spot metering cross hair
AF range finder frame (35)
Latest recording history
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Indicators on the screen
B
When playing back
Display
Indication
AVLS
Zoom scaling (23)
1.3
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
00:00:12
Counter
Playback bar
N X M
m y
Playback (23)
N Playback
X Pause
A
Display
Indication
M Fast-forward
m Rewind
y Frame-by-frame
(advance)
60Min Battery remaining
• Only
depending on a mode.
is indicated,
The destination medium of
Original Images
Frame-by-frame
(reverse)
Playback folder (57)
• This does not appear when
using the internal memory.
Movie operation guide
>/M Skip/Fast-
forward
PictBridge connecting
./m Skip/Rewind
y Frame-by-frame
(advance)
Frame-by-frame
(reverse)
Search keyword
Index mode
12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
PictBridge connecting
• Do not disconnect the USB
cable while the icon is
displayed.
2007/01/01
----
Information area
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display
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s
Indication
File number (56)
Color Detection
Face Detection
Label
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
2007/01/01
9:30AM
Image size (22)
3:2
3M
2M
VGA 16:9
-30fps
Frame number per second
-
Protect (47)
Comment
Label (49)
PC backup (done/undone)
Image analysis (done/
undone)
Original Image (stored/not
stored)
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Changing the screen display
Each time you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.
DISP (Screen display
switch) button
• By pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight (only when
the camera is used with the battery pack).
During shooting
Indicator off
Setting display on
Latest recording history
• When shooting a movie, the indicators disappear from the screen. After the shooting, the screen returns to
the previous status.
During playback (single screen)
Indicator off
Indicators on
Information area
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Changing the screen display
During playback (Index screen)
Single image +
6-image index
30-image index
100-image index
4-image index
Home screen
The background is
white
The background is
black
During Collaboration Shot
Normal
Multi angles
Displays your images
and those of all other
connected users in
order of recording
time
Displays the images of
each connected user
separately
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Basic Operations
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment
mode)
Shutter button
Control button
OPEN (CAMERA) lever
Up
Right
Lens cover
Left
Zoom button
Press z
Down
/
(Movie/Photo)
button
/
(Macro/Magnifying
(Flash) button
Glass) button
(Image Size)
button
(Self-timer) button
1
2
Open the lens cover by sliding the OPEN (CAMERA) lever.
Open until it clicks.
Select a mode with the
/
(Movie/Photo) button.
Each time you press the
and Photo.
/
(Movie/Photo) button, the mode changes between Movie
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Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
Position the subject
in the center of the
LCD screen.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
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Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
AE/AF lock indicator
Movie:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. The AF range finder frame disappears from the LCD screen.
Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
Using the zoom
Press the zoom button.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
• No indicator appears on the lower part of the screen even if you select this setting.
: Flash forced on
SL : 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 time is to adjust the light quantity.
• The CHG lamp flashes while charging the flash.
Macro/Magnifying Glass (Shooting close-up)
Press
/
repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Macro Off (Default setting)
• No indicator appears on the lower part of the screen even if you select this setting.
: Macro On (W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 25 cm or farther
(9 7/8 inches or farther))
:Magnifying Glass On (Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches))
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Magnifying Glass
• Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than
(Macro) recording.
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• When you press the zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Using the self-timer
Press
repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Not using the self-timer
• No indicator appears on the lower part of the screen even if you select this setting.
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, press
again.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
To change the image size
Press
(Image Size), and then move the control button to select the size.
The default settings are marked with
.
Image size
Usage guidelines
No. of images
Printing
Fine
6M (2816×2112)
1)
For prints up to A4(8×10")
Less
3:2 (2816×1872) Shoot with 3:2 aspect ratio
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1632×1224)
VGA (640×480)
For prints up to 13×18 cm(5×7")
For prints up to 9×13 cm(3.5×5")
For emailing (640×480)
More
Rough
2)
3)
16:9 (1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
3) By using a Memory Stick slot, USB connection, or via a network (page 95), you can enjoy images in
higher quality.
Movie image size
640×480
Frame/Second
Approx. 30
Approx. 30
Usage guidelines
Display on TV
320×240
For emailing (320×240)
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
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Viewing/deleting images
Control button
Up
POWER button
(Index)/
(Playback zoom)
button
Right
Left
(Playback zoom)
button
Press z
Down
(Playback) button
BACK button
MENU button
(Delete) button
1
2
Press the
(Playback) button.
When the lens cover is closed, pressing the POWER button turns on the camera with the playback
mode.
Select an image by moving the control button to C/c.
Moving it to C displays the previous image, and moving it to c displays the next image.
Movie:
Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Holding the control button to C to rewind and to c to fast forward.
Moving the control button to X/x to adjust the volume.
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press
(Delete).
2 Select [Original Image Only] or [Original & Album Images] with the control button, then press
z.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press z.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press
while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press
.
Adjust the portion: Moving the control button to X/x/C/c.
Cancel playback zoom: Press BACK.
• If you operate the playback zoom function, the screen indicators are turned off except for the zoom scaling
indicator.
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Viewing/deleting images
Viewing an index screen
Press
switch) or
(Index) to switch to the index screen. Each time you press DISP (Screen display
(Index), the screen changes as follows.
DISP (Screen display switch) button
DISP (Screen display switch) or
(Index) button
Select an image with the control button.
To return to the single-image screen, press z.
To delete images in index mode
1 Press
(Delete) while the index screen is displayed.
2 Select the images (below).
3 Select [Original Image Only] or [Original & Album Images] with the control button, then press
z.
Selecting multiple images
After you select multiple images, you can perform the following functions on all the selected
images collectively.
Delete/Print/Picture Gift/Share Images/Import/Export/Slide Show/Label/Protect
1 Select the image selection mode in each function.
The browse screen appears.
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Viewing/deleting images
2 Select the image with the control button, then press z.
The
mark is checked in the box of the image.
To select all the images in an album (or a folder)
Keep the control button to C until the frame of an album (or a folder) is selected, then press z.
The
mark is checked in the box of all the images in the album (or folder).
3 Press MENU.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
Each function is executed.
To cancel the selection
In Step 2, select the image that the
from the box of the image.
mark is checked, then press z. The mark is took off
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How to operate – home/menu
Using the home screen
The home screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions. You can access
the home screen regardless of the shooting/viewing mode.
Control button
Up
Right
Left
Press z
Down
HOME button
1
Press HOME to display the home screen.
Category
Item
Guide
2
3
4
Move the control button to C/c to select a category.
Move the control button to X/x to select an item.
Press z to set.
• The home screen cannot be displayed during a PictBridge/USB connection.
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How to operate – home/menu
The home list
Pressing the HOME button displays the following items.
Details on the items are displayed on the screen using the guide.
Category
Camera
Items
Photo (page 31)
Movie (page 31)
Album (page 41)
Viewer
Memory Stick (page 41)
Last Image (page 41)
Last Viewed (page 41)
Slide Show (page 42)
Audio Player (page 102)
Music
Collaboration Shot (page 91)
Picture Gift (page 93)
Communication
Print (page 98)
Toolbox
Share Images (page 95)
General (page 56)
Media Tools
Media Space
File Number
Default Media
Check Album
Memory Stick (page 57)
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Internal Memory (page 59)
Scan Images
Format
Fully Format
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How to operate – home/menu
Category
Settings
Items
Main
Sound (page 61)
Beep
AVLS
Screen (page 62)
Language
HOME Design
LCD Brightness
Function Guide
Preferences (page 63)
Initialize
USB Connect
Video Out
Clock Set (page 65)
Clock Set
Camera (page 66)
Image Size(Photos) Image Size(Movies)
AF Mode Digital Zoom
Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator
SteadyShot
Auto Orientation
Music (page 69)
Repeat
MEGA BASS
LCD Auto Off
Network (page 70)
Access Point
Nickname
Network Power Save
Img exchg password
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How to operate – home/menu
Using menu items
Control button
Up
Right
Left
Press z
Down
MENU button
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
• Different items are available depending on the mode.
Function guide
Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide
2
3
Move the control button to X/x to select the menu item.
Move the control button to C/c to select a setting.
• To display an item that is not displayed, move the control button to C/c until the item is displayed.
Shooting mode
Playback mode
• Press z after selecting an item in playback mode.
4
Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode position. Only the available items are
displayed on the screen.
(
: available)
Scene
Selection
Auto
Program
Menu for shooting (page 34)
Camera
Scene
—
—
—
—
EV
Focus
—
—
—
—
—
—
*
Metering Mode
White Bal
ISO
—
*
—
—
—
REC Mode
Flash Level
Camera Set.
—
—
Menu for viewing (page 45)
Album ( Folder)
Manage Images
Edit Image
Find
Slide Show
Details
Label
Print
Import (
Export)
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Using the shooting functions
Changing the recording mode
Selects a camera mode on the menu screen.
Still image shooting modes
There are three shooting modes available for still images: auto, program, scene selection.
The default setting is [Auto].
To select camera modes other than [Auto], see the following procedure.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the control button to X to select
[Camera].
3 Move the control button to C/c to select the
desired mode.
AUTO: Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.
PGM: Program auto shooting mode
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Refer to page 30
for details on the functions available.)
SCN: Scene Selection mode (
)
/
(Movie/
Control button
Photo) button
MENU button
HOME button
To switch shooting modes
Press HOME, and select [
(Photo) or [
] (Camera) t [
]
] (Movie) with the control button.
• You can perform this operation using the
(Movie/Photo) button instead.
/
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Shooting still images (Scene selection)
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
Soft Snap
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot skin colors in
brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In
addition, the soft focus effect
creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Hand-held Twilight
The camera performs multiple
continuous shootings while
compensating for camera-shake in
order to capture an image.
This function is useful when
shooting a nightscape without a
tripod.
• The camera may not be able to
fully compensate if the camera-
shake is too strong, the subject is
moving, or the image is too
dark.
Hi-Speed Shutter
Allows you to shoot moving
subjects outdoors or in other
bright places.
• The shutter speed becomes
faster, so images shot in dark
places become darker.
Beach
When shooting seaside or lakeside
scenes, the blue of the water is
clearly recorded.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
Snow
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
surroundings.
Twilight Portrait*
Suitable for shooting portraits in
dark places. Allows you to shoot
sharp images of people in dark
places without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.
*The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
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Changing the recording mode
Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the
Scene Selection mode.
(
: you can select the desired setting)
Macro/
Magnifying Glass
Burst/
EV
Flash
White Balance
Exposure Bracket
/—
—/—
—/—
/—
*
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
SL
/—
—/—
/—
/
/
/
/
/—
/—
—/—
—
* [ ] (Flash) cannot be selected.
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Shooting menu
The functions in shooting mode using the MENU button are described below. For details on
The available modes are indicated as shown below.
You cannot select the mode displayed in grey.
Available
Unavailable
Camera mode (Auto/Program/Scene Selection) Movie
The default settings are marked with
.
Camera: Selecting the still image camera mode
Scene: Selecting the Scene Selection mode
EV: Adjusting the exposure
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward –
M –2.0EV
Toward +
Toward –: Darkens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV
m +2.0EV
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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Shooting menu
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.
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
(Multi AF)
• 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)
(Only for still image)
• Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
AF range finder frame
(Spot AF)
(Only for still image)
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area
automatically.
• Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition. Hold the camera steady 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)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these
cases, use of Focus preset is convenient.
0.5m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
(unlimited distance)
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• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Distance setting information in Focus preset is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, the setting of the AF range finder frame becomes
unavailable and the frame is indicated with a dotted line. Priority AF movement is given to subjects in or
near the center of the frame.
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 [
] (Spot AF), the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
] (Center AF) or
[
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 menu
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
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [
] (Center AF) is
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
AUTO (Auto)
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views,
night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shadow areas.
(Cloudy)
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Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent)
Adjusts for incandescent lighting or video light such as at
photography studios.
n (Incandescent)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
(Flash)
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [ ] (Fluorescent).
• Except in [ ] (Flash) modes, [White Bal] is set to [AUTO] (Auto) when the flash strobes.
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Small number
Large number
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
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Shooting menu
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.
AUTO (Auto)
ISO 80
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1000
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [AUTO] (Auto) in the Scene Selection mode.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [ISO 80]).
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 the maximum number of images in succession (refer
to the following table) when you press and hold down the
shutter button.
• When “Recording...” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
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.
BRK 0.3EV (BRK 0.3EV)
BRK 0.7EV (BRK 0.7EV)
BRK 1.0EV (BRK 1.0EV)
• 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 [Camera] is set to [AUTO], you cannot use Exposure
Bracket.
• The flash is set to
(Flash forced off).
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Shooting menu
On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of seven images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.3 second.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 33).
The maximum number of continuous shots
Size
The number of images
6M
7
7
3:2
3M
10
15
100
15
2M
VGA
16:9
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.
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.3 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
– (–)
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
(Normal)
+ (+)
• To change flash mode, see page 20.
Camera Set.: Changing setup items for shooting
You can set up the recording functions. This item is the same as the [
Camera] item in
[
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Using the playback functions
Playing back images from the home screen
You can easily select a playback image from the home screen.
Control button
HOME button
1 Press HOME.
2 Select [
] (Viewer) by moving the control button to C/c.
3 Select the desired item by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
Album
Displays Album Images on the index screen.
Memory Stick
Displays images stored in the “Memory Stick Duo” on the folder selection screen.
Last Image
Displays the last recorded image. This is the same function as that of the
button.
(Playback)
• Images that were imported, recorded by another camera, or shot with Collaboration Shot are not displayed
even if these dates are the latest.
Last Viewed
Displays the last viewed Album Image.
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Playing back images from the home screen
Slide Show
1 Select [
Slide Show] from the home screen.
2 When playing back Album Images, select [Album] with the control button first, or when playing
back images stored in a “Memory Stick Duo”, select [Memory Stick] first, and then press z.
3 Select and set up each item with the control button.
4 Select [Start], then press z.
The slide show starts.
If you do not want to start the slide show immediately, select [Exit], then press z.
To pause the slide show
Press z.
To restart, select [Continue], then press z.
• The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again
from the beginning.
To display the previous/next image
Move the control button to C/c.
To adjust the volume of the music
Move the control button to X/x to adjust the volume.
To end the slide show
Press z or select [Exit], then press the z.
To change the setup
The default settings are marked with
.
Select Images
Plays back all the images.
All
Plays back all the images in the selected album (or folder).
Whole Album (All In This
Folder)
Multiple Image
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Playing back images from the home screen
Effects
Simple
A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes.
A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene.
Nostalgic
Stylish
Active
A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes.
Normal
A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined
interval.
• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active], only still images are displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard.
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show.
The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show.
The default setting for a [Active] slide show.
Music 1
Music 2
Music 3
Music 4
My Group
A folder inside the “MUSIC” folder is selected, and the tracks
in the folder are played in sequence.
The list of tracks in the “MUSIC” folder is displayed, and the
selected track is played when performing a slideshow.
My Music
Off
Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available.
Interval
Auto
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Effects] is not set to
[Normal].
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
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Playing back images from the home screen
Play Mode
The slideshow is repeated in sequence.
Repeat
Random
Normal
The images are shown at random in the slideshow.
The slideshow is performed once in sequence.
z To import music files to the “MUSIC” folder in the camera
You can import an MP3 file to the “MUSIC” folder in the camera using a computer.
For details, see page 101.
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Viewing menu
The functions available in playback mode using the MENU button are described below. For
details on how to operate the menu, see page 29.
Album/
Folder: Go To Album/Go To Folder, Combine Album, Split Album
You can search for an album in chronological order, or combine or split the album created in
the camera.
• When playing images stored in the “Memory Stick Duo”, only
(Go To Folder) is displayed.
(Go To Album)
(Go To Folder)
Selects and goes to another album (folder).
(Combine Album)
(Split Album)
Combines two albums into one.
Splits an album in two at the desired point.
To go to another album
1 Select [ ] (Go To Album) with the control button, then press z.
The album list appears.
• In each album, the oldest image in an album is displayed.
• Moving the control button to C/c displays an album created around the same time in the last or next
year.
• The name of an album is in date format. If you use the “Album Editor” in the CD-ROM (supplied),
2 Select the desired album, then press z.
The selected album is displayed.
To go to another folder
1 Select [ ] (Go To Folder) with the control button, then press z.
The folder list appears.
• In each folder, the oldest image in a folder is displayed.
2 Select the folder, then press z.
The selected folder is displayed.
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To combine two albums into one
1 Display an image in the source album.
2 Select [
] (Combine Album) with the control button, then press z.
The album selection screen appears.
3 Select the destination album by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
The two albums are combined into one.
• The source album is deleted.
• If you combine albums when the image is narrowed down, only the images that fit the search condition
will move to the destination album.
To cancel the combination
Press BACK.
To split an album into two
1 Display an image in the album you want to split.
2 Select [
] (Split Album) with the control button, then press z.
The album split screen appears.
3 Select the split spot by moving the control button to C/c, then press z.
Split spot
4 Select [OK], then press z.
The album is split into two at the specified spot.
To cancel the split
Press BACK.
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Viewing menu
• The name of the first half of the split album is the same as that of the original album and the name of the
last half becomes “original name - (2)”.
• If you select [
] (Split Album) while refining your search, the search is canceled.
Manage Images: Delete, Protect
Deletes images, or protects images against accidental erasure.
Selects and deletes images.
(Delete: Multiple
Images)
Deletes the image that is currently selected.
Selects and protects/unlocks images.
(Delete: This Image)
(Protect: Multiple
Images)
Protects/unlocks the image that is currently selected.
(Protect: This Image)
To select and delete images
1 Select [
] (Delete: Multiple Images) with the control button, then press z.
The image selection screen appears.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
5 While viewing Album Images, select [Original Image Only] or [Original & Album Images], then
press z.
The selected images are deleted.
To delete an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [
] (Delete: This Image) with the control button, then press z.
3 While viewing Album Images, select [Original Image Only] or [Original & Album Images], then
press z.
The image is deleted.
• You can delete images using the
button instead. When the single screen is displayed, the option is
fixed to [This Image], and the index screen is displayed, it is fixed to [Multiple Images].
To select and protect images
1 Select [
] (Protect: Multiple Images) with the control button, then press z.
The image selection screen appears.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
The selected images are protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the lower of the
LCD screen.
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Viewing menu
To protect an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [
] (Protect: This Image) with the control button, then press z.
The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the lower of the LCD screen.
To cancel the protection
Follow the process for protection, select the images you want to cancel their protection, then
press z.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected,
and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
Edit Image: Rotate, Resize
Rotates an image, or changes the image size.
(Rotate)
Rotates a still image clockwise or counterclockwise.
You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and
save it as a new file. The Original Image is retained even after
resizing.
(Resize)
Small size
Large size
To rotate an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [ ] (Rotate) with the control button, then press z.
3 Select [ ], then rotate the image by moving the control button to C/c.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
To cancel rotation
In step 3 or 4, select [Exit], then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
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Viewing menu
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected, depending on
the software.
To change the image size of a recorded image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [
] (Resize) with the control button, then press z.
3 Select the desired size, then press z.
Select from [6M], [3M], [2M], or [VGA].
The resized image is recorded in the selected album (recording folder) as the newest file.
To cancel resize
In step 3, select [Exit], then press z.
• You cannot change the size of movies.
• When there is the Original Image, the Original Image is resized, and when there is not the Original Image,
its Album Image is resized.
• When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2 or 16:9.
Label: Add Label, No Label
You can label images.
• The following labels are provided with the camera. The provided labels are as follows:
Favorites/Wedding/Birthday/Party/Kids/Family/Friends/Sports/Travel/Scenery/Pets/Pastimes/Other
If you use the application (supplied), you can edit the label.
(Add Label: Multiple
Images)
Selects and labels images.
(Add Label: This Image) Labels the image that is currently selected.
(No Label: Multiple
Images)
Selects images and detaches their labels.
(No Label: This Image)
Detaches the label from the image that is currently selected.
To select and label images
1 Select [ ] (Add Label: Multiple Images) with the control button, then press z.
The label selection screen appears.
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2 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
The image selection screen appears.
4 Press MENU to display the menu.
5 Select [OK], then press z.
The selected label is registered on the images, and
is indicated on the lower portion of the
screen.
To label an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [ ] (Add Label: This Image) with the control button, then press z.
The label selection screen appears.
3 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
The selected label is registered on the image, and
screen.
is indicated on the lower portion of the
To detach the label from multiple images
1 Select [ ] (No Label: Multiple Images) with the control button, then press z.
The label selection screen appears.
2 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
The image selection screen appears.
4 Press MENU to display the menu.
5 Select [OK], then press z.
The selected label is detached from the images, and
disappears from the lower portion of the
screen.
To detach the label from an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [ ] (No Label: This Image) with the control button, then press z.
The label selection screen appears.
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3 Select the desired label by moving the control button to X/x, then press z. When you detach all
the labels from the image, select [All Labels], then press z.
The selected label is detached from the image, and
disappears from the lower portion of the
screen.
Find: Keyword, Similar Images
Searches for images.
Searches for images in albums (internal memory) by keywords.
Clears the image search keyword.
(Keyword)
(Keyword Off)
(Similar Images)
Searches for images similar to the selected image.
This search targets images that have been analyzed with “Album
Editor” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
To narrow your search
1 Select [
] (Keyword) with the control button, then press z.
The screen used for selecting a keyword item appears.
2 Select the keyword item by moving the control button to C/c, and select the condition by moving
it to X/x, then press z.
The selected conditions are indicated in the frame located on the left side.
Label: Narrow your search by the label attached with [Add Label].
Face Detection*: Narrow your search based on whether a person/persons appear(s) in the
photo or not.
Color Detection*: Narrow your search by the color: [Dark Image], [Light Image], [Reddish
Image], [Bluish Image], [Greenish Image], [Yellowish Image].
Properties: Narrow your search by the properties, for example, whether the protection is set to
on.
* This search targets images that have been analyzed with “Album Editor” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
3 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
4 Select [AND] or [OR], then press z.
AND: Images for which all the conditions are met.
OR: Images for which either of the conditions is met.
5 Select [OK], then press z.
The images that meet the condition are displayed.
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Viewing menu
To cancel the search
In Step 5, select [Exit], then press z.
To clear all the conditions
In Step 5, select [Clear All], then press z.
To search the images similar to an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [
] (Similar Images) with the control button, then press z.
The images similar to the Original Image are searched and displayed in the order of similarity.
Print
Prints still images.
Selects and prints images.
(Print: Multiple
Images)
Prints the image that is currently selected.
(Print: This Image)
Slide Show
This item has the same function as the [
Slide Show] on the home screen.
Import/
Export
Copies the images stored in the “Memory Stick Duo” to an album (Import) and copies the
Album Images to the “Memory Stick Duo” (Export).
Selects images and copies the images from the “Memory Stick
Duo” to the internal memory.
(Import: Multiple
Images)
Copies the image that is currently selected from the “Memory
Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
(Import: This Image)
(Export: Multiple
Images)
(Export: This Image)
Selects images and copies the images from the internal memory
to the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Copies the image that is currently selected from the internal
memory to the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• If its image size is over 6 M, you cannot view the image on the camera, which was copied to the camera.
You can resize images using the “Album Editor”.
• When an Original Image is stored, the Original Image is exported, and when not stored, its Album Image
is exported.
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Viewing menu
To select and copy images
1 Select [ ] (Import: Multiple Images) or [ ] (Export: Multiple Images) with the control
button, then press z.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
The selected images are copied.
To copy an image
1 Select the image.
2 Select [ ] (Import: This Image) or [ ] (Export: This Image) with the control button, then
press z.
The image is copied.
Details
Displays the detailed data on the selected image.
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Changing the settings
How to change the settings
You can change the default settings using [
home screen.
] (Media Tools) or [
] (Settings) via the
Control button
Up
Right
Left
Press z
Down
HOME button
1
2
Press HOME to display the home screen.
Select [
] (Media Tools) or [
]
(Settings) by moving the control button
to C/c.
3
4
Select the desired item by moving the control button to X/x, then press z.
• When [ Main] in [ ] (Settings) is selected, select [ Sound], [ Screen], or [ Preferences]
by moving the control button to X/x.
Select the item selection area by moving
the control button to c, and select the
desired item by moving the control
button to X/x, then press z.
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How to change the settings
5
Select the desired setting by moving the
control button to X/x, then press z.
To cancel the setup
When there is [Cancel] in the settings, select [Cancel], then press z. When there is not
[Cancel], set up again.
• These settings are maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Media Tools
General
The default settings are marked with
.
Media Space
Displays the free space available on the media.
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Series
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the
replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number
higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher
than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
Reset
Default Media
Assigns the priority media for recording Original Images when a “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
Records in the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Records in the internal memory.
Memory Stick
Internal Memory
Check Album
Restores the database if the album is not displayed correctly.
• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera installed on the Cyber-shot Station.
1 Select [Check Album] with the control button, then press z.
The message “Recover data” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
Album check starts.
To cancel the album check
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
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Media Tools
Memory Stick
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
1 Select [Format] with the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
The format is complete.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC. Folder] with the control button, then press z.
The message “Creating REC. folder” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press the z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
To cancel the folder creation
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999.”
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
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Media Tools
Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1 Select [Change REC. Folder] on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.
2 Select the desired folder by moving the control button to C/c.
3 Select [OK], then press z.
To cancel changing the recording folder
Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
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Media Tools
Internal Memory
Scan Images
Scans the images that have been copied directly, using the Mass Storage connection, to the
internal memory without “Album Editor” (supplied), and displays these images in an album.
• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera installed on the Cyber-shot Station. 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.
1 Select [Scan Images] on the control button, then press z.
The message “Add unregistered images?” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
Copying starts.
To cancel the copying
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Format
Formats the management area in the internal memory to the factory default. All data, such as
the stored images, albums, music files, are erased.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
You can restore these images later if you have backed up the images using the “Album Editor”.
1 Select [Format] with the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
The format is complete.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
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Media Tools
Fully Format
Erases (initializes) all the data in the internal memory completely. [Format] may not erase the
data in the internal memory. [Fully Format] is recommended when you discard or transfer the
camera.
• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera installed on the Cyber-shot Station.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Fully Format] with the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
The format is complete.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• It may take several minutes to do this operation.
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Settings
Main – Sound
The default settings are marked with
.
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control
button/press the shutter button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Off
AVLS
This function holds down the maximum volume to reduce a feeling of oppression. This is
convenient when you prevent the sound from leaking out of the headphones.
On
Off
Holds down the maximum volume.
Does not use the AVLS function.
• “AVLS” is an abbreviation of “Automatic Volume Limiter System”.
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Settings
Main –
Screen
The default settings are marked with
.
Language
Selects the language used for display.
HOME Design
Selects the home screen design.
Sets the background color of the home screen to black.
Sets the background color of the home screen to white.
Design 1
Design 2
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
Displays the function guide.
On
Off
Does not display the function guide.
LCD Brightness
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight (only when the camera is used with the battery
pack).
Bright
Brightens.
Normal
• You can change the setting by pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster.
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Settings
Main –
Preferences
The default settings are marked with
.
Initialize
Initializes all settings.
1 Select [Initialize] with the control button, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings” appears.
2 Select [OK], then press z.
Initializes is complete.
To cancel the initializing
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• Be careful not to get the camera be turned off.
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge
compliant printer using the USB cable.
PictBridge
Mass Storage
Auto
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
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Settings
Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
where the camera is used.
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
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Settings
Clock Set
Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
1 Select and set up [Area] with the control button.
2 Select and set up [Daylight Savings] with the control button.
3 Select and set up [Date display order] with the control button.
4 Set the date and time.
5 Select [OK] with the control button, then press z.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel], then press z.
• For details on the “World time difference”, see page 119.
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Settings
Camera
The default settings are marked with
.
Image Size(Photos)
Specifies the number of pixels for still images.
6M
The
(Image Size) button is also available for this item
operation. See page 22.
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
Image Size(Movies)
Specifies the number of pixels for movies.
The
(Image Size) button is also available for this item
640×480
320×240
operation. See page 22.
AF Mode
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Single
Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
Monitor
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
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Settings
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses digital zoom.
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the
image quality deteriorates.
On
Does not use the digital zoom.
Off
• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,
and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
• The maximum zoom scale of digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The setting of the AF range finder frame becomes unavailable and the frame is indicated with a dotted
line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice before shooting.
On
Off
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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.
ON
Uses the AF illuminator.
Auto
Off
Does not use AF illuminator.
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Settings
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (8 feet 10 3/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m (8 feet
2 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the
center of the subject.
• The setting of the AF range finder frame becomes unavailable and the frame is indicated with a dotted
line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when
(Hand-held Twilight mode),
(Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode),
Selection mode.
(Hi-Speed Shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
SteadyShot
Selects the anti-blur mode.
Shooting
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
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.
Does not use SteadyShot.
Off
• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait picture, the camera records its position
information and displays the image in the portrait position.
On
Off
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Auto Orientation deactivated.
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Settings
Music
The default settings are marked with
.
Repeat
Selects the music playback mode.
Repeat Shuffle
Randomly plays the track data in the “MUSIC” folder.
Plays one track over again.
Repeat Track
Repeat
Plays the track data in the “MUSIC” folder in sequence over
again.
Plays back without repeating.
Off
MEGA BASS
Boosts the bass level.
Level 1
Level 2
Off
Boosts the bass level.
Does not use the MEGA BASS function.
LCD Auto Off
While playing back the music, automatically turns off the LCD screen to save battery power if
the camera is not operated for about 10 seconds (only when the camera is used with the battery
pack).
Turns off the LCD screen.
On
Off
Does not turn off the LCD screen.
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Settings
Network
The default settings are marked with
.
z MAC address
A unique MAC address as a wireless device is assigned to each camera. Certain access point may require to
register your MAC address onto the access point to permit a connection. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your access point.
MAC address
Access Point
Creates or edits the profile of the wireless LAN access point.
Normally, the setup of an access point is performed with [Auto Scan]. If the access point
cannot be detected, follow the procedure below.
Up to three profiles can be registered.
To set up an access point
1 Select [Access Point] with the control button, then press z.
2 Select [New Connection], then press z.
3 Select [Manual Settings], then press z.
The setup screen appears.
4 Set up the following items.
Enter a connection name. Up to 16 characters can be used.
Connection
SSID
Enter the service set identifier of the access point. Up to 32
characters can be used.
Encryption
Password
Select one of the following encryption modes: [Disabled],
[WEP], [WPA-PSK(TKIP)], and [WPA2-PSK(AES)]
Enter the password. Up to 64 characters can be used.
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Settings
For [Connection], [SSID], [Encryption], and [Password], set them up according to your access
point.
5
When setting up DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select [Advanced], then press
The advanced setup screen appears.
z.
6 Set up the following items, select [Save], then press z.
[IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary DNS]
• For details on the connection method, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless
LAN access point.
7 Select [Save], then press z.
The registered information is displayed.
8 Select [Exit], then press z.
To perform a connection test
Select [Test] in step 8, then press z.
To edit an access point
1 Select the access point you want to edit in Step 2, then press MENU.
2 Select [Edit], then press z. Follow the process again from Step 4.
To delete an access point
1 Select the access point you want to delete in Step 2, then press MENU.
2 Select [Delete], then press z.
Network Power Save
This function reduces power consumption when the device is connected to the network.
Automatically reduces power consumption while the data is
not sent/received.
On
Does not use the Network Power Save function.
Off
• Set to [Off] in the following cases:
– When an access point cannot be connected.
– When there is a problem with the network connection.
Nickname
Specifies a nickname for your camera. This nickname is shown on the other cameras in a
wireless connection.
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Settings
Img exchg password
Creates or edits the use of a password when the camera is connected to another camera in
Collaboration Shot or Picture Gift mode.
A password is used.
Enabled
Disabled
Edit
No password is used.
Edits the password. The default setting is “000000”.
To edit your password
1 Select [Img exchg password] with the control button, then press z.
2 Select [Edit], then press z.
3 Input a 6-digit alphameric password.
4 Select [OK], then press z.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by
connecting the camera to a TV.
3
Turn on the camera.
Turn off both your camera and the TV
before connecting the camera and the TV.
1
Connect the camera and the
Cyber-shot Station to the TV.
1 To audio/video
input jacks
Control button
Images shot with the camera appear on
the TV screen.
Move the control button to C/c to select
the desired image.
• Characters or icons displayed on the screen
may chip, depending on a TV.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video signal output
2 To A/V OUT
(STEREO) jack
A/V cable
• If your TV has a mono input jack, connect the
yellow plug of A/V cable to the video input
jack, then connect either the white plug or the
red audio plug to the audio input jack. If
connected to the white plug, you will hear sound
from the left audio output, and if connected to
the red plug, you will hear sound from the right
audio output.
• When the USB cable is connected to the Cyber-
shot Station, disconnect the USB cable from the
Cyber-shot Station.
2
Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to “video.”
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen,
you need a TV with a video input jack and
the A/V cable. The color system of the TV
must match that of your digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color
system of the country or region where the
camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
This section describes the English version of screen contents.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 77)
Enjoying images using the “Album Editor” and “Picture Motion Browser”
• Editing the properties of an image or an album
• Copying images in the camera to your computer
• Copying images on your computer to your camera
• Importing MPEG-4 movie files to the camera
• Adding search information
• Restoring the data of the camera from a backup of a
computer (Restore)
• Viewing images on your computer
• Viewing images saved on your computer
• Viewing photos organized by date
• Editing images
• Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
online. (To do this, your computer needs to be connected to
the Internet.)
• Create a new data disc. (CD burner drive or DVD burner
drive required.)
• Printing or saving still images with the date inserted.
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Enjoying your Windows computer
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are tow modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting) and [Mass Storage] modes.
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for using
“Album Editor” and “Picture Motion
Browser”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional (SP4 or later required),
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows
XP Professional
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with
speakers
Technical Support
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 1 GHz or faster,
256 MB of RAM or more
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
Software: DirectX 9.0c or later
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—200 MB or more
Display: Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 dots
or more
Colors: High Color (16-bit color) or more
• The software is compatible with DirectX
technology. Installation of “DirectX” may be
required.
Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-
4)
To play back movie files (MPEG-4)
recorded by the camera and exported to a
computer, you need to install the “Picture
Motion Browser” on your computer. Movie
files stored in the camera can be played
back with the “Album Editor”.
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate,
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• Log on as Administrator.
5
Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• After a message that shows you to connect
the camera to the computer, connect the
camera to the computer as described on
1
Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
• When the restarting confirmation message
appears, restart the computer following the
instructions on the screen.
The installation menu screen appears.
• DirectX may be installed depending on
system environment of your computer.
6
Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
• If it does not appear, double-click
(My
Computer) t
(SONYPICTUTIL).
After you install the software, a shortcut
icon for the customers registration website
is created on the desktop.
2
3
4
Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
Once you register on the website, you can
get secure and useful customer support.
Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The [Location Settings] screen appears.
Select the [Region] and [Country/
Area], then click [Next].
When the [Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for Sony Picture Utility]
appears, click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
Read the agreement carefully. If you
accept the terms of the agreement, click
the radio button next to [I accept the
terms of the license agreement] and then
click [Next].
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Using the “Album Editor” (supplied)
With the supplied “Album Editor”, you can
use a computer to easily search for images
or to edit the settings of the album and the
properties of the images stored in the
camera.
This section summarizes the “Album
Editor” and gives the basic instructions.
“Album Editor” overview
With the “Album Editor”, you can:
Exiting the “Album Editor”
Click the button on the upper right
corner of the screen.
• Edit the properties of an image or an album
• Copy images in the camera to a computer
• Copy images on a computer to the camera
• Add search information
• Restore the data of the camera from a backup of
a computer (Restore)
Basic instructions
• Import MPEG-4 movie files to the camera
This camera supports the following MEPG-4
movie format files
Editing the properties of an image
– Memory Stick video format
– QVGA 15 fps (384 kbps), QVGA 30 fps (768
kbps), VGA 30 fps (3 Mbps) format files
Select an image on the main display
and double-click it.
However, movie files that were recorded by
certain devices or software may not be played
back
The properties display appears.
• For details on the “Album Editor”, refer to the
Help.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs])
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t
[Album Editor].
You can enter a comment or edit the label.
Starting and exiting the “Album
Editor”
Starting the “Album Editor”
Connect a computer with the Cyber-shot
Station using the supplied USB cable, and
press the CONNECT button on the Cyber-
shot Station. Main display appears on the
screen.
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Using the “Album Editor” (supplied)
Editing the properties of an album
Copying an image to a computer
This function copies all the images in the
camera to a computer.
The image that has been copied to the
computer before will not be retrieved. Only
the images that have never been retrieved
will be copied.
Select an album on the main display.
Right-click it and select [Properties].
The properties display appears.
1
Click [Import] on the main display.
The import confirmation display
appears.
You can enter an album name and a comment or
set the date and time.
2
Click [OK].
To import album by album, select the
album and select [Edit] t [Album] t
[Copy to computer].
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Using the “Album Editor” (supplied)
Copying an image from a computer to
the camera
You can copy an image saved on a
computer to the camera.
Adding search information
By adding search information, you can fully
utilize the search function of this camera.
Click [File] t [Analyze Images] on
the main display.
1
Click [File] t [Export to Camera]
on the main display.
The analyzing image display appears.
The export to camera wizard appears.
Analyze Images
Backing up all data stored in the camera
2
3
Select the folder that contains the
image to be copied to the camera
and click [Next].
In case of accidental data corruption,
backing up your data stored in the camera
on a regular basis is recommended.
Select the rules for dates and time
and click [OK].
1
Click [Back up Camera Data] from
the Tool menu.
2
3
Select a destination folder.
Click [OK].
All data stored in the camera is backed up in
the selected folder.
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Using the “Album Editor” (supplied)
Restoring the data of the camera from a
backup of a computer (Restore)
If an error occurs in the camera data on
connecting the camera to a computer, an
error message appears.
1
Click [Start] t [All Programs] (In
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t
[Sony Picture Utility] t [G1
Restore Tool].
2
3
Select a backup file.
Click [OK].
Restoring starts. The restore cannot be
canceled halfway.
Other functions
This camera is also equipped with the
functions:
• Dividing an album
• Editing labels
• Deleting or protecting images
• For details, refer to the Help.
Uninstalling “Album Editor”
1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel], (In
Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t
[Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/
Remove Programs].
2 Select [Album Editor], then click
[Remove] (In Windows 2000, [Change/
Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Picture
Motion Browser” and gives the basic
instructions.
Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Click button in the top right corner of
the screen.
Basic instructions
Follow these steps to view images from the
camera.
“Picture Motion Browser”
overview
With the “Picture Motion Browser” you
can:
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar
by shooting date to view them.
• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date, and
more.
Viewing images
1
Checking imported images
When the “Picture Motion Browser”
runs, thumbnails of the imported images
are displayed.
• Still images can be printed or saved with the
date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner
drive or DVD burner drive.
• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”,
refer to the Help.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All
Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs])
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t
[Picture Motion Browser].
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the
default folder in “Viewed folders”.
• You can double-click a thumbnail to display
the image by itself.
Starting and exiting the “Picture
Motion Browser”
2
Viewing images in “Viewed
folders” arranged by shooting
date on a calendar
Starting the “Picture Motion Browser”
Double-click the
(Picture Motion
Browser) icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] (in Windows 2000,
[Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Picture Motion Browser].
1Click the [Calendar] tab.
Years when images were shot are listed.
2Click the year.
Images shot that year are displayed,
arranged on the calendar by shooting
date.
• 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.
3To display images by month, click the
desired month.
Thumbnails of images shot that month
are displayed.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
4To display images by time, click the
desired date.
Thumbnails of images shot that day are
displayed, arranged by hour.
3
Displaying individual images
On the hour display screen, double-click
a thumbnail to display the image by
itself in a separate window.
Year display screen
1
2
3
Month display screen
• You can edit displayed images by clicking
the
toolbar button.
4
Displaying images in full-screen
mode
To display a slide show of current
images in full-screen mode, click the
button.
Hour display screen
• To play or pause the slide show, click the
button on the lower left of the screen.
• To stop the slide show, click the
on the lower left of the screen.
button
• To list images from a particular year or
month, click that period on the left of the
screen.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Creating a data disc
Using Map View to display still
images on a map
Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a
data disc.
• CD burner drive or DVD burner drive
required.
• The following disc can be used for
creating a data disc.
If your still images have position
information, you can see the images on
maps online with Map View.
• To use the Map View function, your computer
needs to be connected to the Internet.
– CD–R/RW (12cm)
– DVD R/RW (12cm)
– DVD+R DL (12cm)
1
2
Select a thumbnail marked with
.
1
2
Select images to save on the disc.
• To select two or more adjacent images, click
the first image, then hold down the “Shift”
key and click the next image(s).
• To select two or more unadjacent images,
hold down the “Ctrl” key and click the other
image(s).
Click
.
The Map View main window appears.
Click the
bar.
button on the tool
The [Create Data Disc] display appears.
• Maps and satellite images powered by
Google Maps mapping service.
3
4
Click [Start].
Follow the display instructions to
proceed with creating the data
disc.
• You can later add position information on
the still images, using the Map View. For
details, see the Help of Map View.
• To add desired images, drag and drop on the
[Create Data Disc] display.
Selecting all images in a folder
Click the [folders] tab, then right-click on
the desired folder icon and select [Create
Data Disc]. All images in a folder can be
selected.
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Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)
Other functions
Updating image registration information
To update image information, choose
[Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
• Updating the database may take a while.
• If you rename image files or folders in
“Viewed folders”, they cannot be
displayed with this software. In this case,
update the database.
Saving images with the date
1 Double-click an image to display it.
2 Click
and select [Insert Date] from the
drop-down list.
3 Select your desired color and position, and
then click [OK].
4 Click
to save.
Printing images with the date
1 Select the still image you want to print.
2 Click
on the toolbar.
3 Click the check box of [Print date taken] in
Print Options.
4 Click [Print].
To uninstall the “Picture Motion
Browser”
1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in
Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t
[Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/
Remove Programs].
2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click
[Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/
Remove]) to execute the uninstallation.
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Connecting the camera and your computer with
Mass Storage
Copying images to the camera
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
Connecting the camera and your
computer
Connect the camera as illustrated below and
then press the CONNECT button on the
Cyber-shot Station.
2 Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
3 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. Right-click
the file, then click [Paste].
CONNECT button
• When you copy images to the camera with the
Mass Storage connection, perform [Scan
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
2To the
jack
(USB)
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
1 To a USB jack
• Turning off the camera
1 Double-click
on the tasktray.
USB cable
Double-click here
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t
[Stop].
Copying images to a Computer
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
2 Double-click the folder where the image
files you want to copy are stored.
Then, right-click an image file to display
the menu and click [Copy].
3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder.
Then, right-click on the “My Documents”
window to display the menu and click
[Paste].
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Connecting the camera and your computer with Mass Storage
C Folder containing MP3 file data that were
Image file storage destinations
and file names
imported to your camera
D This folder may not appear on the screen,
depending on your Windows setting.
The DATA folder contains data, such as
information used for album display or
image search. If you erase or edit these
data, album display and search functions
do not work properly. Never erase or edit
data contained in the DATA folder.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
• You cannot record/play back any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss
stands for any number within the range from
0001 to 9999.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
• For more information about folders, see pages
A Folder containing image data recorded
using this camera
When not creating any folders, there is
only the “101MSDCF” folder
B Folder containing movie data that were
recorded using your camera
When not creating any folder, there is only
the “101MNV01” folder
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Using a network
What you can do with a network connection
A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera.
There are two types of connection.
The available range of the wireless LAN function (among DSC-G1s or between the DSC-G1
and an access point) depends on surroundings or condition. The maximum range is about 10 to
30 m (32 feet 9 3/4 inches to 98 feet 5 1/8 inches).
Note on data transmission
The camera transmits its unique information, such as a nickname of the camera, to destination
devices during data communication with other devices via a wireless LAN network.
Exchanging images among the DSC-G1s
Directly establishes a connection among the DSC-G1s without an access point (Ad-hoc
mode).
Up to four cameras can be connected.
• When there are two networks each consisting of two cameras, you cannot establish a connection
between the two networks.
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What you can do with a network connection
To connect four cameras via a network
Validating the connection can only be performed between two cameras at one time. In order
to connect four cameras together, first validate the connection between two cameras, then
validate the connection between the network of the two cameras and the third camera. After
that, repeat the process with the fourth camera.
A
B
A
1
2
3
A
B
C
B
C
D
An image shot with your camera or your partners’ cameras can be recorded on each
camera at the same time.
Exchange images while selecting them on playback screen t Picture Gift
You can transfer an image stored in your camera to your partners’ cameras.
Making your images public via an access point (not supplied) (page 95)
Connects to a network via an access point (Infrastructure mode).
WirelessLAN
access point
This camera
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Assigning a nickname to the camera
You can give the camera a nickname using
up to ten characters. This nickname will be
displayed when the camera is validated by
other DSC-G1s connected with a wireless
LAN connection.
To cancel a nickname entering process
Select [Cancel], then press z.
The nickname remains the same.
How to use the character input
tool
• You must use at least one character when
assigning a nickname.
A
B
C
Control button
HOME button
To enter a character
Select a letter of the alphabet or a number
with the control button, then press z. The
selected character is entered.
Connecting for the first time
The nickname setting display comes on
before the connection display appears.
You cannot proceed to the connection
display unless the nickname setting process
is completed.
To change the types of characters
Selecting C [A/a/@] will switch the
keyboard of the character input tool in the
following order: Lower case alphabet t
Upper case alphabet t Symbols.
To delete a character
1
Press HOME and select [
(Settings) t [ Network] t
[Nickname] with the control
button, then press z.
]
Place the cursor behind the character to be
deleted using B [T/t]. Select A [Back
space], then press z. The character in front
of the cursor is deleted.
The nickname setting display appears.
2
Enter a nickname of your
choosing and select [OK], then
press z.
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Collaboration Shot
An image captured with this camera can
automatically be sent to other cameras
connected via a wireless connection. Up to
four cameras can share the image.
4
5
To connect the fourth device,
simultaneously press WLAN of
one of the first three devices
along with that of the fourth
device.
WLAN
(Wireless
network)
button
Shoot your image.
The image is uploaded to all other connected
cameras.
1
2
In still image shooting mode,
press WLAN.
When a nickname has not been entered, the
• This step can be done by going to [
]
(Communication) t [
Collaboration
Shot] from the home display.
After message “Press WLAN
button on other device at same
time” appears, press WLAN
simultaneously.
“Connecting...” appears. Once the connection
is established, the image sharing area is
displayed along with the shooting area.
3
To connect the third device,
simultaneously press WLAN of
either the first or the second
device along with that of the third
device.
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Collaboration Shot
About the display in Collaboration Shot
mode
About the shared image
• The data of the shared image is saved as a new
file.
Normal
• To identify who shot a particular shared image,
a bar indicator of the same color as the user
name appears underneath the history of that
image.
A
B
C
• Images captured with other devices are
registered in the same album, and an Album
Image is also generated.
To sever the connection
Hold down the WLAN (Wireless network)
button for more than two seconds.
Make sure the indicator of the WLAN
button is not illuminated.
D
A Image being monitored
B A list of all connected users
Each user is separated by color.
C The latest image you and all other
connected users shot
• You cannot use continuous shooting, exposure
bracket shooting, or movie recording while
performing a collaboration shooting operation.
D The history of the images you and all
other connected users shot
m: Downloading
m: Download complete
×: Download failed
Press the DISP (Screen display switch)
button to switch the display.
Multi-angle
A
B
C
D
A Image being monitored
B Connected user
C The history of the images the
connected user shot
D The latest image the connected user
shot
m: Downloading
m: Download complete
×: Download failed
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Picture Gift
You can exchange an image stored on this
camera with other DSC-G1s connected via
a wireless connection.
device along with that of the third
device.
5
To connect a fourth device,
simultaneously press WLAN of
one of the first three devices
along with that of the fourth
device.
WLAN
(Wireless
network)
button
Control button
MENU button
Sending an image
To select an image to be made public
Select the image to be made public with the
control button, then press z. The image is
indicated with the M mark, and the process
of making the image accessible to other
users begins.
1
2
In playback mode, press WLAN.
When a nickname has not been entered, the
• This step can be done by going to [
]
(Communication) t [
from the home display.
Picture Gift]
After message “Press WLAN
button on other device at same
time” appears, press WLAN
simultaneously.
When the user granting access selects an
image to be shared, the device on the
receiving side displays the image in the
index display area.
“Connecting...” appears. Once the connection
is established, the mode selection screen
appears.
To cancel this operation, select the image
again, then press z. The M mark disappears
from the image.
3
4
Select a Picture Gift mode, then
press z.
To send all the images in an album
[Give Image]: Image sending mode
[Get Image]: Image receiving mode
The share image screen or the image receiving
screen appears.
Select the frame of the album with the
making all of the images in the album
accessible to other users begins.
To connect a third device,
simultaneously press WLAN of
either the first or the second
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Picture Gift
A Image transferring bar
B The number of images downloaded/
The number of images to be
downloaded
M: Sending
m: Downloading
m: Download complete
C A list of all connected users
Each user is separated by color.
Receiving an image
To select the image to receive
Select the image you want to receive with
the control button, then press z. The image
is indicated with the m mark, and the
process of receiving the image begins.
To cancel receiving of the image, select the
image again, then press z. The m mark
disappears from the image.
To end the exchange
Press MENU and select [Exit], then press
z.
To receive all the images in an album
Select the frame of the album with the
receiving all of the images in the album
begins.
To sever the connection
Hold down the WLAN (Wireless network)
button for more than two seconds.
Make sure the indicator of the WLAN
button is not illuminated.
• You cannot cancel the operation once the
download is complete.
To switch between image sending mode
and image receiving mode
Press MENU and select [Give Image] or
[Get Image], then press z.
About the display in Picture Gift mode
Image sending
A
C
Image receiving
B
A
C
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Viewing images via a Wireless LAN
With a DLNA-enabled TV set, you can
view the images stored in this camera via an
access point without connecting the devices
via an A/V cable.
with the control button, then
press z.
Select [Password], then press z. The
character input tool appears. Enter the
password. Select [OK], then press z.
• If the access point has already been configured,
you can skip steps 2 through 5.
6
7
Select [
] (Toolbox) t
[
Share Images] with the
control button, then press z.
Control button
MENU button
HOME button
Select [OK] with the control
button, then press z.
1
2
Turn on the camera and the TV.
The image selection screen appears.
Select [
] (Settings) t [
Network] t [Access Point] with
the control button, then press z.
3
Select [Auto Scan] with the
control button, then press z.
The search result is displayed.
• If the access point cannot be detected,
4
5
Select the desired access point
with the control button, then
press z.
• It may take several seconds to a few minutes
to establish a connection.
When a password is required,
enter the password, select [Exit]
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Viewing images via a Wireless LAN
8
Pressing the MENU button turns on the image
share screen ( [Clear All], [Go To Album],
[Keyword], [Keyword Off], [Details]).
Images of the camera are currently shared
with a DLNA-enabled device. To view the
images with a DLNA-enabled device, setup
and some operations of a playback device are
required. For details, see the operating manual
of the playback device.
• Only a photo server function is equipped with
this camera.
• This camera is compliant with the DLNA
standards to connect with a VAIO Media, Loom
Link, BRAVIA, etc.
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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 (page 112).
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 98)
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 and print the images using the
supplied “Picture Motion Browser” software.
Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
your camera to a photo printing service shop.
The DPOF function is not equipped with the camera.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using your camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
3
Select [USB Connect] with the
control button, then press z.
4
Select [PictBridge] with the
control button, then press z.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• If the
indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
The USB mode is set.
Prepare the camera to connect it to the
printer with the USB cable. When
connecting the camera to a printer that is
recognized when [USB Connect] is set to
[Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.
Control button
HOME button
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack or the AC Adaptor with the camera
installed on the Cyber-shot Station to prevent
the power from turning off partway through
printing.
1
2
Press HOME to display the home
screen.
Select [
] (Settings) t [
Main] t [
Preferences] with
the control button, then press z.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
Stage 3: Printing
1
2
Turn on your camera and the
printer.
Connect the camera as illustrated
below and then press the CONNECT
button on the Cyber-shot Station.
Select whether to print Album
Images or to print images in the
“Memory Stick Duo”.
2To the
(USB) jack
After your choosing, the image selection
screen appears.
USB cable
3
Set up the print options with the
control button.
1 To the
USB jack
[Quantity]
When the [Layout] is set to [1-up/
Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:
Select the number of sheets of an image
that you want to print. The image will
be printed as a single image.
When the [Layout] is not set to [1-up/
Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:
Select the number of sets of images that
you want to print as an index image.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
• When you are performing index printing,
the images may not fit in a sheet of paper,
depending on the number you specified.
[Layout]
Specify the number of images to be
printed on a sheet of paper.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
This function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
4
Select [OK] with the control
button, then press z.
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator
appears on the screen.
indicator
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Listening to music
Listening to music
You can play back MP3 files stored in the
“MUSIC” folder in the internal memory.
3
4
Right-click the desired music file,
then click [Copy].
• Note that this camera does not support ATRAC3
and ATRAC3plus formats. This camera supports
only MP3 format files.
• To import tracks from a CD, compliant software
is required. For details, refer to an instruction
manual of the software, etc.
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [MUSIC].
Then, right-click on the “My
Music” window to display the
menu and click [Paste].
Importing music files
This section describes an example of
importing music files to the “My Music”
folder.
The music file is imported to the
“MUSIC” folder.
For details on the folder configuration,
1
Connect the camera Cyber-shot
Station and your computer
• You can create two-stage folders under the
“MUSIC” folder and name the folders.
For example,
“MUSIC”
-“Artist name”
-“Album name”
-“Album name”
• You can play back tracks wherever the
tracks are located in the folder.
2To the
(USB)
jack
1 To a USB jack
USB cable
2
Click [Start] t [My Music].
The contents of the “My Music” folder
are displayed.
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Listening to music
CTotal time of the track
DArtist name
Playing back music
EAlbum name
To deactivate the buttons
button
Press
.
Control button
MENU button
To pause
Press z.
To skip to the next/previous track
Move the control button to C/c.
HOME button
Speaker
To adjust the volume
Move the control button to X/x to adjust the
1
2
Press HOME and select [
]
volume.
(Music) t [
Audio Player] with
To select the desired track
the control button, then press z.
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
The player screen appears.
2 Select [N] (Choose Track) with the
control button, then press z.
The track selection screen appears.
Press z.
3 Select the track you want to play back,
Playback starts from the previous stopped
point.
then press z.
The player screen
A B
C
D
E
ATrack name
BElapsed time
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Listening to music
The menu options
You can use the following options. For
details on these options, see the following
pages.
Item
Setting
(Off)/
(Level 1)/
(Level 2)
Page
(MEGA
BASS)
(Repeat)
(Off)/
(Repeat)/
(Repeat Track)/
(Repeat
Shuffle)
(AVLS)
(Off)/
(On)
(LCD Auto
(Off)/
(On)
Off)
To use headphones (not supplied)
i
(Headphones)
jack
The i (Headphones) jack is equipped with
the camera and it supports headphones with
the stereo minijack.
Setting [AVLS] to [On] on the home screen
limits the volume to protect your hearing
and to reduce sound leaking into the
• Certain data cannot be played back.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one
minute, and turn on the power.
3 Press the RESET button located on the bottom using a
fine-tipped object, and turn on the power.
If you do the operation above, the date and time setting is
cleared.
RESET
button
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music
files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
The battery pack cannot be installed.
• Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever
outward.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
• The lens cover is not fully opened. Open the cover until it clicks.
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 remaining indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack.
Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• When the free capacity of the internal memory is not sufficient, you cannot record images
even if the “Memory Stick Duo” has enough capacity. This is because the camera records an
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• The selection of the Movie/Photo mode is not correct. Set the mode using the
Photo) button.
/
(Movie/
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Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when
appears on the display.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4
inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and
(Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens
focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject
•
(Magnifying Glass) is set, or
(Hand-held Twilight mode), (Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode) or
shooting still images.
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode when
Zoom does not work.
• When
(Magnifying Glass) is selected, the optical zoom is not available.
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
• You cannot use the flash when:
–
(High Sensitivity mode),
(Hand-held Twilight mode), (Twilight mode) or
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when
(Magnifying Glass) is set, or
(Landscape
mode),
(Hi-Speed Shutter mode),
(Beach mode), or (Snow mode) is selected in
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Magnifying Glass) does not work.
•
(Hand-held Twilight mode), (Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode) or
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The date and time are not displayed.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The screen is too dark or too bright.
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
The image is too bright.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The battery level is low. Install a charged battery pack.
• The Magnifying Glass mode is selected.
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Viewing images
Your camera cannot play back images.
• There is no Album Image because you imported the image from a computer to the camera
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The date and time are not displayed.
• The shooting information is not set to be displayed. Switch the display pattern using the DISP
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies.
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Troubleshooting
Network
You cannot establish a connection with the Wireless LAN access point.
• Check to make sure the power of the Wireless LAN access point is on.
• The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various
obstacles, radio wave traffic, and the wall material between this camera and the Wireless LAN
access point. Change the location of the camera or move the camera closer to the access point.
• Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices use the 2.4 GHz wavelength and could hinder
the communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from those
devices or shut those devices down.
• For further information on how to establish a connection, refer to the operating manual of the
Wireless LAN access point.
You cannot exchange an image in Collaboration Shot or Picture Gift mode.
• The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various
obstacles, radio wave traffic, and the wall material between the devices. Change the location
or move the devices closer together.
• Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices use the 2.4 GHz wavelength and could hinder
the communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move away from those devices or shut
those devices down.
It takes too much time to transfer an image.
• The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various
obstacles, radio wave traffic, and the wall material between the devices or between this
camera and the Wireless LAN access point. Change the location of the devices, put the
devices closer together, or move the camera closer to the access point.
• You may be getting a crossed connection with another Wireless LAN access point. Set the
wireless channel at the Wireless LAN access point. For further information, refer to the
operating manual of the Wireless LAN access point.
• Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices use the 2.4 GHz wavelength and could hinder
the communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from those
devices or shut those devices down.
You cannot connect to a hotspot (public Wireless LAN access point) service.
• This camera does not support connection to hotspot services.
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Computers
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
“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.
The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the Cyber-shot Station, and connect it
again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
You cannot copy images.
• 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 image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “Album Editor” or “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help.
• “Picture Motion Browser” is required to play back a movie file (MPEG-4) recorded with this
camera.
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
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You cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Album Editor
You cannot find images imported with “Album Editor”.
• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
Images cannot be exported from your computer to the camera.
• You can export each folder from your computer to your camera. You cannot export image by
image and you cannot add images to the album on your camera.
• You can export images with extensions such as “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.mp4,” from your computer
to your camera. Other images cannot be exported to your camera.
An error occurred and the album was not displayed.
• When the camera is connected to the computer, if there is an abnormality in the data inside the
camera, an error message is displayed. Disconnect the camera from the computer, and check
that the images can be played back normally on the camera. If the images are still not
displayed correctly, perform restore. Once you restore the data, the images that were shot after
the backup will be lost.
The restore function cannot be used.
• You cannot restore data if there is no backed up data to be restored. We recommend that you
back up the data on a regular basis in case the data is corrupted for some reason.
• If you cannot perform restore, format the camera's internal memory, and then try restoring
again. All of the data inside the camera is deleted when format is performed.
Picture Motion Browser
Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”.
• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not
All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
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“X” is indicated
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
When connected to a USB port, the “Memory Stick Duo” is not recognized as
a removable disk.
• Depending on the device you established a USB connection with, it is possible that only the
contents of internal memory are recognized. Either import the necessary photos into internal
memory or use a personal computer to copy them to internal memory.
Internal memory
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity.
A data error occurred in the internal memeory.
that is newer than the backup will be erased.
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the edge of the
image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless settings.
Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
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Troubleshooting
Cannot print images with the date inserted.
• You can print images with the date inserted using “Picture Motion Browser”.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date inserted if you ask them
to do so.
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.
• 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.
• You disconnected the USB cable before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 100).
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Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the
printer has been connected to the camera.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
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.
Others
Music files cannot be played back.
• If the file names or folder names are longer, the tracks may not be displayed.
The volume does not increase.
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.
You want to change the date or time.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display
Messages
If a code starting with a letter of the
alphabet appears, your camera has a self-
diagnosis display. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on
the state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even
after trying the following corrective actions
a few times, your camera may need repair.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
E
• The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending
on the conditions of use or the type of
battery pack, the indicator may flash
even though there are still 5 to 10
minutes of remaining battery time left.
authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only
• There is trouble with your camera’s
hardware. Turn the power off and on
again.
• This battery pack is not a
“InfoLITHIUM” type.
System error
C:13:ss
• Turn the power off and then on again.
• 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.
Album data error
• The internal memory has experienced a
format error, or an unformatted
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used with your camera, or the
data is damaged. Insert a new “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
then turn the power on again.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
cannot be used in your camera
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Warning indicators and messages
Internal memory formatting error
Memory Stick formatting error
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.
59).
Memory Stick locked
Cannot record
• 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
• The camera cannot record images in the
selected folder. Select a different folder
File error
No memory space in internal
memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
• An error occurred while the image or
music file was playing back.
• Delete unnecessary images or files
File protect
Not enough space in internal
memory to store album images
Image size over
• You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back on your
camera.
• Delete unnecessary data in the internal
memory. This is because the camera
records Album Images in the internal
memory even when you use a “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Invalid operation
• You are trying to play back or edit a file
that is not compatible with the camera.
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to
No file
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on
the anti-blur function, or mount the
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
• No playable images have been recorded
in the internal memory.
Check other device
Folder error
• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge],
however the camera is connected to a
non-PictBridge compliant device.
Check the device.
• The connection is not established.
Disconnect and connect the USB cable
again. If an error message is indicated
on the printer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the printer.
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” (for example: 123MSDCF
and 123ABCDE). Select another folder,
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Warning indicators and messages
Connect to PictBridge device
Could not find access point
Cannot connect
• You tried to print images before the
printer connection was established.
Connect to a PictBridge compliant
printer.
• Confirm the access point and retry
establishing a connection.
Disconnected
No printable image
• The network is disrupted. Retry
establishing a connection.
• You attempt to print when you select a
folder that contains only movies.
No images
Printer busy
Paper error
No Paper
Ink error
Low Ink
• There is no image that fits the “Narrow
Down” condition.
No similar images
No Ink
• No similar images have been detected.
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the USB cable.
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.
Action invalid with more than 2
cameras
• Before connecting the third device,
press the WLAN buttons on the first two
devices simultaneously and establish a
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Others
To use your camera abroad — Power
sources
You can use your camera and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region
where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
AC-LS5
[a]
[b]
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camera abroad. Select [ ] (Settings) t [ Clock Set] t [Area] and [Daylight Savings]
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World time difference
Time-zone
Area setting
differences
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
SanFrancisco, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
St. John’s
Brasilia, Buenos Aires
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
Solomon Is.
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
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On the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick” that can be used with this
camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick”
functions.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo”
(not supplied)
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you
slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a
fine-tipped object.
Terminal
“Memory Stick” type
Recording/
Playback
Write-protect
switch
Memory Stick
(without MagicGate)
—
—
a
Memo area
Memory Stick
(with MagicGate)
The position and/or the shape of the write-
protect switch may differ depending on the
“Memory Stick Duo” you use.
Memory Stick Duo
(without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo
(with MagicGate)
a*1*2
—
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is removed or
the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo
a*1
Memory Stick PRO
—
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” is used in
locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not press down hard when you write down
on the memo area.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
Duo” itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
Duo”, put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your hand or a metal
object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a*1*2
*1 “Memory Stick Duo”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are
equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology. Data
recording/playback that requires MagicGate
functions cannot be performed with this
camera.
*2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a
parallel interface.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and
the equipment used.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” to
water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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On the “Memory Stick”
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot
interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances present
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory
Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device
without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure
that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted
facing the correct direction. Note that improper
use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into
a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a
“Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing so may
result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity up to
8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly
with this camera.
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On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (R type).
On the remaining battery time indicator
The power may go off although the battery
remaining indicator shows there is enough power
to operate. Use the battery pack up and charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note,
however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack
is used in high temperatures for a long time, left in
a fully charged state or used frequently.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to
operating conditions with your camera. The
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camera, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
How to store the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a long
time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once
a year on your camera before storing the battery
pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging
and using up once a year to maintain the battery
pack’s function.
• To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in
power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-
circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery
case when carrying and storing.
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently
charge the battery pack outside of this temperature
range.
On battery life
Effective use of the battery pack
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. If the battery
operating time seems shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery
pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery pack can be used is shorter in cold
places. We recommend the following to ensure
longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your
body to warm it up, and insert it in your
camera immediately before you start
shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use
the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and making trial shots before
taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot
places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
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Index
M
Menu
mode ............................. 31
R
T
S
U
Screen
.....................................118
Settings
V
Viewing
N
Shooting
O
W
messages .....................115
P
environment...................76
Z
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to frequently asked questions can be found at our
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