Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-TX7/TX7C
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© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-165-176-12(1)
Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of memory cards
Functions built into this camera
that you can use (sold separately)
• This manual describes each of the functions of
TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices,
1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-
compatible devices.
To check if your camera supports the
TransferJet function, and whether it is a
1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the following
marks on the bottom of the camera.
The following memory cards are compatible
with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD
memory card, SDHC memory card and
SDXC memory card.
MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
In this manual, the term “Memory Stick Duo”
media is used to refer to “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media and “Memory Stick Duo” media, and
the term “SD card” is used to refer to SD
memory card, SDHC memory card and
SDXC memory card.
• “Memory Stick Duo” media with a capacity up
to 32 GB, and SD card up to 64 GB, have been
confirmed to operate properly with the camera.
• When recording movies, it is recommended that
you use the following memory cards:
TransferJet-compatible device:
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
• DSC-TX7C digital still camera is not
compatible with the TransferJet function.
(TransferJet)
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
–
(Mark2) (“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” (Mark2) media)
(“Memory Stick PRO-
–
HG Duo” media)
– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or
SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see
page 158.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 160.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
media with standard sized “Memory
Stick” media slot
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor (sold separately).
Carl Zeiss lens
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens
which is capable of reproducing sharp images
with excellent contrast. The lens for the
camera has been produced under a quality
assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in
accordance with the quality standards of Carl
Zeiss in Germany.
“Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor
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Notes on the LCD screen and lens
Note when playing movies on other
devices
This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High
Profile for AVCHD format recording.
Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this
camera cannot be played by the following
devices.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
– Other devices compatible with AVCHD format
that do not support High Profile
– Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Main Profile for MP4 format recording.
For this reason, movies recorded in MP4
format with this camera cannot be played on
devices other than those that support MPEG-
4 AVC/H.264.
Black, white, red, blue or
green dots
• If water droplets or other liquids splash on the
LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe
off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids
on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality
and cause a malfunction.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
On moisture condensation
• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the
camera and wait about an hour for the moisture
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot
with moisture remaining inside the lens, you
will be unable to record clear images.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this
Handbook are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
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MENU (Shooting)
MENU (Viewing)
Settings
TV
Computer
Printing
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Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Shooting without blur
Shooting with backlight
Shooting in dark places
Adjusting exposure
Changing focus
position
Changing image size/
quality
Deleting images
Displaying enlarged
images
Displaying full-screen
images
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Editing images
Playing back a series of
images in order
Using with easy-to-see
indicators
Printing images with
the date
Changing date and
time settings
Initializing settings
Printing images
Viewing on TVs
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition
Viewing an image on a High Definition
Creating AVCHD
format movie disc
Information about
optional accessories
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MENU/Settings Search
MENU items (Shooting)
You can easily select the various shooting functions from
.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Touch to display the MENU screen.
The four menu items displayed below
do not appear in
the MENU screen.
3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot
be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode. For details,
see the page for each item.
The icons below
indicate the available modes.
Still/Movie mode
button
REC Mode
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Still/Movie mode
button
REC Mode
Menu items
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Notes
• [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD].
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
• The four menu items displayed below
differ according to each mode.
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MENU items (Viewing)
You can easily select the various viewing functions from
.
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch to display the MENU screen.
(Playback) button to switch to
The four menu items displayed below
do not appear in the
MENU screen.
3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot
be changed.
View Mode
Internal
Memory
Memory card
Date View Folder view Folder view
AVCHD
view
Folder View
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(Still)
(MP4)
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Notes
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
• The four menu items displayed below differ according to each mode.
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Categories
Memory Card Tool
Items
Internal Memory Tool
Clock Settings
Notes
• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
• [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal
Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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Names of parts
Camera
A Shutter button
B Microphone
C Lens cover
D ON/OFF (Power) button
E ON/OFF (Power) lamp
F Flash
G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
H Lens
I LCD screen/Touch panel
J
K
L
(Playback) button (37)
(Still) mode lamp
(Movie) mode lamp
(Still)/ (Movie) mode button
N
O Hook for wrist strap*
P Battery eject lever
Q Battery insertion slot
R Tripod receptacle
S Multi-connector
T Battery/Memory card cover
U Access lamp
V Memory card slot
W
* Using the wrist strap
The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at
the factory. Place your hand through the loop to
prevent the camera from damage by being
dropped.
Hook
Cover panel
* Using the paint pen
The paint pen is used when operating the touch
panel. It attaches to the wrist strap. Do not carry
the camera by holding the paint pen. The camera
may fall off.
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Multi-output stand
Using AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (sold
separately)
v mark
1 To DC IN jack
2 To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
• Connecting the camera to AC Adaptor AC-LS5
(sold separately) will not charge the battery. Use
a battery charger for charging the battery.
Use the multi-output stand for attaching the
camera in the following cases.
– Connecting a USB Cable to a computer
– Connecting an AV or HDMI Cable to a TV
– PictBridge connection to a printer
A Camera connector terminal
B DC IN jack
C USB jack
D HDMI jack
E A/V OUT (STEREO) jack
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List of icons displayed on the
screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may
differ according to the shooting mode.
When shooting still images
When shooting movies
When playing back
1
Display
Indication
Scene Recognition icon
White balance
Destination
Scene Recognition
Vibration warning
Movie shooting scene
Playback zoom
Recording/Playback Media
(Memory card, internal memory)
8/8
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected date/
folder
Recording folder
Playback folder
Image size/Quality
Burst shooting images
Main image in the burst group
TransferJet settings
Changing folder
Protect
Print order (DPOF) mark
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2
Display
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Indication
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Display
Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
AF illuminator
F3.5
4
Display
Indication
Focus
Recording folder
Recording/Playback Media
(Memory card, internal memory)
Red-eye reduction
AE/AF lock
Zoom scaling
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NR slow shutter
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO number
Database file full/Database file
error warning
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F3.5
PictBridge connecting
Metering mode
Flash
ISO400
+2.0EV
Exposure Value
Close focus
White balance
Flash mode
Flash charging
Metering mode
REC
Recording a movie/Standby a
movie
3
Standby
Display
Indication
0:12
Recording time (m:s)
Playback
Burst mode
N
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Temperature increase warning
Self-timer
Playback bar
Azimuth direction
GPS information
96
Number of recordable images
Recordable time
35° 37' 32" N Latitude and Longitude display
139° 44' 31" E
100 Min
Face Detection
0:00:12
Counter
Database file full/Database file
error warning
101-0012
Folder-file number
2010 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Image size/Quality
AF range finder frame
Spot metering cross-hairs
ISO number
ISO400
+2.0EV
Exposure Value
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Using the touch panel
The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or
dragging the LCD screen with your finger.
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Displays the hidden items so that the items
you want to set are shown on the screen.
Returns to the previous screen.
Describes the shooting functions when the
shooting menu, shooting mode or Scene
Selection mode is displayed.
Touch
you want to view.
t the items whose description
Notes
• To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing hard or
using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch panel.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily
disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
Operating by dragging the LCD screen
Displays/hides the MENU screen
Action
Operation method
During
shooting/
playback
Displays the MENU screen
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and
drag right
Hides the MENU screen
Touch the right side of the LCD screen and
drag left
Hides the operation buttons
Displays the operation buttons
Displays the next/previous image
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and
drag left
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and
drag right
During
Drag right or left
playback
Continuously changes the image (next/
previous image)
Drag right or left, and continue pressing
Displays the image index screen during
playback
Drag up
Displays the next/previous page in index
mode
Drag down or up
Drag down
Displays the calendar during playback in
Date View mode
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Touching the screen to set the focus
Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button
halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus,
the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized.
Button/Operation method
Action
Touch the subject
Adjusts the focus.
Cancels the function.
Note
• In the following situations, you cannot bring the frame into focus by touching the screen:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Easy Mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When
(Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or
(Underwater) is selected in
the Scene Selection
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
– When you use [Digital Zoom]
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Customizing the MENU items
During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below
on the LCD screen. You
can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you
conveniently locate frequently used buttons.
These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during
shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback.
1 Touch
to display the MENU screen.
2
(Customize) t [OK]
3 Select a MENU icon and drag it to the desired
position on the left side of the LCD screen.
The MENU icon in the customization area is replaced.
4 To cancel, touch
.
Customization area
Note
• You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode.
zTaking advantage of customization
Not only can you swap MENU icons, but you can also swap MENU icons inside the
customization area and reduce the number of MENU icons.
Swapping MENU icons inside the customization
area
While touching a MENU icon inside the customization
area, move it to the desired location.
Reducing the number of icons in the
customization area
While touching a MENU icon inside the customization
area, move it to the area on the right.
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Using the Still/Movie mode button
You can select the shooting mode according to the mode you want to shoot in.
Shutter button
/
mode button
1 Press
/
mode button to switch
(Still) or
(Movie) shooting
mode.
(Still)
Allows you to shoot still images.
Switches to the still image recording mode set using
(REC Mode) (page 25).
(Movie)
Allows you to record movies.
Switches to the movie shooting scene set using
[Movie shooting scene] (page 44).
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even
when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the memory card.
B
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played
back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.
Internal
memory
B
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
To copy (back up) data on a memory card
Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in
[Copy] (page 121).
Notes
• You cannot import image data on a memory card to the internal memory.
• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a cable, you can import data
stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot export data on a computer to the
internal memory.
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REC Mode
You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Touch
(REC Mode) t desired mode.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted
automatically.
(Intelligent Auto
Adjustment)
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.
(Program Auto)
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images.
Allows you to record movies.
(iSweep Panorama)
(Movie Mode)
Allows you to shoot with reduced blur without using the flash when
composing burst shots taken in high-speed.
(Anti Motion Blur)
Allows you to shoot with reduced blur in low light scenes without
tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed.
(Hand-held Twilight)
Allows you to shoot a greater range of gradation by superimposing
two images having different exposures.
(Backlight
Correction HDR)
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
(Scene Selection)
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Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
Adjustment)
(Intelligent Auto
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Note
• Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off].
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the
camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon and guide
• The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro), (Close Focus) or
(Portrait), and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the screen when the scene is
recognized.
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult
to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (1 cm (13/32 inches) in
Intelligent Auto Adjustment or Easy Mode) (W), 50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot
in the Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t (Program Auto)
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
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Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. The camera also automatically
detects people’s faces or moving subjects.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(iSweep Panorama)
3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be
shot and press the shutter button fully down.
This part will not be taken
4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide,
following the indication on the LCD
screen.
Guidance
bar
Notes
• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the
composed image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image.
• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.
• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred or the shooting may not be successful.
• Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not
always the same.
• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in
brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked
angle and shoot again.
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations:
– Objects are too close to the camera
– Image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn
– Image with constant change such as waves or waterfalls
• You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations:
– You pan the camera too fast or too slow
– There is too much camera shake
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zChanging the shooting direction or image size of a
panoramic image
Shooting Direction:
Image Size:
(Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down]
(Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide]
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen.
Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.
Vertical direction
Horizontal direction
Radius as short as possible
• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the exposure and
white balance.
• Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is in the center of the
image.
zScrolling the panoramic images for display
Scroll panoramic images by touching
while panoramic images are being displayed.
Touch the LCD screen during playback to display the operation buttons.
Operation button/
Operation method
Action
Touch
screen
or the LCD Playbacks scrolling images/pauses
Touch
/
/
/
Scrolls images
or drag up/down/right/
left
Shows the displayed area of
the whole panoramic image
• Panoramic images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played.
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Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode)
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
You can also record movies by touching
.
4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully
down again.
zChanging the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image
Size
Movie format:
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t
[AVCHD] or [MP4]
Quality
(AVCHD):
(Quality) t [AVC HD 17M FH] or [AVC HD 9M HQ]
Image Size
(MP4):
(Image Size) t [MP4 12M], [MP4 6M] or [MP4 3M]
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Anti Motion Blur
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Anti Motion Blur)
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to
reduce subject blur and noise.
Notes
• The shutter beeps 6 times, however just one image is recorded.
• Noise is not effectively reduced in the following situations:
– Image with large-scale movement
– Image with a main subject too close to the camera
– Image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn
– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls
• Smile Shutter cannot be used.
• When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur. In such
cases, set Scene Selection to
(High Sensitivity).
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Hand-held Twilight
Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes
with less noise without using a tripod.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Hand-held Twilight)
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to
reduce subject blur and noise.
Notes
• The shutter beeps 6 times, however just one image is recorded.
• Noise is not effectively reduced in the following situations:
– Image with large-scale movement
– Image with a main subject too close to the camera
– Image with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn
– Image with constant change such as waves or water falls
• Smile Shutter cannot be used.
• When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur. In these
cases, set Scene Selection to
(High Sensitivity).
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Backlight Correction HDR
You can shoot two images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater
range of gradation by combining the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting
and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
HDR)
(Backlight Correction
3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Notes
• Although the shutter sound beeps twice, only one image is recorded.
• [Backlight Correction HDR] may not produce the effects in the following situations:
– When using the flash
– Image with large-scale movement
– There is too much camera shake
– Image whose surrounding light condition is extremely bright or dark
– Image with constant change such as waves or waterfalls
• Smile Shutter function is not available in [Backlight Correction HDR].
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Scene Selection) t
desired mode
Allows you to shoot images without a
flash under low light conditions,
reducing blur.
(High Sensitivity)
Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for
portraits and flowers, etc.
(Soft Snap)
(Landscape)
(Twilight Portrait)
(Twilight)
(Gourmet)
(Pet)
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in
the distance. Shoots the clear sky and trees and flowers
in vivid colors.
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the
night view in the background without compromising the
atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without
losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Selects Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food
arrangements in delicious and bright colors.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best
settings.
Allows you to shoot the blue of the water clearly when
shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
(Beach)
Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken
colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole
screen appears white.
(Snow)
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Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
(Fireworks)
Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in
housing (such as Marine Pack).
(Underwater)
Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or
in other bright places.
(Hi-Speed Shutter)
• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in
dark places become darker.
Note
• When you shoot images using
(Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or
(Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that can be changed, while –
indicates settings that cannot be changed.
The icons indicated under “Flash” and “Self-Timer” indicate modes that are available. Some
functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.
Face
Close
Focus
Detection/
Smile
Shutter
White
Balance
Flash
Self-Timer
Burst
—
Anti Blink
—
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*
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1
* [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.
2
* [When touched] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.
3
* You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].
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Zoom
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
images up to 4×.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
T side
2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever.
Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom in and move
to the W side to zoom out.
W side
Notes
• The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
• Zoom is locked to the W side when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.
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Viewing still images
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select an image with
/
.
zTips for dragging operations
Displays/hides the MENU screen
Action
Operation method
Displays the MENU screen
Hides the MENU screen
Hides the operation buttons
Displays the operation buttons
Displays the next/previous image
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right
Touch the right side of the LCD screen and drag left
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag left
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right
Drag right or left
Continuously changes the image (next/
previous image)
Drag right or left, and continue pressing
Displays the image index screen during
playback
Drag up
Displays the next/previous page in index Drag down or up
mode
Displays the calendar during playback in Drag down
Date View mode
zViewing images taken with a different camera
This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing
images. If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the
memory card, a registration screen with the message “Files found which were not
recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by
selecting [OK].
• Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to
register unregistered images, it may not be possible to transfer data or data may be corrupted if the
battery charge runs out.
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Playback Zoom
Plays back the enlarged image.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Touch the area you want to enlarge.
The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with
the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge
the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T
side.
Shows the displayed area of
the whole image
3 Adjust the zoom scale and position.
The image is further enlarged each time you touch the screen.
Button/Operation method
Action
Changes the zoom position.
Drag up/down/right/left
/
Changes the zoom scale.
Cancels playback zoom.
zTo save enlarged images
You can save an enlarged image by using the Trimming function (
[Trimming (Resize)]).
t [Retouch] t
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Wide Zoom
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In
this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch (Wide Zoom).
(Playback) button to switch to
3 To cancel Wide Zoom, touch
(Wide Zoom)
again.
Note
• Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files:
– Movies
– Panoramic images
– Images displayed in a burst group
– 16:9 images
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Temporarily Rotated Display
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch
(Temporarily Rotated Display).
3 To cancel the display, touch
(Temporarily
Rotated Display) again.
Notes
• Temporarily Rotated Display is not available for the following images:
– Movies
– Panoramic images
– Horizontal orientation images
• Touching
/
cancels Temporarily Rotated Display.
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Viewing movies
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Select a movie with
/
.
3 Touch
on the LCD screen.
When you touch the LCD screen during playback, operation
buttons are displayed.
Button/Operation method
Action
Volume control
Adjusts the volume with
/
.
.
Jumps to the start of the movie
Fast rewind
m
Touch u or the LCD screen
Normal playback/Pause
Slow playback
y
M
Fast forward
Note
• You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
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Easy Mode
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Set the
/
mode button to
(Still).
3
t
(Easy Mode) t [OK]
Notes
• The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness
increases automatically.
• The playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zFunctions available in Easy Mode (Shooting)
Smile Shutter: Touch (Smile).
Image Size:
[Small]
t [Image Size] t Select [Large] or
Flash:
Self-Timer:
Exit Easy Mode:
t [Flash] t Select [Auto] or [Off]
t [Self-Timer] t Select [Off] or [On]
t [Exit Easy Mode] t [OK]
zOn Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically
recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition icon
• The camera recognizes (Twilight),
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Macro), (Close Focus) or
(Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
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Movie button
You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 Touch
.
3 To end recording the movie, touch
.
You can also exit movie recording by pressing the shutter
button fully down.
Note
• Movie button is not available in the following situations:
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– In Easy Mode
– When using Self-timer
zChanging the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image
Size
Movie format:
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t
[AVCHD] or [MP4]
Quality
(AVCHD):
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
(Quality) t [AVC HD
17M FH] or [AVC HD 9M HQ]
Image Size
(MP4):
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode) t
(Image Size) t [MP4
12M], [MP4 6M] or [MP4 3M]
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Movie shooting scene
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie
Mode.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
3
(REC Mode) t
(Movie Mode)
t
(Movie shooting scene) t desired
mode
4 Press the shutter button fully down.
5 To end recording the movie, press the shutter button fully down again.
Adjusts the setting automatically.
(Auto)
Allows you to shoot a movie underwater in natural colors using the
housing (such as Marine Pack).
(Underwater)
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Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Smile Shutter)
3 Wait detecting a smile.
When the smile level exceeds the V point on the indicator, the
camera records images automatically.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the
camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter
mode.
Smile Detection
Sensitivity indicator
4 To end the Smile Shutter, touch
t
(Smile Shutter).
Face Detection frame
Notes
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory
becomes full.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• The Smile Shutter function is not available in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– In Backlight Correction HDR mode
zSetting the Smile Detection Sensitivity
In Smile Shutter mode, a button that sets the Smile Detection Sensitivity is displayed.
: Detects a big smile.
: Detects a normal smile.
: Detects even a slight smile.
• The Smile Detection Sensitivity is fixed to [Normal Smile] in Easy Mode.
• When [Display Settings] is set to [Off], the Smile Detection Sensitivity is not displayed.
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zHints for better capturing of smiles
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as
level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is
easier to detect when the teeth are showing.
• The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.
• You can select or register the selected subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the
selected face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face.
To perform smile detection for a different face, touch that face (page 67).
• If the camera does not detect a smile, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity.
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Flash
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Flash) t desired mode
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
(Auto)
(On)
(Slow
Flashes when shooting in low light or backlight conditions.
Flash always operates.
Flash always operates.
Synchro)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
(Off)
Flash does not operate.
Notes
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
• [On] or [Slow Synchro] is not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
• [Auto] or [Slow Synchro] is not available when the camera is in Backlight Correction HDR mode.
• [Flash] is set to [Off] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash
photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is set to [Off].)
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Self-Timer
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Self-Timer) t desired mode
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
(Off)
Does not use the self-timer.
(10sec)
Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, touch
Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
(Self-portrait Sets the self-timer to Self-portrait timer.
One Person) When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep
(Self-portrait
Two People)
.
(2sec)
sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later. Do not move the
camera during this while.
Notes
• In Movie Mode, [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] is not available.
• The self-timer is not valid when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.
zAutomatic shooting with Self-portrait timer
Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the
subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and
prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen.
• You can also shoot a image by pressing the shutter button during this
operation.
zHints for preventing blur
If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button,
“Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter
speed conditions, such as those encountered in
In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
(Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.
• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface
to hold the camera steady.
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Self-Timer
In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from
.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
3
t
(Easy Mode) t [OK]
t [Self-Timer] t desired mode
Off
On
Does not use the self-timer.
Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a
beep sounds until the shutter operates.
To cancel, touch
.
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Shooting Direction
Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Intelligent Sweep Panorama images.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
3
(REC Mode) t
(iSweep Panorama)
(Shooting Direction) t desired direction
Pan from left to right.
Pan from right to left.
Pan from down to up.
Pan from up to down.
(Right)
(Left)
(Up)
(Down)
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Image Size/Quality
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Image Size) or
(Quality) t
desired size
Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons
displayed on the left side of the screen.
When shooting still images
Image size
Usage guidelines
LCD screen
(3648×2736) For prints up to A3+ size
(2592×1944) For prints up to L/2L/A4 size
(640×480)
For e-mail attachments
Images are displayed in 4:3
aspect ratio.
(3648×2056) For viewing on a high-definition TV
and printing up to A4 size
(1920×1080) For viewing on a high-definition TV
Images will fill the entire
screen.
Note
• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
In Easy Mode
Large
Small
Shoots images in [10M] size.
Shoots images in [5M] size.
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When shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama
images
(Standard)
Shoots the images using standard size.
(Horizontal: 4912×1080)
(Vertical: 3424×1920)
(Wide)
Shoots the images using wide size.
(Horizontal: 7152×1080)
(Vertical: 4912×1920)
When shooting movies
The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of
data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
Select a movie recording format by touching
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting Settings)
Movie recording format (AVCHD)
Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format, at approximately 60 fields/sec
(for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in
interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, AVCHD format.
Movie quality
AVC HD 17M FH
Average bit-rate
Description
17 Mbps
Shoots at a maximum picture quality of
1920×1080 size
AVC HD 9M HQ
9 Mbps
Shoots at a high picture quality of
1440×1080 size
Movie recording format (MP4)
Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec
(for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible
devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.
Movie image size
MP4 12M
MP4 6M
Average bit-rate
12 Mbps
Description
Shoots at 1440×1080 size
Shoots at 1280×720 size
Shoots at VGA size
6 Mbps
MP4 3M
3 Mbps
Note
• A telephoto image is produced when the [MP4 3M] image size is selected.
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zOn “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 10M
3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Pixels
Many pixels
Pixel
(Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels
(Rough image quality but small file size)
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Burst
The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter
button.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(Burst) t desired mode
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
(Off)
(High)
(Mid)
(Low)
Records a single image.
Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession.
Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession.
Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
Notes
• Burst mode is not available in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– In Backlight Correction HDR mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– In Easy Mode
• The flash is set to [Off].
• When recording with the self-timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size.
• [Focus], [White Balance], and [EV] are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for
the other images.
• [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops.
• In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased.
zAbout the recording of burst shooting images
After shooting burst images, the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen.
When all the images are fitted in the frames, recording is completed.
You can stop the recording by touching [Cancel recording] t [OK].
When stopped, the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are
recorded.
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Macro
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Macro) t desired mode
Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons
displayed on the left side of the screen.
(Auto)
(Close
The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to
close-up.
Use this mode to shoot at close distances.
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches
to 7 7/8 inches)
Focus)
Notes
• [Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– In Easy Mode
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
• Note the following points when using the Close focus mode.
– You cannot use the Scene Recognition or Face Detection functions.
– This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the shooting mode to another one.
– The flash mode settings you can use in this mode are [On] or [Off] only.
– The focus speed becomes slower.
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EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(EV)
Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons
displayed on the left side of the screen.
3 Touch
/
to adjust exposure t [OK].
You can also adjust the exposure by touching z of the
adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Notes
• [EV] is not available in Backlight Correction HDR mode or in Easy Mode.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Lower EV setting –
Correct exposure
Higher EV setting +
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
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ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene
Selection is set to
(Underwater).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(ISO) t desired number
(Auto)
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
/
/
/
/
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects
by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
/
Note
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 125] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst
mode.
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter
speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become
darker.
zHints for preventing blur
Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured
blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically,
however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur.
Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions. In such a
case, shoot with the below tips in mind.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter
speed faster, and press the shutter button before the
subject moves.
• Select
Selection.
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
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White Balance
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(White Balance)
3 Touch the desired mode t [OK]
(Auto)
Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear
natural.
(Daylight)
Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night
scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
(Cloudy)
Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent
White Balance 1) lighting.
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white
White Balance 2) fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent
[Fluorescent White Balance 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
White Balance 3) lighting.
n
Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright
(Incandescent)
lighting, such as in a photo studio.
(Flash)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
(One Push)
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white
color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white
color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the
color properly.
(One Push
Set)
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]
mode.
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Notes
• [White Balance] is not available in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode
– In Easy Mode
• When [Flash] is set to [On] in Backlight Correction HDR mode, [White Balance] is not available.
• [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– When Scene Selection is set to
(High Sensitivity) mode
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2] or [Fluorescent White Balance 3].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
• When flash is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One
Push], or [One Push Set].
• [One Push Set] cannot be selected while charging the flash.
To capture the basic white color in [One Push
Set] mode
1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the
same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
2
t
(White Balance) t [One Push Set] t [Capture]
The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
Notes
• If the
automatic white balance.
indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use
• Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
• When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the
flash emitting.
• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored
separately.
zEffects of lighting conditions
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using
the White Balance function.
Daylight
Cloudy
Bluish
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Reddish
Weather/lighting
White (standard)
Green-tinged
Characteristics of
light
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Underwater White Balance
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to
(Underwater) mode in Scene Selection or
(Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene].
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Underwater White Balance)
3 Desired mode t [OK]
(Auto)
Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to
make the colors appear natural.
(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
(One Push)
Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source. The white
color memorized in [One Push Set] mode becomes the basic white
color. Use this mode when [Auto] or other modes cannot be set the
color properly.
(One Push
Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in [One Push]
Set)
Notes
• Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though
you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].
• When flash is [On], the underwater white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [One Push], or [One
Push Set].
• [One Push Set] is unable to be selected while charging the flash.
• The white references loaded using [White Balance] and [Underwater White Balance] are stored
separately.
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Focus
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Focus) t desired mode
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the
finder frame automatically.
When you press the shutter button halfway
down in still image shooting mode, a green
frame is displayed round the area that is in
focus.
AF range finder frame
• When the Face Detection function is active, AF
operates with priority on faces.
• When Scene Selection is set to
(Underwater), focus operation is
adjusted to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half-
pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green.
(Center AF)
(Spot AF)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the
finder frame automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
AF range finder frame
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera
steady so as not to misalign the subject and
the AF range finder frame.
AF range finder frame
Notes
• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame setting is disabled and AF
range finder frame is displayed as a dotted line instead. In this case, the camera works to focus on the
subjects at the center of the screen.
• If you set the focus mode to other than [Multi AF], [Face Detection] is fixed to [When touched].
• [Focus] is set to [Multi AF] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– In Easy Mode
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
– When you adjust focus by touching the LCD screen
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zQuickly choosing the priority subject
Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing
the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into
focus.
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Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Metering Mode) t desired mode
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
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 metering cross-
hairs
Positions on the subject
Notes
• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
• [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode
– In Backlight Correction HDR mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– In Easy Mode
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
– When you touch the LCD screen to adjust focus
• If you set Metering mode to other than [Multi], [Face Detection] is fixed to [When touched].
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Scene Recognition
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot.
When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce
subject blur (Motion Detection).
Scene Recognition icon and guide
The camera recognizes the following types of
scenes. When the camera determines the
optimal scene, it displays the corresponding
icon and the guide.
(Twilight),
(Twilight using a tripod),
(Backlight Portrait),
(Macro), (Close Focus),
(Twilight Portrait),
(Backlight),
(Landscape),
Example of an image
when (Backlight) is
activated.
(Portrait)
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
Adjustment)
(Intelligent Auto
3
t
(Scene Recognition) t desired
mode
(Auto)
When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings and shoots the image.
(Advanced) When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal
settings. When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight
Portrait),
(Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or
(Backlight Portrait), it automatically changes the settings and
shoots another image.
• When you shoot two images consecutively, the + mark on the
icon
will turn green.
• When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side
immediately after shooting.
• When [Anti Blink] is displayed, 2 images are taken automatically and
the image with the eyes open is selected automatically. For details on the
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Notes
• The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom.
• [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:
– During burst shooting
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
• The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].
•
(Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations
are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod.
• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a
camera still during shooting.
(Twilight using a tripod). Keep the
• The Scene Recognition icon appears regardless of the [Display Settings].
• These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
zShooting two images with different settings and
selecting the one you like (Advanced mode)
In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings
differing as follows when it recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait),
using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, which tends to blur.
You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
(Twilight
First Image*
Second Image
Shoots in Slow Synchro
Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake
reduced
Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face
which the flash strobes on as guide
Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as
guide and shake reduced
Shoots in Slow Synchro
Shoots with even slower shutter speed without
increasing sensitivity
Shoots with the flash
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
background adjusted
Shoots with the face which the flash
strobes on as guide
Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the
face and the background adjusted
* When flash is set to [Auto].
zWhat is the Anti Blink function?
When set to [Advanced], the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively* when
it recognizes
(Portrait). The camera will select, display, and record the image which the
eyes are not blinked automatically. If the eyes are closed in both images, the message
“Blinked eye detected” is displayed.
* except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow
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Face Detection
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-
eye reduction settings automatically.
Face Detection frame (Orange)
When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn
orange. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down.
Face Detection frame (White)
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Face Detection) t desired mode
(When
Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen.
touched)
(Auto)
Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.
(Child
Priority)
(Adult
Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
Priority)
Notes
• [Face Detection] is not available in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Easy Mode
• [When touched] is not available when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait
Two People].
• You can select [Face Detection] only when the Focus mode is set to [Multi AF] or the Metering Mode is
set to [Multi].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the Digital Zoom.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.
• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.
• During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [When
touched].
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zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory)
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face
Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority.
1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during
Face Detection.
The selected face is registered as the priority face, and the
frame changes to an orange-colored
.
2Each time you touch a different face, that face is registered as
the priority face.
3To cancel face registration, touch
.
• When you remove the battery from the camera, the face registration is reset.
• When the registered face disappears from the LCD screen, the camera returns to the setting selected
by [Face Detection]. When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera
focuses on the registered face.
• It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the surrounding
brightness, the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, register the face again under the conditions
where the image will be shot.
• When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection
is performed only on the registered face.
• In Easy Mode or when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two
People], the priority face cannot be registered.
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Anti Blink
When Scene Selection is set to
(Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera
automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the
image which the eyes are not blinked automatically.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
(REC Mode) t
(Scene Selection) t
(Soft Snap)
3
t
(Anti Blink) t desired mode
When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so
that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.
(Auto)
(Off)
Does not use the Anti Blink function.
Notes
• Anti Blink does not function in the following situations.
– When using the flash
– During burst shooting
– When the Face Detection function does not work
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
• Sometimes Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation.
• When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are
recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. Shoot again as necessary.
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Display Settings
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2
t
(Display Settings) t desired mode
(On)
Displays the operation buttons.
(Off)
Does not display the operation
buttons.
zTo display the operation buttons when [Display
Settings] is set to [Off]
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right to
display the operation buttons.
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Easy Mode
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators
become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Easy Mode) t [OK]
Notes
• The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
• The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
zFunctions available in Easy Mode (Viewing)
(Delete) : Deletes the currently displayed image.
(Zoom) : Enlarges the displayed image.
• Drag up, down, right or left, or touch
/
/
/
to
change the zoom position. Touch
/
to change the
zoom magnification.
:
Touch [Delete Single Image] to delete the currently
displayed image.
Touch [Delete All Images] to delete all images in that date
range or folder.
Touch [Exit Easy Mode] to exit Easy Mode.
• When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View].
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Calendar
This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View.
Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(View Mode) t
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
(Date View)
3 Touch
(Calendar).
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
4 Select the month you want to display with
/
,
then touch the desired date.
Drag the thumbnails of images for the selected date up or
down to change the page. Touch an image to return to the
single-image screen for that image.
Images for the selected date
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
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Image Index
Displays multiple images at the same time.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2 Touch
(Image Index).
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change
the page.
Touch an image on the index screen to return to the single-
image screen for that image.
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Slideshow
Images are automatically played back in succession.
1 Press the
playback mode.
2 Touch (Slideshow) t desired mode.
(Playback) button to switch to
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
(Continuous
Playback)
Plays back all the images in succession.
(Slideshow with
music)
Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music.
Continuous Playback
1 Select the image to start playback.
2 Touch
(Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback].
3 To end continuous playback, touch the LCD screen, and then touch [Exit
Continuous Playback].
• Touch
/
on the LCD screen to adjust the movie volume.
Note
• When [Display Burst Group] is [Display Main Image Only], only the main image is displayed.
zViewing panoramic images during continuous
playback
The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds.
You can scroll a panoramic image by touching
.
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Slideshow with music
1 Touch
(Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music].
2 Touch desired mode t [Start].
3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then select from [Exit Slideshow].
Note
• [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images or in the following situations:
– Panoramic images
– When [View Mode] is set to [Folder view (MP4)] or [AVCHD view]
Image
Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal
memory is used to record images.
All
Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.
This Date
Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range
when View Mode is
(Date View).
Folder
Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in
Folder View.
Effects
Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows. If the playback time of a movie is long,
an image is taken from it and displayed.
Simple
A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval.
The playback interval is adjustable in [Interval] and you can
thoroughly enjoy your images.
Nostalgic
Stylish
Active
A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene.
A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes.
Note
• When [Display Burst Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only], the burst images are displayed as
follows.
– When [Effects] is set to [Simple], only the main image is displayed.
– When [Effects] is set to other than [Simple] and there are two or fewer burst images, only the main
image is displayed.
– When [Effects] is set to other than [Simple] and there are three or more burst images, three images
including the main image are displayed.
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Music
Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background
music track. Touch
to listen to each BGM. Touch
/
to adjust the BGM volume.
Music1
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
The default setting for a [Active] slideshow.
Does not use BGM.
Music2
Music3
Music4
Mute
Note
• The movies are played back without their audio.
Interval
Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected
as the [Effects].
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Auto
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
Note
• The interval setting is invalid for movie playback.
Repeat
Turns slideshow repeat on or off.
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
zSelecting background music
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back
during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The 4 preset pieces (Music1 – Music4)
can be replaced with the ones you transferred).
• The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file, execute
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Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
(Delete) t desired mode
(All but this image)
Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in
Display Burst Group mode.
After step 2, touch [OK].
(All In This Group)
(This Image)
Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once.
After step 2, touch [OK].
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
(Multiple Images)
Allows you to select and delete multiple images.
Do as the following after step 2.
1Touch the image you want to delete.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to
be deleted. Touch an image with a
release the mark.
2Touch [OK] t [OK].
mark again to
(All in Date Range)
(All in This Folder)
(All AVCHD files)
Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder, or
all AVCHD movies at once.
After step 2, touch [OK].
Note
• When using internal memory, a Folder View is used with still images and movies displayed in the same
folder.
In Easy Mode
Delete Single Image
Delete All Images
Deletes the currently displayed image.
Deletes all images in that date range or folder.
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zYou can switch between index and single-image
mode when selecting images
Touch
to return to the single-image screen, and touch
on the single-image screen to return to the index screen.
• You can also switch between index and single-image mode in
[Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
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Send by TransferJet
TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by
closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the
(TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Using a Memory Stick with TransferJet (sold separately) allows images to be transferred
between TransferJet-compatible devices.
For more details on TransferJet, see the operating instructions supplied with Memory Stick with
TransferJet.
1 Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet into the
camera and press the
(Playback) button.
2
(Send by TransferJet) t desired mode
When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD
screen, touch
.
3 Transfer images by closely aligning the
(TransferJet) marks on the
camera and other device.
A notification sound is emitted when connection is made.
(This Image)
Sends the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
(Multiple Images)
You can select and send multiple images.
After step 2, perform the following.
1Select an image to be sent, then touch it.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to
be sent.
Touch an image with a
mark.
mark again to release the
2Touch [OK] t [OK].
Notes
• Only still images can be transferred.
• Up to 10 images can be transferred at once.
• First, set [TransferJet] to [On] by selecting
• While aboard an airplane, set [TransferJet] to [Off] by selecting
Settings) (page 115). In other cases, always follow all regulations governing the location in which the
camera is being used.
t
t
(Settings) t (Main
• The connection is cut if transfer cannot be made within about 30 seconds. If this happens, select [Yes]
and realign the two
(TransferJet) marks on the camera and another device.
• Memory Stick with TransferJet and camera models with TransferJet are not sold in some countries and
regions due to local laws and regulations.
• Set the [TransferJet] function to [Off] in countries and regions other than where you purchased your
camera. Depending on the country or region, if you use the TransferJet function, you may be liable due to
local restrictions on transmission of electromagnetic waves.
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Receiving images using TransferJet
1 Press the
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
2 Closely align the
(TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending
device to receive images.
A notification sound is emitted when connection is made.
Notes
• Only images that can be displayed on the camera can be played.
• If an Image Database File error occurs during saving, a Recover Image Database File screen will appear.
• Play images that cannot be registered in the Image Database File using [Folder view (Still)].
zTips for sending and receiving data successfully
Closely align the
(TransferJet) mark on the camera and other device.
• The transfer rate and range differ depending on the angle at which the
(TransferJet) marks are aligned.
• Sending and receiving data is easier if the
(TransferJet) marks are
aligned with both cameras parallel to each other as shown in the figure.
zUsing separately sold TransferJet-compatible
devices
Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices allows you to transfer images to a PC
and can broaden your enjoyment of transferring data.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your TransferJet-compatible device.
• Note the following points when using TransferJet-compatible devices.
– Before use, set the camera to playback mode.
– If an image does not display, select
[LUN Settings] to [Single].
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) and then set
– While connected, data cannot be written to or deleted from the camera.
– Do not disconnect while importing images to “PMB”.
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Paint
Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Paint)
When using the internal memory, touch
side of the LCD screen.
(Paint) on the left
3 Draw on the image using the paint pen
(supplied).
4 Touch the
/
button t select the saved image size.
Button
Action
1
/
Save
Saves the image in VGA or 5M format in the
internal memory or on a memory card.
Paint characters or graphics.
Make corrections.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pen
Eraser
Stamp
Apply a stamp to the image.
Select the pen or eraser thickness, or the stamp.
Select the color.
/
Thickness/Stamps
Color
Exit
Exit paint mode.
Frame
Add a frame.
Select the desired frame with / .
9
0
Revert
Undo the last action.
Erase all painting.
Clear all
Note
• You cannot paint or put stamps on panoramic images, images displayed in a burst group and movies.
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Retouch
Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file.
The original image is retained.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Retouch) t desired mode
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
3 Perform retouching according to the operation
method in each mode.
(Trimming
(Resize))
Records the zoomed playback
image.
Touch
/
t set the point with v/
V/b/B t
size to save with
[OK]
t select an image
/
t
t
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
(Red Eye
Correction)
Corrects the red-eye phenomenon
caused by flash.
After red eye correction is completed,
touch [OK].
• You may not be able to correct the
red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
(Unsharp
masking)
Sharpens the image within a
chosen frame.
Touch the area (frame) of the desired
image to retouch t
t [OK]
• Depending on the image, sufficient
correction may not be applied and
the image quality may deteriorate.
Note
• You cannot retouch panoramic images, images displayed in a burst group, and movies.
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View Mode
Allows you to select the display format for viewing images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(View Mode) t desired mode
(Date View)
(Folder view
Displays images by the date.
Displays still images.
(Still))
(Folder view
(MP4))
(AVCHD view)
Displays movies in MP4 format.
Displays movies in AVCHD format.
Notes
• When using internal memory, a Folder View is used with still images and movies displayed in the same
folder.
• Event View is not available on this camera.
zViewing images taken with a different camera
This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing
images. If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the
memory card, a registration screen with the message “Files found which were not
recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by
selecting [OK].
• Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images. If a battery with a low charge is used to
register unregistered images, it may not be possible to transfer data or data may be corrupted if the
battery charge runs out.
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Display Burst Group
You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
t
(View Mode) t
(Date View)
(Display Burst Group) t desired
mode
(Display Main
Image Only)
Groups burst images, then plays back the main images only.
• When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera
determines and displays the optimum image as the main image.
When Face Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst
group is displayed as the main image.
(Display All)
Plays back all burst images one at a time.
zDisplaying grouped burst images side by side
Only main images are displayed if [Display Main Image Only] has been set. You can
display a line-up of images by following the procedure below.
Main image
Thumbnail image display
Single image display
The image being displayed
above
1Display the main image in playback mode, then touch it.
The images are displayed in the index.
2Touch
/
to display the desired image.
• You can also display the image by touching the thumbnail image at the bottom of the LCD
screen.
3The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each
time you touch the screen.
4To cancel the display, touch
.
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Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
The
mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Protect) t desired mode
(This Image)
(Multiple
Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
You can select and protect multiple images.
Images)
After step 2, perform the following.
1Select an image to be protected, then touch it.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
protected. Touch an image with a
mark.
mark again to release the
2Touch [OK] t [OK].
Protects all images in the date range or folder, or all AVCHD
movies.
Touch [OK] after step 2.
(Set All in Date
Range)
(Set All in This
Folder)
(Set All AVCHD
files)
Unlocks all images in the date range or folder, or all AVCHD
movies.
Touch [OK] after step 2.
(Remove All in
Date Range)
(Remove All in
This Folder)
(Remove All
AVCHD files)
Note
• When using internal memory, a Folder View is used with still images and movies displayed in the same
folder.
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DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the
memory card that you want to print out later.
The
(Print order) mark is displayed for registered images.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
t desired mode
(This Image)
(Multiple
Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image
mode.
You can select and order printing multiple images.
Images)
After step 2, perform the following.
1Select an image to be printed, then touch it.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be
printed. Touch an image with a
mark.
mark again to release the
2Touch [OK] t [OK].
Sets print order for all images in the date range or folder.
Touch [OK] after step 2.
(Set All in Date
Range)
(Set All in This
Folder)
Cancels print order for all images in the date range or folder.
Touch [OK] after step 2.
(Remove All in
Date Range)
(Remove All in
This Folder)
Notes
• The
(Print order) mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory.
• You can add a
(Print order) mark to a maximum 999 images.
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Rotate
Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical
orientation.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
(Rotate)
/
t [OK]
Notes
• You cannot rotate movies, images displayed in a burst group, and protected still images.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
87GB
Volume Settings
Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback.
1 Press the
playback mode.
(Volume Settings)
(Playback) button to switch to
2
t
3 Adjust the volume by touching
/
t
You can also adjust the volume by touching z in the volume
adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
zAdjusting the volume during playback of a movie or
slideshow
Touch the LCD screen to display the operation buttons, then touch and then
Movie playback:
/
to adjust the volume.
Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch the
buttons to adjust the volume.
/
Slideshow:
88GB
Display Settings
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Display Settings) t desired
mode
(On)
Displays the operation buttons.
(Off)
Does not display the operation
buttons.
zTo display the operation buttons when [Display
Settings] is set to [Off]
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right to
display the operation buttons.
89GB
Exposure data
This sets whether or not to display the shooting data of the currently displayed file.
Exposure data
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
t
(Exposure data) t desired mode
(On)
(Off)
Displays the shooting data on the LCD screen.
Does not display the shooting data.
90GB
Select Folder
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing
the image you want to play back.
Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set.
1 Press the
(Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2
3
t
(View Mode) t [Folder view
(Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)]
t
/
(Select Folder) t select the folder
t [OK]
with
Note
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
zViewing images across multiple folders
When multiple folders are created and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the
following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
92GB
Movie format
You can set the recording method used to record movies.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode
This recording method is suitable for viewing smooth video images
on a high-definition television.
AVCHD movies are recorded.
AVCHD
MP4
This recording method is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail
attachments.
mp4 (AVC) movies are recorded.
93GB
AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is
pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
indicator appears at this time.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode
Auto
Off
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
Notes
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails
to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– Shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
–
(Landscape), (Twilight),
Scene Selection.
(Pet), (Fireworks) or (Hi-Speed Shutter) mode is selected in
– [Housing] is set to [On].
– [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder
frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the
frame.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into
the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
94GB
Digital Zoom
Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode
Smart (
)
Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will
not be distorted, according to the image size. (Smart zoom)
Precision (
)
Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately
8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image
quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
(Precision digital zoom)
Off
Does not use the Digital Zoom.
Notes
• The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Backlight Correction HDR mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]
• The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to [10M] or [16:9(7M)].
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the Digital Zoom.
Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom
(including optical zoom 4×)
The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size.
Size
Total zoom scale
Approx. 5.6×
5M
Approx. 22×
VGA
16:9(2M)
Approx. 7.6×
96GB
Auto Orientation
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position
change and displays the image in the portrait position.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode
On
Off
Records the image with the correct orientation.
Does not use Auto Orientation.
Notes
• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly.
• You cannot use [Auto Orientation] when
shooting movies.
(Underwater) is selected in the Scene Selection or when
zRotating images after recording
If the orientation of an image is incorrect, you can use the [Rotate] on the MENU screen to
display the image in portrait position.
97GB
Scene Recog. Guide
You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when
Scene Recognition is activated.
Scene Recognition Guide
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired
mode
On
Off
Displays the Scene Recognition Guide.
Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide.
98GB
Red Eye Reduction
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired
mode
Auto
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes
automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
On
Off
Notes
• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
until the shutter is released, and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.
• If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select
[Auto].
• [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations:
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– When Scene Selection is set to
(High Sensitivity) mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Camera
Eye
Retina
Other ways to reduce red-eye
• Select
(High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is automatically turned to [Off].)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] t [Red Eye
Correction] on the viewing menu or with the supplied software “PMB”.
99GB
Blink Alert
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the
message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Shooting
Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode
Auto
Off
Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message.
Does not display the message.
100GB
Beep
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Beep] t desired mode
Shutter
High
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/
press the shutter button.
If you want to lower the volume, select [Low].
Low
Off
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
101GB
LCD Brightness
This sets the brightness of the LCD screen.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[LCD Brightness] t desired mode
Normal
Bright
Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness.
Sets the LCD screen to high brightness.
• This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light.
Notes
• In [Bright] mode, the battery power may decrease faster.
• If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the LCD screen
becomes dark.
• In Movie Mode, [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal].
102GB
Demo Mode
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When
there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off].
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Demo Mode] t desired mode
2
(REC Mode) t
Adjustment)
(Intelligent Auto
Demo Mode1
Demo Mode2
Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no
operation is performed for 15 seconds.
Demo Mode3
If no operation is performed for a set period of time while the
camera is connected to an HD TV with an HDMI Cable (sold
separately), a demonstration of AVCHD movie playback will
automatically be performed.
Off
Does not perform a demonstration.
Note
• Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter, but no image is
recorded.
104GB
HDMI Resolution
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by
connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High
Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[HDMI Resolution] t desired mode
Auto
The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output
resolution.
1080i
Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).
480p/576p
Outputs signals in SD picture quality (480p/576p).
• If the camera is 1080 60i-compatible, signals are output using 480p,
whereas if it is 1080 50i-compatible, signals are output using 576p.
Notes
• If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [480p/576p]
depending on the TV to be connected.
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable
(sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
106GB
CTRL FOR HDMI
This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV
using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 128.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode
On
Off
Enables remote-controlled operation.
Disables remote-controlled operation.
Note
• You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your
camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV.
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COMPONENT
Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of
TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[COMPONENT] t desired mode
HD(1080i)
SD
Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High
Definition TV.
Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not
compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.
Note
• When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output
Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side.
108GB
Housing
Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the Housing (Marine
Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Housing] t desired mode
On
Off
Changes the function of the buttons.
Does not change any functions.
Notes
• Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen.
• Some functions are limited, and the icon positions on the LCD screen change.
109GB
USB Connect
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer
using the USB cable.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[USB Connect] t desired mode
Auto
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication
with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer.
PictBridge
PTP/MTP
Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard
appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera
are imported to the computer (with Windows 7/Vista/XP,
Mac OS X).
Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a
computer or other USB device.
Notes
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select
[PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass
Storage].
• You cannot import movies when [PTP/MTP] is selected. To import movies to the computer, select
[Auto] or [Mass Storage].
110GB
LUN Settings
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor
when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[LUN Settings] t desired mode
Multi
The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory
are displayed. Select this setting when you connect the camera to a
computer.
Single
When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on
the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images
in the internal memory are displayed. Select this setting in cases
where the images of both the memory card and the internal memory
are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other
than a computer.
Note
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”.
111GB
Download Music
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Download Music]
The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is
displayed.
2 Make a USB connection between the camera
and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change
music files.
112GB
Format Music
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such
as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Format Music] t [OK]
zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the
camera
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset
ones.
1Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a
computer.
2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
113GB
Power Save
Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If
you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery
pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down
the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Power Save] t desired mode
Stamina
Standard
Off
The LCD screen automatically goes dark if the camera is not
operated for about 30 seconds, and the power turns off if the
camera is not operated for about 30 seconds more.
The LCD screen automatically goes dark if the camera is not
operated for about 1 minute, and the power turns off if the camera
is not operated for about 1 minute more.
The LCD screen does not darken and the camera does not turn off
automatically.
114GB
TransferJet
You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer
technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to
communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet
function, check for the
(TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Using a Memory Stick with TransferJet (sold separately) allows images to be transferred
between TransferJet-compatible devices.
For more details on TransferJet, see the Operating Instructions supplied with Memory Stick with
TransferJet.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[TransferJet] t desired mode
On
Off
Communicates using TransferJet.
Does not communicate using TransferJet.
Notes
• [TransferJet] is always set to [Off] during Easy Mode.
• While aboard an airplane, set [TransferJet] to [Off]. In other cases, always follow all regulations
governing the location in which the camera is being used.
• The connection is cut if transfer cannot be made within about 30 seconds. If this happens, select [Yes]
and again align two
(TransferJet) marks on the camera and another device.
• Memory Stick with TransferJet and camera models with TransferJet are not sold in some countries and
regions due to local laws and regulations.
• Set the [TransferJet] function to [Off] in countries and regions other than where you purchased your
camera. Depending on the country or region, if you use the TransferJet function, you may be liable due to
local restrictions on transmission of electromagnetic waves.
zWhat is TransferJet?
TransferJet allows you to share images by sending and receiving
image data. Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet in your camera
and align two
(TransferJet) marks of the camera and another
device that supports this function.
115GB
Calibration
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate
points where you touch.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Main Settings) t
[Calibration]
2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the ×
mark displayed on the screen in order.
Notes
• To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not
effected.
• If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
116GB
Format
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory
card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this
camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card.
This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back-up any important data to a PC or other storage
location.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card
Tool) or
(Internal Memory Tool) t [Format]
t [OK]
Note
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
117GB
Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another
recording folder.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card
Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK]
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a
new folder may be automatically created.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
zOn the folders
• After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 119) and select the
118GB
Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card
Tool) t [Change REC.Folder]
2 Select the folder in which you want to store
images using t [OK].
/
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder.
– “100” folder
– A folder with a number that has either “sssMSDCF” or “sssANV01” only.
• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
119GB
Delete REC.Folder
Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card
Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder]
2 Select the folder you want to delete using
/
t [OK].
Notes
• This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
• If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the
largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
• You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or even files that cannot be played back
by the camera, first delete these images and files, and then delete the folder.
120GB
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.
1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity
into the camera.
2
t
(Settings) t
(Memory Card
Tool) t [Copy] t [OK]
Notes
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot copy images individually.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in
[Internal Memory Tool]).
• A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a
specific folder and copy images to it.
121GB
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
1
t
Tool) or
(Settings) t
(Internal Memory Tool) t [File
Number] t desired mode
(Memory Card
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or
the memory card is changed. (When the replaced memory card
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.)
122GB
Area Setting
Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Clock Settings)
t [Area Setting] t desired mode
Home
You use the camera in your area.
When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must
make the Area Setting.
Destination
You use the camera set to the time at your destination.
Set the destination area.
zChanging Area Setting
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that
destination.
Daylight Savings icon
1Touch the “Destination” area.
2Select the area using / .
3Touch Daylight Savings icon, then select Daylight Savings On/Off.
4Touch [OK].
123GB
Date & Time Setting
Sets the date and time again.
1
t
(Settings) t
(Clock Settings)
t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode
Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Daylight Savings
Date & Time
You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off].
You can set the date and time.
Note
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
124GB
Viewing an image on a Standard
Definition (SD) TV
You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the
camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with
the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
3 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the AV Cable (supplied).
(Playback) button
1 To audio/video
input jacks
Multi-output stand
2 To the A/V OUT
(STEREO) jack
AV Cable
4 Turn on the TV and set the input.
5 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• You cannot play back images in [Easy Mode] during TV output.
• When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected, the image being shot is not displayed
on the TV.
125GB
Viewing an image on a High
Definition (HD) TV
You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to
a High Definition (HD) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor
Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. Refer also to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV.
1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or
HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Notes
• When you play back a single image, no icons are displayed on the TV.
• You cannot play back images in [Easy Mode] during TV output.
• Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format.
• When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately), or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) the image being shot is not displayed on the
TV.
z“PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can
be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
• PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
• When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable,
your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the
TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
• For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
126GB
Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an
HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
(Playback) button
HDMI jack
1 To the HDMI jack
Multi-output stand
2 To the HDMI jack
HDMI Cable
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
this camera to select the desired image.
/
displayed on the LCD screen of
Notes
• Touch
t
(Settings) t (Main Settings) to select [Auto] or [1080i] for [HDMI Resolution].
• The beep sound is fixed to [Shutter].
• Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and
TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also
cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment.
• This function may not work properly with some HD TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a
video on your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV.
• Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo.
• Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time when you shoot movies in
the condition where the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
127GB
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can
operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV
by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold
separately).
3 Turn on the TV and set the input.
4 Press the
(playback) button of the camera to turn on the camera.
(Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t
5
t
[On]
6 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote controller to select the
desired mode.
Menu
Function
Automatically plays back images with sound effects or background
music in a continuous loop.
Slideshow with music
Plays back a single image at a time.
Single Image
Image Index
Wide Zoom
Displays multiple images at the same time.
Plays back 4:3 aspect ratio still images in 16:9 aspect ratio when you
view a single image. In that case, the top and bottom of the image
will be slightly cropped.
Deletes recorded images.
Delete
Plays back enlarged images.
Playback Zoom
Rotate
Rotates a still image.
Selects the display format for viewing multiple images.
View Mode
Notes
• When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are
limited.
• When you touch the LCD screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller, the remote
controller operation is temporarily interrupted.
• You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your
camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
• If the camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV’s remote controller, such as
when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer’s TV, touch
t
(Settings) t (Main
Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [Off].
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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an
HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately)
Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
1 Connect the camera to the TV using a HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
1 To audio/video input jacks
COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
(Playback) button
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
HD Output Adaptor Cable
2 To the multi-connector
2 Turn on the TV and set the input.
3 Press
(Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch
to select the desired image.
/
on the LCD screen of the camera
Note
• Before you use this function, select
for [COMPONENT].
t
(Settings) t (Main Settings) to select [HD(1080i)]
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Using with your computer
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile
use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software
“PMB”, “Music Transfer” and “PMB Portable” or importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
Others
Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/
Windows 7
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/
editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo
1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High
Definition movies: 1 GB or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—
approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating
discs.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Recommended computer environment
(Macintosh)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “Music
Transfer” and “PMB Portable” or importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)
Music Transfer/PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to
v10.6)
Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described
above or in a multi-boot environment.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera
and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Using the software
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and
“Music Transfer” (Windows)
1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-
ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
(SONYPMB).
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.
The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button (
t
) to accept
the terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on
the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
7 Start up the software.
• To start up “PMB,” click
(PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see PMB
• To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t (PMB).
• If “PMB” was installed on your computer and if you re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM,
you can start up all the applications from “PMB Launcher. ” To start up “PMB Launcher,” double-
click
(PMB Launcher) on the desktop.
Notes
• Log on as Administrator.
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on
the screen. Select [Start].
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Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh)
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click
(SONYPMB).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
Notes
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
zIntroduction to “PMB”
• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display.
Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
• Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera.
Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] t [Easy
Export (PC Sync)] in the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export].
• You can save and print images with the date.
• You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
• You can correct (Red Eye Reduction, etc.) still images, and change the shooting date and
time.
• You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive.
• Blu-ray discs, AVCHD discs and DVD-Video discs can be created from AVCHD movies
imported to a PC. (An environment that provides Internet connectivity is required when
creating a Blu-ray disc or DVD-Video disc for the first time.)
• You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is
required.)
• For other details, see
(PMB Help).
zIntroduction to “Music Transfer”
“Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory
with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
• The following track types can be imported using “Music Transfer”.
– MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer
– Music CD tracks
– Preset-music saved on the camera
• Before starting up “Music Transfer,” perform
t
(Settings) t
(Main
Settings) t [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer.
For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”.
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Connecting the camera to a
computer
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect an
AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the multi-output stand (supplied)
and a wall outlet (wall socket), and attach the camera to the multi-output
stand.
2 Turn on the computer, then press
(Playback) button.
3 Connect the camera to your computer.
• When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program
to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
1To a USB jack of the computer
Multi-output
stand
2To a USB jack
USB cable
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
“PMB” allows you to easily import images.
For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a
computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the
desired images to the computer.
Notes
• Use “PMB” for operations such as when importing AVCHD movies to a computer.
• If operations are performed on an AVCHD movie file or folder on the camera from a PC while the
camera is connected to a PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not
delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility
for the result of operations of this type.
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Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the
newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you
want to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
Deleting the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing a memory card.
• Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
Windows Vista
tasktray.
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
Windows XP
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
Disconnect icon
Note
• Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you
use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
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Uploading images to a media
service
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
You can use this application to do the following:
• You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service.
• You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away
from home or the office.
• You can easily register the media services (such as blogs) you use frequently.
For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help.
Starting up PMB Portable (Windows)
When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the
procedure below to make the selection. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to 5
are unnecessary the next time you use “PMB Portable”.
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears.
Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives.
• If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer])
t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
2 Click “PMB Portable”.
(In Windows XP, click “PMB Portable” t [OK].)
• If “PMB Portable” is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard, click [Computer] t
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMBP_Win.exe”.
The Language Selection screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then click [OK].
The Region Selection screen appears.
4 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
5 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
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Starting up PMB Portable (Macintosh)
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.
When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the
desktop. Click [×] for any unnecessary drives.
2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.
The Region Selection screen appears.
3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement,
click [I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
Notes
• “PMB Portable” is not supported for AVCHD movies.
• Set [LUN Settings] in [Main Settings] to [Multi].
• Always connect to a network when using “PMB Portable”.
• When uploading images over the Internet, the cache may remain in the computer being used depending
on the service provider. This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose.
• When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB
Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the web site.
Notes on “PMB Portable”
“PMB Portable” makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the
server administered by Sony (the “Sony server”).
In order to use “PMB Portable” to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other
services (the “services”) provided by these and other websites, you must consent to the
following.
• Some websites require registration procedures and/or fees to use their services. In using such services,
you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned.
• Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators.
Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any
inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or
changes to such services.
• To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot
access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
• If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated, you will be notified of the termination ahead of
time on Sony website, etc.
• The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the
purposes of improving Sony future products and services. However, no personal data will be recorded on
such occasions.
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Creating a disc of movies
You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera.
Selecting the method for creating a disc of
movies
Select the method that suits your disc player.
For details on the method for creating a disc using “PMB”, see “PMB Help.”
Player
Creation method
Disc type
Blu-ray disc playback devices Importing movies to a computer using
(Blu-ray disc player,
PlayStation®3, etc.)
“PMB” and creating a Blu-ray disc
AVCHD format playback
devices
Importing movies to a computer using
“PMB” and creating an AVCHD
format disc
(Sony Blu-ray disc player,
PlayStation®3, etc.)
Creating an AVCHD format disc using
a DVD Writer/Recorder other than
DVDirect Express
Ordinary DVD playback
devices
Importing movies to a computer using
“PMB” and creating a standard
(DVD player, computer that can definition image quality (SD) disc
play DVDs, etc.)
Notes
• If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or
connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.
• If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version. For
details, see the following URL:
zCharacteristics of each type of disc
Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high-definition image quality (HD) movies of
a longer duration than DVD discs.
High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as
DVD-R discs, and a high-definition image quality (HD) disc is created.
• You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback
devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the
disc on ordinary DVD players.
Standard definition image quality (SD) movies converted from high-definition image
quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a
standard definition image quality (SD) disc is created.
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zTypes of discs that can be used with “PMB”
The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see
page 138.
Disc type
Characteristics
DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL
DVD-RW/ DVD+RW
Cannot be re-written.
Can be re-written and used again.
• Always update to the latest available version of PlayStation®3 system software.
• The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating AVCHD discs
An AVCHD disc with HD picture quality can be created from AVCHD movies imported to a PC
using supplied “PMB” software.
1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive.
2 Start “PMB”.
3 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc.
4 Click
, then select [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)].
5 Create the disc by following the on-screen instructions.
Notes
• Still images and MP4 movies cannot be recorded on an AVCHD disc.
• Disc creation may take time.
zPlaying an AVCHD disc on a PC
AVCHD discs can be played on a PC using “Player for AVCHD” installed along with
“PMB”. To start the software, click on [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB
Launcher] t [View] t [Player for AVCHD].
For detailed operations, see the Help for “Player for AVCHD”.
• Images may not play back smoothly depending on the PC environment.
Creating Blu-ray discs
You can create Blu-ray discs from AVCHD movies imported to a PC.
The PC in question must be capable of creating Blu-ray discs. BD-R (not re-writable) or BD-RE
(re-writable) discs can be used. Multi-session recordings cannot be made.
To create Blu-ray discs, be sure to install [BD add-on software] on the “PMB” installation
screen. To install, your PC must be connected to the Internet.
For detailed operations, see “PMB Help”.
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Creating standard definition image quality (SD)
discs
DVD discs with standard definition image quality (SD) can be created using supplied “PMB”
software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC.
1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive.
• If software other than “PMB” starts automatically, exit that software.
2 Start “PMB”.
3 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc.
4 Click
, then select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)].
5 Create the disc by following the on-screen instructions.
Notes
• Discs cannot be created for MP4 movies.
• Disc creation may take time due to converting the AVCHD movie to standard definition image quality
(SD).
• The PC must be connected to the Internet the first time a DVD-Video disc is created.
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Printing still images
You can print still images using the following methods.
• Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer
• Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• Printing using a computer
You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the
images. You can insert the date on the image and print it.
For details, see the “PMB Help”.
Notes
• When you print images shot in 16:9 mode, both edges may be cut off.
• You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge-
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting
the camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
“PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging
Products Association)
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
Multi-output
stand
1To a USB jack of
the printer
2To a USB jack
USB cable
3 Turn on the camera and the printer.
After the connection is made, the
indicator appears on the screen.
If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
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4
t
(Print) t desired mode
This Image
Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Multiple Images
You can select and print multiple images.
After step 4, perform the following.
1Touch the image to be printed.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to
be printed.
Touch an image with a mark again to release the
mark.
2Touch [OK] t [OK].
All in Date Range
All in This Folder
Prints all images in the selected date range and folder at
once.
Touch [OK] after step 4.
5 Desired setting item t [Start]
Quantity
Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be
printed.
• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single
sheet depending on the quantity of images.
Layout
Selects the number of images you want to print side by side
on a sheet.
Size
Date
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
Selects [Date] or [Day&Time] to insert the date and time
on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order
you select using [Date & Time Setting] on the camera. This
function may not be available depending on the printer.
Notes
• Movies cannot be printed.
• If the camera could not be connected to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under [Main Settings]
to [PictBridge].
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
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Printing at a shop
You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service
shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in advance on the viewing menu so that you do not have to
reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Notes
• You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they can process.
• A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
• If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see
page 152.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert
the battery pack, then turn on the power.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal
memory, music files may be checked.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Make sure the direction of the battery is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power
up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack terminals are dirty. Gently wipe away any dirt with a soft cloth.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect
the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.
• If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on and [Power Save]
is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.
Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Depending on
conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger
to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the
proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• When images cannot be recorded into a memory card but are recorded into the internal memory, even
though a memory card has been inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card has been
fully inserted.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. If it is full, do one of the
following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 77).
– Change the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Switch the
(Still)/ (Movie) mode button.
• When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards:
– “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
– SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 104).
Smile Shutter function does not work.
• No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected.
• Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 104).
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Recording takes a long time.
• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in
dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise. This function is called NR (noise
reduction) slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer.
• The Anti Blink function is working. When [Anti Blink] is set to [Auto], reset to [Off] (page 69).
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The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject
than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches)
(T) from the lens in Intelligent Auto Adjustment and Easy Mode, or approximately 8 cm (3 1/4
inches) (W)/50 cm (1 ft 7 3/4 inches) (T) from the lens in other recording modes). Or set to Close
focus mode and shoot about 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches) from the W side distance.
•
(Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
when shooting still images.
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the zoom during Intelligent Sweep Panorama shooting.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 96).
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom in the following situations:
– In Movie Mode
– In Backlight Correction HDR mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
Cannot select the Face Detection function.
• You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the Metering Mode
is set to [Multi].
• You cannot select Face Detection when the Close focus mode is activated.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot use the flash in the following situations:
– When (High Sensitivity) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the
Scene Selection.
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
(Landscape), (Gourmet),
Shutter).
(Pet),
(Beach), (Snow),
(Underwater) or (Hi-Speed
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a
malfunction.
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The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work.
(Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
•
• When Close focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32
inches to 7 7/8 inches).
• [Macro] is set to [Auto] in the following situations:
– In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode
– In Movie Mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
– In Easy Mode
– When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
Macro shooting cannot be turned off.
• There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a
distant subject.
The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB”, you can
print or save images with the date (page 131).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button
halfway down.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image
under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 99).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
• Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] on the viewing menu, or correct using
“PMB”.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
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Cannot shoot images in succession.
• You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
• The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack.
The same image is shot several times.
• Set [Burst] to [Off] (page 55).
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 134).
• Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera.
The date and time are not displayed.
• [Display Settings] is set to [Off].
Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.
The buttons and icons no longer appear.
• If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting, the buttons and icons will momentarily
disappear. The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen.
• [Display Settings] in shooting or viewing menu is set to [Off]. Touch the left side of the LCD screen
and drag to the right.
Cannot hear music during slideshow.
• Slideshow is played back with [Continuous Playback]. Select [Slideshow with music] and play back.
The image does not appear on the TV.
• If the USB cable is connected to the USB terminal, disconnect the cable (page 134).
• When you shoot movies where the camera and a TV are connected, the image being shot is not
displayed on the TV.
Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
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Computers
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a
“Memory Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by
manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer
(page 133). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Your computer does not recognize the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately).
• Use the USB cable for connection between the computer and the camera.
• Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and firmly connect it again.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.
Cannot import images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 133).
• When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import
the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera (page 117).
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi].
• Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage].
• Connect the computer to the network.
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Help” (page 131).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Use “PMB”
and import the movie to your computer, then play back the movie (page 131).
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera.
• Event View is not available on this camera.
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Memory card
Cannot insert a memory card.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
• All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Data is being recorded to internal memory even though you inserted a memory
card.
• Check that the memory card has been securely inserted as far as it will go.
Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
• The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal
memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items.
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an
image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the
printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images
without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 131).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images
shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date
superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with
Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
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PictBridge-compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or
not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 110).
• Disconnect the USB cable and connect it 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 details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect the USB cable and
connect it again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable once more, turn the
printer off and then turn it on, and connect the cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using other cameras, or images modified with a computer may not be printed.
• Panoramic images may not be printed or may be printed with both edges cut off depending on the
printer.
Printing is canceled.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable before the
(PictBridge Connecting) indicator turned off.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the
printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and
print the image again (page 140).
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you replace the printer paper with paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the
camera, disconnect the USB cable connected to the printer and then reconnect the printer.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera
(page 140) or the printer.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
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.
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Touch panel
Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 116).
• [Housing] is set to [On] (page 109).
The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points.
• Perform [Calibration] (page 116).
Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using
it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 124).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for
24 hours or more with the power left off.
The date or time is incorrect.
• The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by
t
(Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting].
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Warning indicators and
messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera
is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the
camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times,
the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
• The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on the camera again, or
taking out and inserting the memory card several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted memory card is inserted.
Format the internal memory or the memory card (page 117).
• The inserted memory card cannot be used with the camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new
memory card.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 105), then turn the power on again.
E:94:ss
• There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning
from the E.
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or
the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of
remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BN1 (supplied) battery pack.
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System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to
record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the memory card
• The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.
• The memory card is damaged.
Memory card type error
This memory card may not record or play
Error formatting internal memory
Error formatting memory card
Memory card locked
• You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK
position. Set the switch to the recording position.
Read only memory card
• The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
Writing to the memory card was not completed correctly
Recover data
• Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the screen.
No images
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the memory card.
No still images
• The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
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File found which was not recognized
• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a
computer and then delete the folder.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example:
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any
folders if this is the case.
Empty folder contents
• You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the
folder.
Folder protected
• You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was playing back.
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were
processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another
folder (page 119).
File protected
• Release the protection (page 85).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Unable to detect face for retouch
• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to
secure the camera.
MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card
MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card
• We recommend the use of a memory card with at least 1 GB of memory.
Recording is unavailable in this movie format
• Set [Movie format] to [MP4] (page 93).
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Maximum number of
images already selected
• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].
• Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in Date Range] or [All in This Folder] for DPOF,
Protect or Print.
• You can add
(Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection.
• The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the 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.
Error Playing Music
• Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then download a new Music file.
Error Formatting Music
• Execute [Format Music].
Operation cannot be executed
in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have
been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.
Preparing Image Database File
• The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.
• The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted.
• The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is
possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View].
Inconsistencies found in Image
Database File. Recover data
• AVCHD movies cannot be recorded or played because the Image Database File is corrupt. Follow the
on-screen instructions to recover the Image Database File.
• It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Use
“PMB” to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore a memory card or internal memory.
Image Database File error Cannot recover
• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal
memory (page 117).
When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import the images to the
computer without using “PMB” (page 133).
To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”.
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Recording function unavailable
due to high internal temperature
• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down.
Recording has stopped due to
increased camera temperature
• Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the
temperature goes down.
• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording
movies.
Connection failed
Some files were not sent
Some files were not received
• Either communication was cut off during image transfer, or transfer was cut off because device
memory is full. Check the available memory capacity and try transferring data using TransferJet
again.
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Using the camera abroad
You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any
country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Note
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
On TV color systems
To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the
same color television system.
NTSC system (1080 60i)
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 (1080 50i)
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
PAL-M system (1080 50i)
Brazil
PAL-N system (1080 50i)
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system (1080 50i)
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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“Memory Stick Duo” media
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of
“Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
“Memory Stick” media type
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Recording/Playback
1
a*
2
a*
1 2
a* *
2 3
a* *
2 3 4
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a* * *
1
* High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
2
* “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is
copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.
3
* [AVC HD 17M FH], [AVC HD 9M HQ], [MP4 12M] or [MP4 6M] movies cannot be recorded to
internal memory or a Memory Stick other than a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
* This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer
4
as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Notes
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for
“Memory Stick Micro” media.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the
equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while reading or writing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write
operation
– When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor.
• Do not touch the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media to water.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot.
Doing so will cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” media under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
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Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold
separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory
Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor with a
“Memory Stick” media compliant device, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor is
inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device
without a “Memory Stick Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold
separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”
media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the
camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the
camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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Battery pack
On charging the battery pack
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time
of the battery pack is shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera
immediately before you start shooting.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and
making trial shots before taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
• When the battery pack terminals become dirty, the camera may not turn on, the battery pack may not
charge, or other symptoms may occur. In these cases, gently wipe away any dirt with a soft cloth.
How to store the battery pack
• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery
pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a
year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow (page 74) playback mode until the power goes
off.
• To keep clean battery pack terminal and prevent short-circuiting, place the battery pack in a plastic bag,
etc. when carrying and storing to isolate it from other metal objects, etc.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased
usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in
which each battery pack is used.
Compatible battery pack
• The NP-BN1 battery pack (supplied) can be used only in N type compatible Cyber-shot models.
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Battery charger
• Only NP-BN-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied).
Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them,
posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• The CHARGE lamp on the supplied battery charger has the following two flash patterns.
Fast flash: The lamp repeatedly flashes on and off at approximately 0.15-second intervals.
Slow flash: The lamp repeatedly flashes on and off at approximately 1.5-second intervals.
• Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the
charger, battery life may be shortened.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same
battery pack into the battery charger again until it clicks. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again, this
may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check
that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery
pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the
battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
• If the CHARGE lamp is flashing slowly, it is in standby mode and charging has temporarily stopped.
Charging stops temporarily and standby mode results when the temperature is outside the range suitable
for charging. Charging resumes and the CHARGE lamp lights when the temperature returns to the range
suitable for charging. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
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AVCHD format
The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD
(High-Definition) signal at the 1080i*1 or 720p*2 specification using high-efficiency compression coding
technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or
Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the
conventional image compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video
signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash
memory, memory card, etc.
Recording and playback on the camera
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned
below.
Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/60i, 1440×1080/60i
1080 50i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/50i, 1440×1080/50i
Dolby Digital 2ch
Memory card
Audio signal:
Recording media:
1
* 1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system.
* 720p specification
2
A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system.
* Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera.
3
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TransferJet standard
TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below.
TransferJet standard:
Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0
Protocol Class Name (communication type):
SCSI Block Device Target
OBEX Push Server
OBEX Push Client
• Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device
(sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras.
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Index
A
D
A/V OUT (STEREO) jack..........................................125
Anti Motion Blur ..............................................................31
Auto Orientation ...............................................................97
Date & Time Setting .....................................................124
Delete REC.Folder.........................................................120
Display Burst Group .......................................................84
Display Settings
B
Backlight Correction HDR...........................................33
E
Easy Mode
C
Center-weighted metering ............................................64
Change REC.Folder.......................................................119
Computer
F
Folder
Macintosh computer...............................................130
Recommended environment...............................130
Windows computer.................................................130
Connecting
Create REC.Folder.........................................................118
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H
N
Hand-held Twilight..........................................................32
O
P
I
Playback
Image index settings........................................................91
Intelligent Auto Adjustment ........................................26
Intelligent Pantilter ........................................................162
Intelligent Sweep Panorama ........................................28
Precision digital zoom....................................................96
Print order mark ..............................................................142
L
M
Macintosh computer......................................................130
Movie Mode
Q
R
Red Eye Correction .........................................................82
Red Eye Reduction ..........................................................99
Multi-pattern metering ...................................................64
S
Scene Recog. Guide ........................................................98
Scene Recognition............................................................65
Selected-face Memory....................................................68
Self-diagnosis display...................................................152
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Shooting
W
Windows computer........................................................130
Still/Movie mode button................................................23
Z
T
TransferJet standard ......................................................164
Twilight Portrait................................................................34
U
Underwater White Balance ..........................................61
V
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Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camera.
We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on
requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to
inform you of the following. Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camera.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)
of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
On the license of “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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