Sony DSC-H10 User Manual 2

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Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the shooting functions

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-H10

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 the viewing functions

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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Notes on using the camera

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.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 115.

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).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery pack

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.

• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capaci ty of the battery pack as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions.

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 117.

Carl Zeiss lens

The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, 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.

Black, white, red, blue or green points

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• Be careful not to bump the movable 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.

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Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9

Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 10

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 11

Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................14

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17

Changing the screen display...................................................................21

Using the internal memory ......................................................................22

Basic Operations

Using the mode dial.................................................................................23

Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)....................................24

Shooting still images (Scene Selection) ..................................................28

Shooting with the manual exposure........................................................31

Viewing images .......................................................................................33

Deleting images.......................................................................................35

Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................37

Menu items..............................................................................................40

Using the shooting functions

Shooting menu ........................................................................................41

Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon Contrast: Adjusting the contrast Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness

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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings

Using the viewing functions

Playing back images from the HOME screen.............................53

(Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display): Playing back a list of images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

Viewing menu .....................................................................................56

(Delete): Deleting images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

(Retouch): Retouching still images

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

........ 61

Manage Memory..........................................................................63

Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool................................................. 63

Format Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder Copy

Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool .............................................66

Format

Settings ..........................................................................................67

Main settings — Main Settings 1...................................................... 67

Beep Function Guide

Initialize

Main settings — Main Settings 2...................................................... 68

USB Connect COMPONENT

Video Out

Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1.........................................70

AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode

Digital Zoom Conversion Lens

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2.........................................73

Auto Orientation Auto Review

Clock Settings...................................................................................74

Language Setting..............................................................................75

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................76

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer...........................................................79

Installing the software (supplied).............................................................81

On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................83

Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

................................................................................................................84

Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...........88

Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the

“Memory Stick Duo”.................................................................................90

Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) .....................................................91

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................92

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.......................................................94

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................95

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer..................96

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................99

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................101

Warning indicators and messages........................................................111

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Others

Using the camera abroad — Power sources ........................................114

On the “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................................................115

On the battery pack...............................................................................117

On the battery charger..........................................................................118

Index

Index ..................................................................................................... 119

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Basic techniques for better images

Focus

Exposure

Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the HOME screen (page 37) and the menus (page 39).

Focusing on a subject successfully

Flash

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Do not fully press

the shutter button

straight away.

When focusing is difficult If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press the shutter button halfway down.

t [Focus] (page 47)

AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps

Then press the shutter button fully down.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” below.

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Basic techniques for better images

Hints for preventing blur

The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”

Camera shake

Cause

Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.

• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Subject blur

Cause

Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

Notes

• The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur.

• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight mode) or (Twilight Portrait mode). In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Select (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection.

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.

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Basic techniques for better images

Exposure

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the light intensity

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Exposure:

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

light

through

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Recording sensitivity

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.

Manual exposure:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually (page 31).

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 21, 45).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 46).

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Basic techniques for better images

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 45.

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.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

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 49).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

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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 image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 8M

3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels

2 Image size: VGA

Pixels

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Selecting the image size for use (page 12)

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing in up to A3 size

Example: An attached image to be sent by email

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Basic techniques for better images

The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing

For prints up to A3 (11×17") Less

(3264×2448)

3:2

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

(3264×2176)

For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")

(2592×1944)

3M (2048×1536)

For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")

Fine

VGA (640×480)

16:9 (1920×1080)

*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 108).

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment

Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio

640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV

640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on

320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at a small size for email attachment

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.

• The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.

Rough

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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

Retina

How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 50).

• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection (page 29). (The flash is turned off automatically.)

• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 56) or 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

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in

the air

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

• Select (High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)

* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity mode) in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be

slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Subject

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3

4 5

A POWER button B POWER lamp C Mode dial (23) D Shutter button (24) E Microphone F Flash (26) G AF illuminator (70)/Self-timer lamp

(27)

H Hook for shoulder strap I Lens

3 4

7 8

qg qf

A For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (25)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (33, 34)

B (Playback) button (33) C LCD screen (21) D MENU button (39) E HOME button (37) F Hook for shoulder strap G Jack cover H Multi connector

Used in the following situations:

• Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer.

• Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV.

• Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.

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Identifying parts

I DC IN jack

When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

1 To DC IN jack

v mark

2 To wall outlet (wall socket)

• You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery pack.

J Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (39) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 26) When the mode dial is set to M: Shutter Speed/Aperture (31)

K Speaker (bottom) L Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover

(bottom)

M Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever P “Memory Stick Duo” slot Q Access lamp

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Identifying parts

Lens hood/Adaptor ring

A Lens hood B Adaptor ring

Attaching the lens hood

When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light.

1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is

off.

2 Position the lens hood as shown below and

turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached.

• When using the lens hood, be careful that the following:

– The AF illuminator light may be blocked. – The flash light may be blocked, causing the

shadow to appear when using the built-in flash.

Storing the lens hood

The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied)

When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens.

1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens.

• When shooting with the conversion lens, go through the settings of [Conversion Lens] (page 72).

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

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Indicators on the screen

RETU RN

Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 21). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

RETURN

When shooting movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning (111)

Display Indication

Recording mode (43)

BRK

±1.0

Metering mode (46)

Face Detection (42)

SteadyShot

• In the default setting, when the shutter button is pressed halfway down, one of these indicators appears, depending on the SteadyShot setting.

(52)

Vibration warning

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 8).

Zoom scaling (

Color mode

(44)

Contrast (51)

Sharpness (51)

25, 71)

Image size

Mode dial (23)

Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection)

White balance (49)

(41)

(28)

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Manual exposure setting

z RETURN z SET

1.0m Focus preset distance

z AE/AF lock (24)

Standby REC

ISO400 ISO number (45)

125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value

+2.0EV Exposure Value

0:12 Recording time

AF range finder frame

mode (31)

Function guide for Manual exposure (31)

Standby a movie/R ecording a movie

NR slow shutter

• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise.

(45)

(minutes : seconds)

(47)

indicator

Macro (26)

(47)

Display Indication

Recording Media

96 Number of recordable

00:25:05 Recordable time

Flash mode (26)

Conversion lens (72)

(“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory)

Recording folder

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

images

(hours : minutes : seconds)

AF illuminator

Red-eye reduction (50)

Flash charging

(63)

(70)

Display Indication

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(111)

Self-timer (27)

Spot metering cross hair

(46)

AF range finder frame (47)

Histogram (21)

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Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining

VOL. Volume (33)

Image size

Protect (58)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(41)

(99)

PictBridge connecting (97)

Zoom scaling (33)

PictBridge connecting (98)

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.

Display Indication

N Playback (33)

Playback bar

0:00:12 Counter

101-0012 Folder-file number

2008 1 1 9:30 AM

z STOP z PLAY

BACK/

V VOLUME Adjusting volume

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Function guide for playing image

Selecting images

Histogram

• appears when histogram

(21)

display is disabled.

(60)

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Playback Media

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

Changing folder

Metering mode (46)

Flash

(“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory)

Playback folder

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

images recorded in selected folder

(60)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

White balance

(49)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(111)

ISO400 ISO number (45)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (45)

500 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

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Changing the screen display

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster

v (DISP) (Screen display) button

Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows:

Indicators on

Indicators on*

under such condition.

• The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting

– When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies. During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode. – When you are using playback zoom. – When you are rotating still images. – During playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed

during shooting and playback may occur when: – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or fast.

• The histogram may not appear for images

recorded using other cameras.

z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by

displaying a histogram

Histogram on*

During playback, the image information is displayed.

Histogram display

Indicators off*

* The brightness of the LCD Backlight up.

(page 21)

BrightDark

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

A Number of pixels B Brightness

• The histogram also appears when playing back a

single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 31 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.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the 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

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 65).

To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 84, 85 or 88, 89 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera.

played back. [Menu, Settings, 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 played back.

[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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Basic Operations

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

: Auto Adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 24

: Program Auto mode*

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

: Manual Exposure Shooting mode*

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

Mode dial

Basic Operations

t page 31

: Movie recording mode

Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 24

/ / / / /SCN: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. You can select , , , in the menu when the mode dial is set to

t page 28

SCN.

* You can select various setting using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 40)

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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Mode dial

Shutter button

Zoom button

MENU button

HOME button

Macro button

DISP button

Flash button

Self-timer button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.

When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select .

When shooting movies: Select .

2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

When shooting still images:

1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.

The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

AE/AF lock

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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

2Press the shutter button fully down.

When shooting movies:

Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (1feet 7 3/4 inches) (W)/90 cm (2 feet 11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 26).

• 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 through glass. – The subject is moving quickly. – There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. – The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. Pressing the button slightly zooms slowly and pressing the button fully down zooms fast.

• When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.

For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 71.

• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.

Basic Operations

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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Flash Auto

Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).

: Flash forced on

: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

: Flash forced off

• The flash automatically pops up and strobes when using the flash. Close the flash by hand after use.

• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.

• While charging the flash, is displayed.

Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On (W side: Approx. 2 cm or farther (13/16 inches or farther) from the lens, T side: Approx. 90 cm

or farther (2 feet 11 1/2 inches or farther) from the lens)

• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.

• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the subject may not be entirely in focus.

• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.

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Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)

Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

Basic Operations

To cancel, press

• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released

V () again.

2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.

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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)

MENU button Shutter button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

Mode dial

Select the mode ( ////) in the mode dial

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (////) with the

mode dial.

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

Select the mode ( / / / ) in SCN

1 Select SCN with the mode dial.

2 Press MENU, and select from / / / with b/B on the control button

(page 41).

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

• For details on the mode, see next page.

To cancel the Scene selection

Set the mode dial to anything other than the Scene Selection mode.

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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.

Modes selected from the mode dial

High Sensitivity

Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.

Soft Snap

Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.

Advanced Sports Shooting

Suitable for shooting scenes with fast movements such as sports.

• While the shutter is pressed halfway down, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted.

Twilight Portrait*

Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.

Landscape

Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.

Modes selected from the menu screen

Twilight*

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Beach

Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.

Snow

Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.

Fireworks*

Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.

• If you shoot images with conversion lens (not supplied) you may not be able to record fire works in all splendor.

Basic Operations

* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter

speed becomes slower, and blurring is occur frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended.

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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.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro

Flash

Face Detection

Burst/Bracket

White Bal

Red Eye Reduction

SteadyShot

Self-timer

* [Flash] for [White Bal] cannot be selected.

— ———————

————

* ————————

————

——— —

— / / /

—

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Shooting with the manual exposure

Shutter button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

Mode dial

1 Select M from the mode dial and press z on the control button.

• [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the lower left of the screen and the camera is set to manual exposure setting mode.

2 Adjust the exposure manually using the control button.

b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed

Basic Operations

RETURN

Shutter speed

• Select an aperture value as follows:

– When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture F3.5 or F8.0.

– When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture F4.4 or F10.

• You can select a shutter speed from 30 to 1/2,000 seconds.

• The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (page 45) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

Aperture value

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

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Shooting with the manual exposure

• To select a flash mode, shoot in Macro mode/self-timer mode, or change the screen display mode, press z

to cancel Manual Exposure Shooting mode ([RETURN] changes to [SET] on the screen.).

• The flash is set to (Flash On) or (Flash Off).

• When the shutter speed is one second or slower, the shutter speed is indicated by [”], for example, [1”].

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.

• When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, the NR slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce image noise, and [NR] appears on the screen.

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

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Viewing images

(Playback zoom)/

(Index) button

(Playback)

button

MENU button

HOME button

(Playback zoom) button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

1 Press (Playback).

• If you press (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 b/B on the control button.

Movie:

Press

z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)

B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)

Press Press V to display the volume control screen, then press

• Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size.

/ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the playback zoom, press z.

• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 58).

b/B to adjust the volume.

Basic Operations

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Viewing images

To view an index screen

Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z.

• You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] from (View

Images) on the HOME screen.

• Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.

• When using the “Memory Stick Duo”, and there are several folders, select the folder

selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.

Folder Selection bar

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Deleting images

(Index) button

(Playback) button

MENU button

z button

v/V/b/B button

Control button

1 Press (Playback).

2 Press MENU while displaying in single-image or index mode.

3 Select [Delete] with v on the control button.

4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],

[Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z.

Basic Operations

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Deleting images

When you select [This Image]

You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z.

When you select [Multiple Images]

You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously.

1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z.

The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.

Single Image Index Display

2 Press MENU. 3 Select [OK] with

v, then press z.

When you select [All In This Folder]

You can delete all the images in a selected folder. Select [OK] with v, then press z.

• You can also delete all images in a folder after selecting [Multiple Images] on the index

screen. Select the folder selection bar with b and attach a mark to the folder.

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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu

Using the HOME screen

The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).

z button

v/V/b/B button

HOME button

Control button

1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen.

Menu items

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.

( : available)

Mode dial position: Scene

Shooting menu (page 41)

Scene Selection — — — * —

Image Size

Face Detection — — * —

REC Mode * —

Color Mode — —

ISO — — —

EV —

Metering Mode — —

Focus — —

White Bal — *

Flash Level — — —

Red Eye Reduction * —

Contrast — — —

Sharpness — — —

SteadyShot —

SETUP

* The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 29).

Viewing menu (page 56)

(Delete) (Slide Show)

(Retouch) (Protect)

(Print)

(Rotate) (Select Folder)

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Using the shooting functions

Shooting menu

The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 39.

The selectable mode is displayed in white.

Unavailable

The default settings are marked with .

Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is set to SCN

Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection

Selects the scene selection in the menu. You can shoot images with the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions (page 28).

Image Size: Selecting the image size

For still images

Selects image size for shooting still images. For details, see pages 11, 12.

For movie

(Fine)

(Standard)

Selects image size for recording movies. For details, see page 12.

Using the shooting functions

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Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject

Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.

(On)

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.

Face Detection mark

Face Detection frame

(Off)

• When [Face Detection] is set to [On]:

– You cannot use the AF illuminator. – You cannot use the digital zoom.

•

Available only for [Soft Snap], the default setting is [On].

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 2 faces of your subjects

Does not use Face Detection function.

can be detected when you shoot images with [Soft Snap].

• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main

subject and set focus by priority.

• The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway

down. All the subjects at equal distance to the focused one are also focused, even if the frames do not turn green.

• Face Detection may not work properly, depending on conditions, such as:

– When the exposure is too dark or too bright. – When a part of the face is hidden by objects, such as sunglasses, mask, or hat, etc. – When the face of your subject does not face the camera.

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REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

(Normal)

(Burst)

Does not shoot continuously.

Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

BRK ±0.3EV

BRK ±0.7EV

BRK ±1.0EV

Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.

• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.

• When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

On the Burst

• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.

• When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size.

• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.

• Focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed to the values set for the first shot.

On the Exposure Bracket

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.

• When recording with the mode dial set to M, you cannot select a shutter speed of 1/3 seconds or slower.

• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 45), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. The recording interval may be longer, depending on the scene conditions.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.

Using the shooting functions

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Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

(Normal)

Sets the image to standard color.

(Vivid)

(Natural)

(Sepia)

(B & W)

• You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.

Sets the image to bright and deep color.

Sets the image to quiet color.

Sets the image to sepia color.

Sets the image to black and white.

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ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity

Selects the ISO sensitivity.

(Auto)

• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9.

• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.

• When shooting under bright conditions, the camera automatically enhances tones to prevent images appearing pale (excluding when [ISO] is set to [ISO 100].).

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.

Using the shooting functions

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward +Toward –

–2.0EV

0EV

+2.0EV

• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Toward –: Darkens an image.

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

Toward +: Brightens an image.

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Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

(Multi)

(Center)

(Spot)

(Only for still image)

• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 47).

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering).

Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).

• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

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Focus: Changing the focus method

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

(Multi AF)

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.

• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.

(Center AF)

(Only for still image)

(Spot AF)

(Only for still image)

AF range finder frame (Only for still image)

AF range finder frame indicator

Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically.

• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically.

• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame indicator

Using the shooting functions

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0.5 m

1.0 m

3.0 m

7.0 m

Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset)

• Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with

automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window.

(unlimited distance)

•AF stands for Auto Focus.

• Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. Setting the zoom to the T side or pointing the lens up or down will increase error.

• When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.

96P

In such cases, do as follows:

1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter

button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

AF range finder frame

AE/AF lock indicator

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want.

2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,

and press the shutter button fully down.

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White Bal: Adjusting the color tones

Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.

(Auto)

(Daylight)

Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.

Using the shooting functions

(Cloudy)

(Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3)

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

[Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting.

Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

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(Flash)

• For details on the white balance, see page 10.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].

• Except in [Flash] mode, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when you shoot images using the flash.

Adjusts for the flash conditions.

• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+2.0EV

0EV

–2.0EV

• The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments.

• The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as or .

• To change flash mode, see page 26.

• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.

The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts automatically.

Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon

The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.

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(Auto)

(On)

(Off)

• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 58).

• When the Face Detection function is not used, the red-eye reduction flash will not strobe even when [Auto] is selected.

The red-eye reduction flash strobes whenever necessary, only when using the Face Detection Function.

The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Contrast: Adjusting the contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the image.

(–)

Toward –: Reduces the contrast.

(Normal)

(+)

(DRO)

Toward +: Enhances the contrast.

Adjusts the contrast of the image automatically.

• When using flash, if [Metering Mode] is set to [Center] or [Spot], the contrast will not be adjusted automatically.

Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

(–)

Toward –: Softens the image.

(Normal)

(+)

Toward +: Sharpens the image.

Using the shooting functions

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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode

Selects the anti-blur mode.

(Shooting)

(Continuous)

(Off)

• In Auto Adjustment mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].

• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous].

• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. – When camera shake is too strong. – When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes.

Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.

Does not use anti-blur mode.

SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings

Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] on the HOME screen. See page 38.

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Using the viewing functions

Playing back images from the HOME screen

You can select the ways to playback images.

HOME button

1 Press HOME. 2 Select (View Images) with b/B on the control button. 3 Select the desired viewing method with v/V.

(Single Image): Playing back a single image

Displays the image shot last. This works in the same way as (Playback) (page 33).

(Index Display): Playing back a list of images

Displays a list of images in the selected folder. This works in the same way as (Index) (page 34).

(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

1 Select [ Slide Show] on the HOME screen.

2 Select [Start] with v

/V, then press z to start playback.

To pause the slide show

Press z. To restart, select [Continue] with

• The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again from the beginning.

v/V, then press z.

Using the viewing functions

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Playing back images from the HOME screen

To display the previous/next image

Press b/B while the slide show is paused.

To adjust the volume of the music

Press V to display the volume control screen, and then press b/B to adjust the volume.

To end the slide show

Select [Exit] with v/V while the slide show is paused, then press z.

To change the setup

The default settings are marked with .

Image

You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

Folder

All

Effects

Simple

Nostalgic

Stylish

Active

Normal

Plays back all the images in the selected folder.

Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.

A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes

A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene

A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo

A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes

A basic slide show switching images at a preset interval

• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active] only still images are displayed.

• When [Normal] is selected, [Music] is fixed to [Off]. However, you can hear the sound of movies.

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Playing back images from the HOME screen

Music

The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select. You can custom set any music with any effect as desired.

Music 1

Music 2

Music 3

Music 4

Off

Interval

3 sec

The default setting for a [Simple] slide show

The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show

The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show

The default setting for a [Active] slide show

Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available

Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.

5 sec

10 sec

30 sec

1 min

Auto

Repeat

Off

The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Normal] is not selected as the [Effects].

Plays back images in a continuous loop.

After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.

Using the viewing functions

z To add /change Music files

You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during Slide show. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 91 and 93.

• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred).

• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 3 minutes.

• If you cannot playback a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format Music] (page 91) and transfer the music again.

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Viewing menu

This section explains the menu items available when you press MENU in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 39.

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(Delete): Deleting images

Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen, see page 35.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

(All In This Folder)

Deletes the image that is now selected.

Selects and deletes multiple images.

Deletes all the images in the selected folder.

(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

This item has the same function as [ Slide Show] on the HOME screen. See page 53.

(Retouch): Retouching still images

Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained.

To retouch the still images

1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image or index mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select the [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after select the desired mode

with b/B.

4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.

• Images cannot be retouched while the camera is connected to a High Definition TV.

(Soft Focus)

Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject.

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/

b/B, then press MENU.

2 Select [Level] with v and press z.

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.

3 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

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(Partial Color)

(Fisheye Lens)

(Cross Filter)

Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/

b/B, then press MENU.

2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.

Using the viewing functions

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/

b/B, then press MENU.

2 Select [Level] with v and press z .

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.

3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

Adds starburst effects to light sources.

1 Select [Level] with v and press z .

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.

2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

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(Trimming)

(Red Eye Correction)

Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped.

1 Press W/T to zoom in on the trimming range. 2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU. 3 Select [Image Size] with v and press z.

Select an image size to record with v/V, then press z again.

4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.

• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

Protects images against accidental erasure. The indicator appears on a protected image.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.

Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.

To protect an image

1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image or in index mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.

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To select and protect images

1 Press MENU in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z.

In single-image mode:

3 Select the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z.

The is attached to the selected image.

4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z. 5 Press MENU. 6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

In index mode:

3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.

The is attached to the selected image.

4 To protect other images, repeat step 3. 5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z.

The is attached to the selected folder.

6 Press MENU. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the same procedure to protect it. The (Protect) indicator disappears.

• Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images

are protected, and these images cannot be restored.

• It may take some time to protect an image.

Using the viewing functions

: Adding a Print order mark

Adds a print order mark ( ) to the image you want to print. See page 99.

(This Image)

(Multiple Images)

Attaches a DPOF mark to the image being selected now. Clears the DPOF mark when the selected image has a DPOF mark.

Selects images and attaches DPOF marks to them. Clears DPOF marks already attached.

(Print): Printing images using a printer

Printing images shot with the camera. See page 96.

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(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.

• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.

• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.

], then rotate the image with b/B.

(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel selecting the folder

Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z.

z On the folders

The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can change the folder or create a new one.

• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 63)

• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 64)

• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.

: Moves to the previous folder : Moves to the next folder : Moves to either the previous or next folders

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Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the HOME screen.

z button

v/V/b/B button

HOME button

Control button

1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen.

2 Select (Manage Memory) or (Settings) with b/B on the control button.

3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.

4 Select the desired item with v/V.

• This is functional only when you select (Settings).

5 Press B and select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.

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Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings

6 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.

To cancel the setting change

Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. If not, press b.

• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME again.

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Manage Memory

For details on the operation 1 page 61

Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.

1 Select [Create REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The folder creation screen appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.

• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF”.

• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.

• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.

• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 86).

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Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 61

Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel changing the recording folder

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

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Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity. 2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

To cancel copying

Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.

• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot select images to copy.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 66).

• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.

• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.

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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.

1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

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Settings

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Main settings — Main Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

Beep

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter

Off

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.

Off

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

1 Select [Initialize] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.

The message “Initialize all settings” appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel initializing

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.

Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/ shutter button.

Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Displays the function guide.

Does not display the function guide.

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Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61

Main settings — Main Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

PictBridge

Mass Storage

Auto

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 96). When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (with Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X)

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 84).

The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 84 and 96).

• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].

• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].

COMPONENT

Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected see page 76.

HD(1080i)

Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.

Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 78).

NTSC

PAL

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).

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.

Auto

Off

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (zoom: W)/2.9 m (9 feet 6 1/4 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.

• You cannot use the AF illuminator when: – Focus preset is set (page 47). – (Advanced Sports Shooting mode), (Landscape mode), (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks

mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode. – [Face Detection] is set to [On]. – [Conversion Lens] is set to [Tele], [Wide] or [Close-up].

• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Uses the AF illuminator.

Does not use AF illuminator.

Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

Off

• The grid lines are not recorded.

Displays the grid lines.

Does not display the grid line.

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AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single

Monitor

• You cannot use the AF illuminator when: – [Face Detection] is set to [On]. – (Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects.

Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.

• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 10×). When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ()

Precision (Precision digital zoom) ()

Off

Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when the image size is set to [8M] or [3:2].

• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.

Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 20×, including the optical zoom 10×. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.

Does not use the digital zoom.

Customizing the settings

Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (including the optical zoom 10×)

Size Total zoom scale

5M Approx. 12×

3M Approx. 15×

VGA Approx. 51×

16:9 Approx. 17×

• You cannot use the Digital zoom when: – [Face Detection] is set to [On]. – (Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

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Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach the adaptor ring (supplied), then attach a conversion lens.

Close-up ( )

Tele ( )

Wide ( )

Off

• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear.

• Check the image composition on the LCD screen when shooting.

• The available zoom area is limited.

• The available focusing area is limited.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

Attaches a close-up conversion lens.

Attaches a tele conversion lens.

Attaches a wide conversion lens.

Does not attach a lens.

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

Auto Orientation

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.

Off

• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the procedure on page 60.

• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.

Records the image with the correct orientation.

Does not use Auto Orientation.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

Off

• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Uses the Auto Review.

Does not use Auto Review.

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Clock Settings

Sets the date and time.

1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen.

2 Select the date display format with v/V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 4 Select [OK], then press z.

To cancel the clock setting

Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press z.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

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Language Setting

Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

Customizing the settings

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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 cable for multi-use terminal

Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal

(supplied).

1 To audio/video

input jacks

VIDEO

AUDIO

Yellow Black

2 To the multi connector

• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.

(Playback) button

Control button

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 69).

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Viewing images on a TV

Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV

You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the component cable (not supplied).

Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.

1 Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output Adaptor

Cable (not supplied).

1 To audio/video

input jacks

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Green/Blue/Red

HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied)

AUDIO

2 To the multi connector

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.

Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

White/Red

Viewing images on a TV

(Playback) button

HOME button

Control button

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Viewing images on a TV

• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME screen (page 68).

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 69).

• You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when playing back movies.

On “PhotoTV HD”

This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.

• The settings are also required to be made on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instruction of the 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 cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 92). Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version.

Install the software (supplied) first (page 81)

• Installing the software as follows: – “Picture Motion Browser” – “Music Transfer”

Copying images to your computer (page 84)

• Copying images to your computer using “Picture Motion

Browser”.

• Enjoying images using “Picture Motion Browser” and “Music

Transfer” as follows:

– Viewing images saved on your computer – Editing images – Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps

online

– Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD

disc writing drive)

– Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slide show (using “Music

Transfer”)

Using your computer

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/

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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*

• 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” and “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows

2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista*

CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster

(Recommended: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster)

Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended:

512 MB or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation— approximately 400 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots

or more

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) is not

supported.

Notes on connecting the camera to a computer

• The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.

• 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 HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PictBridge], see page 68.

• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.

• Log on as Administrator.

1 Turn on your computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

4 Select the [Region] and [Country/

Area], then click [Next].

When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

5 Follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the

• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer])

• 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.

t (SONYPICTUTIL).

installation.

• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.

2 Click [Install].

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

3 Select the desired language, then

click [Next].

The [Location Settings] screen appears.

6 Remove the CD-ROM after the

installation is complete.

• Installing software as follows:

– Picture Motion Browser – Music Transfer

Using your computer

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Installing the software (supplied)

After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop.

Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”.

Double-click to start “PMB Guide”.

Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.

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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:

• Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.

• Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.

• Copy images on the computer to the recording media.

• Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more.

• Still images can be printed or saved with the date.

• You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.

• For details, refer to “PMB Guide”.

Starting the “PMB Guide”

Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].

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] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser].

• The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser” for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.

Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”

Click button in the top right corner of the screen.

“Picture Motion Browser” is preset with URL of several websites. Give your consent to the following on using the image upload service, etc. (hereon after referred to as service) provided by the websites (including those preset) by using “Picture Motion Browser”.

• Depending on websites, registration procedures or fees may be required on using the service.

• Follow the terms and conditions of the agreement set by the website on using the service.

• Termination or changes in service may occur depending on certain reasons of the website operator, etc. Including these situations, Sony is not held responsible for any troubles between customers and a third party or any loss to customers on using the service.

• To view the website, you will be redirected by a server run by Sony (hereon after referred to as Sony server). You may not be able to access the website because of server maintenance, etc.

• On termination of the operation of Sony server, the termination will be informed of beforehand on Sony websites, etc.

• The URL redirected to by Sony server, etc., may be recorded for improving future Sony products and services. In this case, personal data will not be recorded.

Using your computer

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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.

• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.

2 Insert the sufficiently charged

battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

• When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon.

3 Turn on the computer, then press

(Playback) button.

(Playback) button

Connecting the camera to your computer

2 To the multi

connector

1 To a USB

jack

Cable for multi-use terminal

“Connecting...” appears on the screen of the camera.

Access indicators*

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

* is displayed on the screen during the

communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to

, you can start using the computer

again.

• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 68).

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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your

computer

1 Connects the camera to a

computer as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer”.

After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser” appears automatically.

• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 88.

• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

2 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.

When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.

• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.

Organize images on the computer on a calender by shooting date to view them. For details, see the “PMB Guide”.

Example: Month display screen

Using your computer

By default, images are imported into a folder created in “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) that is named with the date of importing.

• For details on the “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide”.

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To delete the USB connection

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.

• Turning off the camera.

1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the

tasktray.

Windows Vista

Double-click here

Windows XP/Windows 2000

Double-click here

2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device)

[Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

The device is disconnected.

•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP/

Vista.

Image file storage destinations and file names

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 Vista

A Folder containing image data recorded

using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function

B Folder containing image data recorded

using the camera When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:

– “Memory Stick Duo”: “101MSDCF” only – Internal memory: “101_SONY” only

• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder are available only for viewing.

• You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder.

• Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG

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Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”

– Index image files that are recorded when you

record movies: MOV0ssss.THM

• ssss stands for any number within the

range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.

• For more information about folders, see pages 60 and 63.

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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 computer and copy the images.

• 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.

• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized, see page 106.

For a computer without a Memory Stick slot

Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images.

• The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from “Memory Stick Duo”.

• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/ 98/98 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.

• 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 Vista/XP

This section describes an example of copying images to the “Documents” (For Windows XP: “My Documents”).

1 Prepare the camera and a

computer.

Perform the same procedure as described in “Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 84.

2 Connect the camera to your

computer with the cable for multiuse terminal.

Perform the same procedure as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer” on page 84.

• If “Picture Motion Browser” is already installed, then [Import Media Files] is started on “Picture Motion Browser” but select [Cancel] to finish.

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3 Click [Open folder to view files]

(For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.

• When the wizard screen does not appear

automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000” on page 89.

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].

6 Click the [Documents] (For

Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder. Then, right-click on the “Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].

The image files are copied to the [Documents] (For Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder.

• 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 90), you may not play back that image with the camera.

For Windows 2000

Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] after Connecting the camera to your computer. Then, perform from step 4.

Using your computer

• On the storage destination of the image files, see page 86.

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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”.

• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed.

• You may not able to play back some images depending on the image size.

• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.

• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick Duo”, create a folder (page 63) with the camera first, then copy the image files.

2 Copy the image file to the

“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the following order.

1Right-click the image file, then click

[Copy].

2Double-click [Removable Disk] or

[SonyMemoryStick] in [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]).

3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder

in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].

• sss stands for any number within the

range from 100 to 999.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0ssss”.

Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.

• If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number.

• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.

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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)

You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CDROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want.

Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:

• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer

• Music on CDs

• Preset-music saved on the camera

1 Press HOME to display the HOME

screen.

2 Select (Printing, Other) with

b/B on the control button, select [ Music Tool] with v/V, then press z.

3 Select [Download Music] with

v/V/b/B, then press z.

The message “Connect to PC” appears.

• To restore the music preset at the factory

to the camera:

1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3. 2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music

Transfer”.

All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slide Show] menu is set to [Off].

• You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 67), however, other settings will also be reset.

• For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the on-line help in “Music Transfer”.

Using your computer

4 Make a USB connection between

the camera and your computer.

5 Start “Music Transfer”.

6 Follow the instructions on the

screen to add/change Music files.

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Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.

• “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 v10.5)

USB jack: Provided as standard

Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer”

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to

v10.5)

CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power

Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini

Memory: 64 M B or more (128 MB o r more is

recommended)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for

installation—approximately 250 MB

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.

• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the 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 84.

2 Connect the camera to your

computer with the cable for multiuse terminal.

Perform the same procedure as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer” on page 84.

3 Copy image files to the Macintosh

computer.

1Double-click the newly recognized icon

t [DCIM] t the folder where the

images you want to copy are stored.

2Drag and drop the image files to the

hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.

• For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 86.

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Using your Macintosh computer

4 View images on the computer.

Double-click the hard disk icon desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.

t the

2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file

in [MAC] folder. The installation of the software starts.

To add/change Music files

See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 91.

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.

• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.

• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.

• Turning off the camera.

Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”

You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files. You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below:

• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer

• Music on CDs

• Preset-music saved on the camera

To install “Music Transfer”

• Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.

• For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

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/

Using your computer

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Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories.

Viewing on Windows

Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop.

To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].

Viewing on Macintosh

1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in

the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.

2 Select [stepupguide], [language]

and then [GB] folder stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) and copy all the files in the [GB] folder, 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.

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Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 108).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 96)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Picture Motion Browser” software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it (page 83).

Printing at a shop (page 99)

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on the images which you want to print out in advance.

Printing still images

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

• You cannot print movies.

• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer.

Stage 1: Preparing the camera

Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected. Skip 1, if this is the case.

MENU button

Control button

HOME button

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

1 Press HOME to display the HOME

screen.

2 Select (Settings) with b/B on

the control button, and select [ Main settings] with v/V, then press z.

3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V/

b/B, and select [USB Connect], then press z.

4 Select [PictBridge] with v/V, then

press z.

The USB mode is set.

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

1 Connect the camera to the

printer.

2 To the multi connector

1 To the

USB jack

Cable for multi-use terminal

2 Turn on the printer, press the

(Playback) button, then turn on the camera.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears.

The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.

Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print

Select [This Image] or [Multiple Images] with v/V, then press z.

When you select [This Image]

You can print the selected image. Move on to Stage 4.

When you select [Multiple Images]

You can print multiple selected images.

1Select the image you want to print with

b/B, then press z.

appears on the selected image.

2Press MENU to display the menu. 3Select [OK] with

• After you select [Multiple Images] on the

index screen, you can print all the images in a folder by selecting the folder selection bar with b and attaching a mark on the folder.

v, then press z.

Printing still images

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 4: Printing

1 Select print settings with v/V/b/

[Quantity]

Select the number of copies you want to print.

• The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.

[Layout]

Selects the number of image you want to print side by side on a sheet.

[Size]

Select the size of the printing sheet.

[Date]

Select [Day & Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.

• When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (page 74). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The image is printed.

• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

indicator

Stage 5: Completing the printing

Make sure the screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera.

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Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a

(Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.

• You cannot print images stored in the internal

memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the print shop.

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on images of “Memory Stick Duo” that you want to print out later.

• You can also print the images with the

(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.

• You cannot mark movies.

When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a shop

• Consult your photo printing service shop as to

what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.

• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your

photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop.

• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

with it.

• Before you take image data to a shop, always

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

• When you want to superimpose dates on

images, consult your photo printing service shop.

Marking a selected image

(Playback) button

MENU button

Control button

1 Press (Playback).

2 Select the image you want to

print.

3 Press MENU to display the menu.

4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the

control button and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z.

The (Print order) mark is attached to the image.

Printing still images

To remove the mark

Select the images from which you want to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.

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Printing at a shop

Selecting and marking the images

1 Press MENU while displaying

images in single-image mode or in index mode.

2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the

control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z.

3 Select an image to mark with the

control button, then press z.

mark is attached to the selected

The

image.

Single Image

Index Display

5 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The mark appears on the screen.

Single Image

Index Display

To cancel the selection

Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z.

To remove the mark

Select the images that you want to remove the marks, then press z in step 3.

To mark all the images in the folder

In step3, move the frame to the folder selection bar with b, then press z during the index mode.

mark is attached to the selected

The folder and all the images.

4 Press MENU.

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