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Sony DSC-S730 Handbook

1. Clock Set The USB mode is set Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 3 Printing to the printer Regardless of what the mode dial is set to the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 Stage 2 Connecting the camera 1 Connect the camera to the printer 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 80 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 VY mark appears on the selected 2 Turn on your camera and the image printer e To select other images repeat this o rocedure After the connection is made J This image Print i Prints a displayed image All In wey This Folder e If you select This image and set Index to DPOF image Select On in step 2 you can print a set of the This image P same images as an index image The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen safeun jins unulid p 11 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 2 Select print settings with A V lt gt Index Size Date Quantity
2. 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 the date and time on images e When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you select page 57 This function may not be provided depending on the printer Quantity When Index is set to Off Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print The image will be printed as a single image When Index is set to On Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image If you selected This image in step 1 select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image e The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images 3 Select OK with V gt then press The image is printed e Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the C PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen 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 Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera page 76 and Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer page 77 then proceed with the following When you connect the camera to a printer the print menu appears Select Cancel to turn
3. Create REC Folder page 52 e To change the folder for recording images gt Change REC Folder page 53 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 E Moves to the previous folder Py Moves to the next folder BIS Moves to either the previous or next folders 41 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 o n Protect Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure The O indicator appears on a protected image Protect o n See the following procedure a 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 Protect with lt gt on the control button then press The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image Se oo em 5 To protect other images select the desired image with lt gt then press To protect images in index mode Press Ee Index to display the index screen Press MENU to display the menu Select 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 P then press A green O indicator appears on the selected image o green Repeat step to protect other image
4. C a C a nuaw ay Guisn E 39 40 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 4 Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light fe Toward Makes the flash level higher a Py O Toward Makes the flash level lower e To change flash mode see page 22 e If the subject is too bright or dark this adjustment may have no effect D Sharpness Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward Toward Adjusts the sharpness of the image f o Toward Sharpens the image a O Toward Softens the image s k Setup Changing Setup items male Psle lala zie z See page 48 View ng menu For details on the operation amp page 30 The default settings are marked with y Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo Pp fOK See the following procedure G Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder lt 102 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 9 Created 2008 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel lt gt BACK NEXT nuaw ay Guisn B Select OK with A then press On the folders The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder
5. The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Select OK with A then press The settings are reset to the default setting uaasas dnjag ay Guisn E To cancel initializing Select Cancel in step or then press e Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing 99 06 Setu p2 For details on the operation amp page 48 The default settings are marked with y USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 76 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 65 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region To view images on a TV screen check the TV color system of the country or region of use page 59 NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Setup2 For details on the operation amp page 48 Sets the date and tim
6. nuaw ay Guisn B 33 34 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 gt Focus Changing the focus method P hicoferfmife s OPe yal You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode zi co unlimited distance Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the a a e Use Focus preset when it is difficult to get sharp focus with f380m automatic focusing such as when shooting a subject through a net or window fom pm Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame E1 automatically e Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Y Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame Multipoint AF automatically HE e This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the AF range finder frame ra AF range finder frame indicator e AF stands for Auto Focus e Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of Focus preset Pointing the lens up or down will increase error e When you use Digital Zoom priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame In this case the or E indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 If the subject is out of focus Wh
7. Cancel in step or then press uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m 91 92 i Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation amp page 48 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images 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 To cancel formatting Select Cancel in step or then press Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF 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 To cancel the folder creation Select Cancel in step or then press e When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCP folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until yo
8. CON aria cco ete dt enseaacteetadestenaxktebeiensaaxtteeetenssaxeteietecusaenes 14 Changing the Screen display cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeceeeeeeeeeesaeeees 18 Using the internal memory cccceeeeeeee cee eeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeaeeeennenaeeeeseeaes 19 Basic Operations Using the mode didl cass sisacncicnssnadncsncbannnedassunctnnenedaneansdasswedincaxadapnnntinaaneeni 20 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Shooting still images Scene SelectiOn ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 25 Viewing deleting iMages cccccccccsseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaes 28 Using the menu Using menu itemMS acoicriescinezacaseciucieeraradiecicethcadtedesixstharcdedepaxadercledasexsene 30 Mepu Nene serine e E 31 opgong MeN see ERER 32 COLOR Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects EV Adjusting the light intensity F Focus Changing the focus method e Metering Mode Selecting the metering mode WB White Bal Adjusting the color tones ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity Mode REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method 4 Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light E Sharpness Adjusting the sharpness of the image weit Setup Changing Setup items Table of contents VIEWING MENU cessaire E N AE i 41 PJ Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images O Protect P
9. Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover e This is not a malfunction Turn off the camera before you open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover Cannot turn on the camera e Insert the batteries correctly e Properly connect the AC Adaptor not supplied e The batteries are discharged Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries The batteries are dead Replace them with new ones The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries Turn on the camera again The batteries are discharged Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Guljooysajqnosy f 83 84 Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 28 Change the Memory Stick Duo e You cannot record images while charging the flash e When shooting a still image set the mode dial to a position other than e Set the mode dial to H when shooting movies ODDI The subject is not visible on the screen e Your camera is set to the Playback mode Press gt Playback to change to the recording mode page 28
10. For this reason the camera may turn off with the lens portion extended when you switch the mode dial In this case replace the batteries with new ones Using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries allows you to shoot for longer periods of time On Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed or batteries that have been split in any way These may cause leakage explosion or heat up of the battery and personal scald or injury may be caused These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger Do not carry or store the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries with metallic objects Since metallic objects may short the and ends resulting in the risk of heating or fire If the poles of the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are dirty the batteries may not charge properly Wipe them with a dry cloth etc At the time of purchase or when the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time they may not full charge This is typical of this type of battery and is not a malfunction If this happens repeatedly using up the batteries fully and then recharging them should correct the problem If you recharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected This is called the memory eff
11. G1 a DCIM 9 LOOMSDCF of 101MSDCF a Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using the camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCP only Internal memory 101_SONY only e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in this folder are available only for viewing e You cannot record play back any images to the MISC folder Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 67 68 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser e Image files are named as follows Still image files DSCOJWUIU JPG Movie files MOVOJUIUOIU AVI Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOOOHOO THM LINIUU stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same e For more information about folders see pages 41 and 52 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser You can copy images to your computer without Picture Motion Browser 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 compute
12. SO ad a 2 7 S e For details on modes see the next page 2 Shoot with the shutter button To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection page 20 Suojeiadg a1iseg 1 29 26 Shooting still images Scene selection Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions iso High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur pas Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures In addition the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people flowers etc ad Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes etc a Twilight Portrait Se Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere J Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings 4 Beach When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes the blue of the water is clearly recorded amp Snow When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images When you shoot images using g 2 Twilight Portrait or _ Twilight mode the shutter speed becomes slower and blurring is occur freq
13. The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Shoot in Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 35 cm 13 7 8 inches T from the front of the lens when shooting page 23 e J Twilight mode or a Landscape mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 34 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 35 Zoom does not work e You cannot use the smart zoom when the image size is set to 7M or 3 2 e You cannot use the digital zoom while shooting movies e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies The flash does not work e The flash is set to Flash forced off page 22 e You cannot use the flash when REC Mode is set to Burst page 39 jg9 High Sensitivity mode or J Twilight mode is selected in the Scene mode page 27 Shooting movies e Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on when ad Landscape mode 7 amp _ Beach mode or e Snow mode is selected in the Scene mode page 22 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction page 11 Troubleshooting The close up shoot function Macro does not work e J Twilight m
14. disconnect the dedicated USB cable turn the printer off and then on then connect the dedicated USB cable 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 Guljooysajqnouy 7 89 90 Troubleshooting Printing is canceled e You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the lt 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 The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer a ig printed on the date inserted part of the image The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 78 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 When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera disconnect and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 78 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait
15. noA Guisn B 63 64 On the Picture Motion Browser supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser Picture Motion Browser overview With the Picture Motion Browser you can e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer e Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more e Still images can be printed or saved with the date e You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive e For details refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide To access Picture Motion Browser Guide Double click Picture Motion Browser Guide icon on the desktop From the Start menu click Start Al Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Help Picture Motion Browser Guide Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser Starting the Picture Motion Browser Double click the Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser e The confirmation message of the Information tool ap
16. shoot images However we recommend that you use the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera page 7 Low battery warning 92 Spot metering cross hairs 36 a AF range finder frame 34 16 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images 1 a imeen Recording mode 21 Ch C Cm Image size 24 Cam Cvea Ciets 2008 1 1 9 30AM lt gt BACK NEXT When playing back movies FH EEO 101 Tr 8 8 mal 00 00 12 Displa Indication CLC A lo DPOF amp GIR b 101 0012 Folder file number 41 m Prove y Print order DPOF mark 80 g Changing folder 41 e This does not appear when using internal memory 320 Playback mode O n Ly a Qx1 3 Zoom scaling 28 gt pw Indicators on the screen PictBridge connecting 77 Recording folder 52 e This does not appear when using internal memory Playback folder 41 e This does not appear when Indication 16 4101 Tir using internal memory Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining Memory Stick capacity 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder 00 00 12 Ly PictBridge connecting 78 e Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the icon is displayed 4WB OQ t White balance 37 asa S 5 ns AL Histogram 18 appears when histogram display is 2008
17. 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 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 or different images e An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer e 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 Af 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 dedicated USB cable Index button B D MENU button Control Button e It is recommended to use batteries with enough power remaining 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 gt on the control button to select Setup 3 Select Setup2 with V then select USB Connect with A gt 4 select PictBridge with A then press Setup 2 mPictBridge Video Out PTP Mass Storage
18. 1 1 9 30 AM disabled Recorded date time of the playback image mema Menu 30 lt gt BACK Selecting images NEXT 17 18 Changing the screen display e If you view images in bright outside light adjust A DISP Screen the brightness of the LCD backlight up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition e The histogram does not appear in the following display button situations While shooting Each time you press A DISP on the When the men is displayed control button the display changes as When recording movies follows During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom Indicators on When you are rotating still images During playback of movies e A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Indicators on Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram During playback Dark Bright the image information is A histogram is a graph showing the displayed brightness of an image Press A DISP on the control button repeatedly to display the Histogram display histogram on the screen The graph display l page 18 indicates a bright image when skewed to the Indicators off right side and a dark
19. 9 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press 4 Select Select with A V then press e You cannot add a Y mark in All In This Folder 5 Select the image you want to mark with A lt gt then press A green DY mark appears on the selected image Y green 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images Press MENU 8 Select OK with gt then press The Y 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 safeun jins Gunung p 81 82 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 83 to 91 Remove the batteries wait for about one minute re insert the batteries then turn on the power Initialize the settings page 55 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be aware that by sending the camera for repair you give consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action 84 Shooting still images
20. CD ROM supplied and copy all the files in the GB folder then write over them to the files in the img folder stored in stepupguide which is copied to your computer in the step 1 3 After copying is complete double click stepupguide hqx in the stepupguide folder to uncompress it then double click the generated file stepupguide If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed install the Stuffit Expander Printing still images S 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 89 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 76 You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software and print the images You can print images date inserted page 64 Printing at a shop page 80 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DY Print order mark on the images which you want to print out in advance safeun jins Gunung E 19 76 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if
21. Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro Using the self timer Press Y S on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Not using the self timer 40 Setting the 10 second delay self timer 2 Setting the 2 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates To cancel press V again e Use the 2 second delay self timer to prevent blur of an image The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed suojeiadg a1iseg B 23 24 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode is To change the still image size Press is Image Size and then press A V to select the size For details on the image size see page 10 The default setting is marked with y 7M 3072x2304 Up to A3 11x17 print 3 2 3072x2048 Match 3 2 Aspect Ratio 2 5M 2592x1944 Up to A4 8x10 print 3M 2048x1536 Up to 13x18cm 5x7 print VGA 640x480 For E mail 16 9 2 1920x1080 Display On 16 9 HDTV Ue 1 Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 2 Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 89 Shooting still images Scene selection Shutter button Mode dial 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection
22. SONY VCLICK Cyber shot Digital Still Camera UA Using the Setup screen Cyber shot Handbook k DSC S730 Viewing images ona TV Before operating the unit please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the Instruction Manual and the Cyber shot Step up Guide and retain them for future reference Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting JA Others t EA Index 2007 Sony Corporation 3 281 190 11 1 Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of Memory Stick that you can use not supplied Memory Stick Duo You can use a Memory Stick Duo with the camera Memory Stick You cannot use a Memory Stick with the camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 95 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 SONY T lt Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the LCD screen and lens e The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording ee al Black whit
23. YPICTUTIL e Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The Location Settings screen appears 62 4 Select the Region and Country Area then click Next When the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SonyPicture Utility appears click Next The License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete Installing the software supplied After you install the software the short cut icons for Picture Motion Browser Picture Motion Browser Guide are created on the desktop _ e Double click to start heel Picture Motion Browser Picture Motion Browser E Double click to start Picture Motion Browser 9 Picture Motion Guide Browser Guide Jajnduroa
24. button lt O Qa cq 2 v suo1 e1ado aiseg E 1 Select a mode with the mode dial Still image auto adjustment mode Select i Movie Select O00 2 Hold the camera steady keeping your arms at your side Position the subject in the center of the focus frame 3 Shoot with the shutter button Still image Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the indicator stops flashing and remains lit AE AF lock indicator 2 Press the shutter button fully down The shutter sounds 21 22 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode Movie Press the shutter button fully down To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on e The shortest shooting distance is approx 50 cm 1 feet 7 3 4 inches From the front of the lens Shoot in the close up Macro mode page 23 when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance e When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound In addition the AF range finder frame disappears Recompose the shot and focus again Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen th
25. button before the subject moves Besides camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in _ Twilight mode or g Twilight Portrait mode In that case shoot with the above tips in mind Basic techniques for better images 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 l o ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index 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 Correct exposure Adjusting EV Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera page 33 Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure page 36 Underexposure too little light Darker image Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity To adjust
26. der o Protect DPOF d Print Slide Resize 03 Rotate als Setup Trimming D The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 27 2 Available only for playback zoom In this Cyber shot Handbook the available mode dial setting is shown as follows The selectable mode is displayed in white Unavailable Available nuaw ay Guisn B 31 Shooti ng menu For details on the operation page 30 The default settings are marked with yY COLOR Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects aj Piso ss Half oz Sh You can change the brightness of the image accompanied by effects B amp W B amp W Sets the image to monochromatic color Sepia SEPIA j i Natural NATURAL Rich RICH e You can select only Normal B amp W or Sepia when shooting movies 32 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 EV Adjusting the light intensity wa P Pico es al ae OP 8 ee Manually adjusts the exposure Toward E 2 0EV Toward Brightens an image The exposure is determined automatically by the camera a 2 0EV Toward Darkens an image e For details on the Exposure see page 8 e The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments e If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective
27. dia Files automatically starts on Picture Motion Browser Select Cancel to finish Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 69 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser 3 Click Open folder to view files OK Only for Windows XP as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file Pictures What do you want Windows to do Copy pictures to a folder on my computer S S uzi t Scanner and Camera Wizard ng Microsof era View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewe A Print the pictures R using Photo Printing Wiz J Always do the selected action e When the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure For Windows 2000 on page 70 4 Double click DCIM 5 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 View Favorites Tools Help gt E Bsearch yrolders CHristory AS OF X wa EA e On the storage destination of the image files see page 67 70 6 Double click the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste inserts the items you have copied or cut into the selected locati
28. e Select Clock Set in the Setup2 screen Clock Set Select OK with A on the control button then press Select the date display format with A V then press Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V then press Select OK with then press To cancel the clock setting Select Cancel then press uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m 97 Viewing images on a TV E Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied dedicated A V cable Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A V cable supplied To audio video input jacks 4 VIDEO AUDIO Yellow 1 E Black Control button Dedicated A V cable To the gt USB A V OUT terminal lt gt Playback button e If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the dedicated A V cable to the left audio jack 2 Turn on the TV and set the input e Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Press gt Playback to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Press lt P on the control button to select the desired image e When using y
29. e Low ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Selects the ISO sensitivity You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity select a larger number However images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions e For details on the ISO sensitivity see page 8 e ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 Mode REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method ea Piso es Oz 8 Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button Burst H Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button e When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image e Be fe F gt e The flash is set to G Flash forced Normal Does not shoot continuously On the Burst e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e The recording interval is approximately 1 2 seconds e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo does not have sufficient space you cannot shoot continuously e You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 27 The maximum number of continuous shots units images
30. e red blue or green points Omne e 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 e Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens Be careful not to bump the lens and be careful not to apply force to it The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using the camera Table of contents Notes on USING your camera 1c eeeeeeeeeeeee cece eee eee eeeee ee eeesaaeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeaaaaees 2 Basic techniques for better images cceceeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeees 6 Focus Focusing on a Subject SUCCESSTUIY ccc eecccccce eee ceeeeeeseeeeeeeaennes 6 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity cccccccssessesseeseeeeeseeeeeseesseeeeseerens 8 Color On the effects of lighting sic ceiadveeca ve ececccuaasuaecevdasheniajievseisdedendsidei lt xtiecens 9 Quality On image quality and image Size eessesiiiiiiseeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrn 10 Flash On using the TAS Mi stir cca essen dadiapa eons ade pha sedutsuibiuaade dak dopeadsinextetedeoneeeed 11 GENUNG PATS ereen E E 12 indicat rs on WIS SCV
31. e You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer No printable image e 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 RQ e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable Processing The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer Guljooysajqnouy f 93 Cm Others Using the camera abroad Power sources You can use the camera the AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction 94 On the Memory Stick Duo A Memory Stick Duo is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick Duo that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick Duo functions M
32. e quality rspsasccdonceaetiedd 10 mage Size 10 24 ncandescent sacecevndeddocesestuntven 37 Index mode printing 76 Jndex screen 29 Jndicator sags cd cass sseinesonneteecacdoness 14 Toitia liZer 55 TASCAM ccecvetivcwacadnasonessccedaseuser 62 Internal memory 4 19 Internal Memory Tool 51 DSO cite 8 38 J IPO ener tere arene irae eer 68 L Landscape mode 4 26 Language ccaccicecietioesnancen 55 LCD SOCEM pensorterpentsiivmndadiins 18 Index Macintosh computer 72 Recommended environment 12 MACEO sscascssnsnosbixanebacusraxdiatsaves 23 Mass Storage 56 Memory Stick Duo 95 Memory Stick Tool 52 Meni siririn inaire 30 MEMS Seiiooieinuisss 31 SOO LING 5 lt caradorueconatinsnns 32 WIS WING occvccscenencdngawieaes 41 Metering Mode 064 36 Mode eenaa 39 Mode dial 20 Movie recording mode 20 Multi AF 6s saeclaccntapenedecrdeeens 34 Multi pattern metering 36 N N t tal sesinin 32 NTSC snccocsstusnossndiecorusepveinonns 56 0 Optical ZOOM 6 22 49 OS ersinnen 61 72 Overexposure wc cacesecccestaversedense 8 P PA Denesseeinirnesenss 56 i E EE E 60 PictBridge cccdeied warddosceans 56 76 Picture Motion Browset 64 PIE sc oxisstcorammepeermae aan 10 Playback 28 Playback Z00M ceee 28 Precision digital
33. ececcceceseeeeeeceeeeeeceaeeeeeessseseeeeeesenseeeensaseeeeeas 71 Using your Macintosh computer ccccceeeceeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeesaaees 72 Viewing Cyber shot Step Up Guide ccceccececceeeseeeseseeeeeeesseaeeeeeeees 74 Printing still images How to print Still images 2 00 eee cece cette eee cece eee tesa aaa eeeeeeaaaeeeeeeaaeeees 75 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 76 PAI al a SOO aeration antes gasstacaches een oer a E pce emanate 80 Troubleshooting TOUS SM OOMNG cere nts ercnmatiniatactasesseccs ye tecnoreaiseceteannicigtaetecemeess 82 Warning MOSSQQES cceecee cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaaaeeesesaaaeeeeasenaeeeesseaes 92 Using the camera abroad Power SOUICES eccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 94 On the Memory Stick DU0 cccccccseeceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeees 95 ON the DattErieS cc cecccceeeccceeeceeceeeeeeaeeceeseeeeeesueeeeseeeeesseeeeesaeeeeesanees 97 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial page 20 and the menus page 30 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
34. ect If this problem occurs charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it The memory effect the situation in which the capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered To use up the batteries completely put the camera in the slide show mode page 44 and leave it that way until the batteries are used up Do not mix new and used batteries Do not expose the battery to water The battery is not water resistant SIDYIO B 97 98 AC Adaptor 13 Adjusting EV 006 18 33 AE AF lock indicator 21 35 AF l0Ck snes veces ixertiavenoweves 21 35 AF range finder frame 35 APETITE issiisesissacsis risisti 8 Auto adjustment mode 21 Auto POCUS ccc decetagrasintarcxtectindes 6 Auto Review scvcorsassvcvsanteivonss 50 AVI secgascateesehecttenestoassaneicenes 68 B BAW ooreinoiiisineneseis 32 BATY sisissisvisrasrssieissrisserissss 97 Beach mode ss ssceccsousssanssenseuare 26 2 la be ee eee cree 55 Blut ecient 7 BUrSt oeiia 39 C Cameranu 49 Center AP eocenie 34 Center weighted metering 36 Change REC Folder 53 Clock Set eee rere ee ee 57 CTO is sevcoscuznnctar savant saute 37 8 a A E nen ere 9 Color Mode ccccseceeeees 32 COmputer si eckixdeireteedieeeen 60 Copying images 65 72 Macintosh 12 Recommended environment 61 72 Software sscscsiecceassstesseesss 62 Viewing image files stored on a co
35. ed off o Camera For details on the operation amp page 48 The default settings are marked with Digital Zoom 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 Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is Smart zoom not available when the image size is set to 7M or 3 2 RQ e The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes up to 6x total but image quality Precision digital Zoom deteriorates when zoom exceeds optical 3x EQ fOf Does not use the digital zoom Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom Including optical zoom 3x e When you press the zoom button the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows The W side of this line is the optical zoom area ot and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator e The total 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 or EB indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame e When using the smart zoom the image on the screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image uaasas dnjag ay Guisn B 49 00 Camera For details on the
36. emory Stick type Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Oo ere Memory Stick PRO HG Duo D 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 the camera 2 The camera is not compatible with high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 The camera is not compatible with 8 bit parallel data transfer Supports 4 bit parallel data transfer equivalent to Memory Stick PRO Duo e This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Recording Playback e Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We reco
37. en shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center 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 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 When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down nuaw ay Guisn B 39 36 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 Le Metering Mode Selecting the metering mode aj fels ozTS hE 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 Te pa e This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there Only for still image is strong contrast between the subject and the background i ge Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject Center a weighted Measures the center of the image and determines the a exposure based on the brightness of the subject there ZY Multi Multi pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The BEN camera determin
38. er the connection is correct page 58 Deleting Editing images Cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 43 The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies Troubleshooting Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown e Check Recommended computer environment on page 61 for Windows and page 72 for Macintosh Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader Writer support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 65 and 72 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Your computer does not recognize your camera Turn on the camera e When the battery level is low insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied or use the AC Adaptor not supplied e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the si Setup menu page 56 e Use the dedicated USB cable supplied page 65 e Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly 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 co
39. es a well balanced exposure e For details on the exposure see page 8 e When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 34 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 WB White Bal Adjusting the color tones aje Peeps Popo aei Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural Flash WB Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies ie l Ti Incandescent Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio Fluorescent nuaw ay Guisn B 37 38 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 Daylight e Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky at sundown night scenes the presence of neon signs or fireworks Adjusts the White Balance automatically e For details on the white balance see page 9 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you SIEA select Fluorescent t e Except in Flash 4WB modes White Bal is set to Auto when the flash strobes e Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 27 ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity Al P Wh of 3 ial EH Lat Sm le s a
40. first then copy the image files 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOUUIL Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ggg 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 AVI Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the O0OOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOL stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 He Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back GQsearch Fyroiders lt Bristory Az GE X a a Address 2 101msocr Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 71 12 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e Picture Motion Browser 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 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 4 USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations a
41. for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Cannot reset the file number e If you replace a recording medium you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera To initialize file numbers format the Memory Stick Duo page 51 52 or the internal memory and then initialize the settings page 55 However the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings including date will be initialized The camera does not function with the lens portion extended e Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving e Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries then turn on the camera again Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The lens does not move when you turn off the camera The batteries are discharged Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 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 page 57 You want to change the date or time e Set the date and time again page 57 Guljooysajqnos 7 91 92 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions Da e The battery level is lo
42. halfway down Do not fully press the shutter button Press the shutter Then press the straight away button halfway AE AF lock indicator shutter button fully down flashing gt lit beeps down Vv gt V as When focusing is difficult Focus page 34 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur as follows Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image This is called Camera shake On the other hand if the subject moved when you took the image it is called subject blur Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button and the entire screen is blurred Subject blur E n wel at Cause Even though the camera is steady the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed Notes What you can do to reduce the blurring e Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady e Shoot with a 2 second delay self timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button l What you can do to reduce the blurring e Select j 6 High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection e Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster and press the shutter
43. image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 67 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 Using your Macintosh computer To delete the USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo to the Trash icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below or the camera is disconnected from the computer e Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera 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 Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 13 14 Viewing Cyber shot Step up Guide When you install Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide is also installed Cyber shot Step up Guide further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories Viewing on Windows Start from the shortcut icon on the desktop Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the stepupguide folder in the stepupguide folder to your computer 2 Select stepupguide language and then GB folder stored in the
44. image size for use page 24 nn Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Example Printing in up to A3 size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps The Red eye phenomenon Pupils become dilated in dark environments Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina causing the red eye phenomenon Camera Eye ly gt Retina How can the Red eye phenomenon be reduced e Set Red Eye Reduction to On page 50 e Select g High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection page 26 The flash is turned off automatically e When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with the supplied software Picture Motion Browser White circular spots This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots Camera lr o q Pa 00 Particles dust pollen etc in the air How can the White circular spots be reduced e Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash e Select j High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selectio
45. image when skewed to the left side Number of pixels Brightness e The histogram also appears when playing back a single image but you cannot adjust the exposure The brightness of the LCD Backlight up Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 22 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory When a Memory Stick Duo is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are Internal played back ALEA AE Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with sufficient free capacity then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 54 To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 65 66 or 69 70 without a Memor
46. k a series of images Plays back recorded images in order Slide show Interval Sets the slide show interval Plays back images in a continuous loop After all the images have been played back the slide show ends You can select only when you use a Memory Stick Duo not supplied y Plays back all the images in the selected folder All Plays back all the images in a Memory Stick Duo in order See the following procedure ZY Cancels the slide show Select Interval Repeat and Image with A W lt P on the control button Select Start with W P then press The slide show starts To end the slide show press to pause the slide show Select Exit with V then press e When pausing during the slide show you can display the previous next image with lt gt Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 J Resize Changing the image size of a recorded image Ww Large size Small size e 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 SM For details on guidelines for selecting the image size see e o pa nuaw ay Guisn B Display the image you want to resize 2 Press MENU to display the menu Select Resize with lt gt on the control button then press Select the desired size with A V then press The resized image is recorded in
47. ljooysajqnouy f The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction in the s Setup menu to On page 50 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject 85 86 Troubleshooting Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 2 Cannot shoot images in succession The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images page 28 e The battery level is low Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied Viewing images Cannot play back images e Press gt Playback page 28 The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 71 e Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 67 The date and time are not displayed e The display indicators are turned off Show the display indicators by pressing A DISP on the control button page 18 The image appears rough right after playback starts e This may happen due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 56 e Check wheth
48. mmend backing up important data on a hard disk of your computer 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 e When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo put it in the case supplied with it Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot Otherwise a malfunction may result 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 95 On the Memory Stick Duo Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick compliant device with
49. mode dial Playback Press Playback e Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording Playback mode 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select the desired menu item with lt gt on the control button If the desired item is invisible keep pressing lt gt until the item appears on the screen Press after selecting an item in the Playback mode 4 Select a setting with A V e The setting you select is zoomed and set 5 Press MENU to turn off the menu 800 400 200 100 ISO COLOR f e WB e If there is an item that is not displayed an A V 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 Menu ite ms For details on the operation amp page 30 Shooting menu page 32 The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting shooting viewing and the mode dial position in the shooting mode Only the available items are displayed on the screen V available Mode dial position om p Scene et COLOR Color Mode EV V F gt Focus Le Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO Mode REC Mode V 4 Flash Level D Sharpness Setup V SIS 1 ISIS KISIM ISIN ISIS ISIS IS Viewing menu page 41 F Fol
50. movies Batteries and power 83 Memory Stick Duo Internal memory Deleting Editing images Viewing images 86 Computers 87 Printing 89 PictBridge compliant printer Others Troubleshooting Batteries and power 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 e When using alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery not supplied the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated e The batteries are discharged Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied e When using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries the poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently Clean them with a cotton swab etc page 97 e When using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries the displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to the memory effect page 97 etc Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display The batteries are dead Replace them with new ones The batteries run down too quickly e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location The batteries are dead Replace them with new ones e When using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries charge them sufficiently
51. mputer with the Camera a hese aSnuseenensornass 71 WIndOWS cceeeeeeeeeeeee 60 Connecting COMPLET sscescacerecieoetinacs 65 PrINtET caren can soaesenency 77 TNV E E 58 COPY orere eeii 54 Copying images to your COMPpUtET eeccorcntestommensnee 65 Create REC Folder 52 D TD AN ec ves csp ETE 57 Daylight ercis 38 Dedicated A V cable 58 Dedicated USB cable 65 77 Delete secuen snee 28 Format eeeee 51 52 Digital ZOOM ceeeeeeeee 49 DirectX essiri 62 DISP ocre a 18 DPOF soesieecriseicsoerntne 80 E EV e E 33 PER OSES ape se certrecaderevssventancians 8 Extension ss secsascseceencecetsscnsaates 71 F Fil MATS scons cednteserndetanccsuesns 67 File storage destination 67 Flash Shooting 006 11 Flash White Bal 37 Flash forced off 22 Flash forced oOM ceee 22 Flash Level 40 Flash mode aia icehcoscactereuigenac 22 PIMOTESCEM saccxicnccadncicaaes 37 FOCUS i cissecaiieatireutetaoons 6 22 34 Focus preset iwseitneectn 34 TOIIET capcascaunive vere 4 Changing c eee 53 Creating 52 SLE CUMIE orere 41 Format sscciiccccsinicecidedeonnss 51 52 Function Guide ee 50 H High Sensitivity mode 26 Histogram cscsnacecpanstannisccsnsiehe 18 Holding the camera 21 Identifying parts 0 000000000 12 Image file storage destinations and file names 67 mag
52. mputer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 65 Cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 65 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 61 and 72 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 52 After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 65 Guljooysajqnouy Cannot play back images on your computer e If you are using Picture Motion Browser refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide page 64 Consult the computer or software manufacturer 87 88 Troubleshooting The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a 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 65 Cannot print an image e Refer to the operation manual of the printer Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101 MSDCF page 67 e Operate correctly page 71 Memory Stick Duo Cannot inse
53. n The flash is turned off automatically Even though you selected j High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection the shutter speed might be slower under low light conditions or in a dark place In that case use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button 11 12 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 Shutter button 21 2 Self timer lamp 23 Microphone 4 Lens 5 POWER button 6 POWER lamp Flash 22 Buzzer 9 gt USB A V OUT terminal side 1 For shooting Zoom W T button 22 For viewing Q Playback zoom button B 3 Index button 28 29 2 LCD screen 18 gt Playback button 28 4 Hook for strap 5 Mode dial 20 6 MENU button 30 e Press MENU longer to display the Setup screen Control button Menu on A W lt 4 30 Menu off DISP S G 18 22 23 For shooting Image Size button 24 pe For viewing I Delete button 28 Identifying parts 9 AC adaptor cord cover When using an AC LSS5K AC Adaptor not supplied a e Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover e You cannot charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries by the AC LSSK AC Adaptor Use the battery charger to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Access lamp 11 Tripod receptacle e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch long O
54. ng ceceasodacccactaccsssersiess 47 Troubleshooting 0 82 TV pin a ananarensouet 58 Twilight mode 26 Twilight Portrait mode 26 U Underexposure s sccsccceverseccevens 8 USB Connect scscistnlentvecaies 56 USB A V OUT terminal 12 Using the camera abroad 94 V VGA ater to 24 Video OU ecvesaed cecesanesratectsnceea 56 Viewing MeNU eeeeeeee 41 W Warning messages 06 92 White Bal 37 Windows computer 60 Recommended environment 61 Z ZOOM ES ne eee EEE 22 7 xapuy 99 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
55. o delete and press 1T Delete Select Delete with A then press To cancel the deletion Select Exit then press Q To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q while displaying a still image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the portion with A W lt gt To cancel the playback zoom press e To store enlarged images see Trimming page 47 Viewing deleting images E a To view an index screen Press Baa Index and select an image with A W lt To display the next previous index screen press lt P gt To return to the single image screen press To delete images in index mode While an index screen is displayed press 1 Delete and select Select with A V on the control button then press Select the image you want to delete with A W lt gt then press to display the T Delete indicator on the selected image Green selection frame To cancel a selection Select an image you have previously selected for deletion then press to delete the 1 indicator from the image 5 SELECT fl TO NEXT Press T Delete Select OK with then press e To delete all the images in the folder select All In This Folder with A F in step instead of Select then press suojeiadg a1iseg E 29 30 button K Control button o i 8 20 Playback button MENU button Mode dial 1 Recording Turn on the camera then set the
56. ode or ad Landscape mode is selected in the Scene mode page 27 The date and time are not displayed e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback Cannot insert dates on images e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images page 89 By using Picture Motion Browser you can print or save images with the date page 64 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 33 The screen is too dark or too bright e Select the brightness of the LCD backlight page 18 The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 36 or adjust the exposure page 33 The image is too bright e Adjust the exposure page 33 The image colors are not correct e Set Color Mode to Normal page 32 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place 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 Gu
57. off the print menu then proceed as follows Press B Index The index screen appears Press MENU to display the menu Select D Print with gt then press Select the desired printing method with A V then press Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 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 WY 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 77 safeun jins Gunung p 19 80 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 DY 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 stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Prin
58. om your computer page 71 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo for example 123MSDCF and 123 ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder pages 52 53 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 Warning messages Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 53 File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 42 Image size over e You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera 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 or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera 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 The connection is not established Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Connect to PictBridge device
59. on The image files are copied to the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder 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 and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name page 71 you may not play back that image with the camera For Windows 2000 Double click My Computer Removable Disk after connecting the camera to your computer Then perform from step 4 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick Duo you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick Duo e Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed e You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size e Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera e When there are no folders in a Memory Stick Duo create a folder page 52 with the camera
60. operation amp page 48 Function Guide When you operate the camera the function guide appears fOf Does not display the function guide Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red eye phenomenon when using the flash e To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button Also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre strobe Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image es eee e If you press the shutter button halfway down the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image Internal Memory Too For details on the operation amp page 48 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images 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 To cancel formatting Select
61. ors High Color 16 bit color or more 64 bit editions and Starter Edition is not supported Notes on connecting the camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Mass Storage default setting and PTP modes This section describes Mass Storage as an example For details on PTP see page 56 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Jajnduroa noA Buisn B 61 Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure e Log in as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears r shot Application Software Feel e If it does not appear double click G My Computer e SON
62. our camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 56 08 Viewing images ona TV On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the dedicated A V cable The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc AJ e uo saGew Guimaiy 7 09 60 Using your computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 72 Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version e Under Windows Vista some names and operations may differ from those described below e Installing the software as follows Picture Motion Br
63. out a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera Notes on using Memory Stick Micro not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Micro with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro into a Duo sized M2 Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Micro into the camera without a Duo sized M2 Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the camera e Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Batte
64. owser e Copying images to your computer using Picture Motion Browser e Enjoying images using Picture Motion Browser as follows Viewing images saved on your computer Editing images Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online Creating a disc with the images shot requires CD or DVD disc writing drive Printing or saving still images with the date Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net Enjoying your Windows computer 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 SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 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 Picture Motion Browser OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 256 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 200 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 dots or more Col
65. pears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Exiting the Picture Motion Browser Click button in the top right corner of the screen Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera e When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the batteries with enough power remaining 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 the batteries with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the batteries shuts down too soon 3 Press gt Playback then turn on the computer gt Playback button Connecting the camera to your computer To the e lt USB ae E A V OUT terminal sL USB Mode Mass Storage appears on the screen of the camera USB Mode Mass Storage aa 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 acce
66. r and copy the images e Even when you are using Windows 95 98 98 SecondEdition NT Me you can copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot on your computer e If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized see page 87 For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images e The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo e The camera is not compatible with Windows 95 98 98 SecondEdition NT Me of the Windows operating system When you use a computer without a Memory Stick slot use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader Writer to copy images from a Memory Stick Duo to your computer e To copy images in the internal memory to your computer copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo first then copy them to your computer Copying images to a computer Windows XP Vista This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents For Windows Vista Documents 1 Prepare the camera and a computer Perform the same procedure as described in Preparing the camera and the computer on page 65 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable Perform the same procedure as described in Connecting the camera to your computer on page 65 e If Picture Motion Browser is already installed then Import Me
67. re Motion Browser page 64 e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software If you use a photo printing service ask them to superimpose the dates on images PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the Setup menu page 56 e Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable Turn on the printer For further information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer If you select Exit during printing images may not be printed Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If you still cannot print your images
68. re 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 Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Mass Storage default setting and PTP modes This section describes Mass Storage as an example For details on PTP see page 56 e 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 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 65 2 Connect the dedicated USB cable Perform the same procedure as described in Connecting the camera to your computer on page 65 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 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The
69. reventing accidental erasure DPOF Adding a Print order mark ch Print Printing images using a printer IE Slide Playing back a series of images Resize Changing the image size of a recorded image Rotate Rotating a still image s k Setup Changing Setup items Trimming Recording an enlarged image Using the Setup screen Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Function Guide Auto Review M Internal Memory TOON ssisuisdisniasivensadiansavaniiasiadvateactiiaussvonnsebaatvaneuiolies 51 Format g Memory Stick TOO si taiesudaeniiwcrtanesecsctentdussetanneosciwiactaeacueimiustadiaremeenasdes 52 Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Copy Beep Initialize Language ES O oA 56 USB Connect Clock Set Video Out Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV ssssssssssssssssnerrsrersnrrretennrrrernnnttrernnnrernnnnnennnnneee 58 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaes 60 Installing the Software SUPPIIEC cc cceeeeeeceeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 62 On the Picture Motion Browser supplied ceececeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeeeens 64 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser 65 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser 69 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick DUO css
70. rough glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light W T Using the zoom Press T to zoom press W to undo the zoom e When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses the Digital Zoom function For details on the Digital Zoom settings and the image quality see page 49 e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie 4 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Press gt 4 on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light default setting 4 Flash forced on 4s_ Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Flash forced off e The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity e While charging the flash is displayed Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode WY Macro Shooting close up Press lt Q on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Macro Off WY Macro On W side Approx 5 cm or farther 2 inches or farther T side Approx 35 cm or farther 13 7 8 inches or farther from the front of the lens e Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended e The in focus range becomes narrow and the subject may not be entirely in focus e The Auto
71. rt a Memory Stick Duo Insert it in the correct direction You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Copy the image to the Memory Stick Duo with sufficient free capacity Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory e This feature is not available Troubleshooting See PictBridge compliant printer together with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e Depending on your printer all the edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date inserted e You can print images with the date inserted using Pictu
72. ry type LR6 size AA alkaline batteries HR 15 51 HR6 size AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries ZR6 size AA Oxy Nickel Primary x Battery pS S ee ee ie aS A supplied B supported C rechargeable Before using batteries read the following precaution for each type of battery As for unsupported batteries operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery On alkaline batteries supplied Oxy Nickel Primary Battery not supplied e Alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery cannot be charged Alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery have a shorter life compared to the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries For this reason the power may turn off even though the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining Battery performance differs greatly depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery and in some cases the battery life may be extremely short This is especially true at low temperatures and you may not be able to shoot at temperatures below 5 C 41 F Do not mix new and old batteries the correct information when using alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery The battery remaining indicator may not display Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery there is a large difference between the available shooting time and the available playback time
73. s 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 P then press Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 To cancel the protection In single image mode Press in step or of To protect images in single image mode In index mode Q 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 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 80 D Print Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera See page 76 DPOF Adding a Print order mark nuaw ay Guisn B 43 44 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 Slide Playing bac
74. ss Copying starts Copying 102_COPY To cancel copying Select Cancel in step or then press e Use batteries with enough power remaining If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge the batteries may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot select images to copy 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 format the internal memory Format in Internal Memory Tool page 51 e A new folder is created on the Memory Stick Duo and all the data will be copied to it You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it e The Ly Print order marks on the images are not copied Setup1 For details on the operation page 48 The default settings are marked with y Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button YS Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button E Turns off the beep shutter sound ARE UCIETI Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images stored in the internal memory are retained Select OK with A on the control button then press
75. ss indicators turn red Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white e If USB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 56 Jajnduroa noA Buisn E 65 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Viewing images on your Copying images to a computer computer computer as described Motion Browser starts Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed Connecting the camera to your P amp Play computer After making a USB connection the Import Media Files screen of Picture Motion Browser appears automatically Be Import Media Files Select the camera or media that includes the media files you want to import into the computer Drive Sony MemoryStick F v Beihai The My Pictures folder is set as the default ae folder in Viewed folders 2007 05 17 O Save in the existing Folder Organize images on the computer on a testi calender by shooting date to view them ee and Settes For details see the Picture Motion Browser Guide Change If you use the Memory Stick slot refer to page 69 a In Windows XP Windows Vista if the e yo o f na ge a AutoPlay Wizard appears close it u ol meo 10 ee M 28 29 30 ae h are ie 10 E a 2 Import the images 102 mazes z To start importing images click the Example Mon
76. t 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 DY 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 taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they can process If a Memory Stick Duo cannot be processed by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop e Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it e 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 e When you want to superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop Marking in single image mode MENU button 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 EY 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 Printing at a shop Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen page 2
77. t the image size with A Y then press The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again nuaw ay Guisn B e 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 41 48 N Using the Setup screen E Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen A 4 gt button A lt Mode dial MENU button 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 After pressing gt on the control button go to the Setup setting then press P again 3 Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set e The frame of the selected item turns yellow 4 Press to enter the setting Setup 2 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 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 turn
78. th display screen Import button Importing Media Files Ss My Pictures 2007 05 17 2 l ase COT Estimated time remaining 1 min Cancel By default images are imported into a folder created in My Pictures that is named with the date of importing e For details on the Picture Motion Browser refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide 66 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Image file storage destinations and file names To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step to below before e Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Double click on the tasktray 12 00 PM A Er Double click here Click USB Mass Storage Device gt Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected e Step is unnecessary for Windows XP Windows Vista The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory Example viewing folders on Windows XP mi Desktop fey My Documents a a My Computer E 344 Floppy 4 4 E E Local Disk 7 aS Local Disk D sera Compact Disc E I Compact Disc Fs al Removable Disk
79. the ISO sensitivity see page 38 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Basic techniques for better images 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 VERa Dayligh Cloudy Characteristics of light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 37 10 Basic techniques for better images 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 7 077 888 pixels 2 Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Selecting the
80. the recording folder as the newest file e For details on Image Size see page 10 e You cannot change the size of movies e 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 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image 49 46 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 1 7 Rotate Rotating a still image Rotates a still image Pp OK Determines the rotation See the following procedure Cancel Cancels rotation Display the image to be rotated Press MENU to display the menu Select Rotate with lt gt on the control button then press Select N with A then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A Y then press e You cannot rotate protected images or movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras e When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software ae Setup Changing Setup items See page 48 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 30 Trimming Recording an enlarged image Records an enlarged image page 28 as a new file Trimming See the following procedure Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Select Trimming with on the control button then press Selec
81. therwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur 12 Battery Memory Stick Duo cover Memory Stick Duo slot Batteries insertion slot 13 14 Indicators on the screen Each time you press A DISP on the control button the display changes page 18 See the pages in parentheses for details of Operation When shooting still images CH EEG 1101 0 12 00 00 40 al 410 a mey remie fe eman White balance 37 eB 0 STBY Standby Recording a movie eo fe 7 e Selection 25 D 20 e oee Flash mode 22 wort Zoom scaling 22 49 x1 6 Ha Ha e lo Red eye reduction 50 Sharpness 40 ie Metering mode 36 RICH Color mode 32 NATURAL SEPIA B amp W ns t MeS fel AF range finder frame indicator 34 Focus preset distance 34 Indicators on the screen ns ns Crm C32 Csm Image size 24 Histogram 18 Cam Cvca Cres Recording folder 52 Shutter speed l i E 2 0EV Exposure Value 33 Remaining internal M 30 memory capacity fea fo il Remaining Memory a A eee on the previous 0 12 Recording time maximum page i 00 40 recordable time Remaining number of recordable images Self timer 23 ISO number 38 Vibration warning e Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if the vibration warning appears you can still
82. u create another folder or select another recording folder 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 67 Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation amp page 48 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Select REC Folder 4 102 2 2 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 0 Created 2008 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel lt gt BACK NEXT Select the desired folder with lt gt and OK with A then press To cancel changing the recording folder Select Cancel in step or then press e You cannot select the 1OOMSDCFP folder as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to another folder uaasas dnjag ay Guisn m 93 94 Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation amp page 48 Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo Insert a Memory Stick Duo having sufficient free capacity Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be copied Ready appears Select OK with A then pre
83. uently so use of a tripod is recommended Shooting still images Scene selection Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera Some functions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection a beep sounds V you can select the desired setting Flash for White Bal cannot be selected suojeiadg a1iseg E 21 28 Viewing deleting images A V lt 4 gt button A Ea Index Q Playback ae button AO p Al Q Playback zoom button fa MENU button button O ST Delete button Control button a W gt Playback button 1 Press gt Playback e If you press p gt Playback when the camera is powered off the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode To switch to the shooting mode press Playback again 2 Select an image with lt gt on the control button Movie Press to play back a movie Press again to stop playback Press gt to fast forward lt to rewind Press to return to normal playback e You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back To listen to the audio connect with external outputs such as a TV a speaker etc Tl To delete images Display the image you want t
84. w Insert new ones or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries not supplied Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left System error e Turn the power off and then on again Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 95 The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Memory Stick type error The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 95 Format error e Format the media again pages 51 and 52 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 No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files page 28 Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file e No images that can be played have been recorded in the internal memory No file in this folder e No images that can be played have been recorded in this folder e You did not operate correctly when copying images fr
85. y Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot copy image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory e By connecting the camera and a computer with a dedicated USB cable you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory 19 20 Basic Operations T Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Mode dial Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically page 21 Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 31 Movie recording mode Allows you to record movies page 21 iSO ge al a D 7 8 Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene page 25 On Function Guide When Function Guide is set to On the descriptions of functions are displayed as you operate the camera The default setting is On Select Off if you do not want the function guide to appear page 50 Shooting images easily Auto adjustment mode Macro button DISP button Shutter button Wx EY Flash button DF L Zoom button KS Self timer button button A V lt 4 button Image Size button Control
86. zoom 49 Pressing halfway down 6 Print eese 75 Index mode sescccssestcesssss 76 Single image mode 76 Print order mark 0 80 Printing at a shop 6 80 Printing directly ee 76 Program Auto mode 20 PROC caesarean 42 PIP pericsanesinesbaesedcatonnamens 56 R REC Mode 39 Red Eye Reduction 50 RESIZE cs coy ese consuaeeaeescauaet 45 Rewind Fast forward 28 Ri hissenin 32 ROE eaten a 46 S Scene Selection ssswcedasscnersnes 25 Screen Changing the display 18 Jndicator sastcissnesaocrersneans 14 LCD backlight 18 Select al 0 c gene ene 41 Self timMer ossssssrirnsssersrresies 23 Sepia cresen na 32 SOUD 40 46 48 Camera 49 Memory Stick Tool 52 CUD Bde cescesetncetetenteacgacs 55 CUI sn seniduesbiudapbedrenenccs 56 SCUD leenen 55 DSU 2ean erare rant 56 Sharpness s sscnscincnescnexoemonsoues 40 Shooting INLOVIG sicdeciereiorteimadarors 21 Still MACE oseckacaetecedss 21 Shooting menu ee 32 Shutter speed 5 2icc veivonccnnte 8 Single image mode printing co crcccnsccaasteacaecteces 76 Slide SHOW vacanetitinceneeine 44 Slow synchro cceeeeeeeees 22 Smart Z0O0mM sseeesssssseeeesseeeee 49 Snow mode sssseeseeeeeeeeeee 26 Soft Snap mode 064 26 Software 62 64 Spot metering cece 36 Spot metering cross hairs 36 T Trimmi

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