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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 User Guide Manual pdf

1. In index mode You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet You can print a set of either the same images O or different images An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer e You cannot print movies e If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi use terminal When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when USB Connect is set to Auto Stage 1 is unnecessary Index button MENU button c Control Button e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press P on the control button to select amp Setup saheun jns Bunund i 3 Select Setup2 with Y then select USB Connect with A V gt 4 select PictBridge with A then press Setup 2 File Number nPictBridge Video Out Mas Scrape Clock Set Auto Elm ejeje The USB mode is set Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 81 Stage 2 Connecting the
2. File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 47 Image size over e You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera Cannot divide e The movie is not long enough to be divided shorter than about two seconds e The file is not a movie Invalid operation e You are trying to play back a file that is not compatible with the camera WA Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash turn on the anti blur function or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera 640 Fine is not available 640 Fine size movies can be recorded only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than 640 Fine Manuals Enable printer to connect e USB Connect is set to PictBridge however the camera is connected to a non PictBridge compliant device Check the device e The connection is not established Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer No image for Slide Show e The selected fo
3. 7 F After the camera is automatically Starting the Cyber shot Viewer detected the Import Images screen is Double click the Cyber shot Viewer displayed icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start gt Programs in Windows XP A11 Programs Sony Picture Utility gt Cyber shot Viewer Save in a new folder Exiting the Cyber shot Viewer Click 4 button in the top right corner of O Save in the esting folder the screen change Cien Cea e If you use the Memory Stick slot refer to page 66 first e In Windows XP if the Auto Play Wizard appears close it Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 73 3 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button ZJ c Documents and Sett 2n0s 09 27 By default images are imported into a folder created in My Pictures that is named with the date of importing e For instructions on changing the Folder to be imported refer to page 76 Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete the Cyber shot Viewer starts Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed Pe e The My Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders e You can double click a thumbnail to display the image by itself 2 Viewing images in Viewed folders arranged by shooting date on a calend
4. Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using e Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub e Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 61 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net Dggnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure e When using Windows 2000 Me do not connect the camera to the computer before installation In Windows 200
5. The message All data in internal memory will be copied Ready appears Select OK with A then press Copying starts lt 60min Copying 102_COPY e Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor not supplied If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot copy individual images e The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the Memory Stick Duo after copying then execute the Format command in Internal Memory Tool page 56 e You cannot select a folder copied on a Memory Stick Duo Even if you copy data a Ly Print order mark is not copied D gnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Setup 1 For details on the operation amp page 51 The default settings are marked with y Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide show See pages 32 77 and 79 If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show the Music file might be corrupted If this happens perform Format Music When Format Music is performed all the Music files are erased Use the supplied software Music Transfer to activate Download Music The message All data will be erased Ready appears OK Formats the Mu
6. 65 73 77 Specifications eee 110 Spot AF orrena 38 Spot metering 40 nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Spot metering cross hairs 40 Standard Tinming enni 50 Troubleshooting 89 TIEN sscatinsisssvanstotacsenssetsettiuese dase 87 Twilight mode step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode step 5 in Read This First Underexposure ceeeeee 14 USB Connect 61 Using your camera abroad gt step 1 in Read This First V VGA step 4 in Read This First Video Out aanname 62 Viewing Movie step 6 in Read This First Still image step 6 in Read This First Volume step 6 in Read This First W Warning indicators and messages White balance Windows computer 63 Recommended environment 64 Wrist strap in Read This First Write protect switch 104 Zoom step 5 in Read This First Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son S X Trademarks e Cyber shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo MagicGate and MAGIC GATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation e InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and D
7. Memory Stick type error e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 104 Format error e Format the media again pages 56 and 57 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 101 Memory Stick locked e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 104 No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files step 6 in Read This First Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file e No images have been recorded in the internal memory No file in this folder e No images have been recorded in this folder e You did not operate correctly when copying images from your computer page 72 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folders or create a new folder page 57 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 58
8. cy DPOF Exit F s ew jns Bunund 7 4 To mark other images display the desired image with lt gt then press To remove the mark in single image mode Press in step 3 or 4 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 85 Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen step 6 in Read This First 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press o 4 Select Select with A V then press e You cannot add a LY mark in All In This Folder 5 Select the image you want to mark with A V lt gt then press A green Y mark appears on the selected image Green LY mark 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images 7 Press MENU 8 Select OK with gt then press The DY mark turns white To cancel select Cancel in step 4 or select Exit in step 8 then press To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 then press To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then press Select Off then press Dggiloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Connecting your camera to your TV wa lt Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV 1 Connect the cam
9. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile SS Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink gital St Game u n Y eee Read This First separate volume Explains the set up and basic operations for shooting playback with your camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual and Read This First separate volume thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC T30 Serial No Enjoying the camera SS Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV Troubleshooting Others Index DowFint diifixtapammera usermanual com Sony Manuals 2675572110 2006 Sony Corporation 2 675 572 11 1 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE
10. First PEIN cer O 80 Index mode 81 Print order mark Printing at a shop Printing directly 81 Program auto shooting 28 PROC Ct cess sescas estsdcrasedev a aes 46 DUP vicetersiicinnineenaunas 61 Quick Review step 5 in Read This First REC Mod rn 42 Red Eye Reduction 53 BESTE unca 47 Rewind Fast forward step 6 in Read This First Ralamen 48 S CAD vaesicassstesssssonsasrovanehocszusess 52 Scene Selection eee 29 step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display 23 Indicator onnan 19 LCD backlight 23 Self diagnosis display 101 Self timer step 5 in Read This First Set the clock step 2 in Read This First SOUP P 44 50 51 Camera Mosens 52 Camera 2 csscissstssssnsases 55 Internal Memory Tool 56 Memory Stick Tool 57 Setup l neniesa 59 Dep Denain 61 Setup rannan 59 Sharpness Shooting Movie step 5 in Read This First Still image gt step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu 36 Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First Shutter speed eee 14 SING si ccsisisaicvaisatianee 52 Single image mode printing Slide Show Slow synchro step 5 in Read This First Smart ZOOM eee 52 Snow mode step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode step 5 in Read This First Software 0
11. Read This First Auto Review Battery charger oo 107 step 1 in Read This First Battery pack Battery life 27 Charging step 1 in Read This First Install Remove step 1 in Read This First Remaining indicator step 1 in Read This First Beach mode step 5 in Read This First step 5 in Read This First Bracket Step 43 Burst 42 C Cable for multi use terminal 67 82 87 Cameta I a civssseciescasssasc scives 52 Cameta 2irisissaiitiiciaascanates 55 Center AP unninn 38 Center weighted metering 40 Change REC Folder 58 Charging battery pack step 1 in Read This First Cleaning 108 Clock Set 62 ClO ai 15 Color Mode wu cesses 36 Compression ratio 16 COMmputel saiaren 63 Copying images 66 78 Macintosh 0 eee 78 Recommended environment 64 78 Software 0 65 73 77 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your Ce iialer OOPER Ea 72 Windows eee 63 Connecting Computer sabl Printer a E AE 87 COO eraen 44 nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals COPY ana 58 Copying images to your COMPUEET esris 66 Create REC Folder 57 Cyber shot Viewer 73 D Daylights noen 40 IDG DI Jak sinisin 18 Delete Format asare 56 57 step 6 in Read This First Digital Zoom eee 52 DIS CEX paronae 64 Divi
12. 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of VOLUME Adjust volume images recorded in selected folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 101 00 00 12 Counter step 6 in Read This First 4 Display Indication Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen display By pressing J Screen display switch button switch button the display changes as longer you can increase the LCD backlight follows e When you set the histogram display to on image information is displayed during playback e The histogram does not appear in the following P situations a Histogram on While shooting omn aN i When the menu is displayed A wa p When recording movies gt 8 During playback 2 n Y Mua When the menu is displayed 3 i In index mode S J Histogram display When you are using playback zoom Indicators off page 37 When you are rotating still images During playback of movies e A large difference in the histogram displayed iy no shooting and during playback may occur when ie id X The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or high 4 The histogram may not appear for images Indicators on recorded using other cameras Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 23 Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a M
13. ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode When shooting under brighter conditions the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish excluding when ISO is set to 80 or 100 P Quality Selects the still image quality GIC 2 Fine FINE Records with high quality low compression Standard STD Records with standard quality high compression e For details on the image quality page 15 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw ay ursn 41 For details on the operation amp page 33 Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button Multi Burst gm Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button This is convenient for checking your form in sports for example e You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in Interval mode page 43 Exp Brktg BRK Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted When you cannot decide the correct exposure shoot in the Exp Brktg mode shifting the exposure value You can select the image with the best exposure afterward Burst q Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button e W
14. amp page 51 The default settings are marked with y Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images X Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the Memory Stick Duo is changed When the replaced Memory Stick Duo contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi use terminal PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 81 PTP When PTP Picture Transfer Protocol is set and the camera is connected to a computer the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 67 Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 67 and 81 If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to PictBridge If the
15. available Mode switch position Auto Program Scene amp Menu for shooting page 36 Camera v lt COLOR Color Mode EV 2 Focus e Metering Mode WB White Bal ISISI ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode Vv KIS ISIS IS I lt I lt BRK Bracket Step S Interval 4 Flash Level Q Contrast D Sharpness amp Setup v KIS ISIS IS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS I lt I lt nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals For details on the operation page 33 Menu for viewing page 45 Bo Folder On Protect DPOF Print Ie Slide EN Resize 3 Rotate Ye Divide amp Setup Trimming KIS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 29 Available only for playback zoom Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw ay buisn 35 Shooting menu For details on the operation page 33 The default settings are marked with Y o Camera Select the still image camera mode step 5 in Read This First COLOR Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image accompanied by effects B
16. memory e Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer e If you are using Mac OS X v10 0 perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on this camera To install Music Transfer Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer e For installation you need to log on as Administrator Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click 8 CYBERSHOTSOFT Double click the MusicTransfer pkg file in MAC folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 77 Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net gt amp S S
17. tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or Attachments heat register or where it is exposed to direct Do not use attachments not recommended by the sunlight manufacturer as they may cause hazards Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 3 Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has b
18. 12 16 42 a Playback step 6 in Read This First VOL MIIE 1 Volume step 6 in Read This First 2 Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 45 w Playback bar step 6 in Read This First Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals m gt Qe oD Q D 3 bY 21 PictBridge connecting 83 e Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the icon is displayed Exposure Value 37 ISO number 41 Metering mode 40 Flash White balance 40 Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image step 6 in Read This First Dgpnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 3 5 Display Indication Display Indication laa PictBridge connecting 82 Histogram 23 37 S101 Recording folder 57 e appears when histogram This does not appear when display is disabled using internal memory 2006 1 1 Recorded date time of the hows Playback folder 45 9 30 AM playback image e This does not appear when memar Menu 33 using internal memory Remainine intemal PAUSE Playing back Multi Burst m aioe saan PLAY images in series 42 memory capacity 25 ie lt gt BACK _ Select images al Remaining Memory NEXT Stick capacity 24 x z
19. 5 Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
20. Manuals Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e Cyber shot Viewer is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 or Mac OS X v10 0 or later USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Music Transfer OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 3 or later CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 G5 series Mac mini Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 250 MB Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Stor
21. Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder 4 0 102 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 9 Created 2006 1 1 1 05 34am nuaw y buisn Select OK with A then press amp On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo page 57 You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 57 e To change the folder for recording images Change REC Folder page 58 e When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Duo and the first or last image in the folder is displayed the following indicators appear 2 Moves to the previous folder Moves to the next folder Ay Moves to either the previous or next folders Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 45 For details on the operation amp page 33 o Protect MEI Protects images against accidental erasure 2 Protect o n See the following procedure Exit Exits the Protection function To protect images in single image mode Display the image you want to protect Press MENU to display the menu Select gt Protect with lt gt on the control button then press The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image E Somin Te on Bey 25 a on 4 gt P
22. VJ indicator appears Charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First The power is on but the camera does not work e The built in microcomputer is not working properly Remove the battery pack and then after one minute insert the battery pack and turn on the camera Cannot identify an indicator on the screen e See page 19 The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 108 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again step 2 in Read This First nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears your camera has a self diagnosis display The last two digits indicated by OD will differ depending on the state of the camera If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times your camera may need repair Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 00 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 00 The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Try turning off and on the camera again or
23. 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 e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the E Setup menu page 61 e Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 82 Dggnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi use terminal e Turn on the printer For further information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer e If you select Exit during printing images may not be printed Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal turn the printer off and then on then connect the cable for multi use terminal again e Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled You disconnected the cable for multi use terminal before
24. amp W B amp W Sets the image to monochromatic color Sepia SEPIA Sets the image to sepia color Natural NATURAL Sets the image to quiet color Vivid VIVID Sets the image to bright and deep color Normal e You can select only B amp W and Sepia when shooting movies When Multi Burst is selected the color mode is set to Normal Dagnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation page 33 ay Manually adjusts the exposure o Toward MEI 2 0EV Toward Brightens an image 2 OEV The exposure is automatically determined by the camera 2 0EV Toward Darkens an image e For details on the exposure page 14 The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments e If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions or the flash is used the exposure adjustment may not be effective cer Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram Q repeatedly to display the histogram inside the yi screen The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark B image when skewed to the left side Set the mode Dark Bright switch to p and adjust EV while checking the exposure with the histogram Number of pixels B Brightness The histogram also appears in the following cases but you cannot adjust the exposure When fy Camera is set to Auto When
25. assigned new numbers and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder e You cannot cut the following kinds of images Still images Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds Protected movies page 46 amp Setup Eris See page 51 Trimming Baa Records an enlarged image step 6 in Read This First as a new file Trimming See the following procedure 2 Return Cancels trimming Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Select Trimming with gt on the control button then press Select the image size with A Y then press The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder and the original image is retained e The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate e You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 aspect ratio e You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review Dg qploaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals lh S Using the Setup screen gt Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen A lt gt button Mode switch A A button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 After pressing gt on the control button go to the Setup setting then press P again uaasgas
26. button Z _ Index button step 6 in Read This First MENU button 33 ILI Screen display switch button 23 Control button Menu on A W lt 4 gt step 2 in Read This First Menu off G Y gt step 5 in Read This First I Slide Show button 30 iiis ff Image Size Delete button gt step 4 and 6 in Read This First Battery pack Memory Stick Duo cover step I and 3 in Read This First Access lamp step 4 in Read This First Memory Stick Duo slot gt step 3 in Read This First Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 17 12 Battery insertion slot gt step l in Read This First 13 Battery eject lever gt step I in Read This First 14 Multi connector bottom When using an AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied To the multi connector Cable for multi use A mark terminal To wall outlet Sg e You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC LS5K AC Adaptor Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First 15 Speaker 16 Tripod receptacle bottom e Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera Dapn
27. camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to Mass Storage Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals uaasas dnjag ay Gus i 61 For details on the operation amp page 51 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 88 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Sets the date and time OK Select OK with A on the control button and press Then perform the procedure explained in Set the clock step 2 in Read This First lt 2 Cancel Cancels setting the clock Dgynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 78 This section describes the English version of screen contents Install the software supplied first page 65 Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the Cyber shot Viewer and Music Transfer pages 73 77 e Viewing images saved on y
28. dnjag ay Gus i 4 Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set The frame of the selected item turns yellow 5 Press to enter the setting Setup 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out OK Cancel To turn off the Setup screen press MENU To return to the menu from the Setup screen press lt on the control button repeatedly e Press the shutter button halfway down to close the Setup screen and return to the shooting mode When the menu is not displayed Press MENU longer to display the sila Setup screen To cancel the Setup setting Select Cancel if it appears then press on the control button If it does not appear select the previous setting again e This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 51 x Camera 1 For details on the operation amp page 51 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode Single S AF Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects Monitor M AF Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode shortens the time needed for focusing e Battery consumption is faster than in Single mode Digital Z
29. is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again gt step 2 in Read This First e The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First Dgpnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo pages 24 25 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First Change the Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 104 e You cannot record images while charging the flash e Set the mode switch to when shooting still images e Set the mode switch to H when shooting movies e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to other than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 104 The subject is not visible on the screen e Set the mode switch to a position other than gt page 28 Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 20 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus The subject is too close Shoot in amp Macro recording mode Make
30. lt 3 8 3 3 S S 2 Manuals 79 C Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 98 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 81 You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Cyber shot Viewer software and print the images Printing at a shop page 85 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with cae your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DY Y Print order mark on images which you want to print out in advance De pnloaded From camera sermanual com Sony Manuals Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association In single image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet
31. recommended to lean against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself Shooting with a 2 second delay self timer activating the anti blur function or using a tripod is also effective Use the flash when you shoot under a low light condition Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 13 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through I E ISO Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode Whitish image However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Adjusting EV Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera Correct exposure page 37 Metering Mode Underexposure Allows you to change the part of the too little light subject to be measured to determine the Darker image exposure page 40 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement sensitivity estimating how much light an image pickup device equivalent to photo films receives Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity To adjust the ISO sensitivity page 41 Hig
32. the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 104 You have deleted an image by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images page 46 or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 104 to prevent accidental erasure The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images You cannot display a DPOF Print order mark e You cannot display DPOF Print order marks on movies You cannot cut a movie e The movie is not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds e Cancel the protection page 47 e Still images cannot be cut D ynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Recommended computer environment on page 64 for Windows and page 78 for Macintosh Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Set to CAMERA page 67 Your computer does not recognize your camera e Turn on the camera step 2 in Read This First e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First or use the AC
33. the desktop USB Mode Mass Storage appears on the screen of the camera USB Mode Mass Storage Access indicators Memory Stick Switch on MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while During communication the access indicators turn red Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white S gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S S Q If USB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 61 Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer XP e For Windows 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer on page 69 For Windows XP when the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer on page 69 This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder Manuals 67 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2 click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop Windows can pefo the same action each tine you inser dich or connect a device wih ths kind et fle E Pictues What do you wart Widows to do LA Printthe pictures Photo Printing Wizard Aways do the selec
34. without MagicGate Memory Stick with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 0123 i Memory Stick Duo MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera 2 Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface G 640 Fine size movies can be recorded A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo not supplied e You cannot record edit or delete images if you slide the write protect switch to LOCK with a fine tipped object Terminal Fa 84 Write protect switch ANOS Memo area The position and or the shape of the write protect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick Duo you use Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data e Data may be corrupted in the following cases Whe
35. 0 24 18 20 e Movies with the size set to 640 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal memory The camera has 58 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory e Movies with the image size set to 640 Fine cannot be recorded using the internal memory San Duo O Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back When a Memory Stick Duo is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo eyaues ay Buiholuz When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the Internal Memory are as follows The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower l
36. 0 XP log on as Administrator When the supplied software is installed the USB driver is installed automatically 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click 8 My Computer D CYBERSHOTSOFT 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on system environment of your computer 5 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete dajndwosa noA Guisn in Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 65 Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy th
37. 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image Rotates a still image ty Rotates an image See the following procedure OK Determines the rotation See the following procedure Cancel Cancels rotation Display the image to be rotated Press MENU to display the menu Select 3 Rotate with lt gt on the control button then press Select y with A then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A V then press e You cannot rotate protected images movies or Multi Burst images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software X Divide Baa Cuts movies or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies This is a recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo capacity is insufficient or when you attach movies to your e mail messages Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels division Dopgnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation page 33 Example Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of di
38. 42 1 0m Focus preset distance 38 q STEADY SHOT OFF gt step 5 in Read This First Standby Recording a movie step 5 in Read This First Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals grawe ay BuiAoluz 19 Depnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 3 Display Indication Display Indication Spot metering cross hair Ci C32 Caw Image size step 4 in 40 Cah Co Ciy Read This First s uriy AF range finder frame 38 Cita Ges e Gh is displayed only when Bi is Fe A Ry the Multi Burst is activated 3 FINE STD Image quality 41 ta S101 Recording folder 57 2 e This does not appear when using internal memory 5 Remaining internal Display Indication memory capacity 25 Histogram 23 37 al Remaining Memory Stick capacity 24 ia 00 00 00 Recording time maximum in NR slow shutter 00 28 05 recordable time 24 When using the shutter 1 30 Multi Burst interval 43 speed set to 1 25 socond or er slower the NR slow shutter 400 Remaining number of A dable images 24 function activates TECOTGA 8 automatically to reduce the o v2 Self timer step 5 in picture noise Read This First 125 Shutter speed C 32 00 Self diagnosis display F3 5 Aperture value aon 2 0EV Exposure Value 37 180400 O
39. 888 pixels Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 15 Selecting the image size for use step 4 in Read This First Pixel lt The default settings are marked with y Many pixels Fine image quality and P large file size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example Printing in up to A3 size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail Image size Usage guidelines ZY 7M 3072x2304 Larger Up to A3 11x17 print 3 2 3072x2048 Match 3 2 Aspect Ratio 5M 2592x1944 Up to A4 8x10 print 3M 2048x1536 Up to 13x18cm 5x7 print 2M 1632x1224 Up to 10x15cm 4x6 print VGA 640x480 Smaller For E mail 16 97 1920x1080 Display On 16 9 HDTV 1 Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 2 Bot edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 98 3 By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection you can enjoy images in higher quality Movie image size Frame Second Usage guidelines 640 Fine 640x480 Approx 30 Display on TV high quality Y 640 Standard 640x480 Approx 17 Display on TV standard 160 160x112 Approx 8 For E mail e The larger the image size the higher the image quality The more frames per second you played ba
40. ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try rev
41. Activates the anti blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down Continuous Always activates the anti blur function You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject e Battery consumption is faster than in Shooting mode When shooting movies Continuous is activated even if you select Shooting e You can turn off the anti blur function using the W STEADY SHOT button when QJ Camera is not set to Auto gt step 5 in Read This First The anti blur function may not work properly in the following cases When camera shake is too strong When the shutter speed is slow for example shooting night scenes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals uaasgas dnjag ay Bursn a 55 CI Internal Memory Tool for details on the operation amp page 51 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with y Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete Dggaloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Memory Stic
42. Adaptor page 18 e Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied page 67 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed page 67 e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the sia Setup menu page 61 e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 67 The software supplied is not installed Install the software page 65 e Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi use terminal before you install the software supplied Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer then install the USB driver see the next item The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera e Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again The following procedure is for a Windows computer 1 Right click My Computer to display the menu then click Properties The System Properties screen appears 2 Click Hardware Device Manager e For Windows Me click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager appears 3 Right click 4t Sony DSC then click Uninstall O
43. K The device is deleted 4 Install the software page 65 A USB driver is also installed S S lt pJ gt Q Q eQ Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 95 You cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 67 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 67 78 e When you shoot images with a Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a Memory Stick Duo formatted by your camera page 57 After making a USB connection Cyber shot Viewer does not start automatically e Start Media Check Tool page 73 e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 67 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using Cyber shot Viewer refer to the Help e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie ona computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 66 You cannot print an image e Check the printer settings Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101MSDCF page 71 e Operat
44. Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals Troubleshooting S Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 90 to 100 If a code such as C E 00 00 appears on the screen see page 101 gt a Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt wi Initialize the settings page 60 gt ai Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired y gt Q S lt 3 gt Q Q Qe Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 89 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to
45. U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries For Customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC T30 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are des
46. age and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 61 When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 66 2 Connect the cable for multi use terminal Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 67 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 71 Degnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal
47. ages that can be recorded viewed 27 Using the MODE SWITCH isi a ces ctccts cetecsec haces Consnecetadadenceuscetebactilucsasbonteies aan ate 28 Using the Slide SHOW si c2 cccccassssseeecccneacstedsseeuntestecieecsseaveencteotuecstuesceesaess 30 Using the menu USING menu LOIS 0 eeeececscesececteestseeeeseseseeeeeeseseneseeeseeeeiesteeseeeeaeaeaeeeees 33 Menti HEIN rescris Marder Mardin aasditl na tities 34 Shooting MENU eenei eener eenei aeran 36 1a Camera COLOR Color Mode EV 2 Focus e Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode BRK Bracket Step Interval 4 Flash Level Q Contrast D Sharpness wk Setup Daynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals VICWING MENU i ccccc cescccccencecsscceestscnetec scasceisaeteesdeectisnedsccissccirensieataecsistees 45 Pq Folder On Protect DPOF D Print IE Slide EN Resize 3 Rotate X Divide m Setup Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items m wee DT OO Camera fscsivcsaicndunniid ainhidasna dann wd ealaaden 52 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 See ea ee eA 55 STEADY SHOT Internal Memory Tool eceeccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeesaesaeeesaesaseesesateeeaes 56 Format Ge Memory Stick TOol 2 0 0 eee eee eeeeeeeeseeeesceeeeeeseesneeeseseeeeeeeseeseseeteneees 57 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder C
48. ar Click the Calendar tab Years when images were shot are listed Click the year Images shot that year are displayed arranged on the calendar by shooting date To display images by month click the desired month Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed To display images by time click the desired date Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed arranged by hour Year display screen Dewgnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Hour display screen 4 Displaying images in full screen spree 3 mode To display a slide show of current ags images in full screen mode click the Z J 3 button e To list images from a particular year or month click that period on the left of the screen 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen double click To play or pause the slide show click the a thumbnail to display the image by button on the lower left of the screen itself in a separate window e To stop the slide show click the x button on the lower left of the screen dajndwoa snof Guisn in e You can edit displayed images by clicking the yf toolbar button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 75 Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view images register the folder that contains the images as one of the Viewed folders From the File menu choose Register Viewed F
49. ated up to 999MSDCF e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For details see Image file storage destinations and file names page 71 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 57 For details on the operation amp page 51 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Select REC Folder 412 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 0 Created 2006 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel 4 gt BACKINEXT Select the desired folder with lt gt and OK with A then press e You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder You cannot move recorded images to a different folder Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the copying Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 64 MB or larger capacity Select OK with A on the control button then press
50. ault setting for a Nostalgic slide show Music 3 The default setting for a Stylish slide show Music 4 The default setting for a Active slide show Off Setting for a Normal slide show No Music available Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals m amp D 8 S bY 31 Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folder All Plays back all the images in a Memory Stick Duo in order Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slide show ends 3 sec Sets the display interval of images for a Normal slide show 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Start Starts the slide show Cancel Cancels the slide show To add change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide show You can transfer the music by Download Music in SS Setup using the software Music Transfer supplied installed on a computer For details see pages 77 and 79 You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera The four preset pieces Music 1 4 can be replaced with the ones you transferred A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file execu
51. bright or too dark you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation amp page 33 On the Burst The flash is set to Flash forced off When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded The recording interval is approximately 0 92 second e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops e You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 The maximum number of continuous shots Units images Size Gualty Fine Standard 7M 5 8 3 2 5 8 5M 6 11 3M 9 17 2M 15 27 VGA 85 100 16 9 15 27 BRK Bracket Step GE Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted 1 0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1 0EV 2 0 7EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0 7EV 0 3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0 3EV BRK Bracket Step is not displayed in some Scene modes Interval ojala Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode page 42 1 7 5 1 7 5 Select Multi Burst in Mode first then set the des
52. camera and displays the remaining battery time in minutes On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting e 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 nloaded From camera usermanual com Son On the remaining battery time indicator The power may go off although the battery remaining indicator shows there is enough power to operate Use the battery pack up and charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct Note however that the correct battery ind
53. camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the multi connector To the __ Cable for multi use USB jack terminal 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA 3 Turn on your camera and the printer After the connection is made the indicator appears lt a 60min Gi Print Allin This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen Stage 3 Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 1 Select the desired printing method with A V on the control button then press All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder DPOF image Prints all the images with a DY Print order mark page 85 regardless of the displayed image Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with lt gt then press The YW mark appears on the selected image To select other images repeat this procedure Select Print with V then press Dgpnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals This image Prints a displayed image e If you select This image and set Index to On in step 2 you can print a set of the same images as an index image 2 Select print settings with A V
54. cece eee seen eeeeeeeeeeenae 101 Others On the Memory Stick eee cece ceeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeseeseeeeseeeeeeseneeneees On the InfoLITHIUM battery pack On the battery Charger ceceeeseseceecseeeeeeseeeceeeeseeseeeeseeeeneeseneeneaees PIECAUNONS crtencetsiS laces emt Aussceksdeete cases ceiea S Specificato S aneen aei e oa ani gt E E E E E E E E TA 112 Davgnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals amp Enjoying the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch page 28 the menus page 33 and so on eyauies ay Buiholuz Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically Auto Focus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Press the shutter Press the shutter AE AF lock indicator Then press the button fully down button halfway Indicator flashing gt shutter button straight away down Indicator lit beeps fully down 3 O Og To shoot a still image difficult to focus on Focus page 38 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur as follows Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steady keeping your arms at your side It is
55. ck the smoother playback can be Selecting the image quality compression ratio in combination page 41 You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved When you select a high compression ratio the image lacks the fineness of detail but has a smaller file size Dagnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 k OJN N i 1 WP STEADY SHOT button step 5 in Read This First Shutter button step 5 in Read This First POWER button POWER lamp gt step 2 in Read This First Hook for wrist strap gt Read This First Microphone Flash step 5 in Read This First Lens N w 5 N jon Self timer lamp step 5 in Read This First AF illuminator 54 Lens cover step 2 in Read This First Ko eyauies ay Burlofug i N es A or oz N co Ke i 11 Mode switch 28 LCD screen 23 For shooting Zoom W T button step 5 in Read This First For viewing Q Q Playback zoom
56. de scaticssscscastevsneassceasssaosses 48 DPOF sonenn 85 E Effective pixels 110 Electronic transformer step 1 in Read This First TEN A EE 37 EXPOSU inusisa 14 Exposure Bracket 42 Extension ceis 71 72 F File name File Number Fireworks mode gt step 5 in Read This First Flash forced off gt step 5 in Read This First Flash forced on step 5 in Read This First Flash Level icimi 44 Flash mode step 5 in Read This First Changing 58 Creating Format innnan Function Guide oc 53 H High sensitivity mode step 5 in Read This First High speed shutter mode step 5 in Read This First Histogram oes 23 37 Holding the camera step 5 in Read This First Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 71 15 41 15 Image quality Image size step 4 in Read This First Incandescent siorc 40 Index mode printing 81 Index screen step 6 in Read This First Indicator see Screen InfoLITHIUM battery pack 106 Initialize Internal memory 25 Internal Memory Tool 56 Internal rechargeable battery eects 109 Interval nanne nnne 43 BOn 14 41 J IPG nmaa namanaa 71 Landscape mode step 5 in Read This First Langoia irinna 59 step 2 in Read T
57. detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Dovgnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Notes on using your camera Types of Memory Stick that can be used not supplied The IC recording medium used by this camera is a Memory Stick Duo There are two types of Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera Memory Stick you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 104 When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied 4 Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the InfoLITHIUM battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time gt step 1 in Read This First The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged Also even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera then s
58. e images If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized see page 97 For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Follow Stages through 4 on pages 66 to 70 to copy images When you are using Windows 2000 Me install the software supplied before proceeding With Windows XP installation is unnecessary The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied e When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon Dggaloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 3 Set the mode switch to gt then turn on the camera and the computer Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer Cable for aN use terminal Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to CAMERA e With Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard appears on
59. e correctly page 72 Cyber shot Viewer Images are not displayed correctly with Cyber shot Viewer e Make sure the folder of the images is registered in Viewed folders If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in Viewed folders update the database page 76 You cannot find images imported with Cyber shot Viewer e Look in the My Pictures folder e If you have changed the default settings refer to Changing the Folder to be imported on page 76 and check what folder is used for importing Dggploaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals You want to change the Folder to be imported e Access the Import Settings screen to change Folder to be imported You can specify a different folder after using Cyber shot Viewer to register it in Viewed folders page 76 All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1 e The date has not been set on the camera Set the date on the camera step 2 in Read This First Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo e Insert it in the correct direction step 3 in Read This First Cannot record on a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 104 The Memory Stick Duo is
60. e menu When Index is set to On ik Select Ly Print with then press Select the number of sets of images that i a you want to print as an index image If Select the desired printing method with A you selected This image in step 1 Y then press select the number of the same image 7 you want to print side by side on a sheet 2E as an index image Print E The designated number of images may not a T all fit onto a single sheet depending on the Select quantity of images Caneel Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 83 Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with A V lt gt then press to display the W mark Repeat this procedure to select other images Then press MENU DPOF image Prints all the images with a Ly Print order mark regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3 Printing page 82 nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals Printing at a shop You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF you can make a BY Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop e You cannot print images stor
61. ed in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DY Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later e You can also print the images with the Ly Print order mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot mark movies When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle Ifa Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk e You cannot set the number of prints Marking in single image mode l l MENU button on Control button 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press A Y Print order mark is marked on the image E m 4 gt
62. een exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result For Customers in the
63. emory Stick Duo formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions For image size and quality see page 15 in this manual and step 4 in Read This First The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower line Units Images Bee Capacity 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 7 M 9 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 36 B 132 268 548 1125 3 2 9 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 36 B 132 268 548 1125 5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789 23 48 96 174 354 723 1482 3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266 37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250 2M 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 VGA 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154 491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385 16 9 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 The number of images listed is for when Mode is set to Normal e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e You can resize the images later Resize page 47 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second ma Capacity 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640 Fine 0 02 50 0 06 00 0 12 20 0 25 10 640 Standard 0 01 20 0 02 50 0 05 50 0 10 40 0 21 40 0 44 20 1 31 00 160 0 22 40 0 45 30 1 31 30 2 51 20 5 47 00 11 44 2
64. era to the TV To audio video input jacks To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal e Place the camera with the screen facing upwards e If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal to the left audio jack 2 Set the switch on the cable for multi use terminal to TV CAMERA TV DISP SEL 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV video input switch to video e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the TV 4 Set the mode switch to gt and turn on the camera Mode switch HOH Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Press lt gt on the control button to select the desired image When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 62 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals AL 1no 0 e43 we3 AnoA Guyjaauu0g 87 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi use terminal The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam
65. ersing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbow kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand
66. example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer Removable Disk DCIM PRE Faves 1ps heo sch Gare Gry 05 OFX A Ee wes oiea rnas e E e If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed see page 95 2 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy Ee gr Yew Paortes oe Heb TA Bsh Gres Her E x S ae A fe Uw On the storage destination of the image files see page 71 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste A Gas Gon Gat EO x e tg FY My Cocurenis cza pie e A The image files are copied to the My Documents folder amp S S lt 3 8 3 3 S Q Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 69 e When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name page 72 you may not be able to play back that image with yo
67. full Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First e Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 24 when recording movies with the image size set to 640 Fine Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 104 You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake e All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it We recommend that you set the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure page 104 Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check that the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and card readers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers e If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 67 78 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Gunooysajqnos Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 97 Cannot record images using the i
68. h ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Dqynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions Example The color of an image affected by light sources m gt Qe D Q D 3 bY Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Vz A Y I fr y J gt D a t n AN wae SB Characteristics of White standard Bluish Blue tinged Reddish light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 40 Quality On 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 picture becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size 7M 3072 pixels x 2304 pixels 7 077
69. hen Recording disappears you can shoot the next image Normal Does not shoot continuously On the Multi Burst e You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures To pause resume Press on the control button To play back frame by frame Press lt P in pause mode Press to resume playback in series e You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode Smart zoom Flash Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1 30 when p Camera is set to Auto When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames e The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M e You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 On the Exp Brktg e The flash is set to Flash forced off e The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images When the exposure is manually adjusted page 37 the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness The recording interval is approximately 1 second e If the subject is too
70. hen the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw ay buisn 39 For details on the operation amp page 33 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Spot Spot metering Measures only a part of the subject e e This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background lt 60min Evoa FI P ic me Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject SAFE 5 Center Center weighted Measures the center of the image and determines the metering exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Multi Multi pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The metering camera determines a well balanced exposure e For details on the exposure page 14 When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting F gt Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 38 WB White Bal DA Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation for example when the colors of an image look strange Flash 4WB Adjusts for the flash conditions You can
71. his First LCD Backlight 59 LCD Screen see Screen M MLAB neeaaeaii 52 Macintosh computer 78 Recommended environment Macro step 5 in Read This First Magnifying Glass step 5 in Read This First Mass Storage sees 61 Memory Stick Duo 104 Insert Remove step 3 and 4 in Read This First Number of images recording time 24 Write protect switch 104 Memory Stick Tool 57 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Shooting Viewing Molba Moisture condensation Monito sirenaren 52 MPG Seiicdicanianiasmann whl Multi AP sccssesssetesnsizcsesianacs 38 Multi Burst c cccssessssessesosessees 42 Multi connector oe 18 Multi pattern metering 40 Multipoint AF Music Music Transfer Natural iniiai 36 NR slow shutter 20 INT SC om ccossipevasieonenemneevasiennenes 62 Number of images Recording CHING EEE 24 Optical Z00M seissen 52 step 5 in Read This First GIS iragarpena 64 78 OverexpOSUre eceeeeeeeeees 14 PAL ccssa venssneiasavaaianstnarseasansanes 62 PictBridge eee 61 81 gt Pireler 15 Q Playback zoom step 6 in Read This First Playback Playback Edit see Viewing 113 Precautions risinn Precision digital zoom Pressing halfway down step 5 in Read This
72. hot Viewer supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the Cyber shot Viewer and gives the basic instructions Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera Importing images Cyber shot Viewer overview 1 p Make sure Media Check Tool is With the Cyber shot Viewer you can running e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer Media Check Tool is a program that e Organize images on the computer on a calendar automatically detects and imports images by shooting date to view them when a Memory Stick is inserted or when e Retouch print and send still images as e mail the camera is connected attachments change the shooting date and Look for a 4 Media Check Tool icon in more the taskbar e For details on the Cyber shot Viewer refer If there is no 4g icon Click Start gt to the Help Programs in Windows XP All Programs Sony Picture Utility To access the Help click Start gt Cyber shot Viewer Tools Media Programs in Windows XP A11 Check Tool Programs Sony Picture Utility gt Help Cyber shot Viewer 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi use terminal dajndwioa noA Guisn ii Starting and exiting the Cyber shot Viewer
73. iately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera V you can select the desired setting Macro 7 Burst res AF range Focus White Meaning Flash Dar preset HEE Flash level eBo l v v v v v 2 v oo v a vi 4sL v v Auto WB v a vi v vV v v v v aa 19 v co v v v R ve v v v v v I vie 27 0 v v v v v e v 4 v v v v v Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals m gt e oD Q amp 3 S amp 29 Using the Slide Show By simply pressing IT button you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by effects and music Slide Show Set the mode switch Press I Slide show starts to gt To adjust the volume of the music Press A to adjust the volume To pause the slide show Press on the control button To restart select Continue then press The slide show resumes from the image which was paused however the music starts again from the beginning To display the previous next image Press lt gt during pause To end the slide show Press either E or select Exit with V during pause then press e You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting To change the setting You can select the desired setting for the slide show Also you can start the slide show again Pre
74. ication sometimes will not be restored if the battery pack is used in high temperatures for a long time left in a fully charged state or used frequently How to store the battery pack e If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery pack s function e To use the battery pack up leave your camera in slide show page 30 playback mode until the power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing On battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used Manuals On the battery charger On the battery charger Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony InfoLITHIUM battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury fro
75. igned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera operation Downtoaded From camera usermanuatcom Sony Manuals
76. ile recorded in movie mode The image files recorded with your camera and its corresponding index image file are the are grouped as folders on the Memory same Stick Duo Still image files DSCOOOO00 JPG ees Movie files MOVODOOIO MPG Example viewing folders on Windows XP Index image files that are recorded when you r record movies MOVOOOO00O THM E Desktop e For more information about folders see pages G My Documents 45 57 y My Computer it vs 314 Floppy Sw Local Disk Se Local Disk 4 cd Drive s Removable Disk C DCIM LJ 100MSDCF L3 101MSDCF O C3 999MSDCF J MISC gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S S Q Q Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing e You cannot record playback any images to the MISC folder Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 71 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick Duo This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image file copied to a computer no longer
77. ine Units Images Size Capacity 7M 3 2 5M 3M 2M VGA 16 9 58MB 16 16 23 37 60 357 60 33 33 43 67 111 892 111 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second Size Capacity 640 Standard 160 58MB 0 02 30 0 42 40 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 25 On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of 64 MB or more then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 58 To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 66 to 70 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot copy image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi use terminal you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in Normal mode with the battery pack supplied at full capacity and at an ambient
78. irectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 117 nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 119
79. ired frame 7 interval in Interval When you select a function other than 1 15 1 1 5 Multi Burst this function is unavailable 1 30 1 30 Interval is not displayed in some Scene modes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw y buisn g 43 For details on the operation page 33 4 Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light Toward Makes the flash level higher lt Normal 4 Toward Makes the flash level lower To change flash mode step 5 in Read This First e You may not be able to set the Flash Q Contrast Level depending on the Scene mode page 29 Adjusts the contrast of the image Q Toward Enhances the contrast lt Normal Q9 Toward Reduces the contrast ARSE CSS Adjusts the sharpness of the image D Toward Sharpens the image Normal D Toward Softens the image amp Setup BrE See page 51 Dgpynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 33 The default settings are marked with y fa Folder EJ Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels the selection
80. k Tool For details on the operation page 51 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with y Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images uaasas dnjag ay Gus i OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels folder creation Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears 60min Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Ready OK Cancel Select OK with A then press A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder e For details on the folder see page 45 When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders design
81. lder does not contain a file that can be played in a Slide Show with music Connect to PictBridge device You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer Music Error e Delete the Music file or replace it with anormal Music file Execute Format Music then download anew Music files page 59 No printable image You tried to execute DPOF image without placing a DPOF Print order mark on the image s e You tried to execute All In This Folder while a folder that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink e Check the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted OS e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal Format Music Error Execute Format Music page 59 y S S lt 3 gt Q Q eQ Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 103 Others J On the Memory Stick A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick functions Memory Stick type Recording Playback Memory Stick
82. loaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images i 60min Cvea FINE gt it Display Indication iSO J a S lal RE Camera mode Scene Selection step 5 in Read This First White balance 40 w 4 1 30 400 ial 3 P Camera mode Program 1m D seon eio 32 00 28 e B amp W pe 4 4s Flash mode step 5 in 4 Read This First 14 Flash charging ka 5 woo Zoom scaling 52 step 5 1 3 in Read This First o s arm w 0125 F3 5 2 0EV P When shooting movies Red eye reduction 53 ED Sharpness 44 60min Ba m 5 1 stey _ 00 00 00 00 28 25 m H 3 Q Contrast 0 Taw o C 32 00 SON AF illuminator 54 a a Le Metering mode 40 i 4 VIVID Color mode 36 NATURAL SEPIA B amp W 2 aE py Display Indication fi NA Koy Macro Magnifying Glass Display Indication gt step 5 in Read This First E 60min Battery remaining step a 1 in Read This First SAF MAF AF mode 52 AE AF lock step 5 in E BE AF range finder frame Read This First oO indicator 38 BRK Recording mode 28
83. lt gt a 60min Cah 7 29 Print Index Size Default Date Off f Quantity 1 Exit OK iviviviv Index Select On to print as an index image Size Select the size of the printing sheet Date Select Day amp Time or Date to insert 3 Select OK with V gt then press The image is printed Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the C PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen CY indicator To print other images After step 3 select Select and the desired image with A V then perform from step 1 To print images on the index screen the date and time on images Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera a e When you choose Date the date will be page 81 and Stage 2 Connecting the inserted in the order you select step 2 in camera to the printer page 82 then amp Read This First This function may not proceed with the following z be provided depending on the printer When you connect the camera to a printer Quantity the print menu appears Select Cancel to 3 turn off the print menu then proceed as When Index is set to Off follows Select the number of sheets of an image Press Ee Index that you want to print The image will The index screen appears be printed as a single image i Press MENU to display th
84. m electrocution and burns e Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be shortened When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred If the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals s1ayig R 107 Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Do not sit down in a chair
85. n 6 View delete images Get more friendly with your camera Shoot with your favorite settings Program auto shooting page 28 Enjoy your images using the Slide Show page 30 e Enjoy various shooting playback using the menu page 33 Change the default settings page 51 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways page 63 Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer PictBridge compliant printers only page 81 Downloaded From camera useNmanual com Sony Manuals 9 Table of contents PRO AG IS TSU eee ce E A ta heziashecpetsdeniecte E stead Notes on using your camera Cr Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images eee eects eeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeaes 13 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully 218 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 14 Color On the effects of lighting 26 Quality On image quality and image size Identifying parts 0 0 ceteris Indicators on the screen Changing the screen display cee cee ee eee teeter tees tees eeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Number of still images and recording time of movies ee 24 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal MOMON ienesa sri cacessnadsisaeacatsnasedi lt tsecasnlscecesacsaneceeesasecats 25 Battery life and number of im
86. n from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour 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 Manuals On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Charging method of
87. n the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We recommend backing up important data e Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo put it in the case supplied with it e Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo e Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo e Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Manuals Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memo
88. ne emare Menu 33 0 7EV Bracket Step value 43 not displayed on the screen 4 ae on the previous Display Indication page W Vibration warning 13 e Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if the vibration warning appears you can still shoot images However we recommend that you turn on the anti blur function using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera An Low battery warning 27 101 When playing back still images 1 Display Indication 60min rr ag 101 THion By fp 12 12 ll 2 0EV 1s0400 lt 60min Battery remaining step 1 in Read This First Recording mode 28 42 lt amp 500_F3 5 Gh C32 Csm Image size step 4 in Ca Ca Gh Read This First kr Cita Dies 2 101 0012 f2006 1 1 9 30AM joao Ra lt gt BACKINEXT VOLUME Omn Protect 46 LY Print order DPOF mark When playing back movies 85 pay fy MN CL Change folder 45 a x E EY AS Cage Folders Tir 8 8 M 1is does not appear when e using internal memory 00 00 12 f Qx1 3 Zoom scaling step 6 in Read This First Step Frame by frame playback
89. not select this item when shooting movies Incandescent 0 Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios Fluorescent i Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Cloudy e amp Adjusts for a cloudy sky Daylight 82 Adjusts for outdoors shooting night scenes neon signs fireworks or sunrise or conditions before and after sundown Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically e For details on the white balance page 15 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you ect Fluorescent Except in Flash WB modes WB is set to Auto when the flash strobes Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 na oO Dgppnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals ISO For details on the operation page 33 Sil Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1000 800 400 200 100 80 X Auto Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed or select a small number to obtain high image quality e For details on the ISO sensitivity page 14 e Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases
90. nternal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The data is not deleted after copying Execute the Format command page 56 to format the internal memory after copying the data Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 64 MB or more recommended Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory Printing Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e When you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 both edges of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your own printer try canceling the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to
91. ociation The number of images battery life does not change regardless of image size e Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery life min Approx 200 e Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 160 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals eraues ay Buiholuz 27 Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function Still image shooting modes Auto Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically step 5 in Read This First Program Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the available functions page 34 So DJ a mi MR 7X 8 sie Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene step 5 in Read This First e To change the shooting mode page 33 Playback Edit Shooting movies step 6 in Read This First step 5 in Read This First Control button After page 36 the available mode position for the menu items is shown as follows gt Unavailable Available Degnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Scene Selection For details step 5 in Read This First For shooting an image appropr
92. olders to display the settings screen for Viewed folders registration Click the Add button and then specify the folder with images for importing to register the folder as a Viewed folder e Images in any subfolders of Viewed folders are also registered Changing the Folder to be imported To change the Folder to be imported access the Import Settings screen To display the Import Settings screen choose Image Import Settings from the File menu Choose the Folder to be imported e You can specify the Folder to be imported from folders registered as Viewed folders Updating image registration information To update image information choose Update Database from the Tools menu e Updating the database may take a while e If you rename image files or folders in Viewed folders they cannot be displayed with this software In this case update the database Uninstalling Cyber shot Viewer Click Start gt Settings Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs For Windows XP click start Control Panel then double click Add or Remove Programs Select Sony Picture Utility and click y y Change Remove for Windows XP Remove to uninstall Degnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Using the Music Transfer supplied You can change the Music files that are
93. oom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 3x When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom a Smart Smart zoom SQ Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is not available when the image size is set to 7M or 3 2 The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Precision digital zoom HQ Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6x but the image quality deteriorates Off Does not use the digital zoom Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx 3 6x 3M Approx 4 5x 2M Approx 5 6x VGA Approx 14x 16 9 Approx 4 8x Dg nloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation amp page 51 When you press the zoom button the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows oo The W side of this line is the optical zoom area woot and the T side is the digital zoom area x2 s Zoom scaling indicator The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom e The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom The B IE or K indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame When using the smart zoom the image on the
94. opy SQUUP 1 E sactatbeciatnaserieete 59 Download Music Format Music LCD Backlight Beep AY Language Initialize SQUUP 2 T 61 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 11 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows COMPUET eee eee e see eect teeeeeneenee 63 Installing the software supplied ec eee eee eee eter eeeeeeeeteeeteaeeeeeeeeteae 65 Copying images to your COMPUTED eee eee eee eee eter tent teat eeeeteeeeee 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick DUO ssiccscosssssveteesssasiswsedesseas cones se eiaa aai 72 Using the Cyber shot Viewer supplied ceeeeeeeeeeeeteeteteeeeeeeeesees 73 Using the Music Transfer supplied cceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeteee 77 Using your Macintosh computer 0 ccc eee eee eee tree eeeneaenee 78 Printing still images How to print still IMAGES 0 0 eee e ree neeeteceeeteeaneeaeieee 80 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 81 laon at a SMO se cess E E ase tea acces teal sas dees ceadaacnnssenusd tenvreeceation 85 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen ooo eee cesta renee eeeeeeneee tena eenieea 87 Troubleshooting TROUDIESNOOTNG 22a 0sc00cccccvestceeccescsteasascccestetessnercccedenettaactesentesaseececievesans 89 Warning indicators and MESSAQES
95. or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time nloaded From camera usermanual com Son On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended 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 Moisture condensation occurs easily when The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is take
96. or the subject has no contrast focus will not be achieved A distance of up to approximately 2 7 m 106 3 8 inches zoom W 2 5 m 98 1 2 inches zoom T is recommended e Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject e When Focus preset is set page 38 AF Illuminator does not function e The AF range finder frame does not appear The WA K or KJ indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame The AF illuminator does not operate when 2 Twilight mode ad Landscape mode RF High speed shutter mode or 344 Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there are no problems with safety do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image 2 On Use the Auto Review off Does not use Auto Review If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image Dgygnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals is Camera 2 For details on the operation amp page 51 The default settings are marked with y STEADY SHOT Selects the anti blur mode Shooting
97. other bright light It may cause the malfunction of your camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 7 e Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 108 e Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable e Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way gt Black white red blue or green points 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 agains
98. our computer e Viewing photos organized by date Editing images e Adding changing Music using Music Transfer Printing images Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals dajndwioa sno Guisn i 63 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Cyber shot Viewer and Music Transfer OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Sound card 16 bit stereo sound card with speakers CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 128 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium IIT 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more Software DirectX 9 0c or later Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 200 MB or more Display Screen resolution 800 x 600 dots or more Colors High Color 16 bit color 65 000 colors or more The software is compatible with DirectX technology Installation of DirectX may be required
99. playing back a single still image During Quick Review Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press Screen display switch nuaw ay buisn 37 E gt Focus For details on the operation amp page 33 IEE You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode co unlimited distance Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the 7 0m subject Focus preset i When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass 3 0m it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode In these cases use of Focus is convenient 1 0m 0 5m Spot AF E Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically e Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition Hold the camera steady not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame H automatically Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame Multipoint AF automaticall
100. preset at the factory with desired Music files using Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied Also you can delete or add these files whenever you want Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer e Music on CDs Preset music saved on this camera 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Select Setup with gt on the control button 3 Select Setup with A Y on the control button then select Download Music with a gt 4 Select OK with gt A press The message Connect to PC appears 5 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 6 Start Music Transfer 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera Perform Format Music page 59 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slide menu is set to Off Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect page 31 You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using Initialize however other settings will also be reset e For details on using Music Transfer see the on line help in Music Transfer gt Ss S S lt 3 8 3 3 S S Q 11
101. press Select Off with gt then press e Note that formatting the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo erases all the data stored on the recording media even if the images are protected and these images cannot be restored e It may take some time to protect an image Adds a DY Print order mark to images you want to print page 85 D Print See page 81 Slide See page 30 EN Resize You can change the image size of a recorded image Resize and save it as a new file The original image is retained even after resizing 7M The setting size is just a guideline 5M step 4 in Read This First 3M 2M VGA 2 Cancel Cancels resizing Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw ay buisn 47 For details on the operation page 33 Display the image you want to resize Press MENU to display the menu elect Resize wit on the control button then press Sel EJ Resize with lt gt on th 1b hen p J Select the desired size with A V then press The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file For details on Image Size step 4 in Read This First e You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates e You cannot resize to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 e When you resize a
102. push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera step 1 in Read This First e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 106 e The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display e The battery pack is discharged Install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First e The battery pack is dead page 106 Replace it with a new one The battery pack runs down too quickly e Charge it sufficiently step 1 in Read This First e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location page 106 e The battery terminal is dirty Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab etc and charge the battery pack e The battery pack is dead page 106 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First e The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First e The battery pack is dead page 106 Replace it with a new one The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power
103. remains on a Memory Stick Duo you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick Duo e Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed e You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed When there is no folder create a folder with your camera page 57 first and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOOID Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order Q Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the TOOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 Deppnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Using the Cyber s
104. rotect i Exit eas TF BACKINEXT t To protect other images select the desired image with lt gt then press To protect images in index mode Press a Index to display the index screen Press MENU to display the menu Select 0 Protect with lt gt on the control button then press Select Select with A F then press Select the image you want to protect with A W lt gt then press A green O indicator appears on the selected image o green Repeat step to protect other images Press MENU Select OK with then press The O indicator turns white The selected images are protected e To protect all images in the folder select All In This Folder in step and press Select On with gt then press Dagploaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation amp page 33 To cancel the protection In single image mode Press in step or of To protect images in single image mode In index mode Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step of To protect images in index mode Press to turn the o indicator gray Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected Press MENU select OK with gt and then press To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step of To protect images in index mode and
105. ry Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera s1310 H Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 105 On the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This camera requires an InfoLITHIUM battery pack R type What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your
106. s too bright e You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage Adjust the exposure page 37 e The brightness of the screen is too bright Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 23 The image colors are not correct Set COLOR Color Mode to Normal page 36 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e 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 e Set Red Eye Reduction in the Setup menu to On page 53 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash gt step 5 in Read This First e Light the room and shoot the subject Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 8 Read This First Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images gt step 6 in Read This First e The battery level is low Install charged battery pack gt Q S lt 3 gt Q Q Qe Viewing images Refer to Comp
107. screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image When you operate the camera the description of functions is displayed 3 On Displays the function guide off Does not display the function guide Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the flash Select this before shooting uaalas dnjag ay Gus i Reduces the red eye phenomenon The flash pre strobes twice or more before shooting 2 Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration Also do not let the subject move e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences the distance to the subject if the subject does not see the pre strobe or other conditions Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 53 For details on the operation amp page 51 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 Bon indicator appears at this time 2 Auto Uses the AF illuminator off Does not use AF illuminator If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently
108. sic files All data other than Music files remain as it is lt Cancel Cancels the formatting LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack Bright Brightens X Normal e You can change the setting by pressing ILI Screen display switch button longer e Selecting Bright uses up the battery pack charge faster Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button lt 2 On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button off Turns off the beep shutter sound Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items warnings and messages Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals uaasas dnjag ay Gus Py 59 For details on the operation amp page 51 Initializes the setting to the default setting OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels the resetting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Select OK with A then press The settings are reset to the default setting e Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting Dgpploaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Setup 2 For details on the operation
109. ss the MENU button to display the menu Dapnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals Select TE Slide with lt gt on the control button then press Slide Show Interval Repeat d Image Music 4 Music3 l Effects 4 Stylish a Select the item you want to set with A F then select the desired item with lt gt Select Start with V gt then press The slide show starts If you do not want to start the slide show immediately press Cancel e The selected setting remains until the next setting is assigned The following settings are available The default settings are marked with 7 Simple A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes Nostalgic A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene 2 Stylish A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slide show suitable for active scenes Normal A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval When set to Simple Nostalgic Stylish or Active Only still images are displayed When images are shot by Multi Burst the first frame of continuous images is displayed e Music is not played set to Off during a Normal slide show The sound of movies will be heard The preset Music differs depending on the effect you select Music 1 The default setting for a Simple slide show Music 2 The def
110. sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 8 cm 3 1 4 inches W 25 cm 9 7 8 inches T when shooting Or set XQ Magnifying Glass and focus from a distance of approx 1 cm to 20 cm 13 32 inch to 7 7 8 inches from the subject gt step 5 in Read This First YQ Magnifying Glass is set or Twilight mode ad Landscape mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 38 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 39 y S S pJ gt Q Q Qe Optical zoom does not work e When YQ Magnifying Glass is selected the optical zoom is not available Precision digital zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Precision page 52 e This function cannot be used while shooting movies Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 91 Smart zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Smart page 52 This function cannot be used when The image size is set to 7M or 3 2 Shooting in Multi Burst mode Shooting movies The flash does not work e The flash is set to Flash forced off step 5 in Read This First e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst Exp Brktg or Multi Burst page 42 High sensi
111. t 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 or cause image data breakdown damage or loss On image data compatibility e This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Dovgnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Read This First separate volume 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on set the clock 3 Insert a Memory Stick Duo not supplied 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily Auto adjustment mode Shoot still images Scene Selectio
112. taking out and inserting the Memory Stick Duo several times e The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo page 57 e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo page 104 E 61 00 E 62 00 E 91 00 e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 60 then turn the power on again Messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions cae e The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately step J in Read This First Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left For InfoLITHIUM battery only e This battery pack is not a InfoLITHIUM type System error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 104 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Gunooysajqnos iq
113. te Format Music page 59 and transfer the music again Dgynloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals S Using the menu Using menu items A lt 4 gt button AS Mode switch HAH MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the Camera menu settings 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select the desired menu item with lt gt on the control button e If the desired item is invisible keep pressing lt gt until the item appears on the screen e Press after selecting an item when the mode Mode ERK 7E switch is set to gt 4 Select a setting with A V The setting you select is zoomed and set 5 Press MENU to hide the menu To change the current mode to the shooting mode You can also hide the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway down e If there is an item that is not displayed an A W mark appears on the edges of the location where menu items usually appear To display an item that is not displayed select the mark with the control button e You cannot set items that are not available to select Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals nuaw ay buisn 33 Menu items For details on the operation amp page 33 The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position Only the available items are displayed on the screen y
114. ted action The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 2 Click Next The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera appear If no Memory Stick Duo is inserted images in the internal memory appear 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied then click Next ee Chel 2 Frieda eet The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next my Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 5 Click the radio button next to Nothing I m finished working with these pictures to select it then click Next The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears Dggnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 6 Click Finish The wizard screen closes To continue copying other images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal page 70 Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 67 Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer 2000 Me For Windows XP follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer on page 67 This section describes an
115. temperature of 25 C 77 F The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick Duo as necessary Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use e Battery capacity decreases as you use it more as the time passes page 106 e The number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low The flash is used frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up AF Mode is set to Monitor STEADY SHOT is set to Continuous The battery power is low When shooting still images When viewing still images No of images Battery life min Approx 8000 Approx 400 No of images Battery life min Approx 420 Approx 210 Shooting in the following situations P Quality is set to Fine AF Mode is set to Single STEADY SHOT is set to Shooting Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Ass
116. the InfoLITHIUM battery pack step I in Read This First s1310 H Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 109 Specifications Camera System Image device 7 20 mm 1 2 5 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x zoom lens f 6 33 19 0 mm 38 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F3 5 4 3 Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 9 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG1 compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory 58 MB Memory Stick Duo Flash Recommended distance ISO set to Auto approx 0 1 to 3 4 m 4 to 133 7 8 inches W approx 0 25 to 2 7 m 9 7 8 to 106 3 8 inches T Input and Output connectors Multi connector USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960x240 dots nloaded From camera usermanual com Son Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP FRI 3 6 V AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting 1 1W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperat
117. the C PictBridge Connecting mark disappears Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer ig printed on the date inserted part of the image e Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 83 Cannot select the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera e The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 83 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals S S lt 3 gt Q Q S e 99 Others Your camera does not work e Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera page 106 e The battery level is low The
118. tivity mode J Twilight mode or si Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 29 When the mode switch is set to FEE Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on when YQ Magnifying Glass is set or ai Landscape mode amp Snow mode 7 Beach mode or FR High speed shutter mode is selected in the Scene mode step 5 in Read This First Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The close up shoot function does not work e J Twilight mode aa Landscape mode or 3i Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene mode page 29 The date and time are not displayed e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time step 2 in Read This First The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down e The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 37 The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 40 or adjust the exposure page 37 e The brightness of the screen is too low Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 23 Dgpnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals The image i
119. tore it in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions page 106 e For details on the usable battery pack see page 106 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy See page 26 for the data back up method Notes on recording playback e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 108 before operating the camera Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable Do not aim the camera at the sun or
120. ur camera Stage 4 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents Guest LD Mr documents PREI Doras Grr comiter crtana O eoanisepnt pper an meroyan D gt Biror Orro ess The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed If you are not using Windows XP double click My Documents on the desktop 2 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera E For Windows 2000 Me XP Double click on the tasktray Double click here Click amp Sony DSC Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP Depnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals e Image files are named as follows OODI Image file storage destinations stands for any number within the range from and file names 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the 7 name of a movie f
121. ure 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions 95x56 5x23 3 mm 3 3 4x2 1 4x15 16 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 169 g 6 0 oz including NP FR1 battery pack and wrist strap etc Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching M Compatible PictBridge Compatible Manuals BC CS3 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 2 W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 500 mA Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 66x23x91 mm 2 5 8x29 32x3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 70 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP FR1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 4 4 Wh 1 220 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals s1310 H 111 AC Ad erona 18 step 1 in Read This First Accessories supplied in Read This First Adjusting EV eee 37 AE AF lock indicator 39 step 5 in Read This First AF Illuminator 54 AF lok nannan 39 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame INICA isini 38 A E nanna 14 Auto adjustment mode step 5 in Read This First Anto FOCUS 04cccessesssssesessersses 13 Auto power off function step 2 in
122. uters page 95 in conjunction with the following items Your camera cannot play back images e Set the mode switch to gt page 28 The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 72 e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 70 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals 93 The date and time are not displayed e ILI Screen display switch button is turned off page 23 The image appears rough right after playback starts e The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to TV Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal or set the switch to CAMERA page 67 The image does not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 62 e Check whether the connection is correct page 87 e The switch on the cable for multi use terminal is set to CAMERA Set to TV page 87 Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 47 e You are using
123. viding a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration 101_0001 101_0003 4 T 1 2 3 i 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A 1 A 2 B 3 i t A 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005 2 Cutting scene B 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B i Y 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary 101_0004 101_0007 1 3 A 2 B y A 101_0006 A Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain 1 3 2 fi j 101_0006 Procedure Display the movie to be divided Press MENU to display the menu Select Ye Divide with lt gt on the control button then press Select OK with A then press The movie starts Downloaded From camera usermanual com Son Manuals S amp gt 3 3 49 For details on the operation page 33 Press at the desired cutting point 10 Dividing Point e When you want to adjust the cutting point select lt 4I I gt frame rewind forward and adjust the cutting point using lt gt e If you want to change the cutting point select Cancel The movie starts again Select OK with A F and press Select OK with A then press The movie is cut The cut movies are
124. y Still image i e This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the Movie fil frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Deggnloaded From camera usermanual com Sony Manuals For details on the operation page 33 e AF stands for Auto Focus e Distance setting information in Focus is approximate If you point the lens up or down the error increases When you are shooting movies Multi AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame In this case the i EE or E indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 amp If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center AF or Spot AF the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame In such cases do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock lt a 60mi yea FINE i a a A AE AF lock indicator AF range finder frame As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want W

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