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VCLICK!
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the menu
Digital Still Camera
Using the Setup screen
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-S950/S980
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.
© 2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-439-11(1)
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using your camera
Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”
media that you can use (sold separately)
“Memory Stick Duo” media
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” media
with the camera.
“Memory Stick” media
You cannot use “Memory Stick” media
with the camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see
page 101.
When using “Memory Stick Duo” media
with “Memory Stick” media compatible
equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo”
media by inserting it into the “Memory
Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold
separately).
“Memory Stick Duo” media 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 capacity of the battery pack
as is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
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For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 103.
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.
• This camera is equipped with a power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook
are reproduced images, and are not actual images
shot using the camera.
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Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2
Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully ..................................................... 6
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8
Color – On the effects of lighting ....................................................................... 9
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 10
Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 11
Identifying parts.......................................................................................12
Indicators on the screen..........................................................................14
Changing the screen display ...................................................................18
Using the internal memory ......................................................................19
Basic Operations
Using the mode dial.................................................................................20
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)..............................................21
Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) ........................................26
Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode) .........................................29
Viewing images .......................................................................................30
Deleting images.......................................................................................32
Using the menu
Using menu items....................................................................................34
Menu items..............................................................................................35
Shooting menu ........................................................................................36
Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection
Image Size: Selecting the Image Size
Flash: Flash setting
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode
Focus: Changing the Focus method
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
(Setup): Changing Setup items
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Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 48
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images
(Retouch): Retouching still images
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
(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
(Setup): Changing Setup items
Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items...................................................................................55
Main Settings — Main Settings 1............................................................ 56
Beep
Function Guide
Main Settings — Main Settings 2............................................................ 57
USB Connect
Video Out
Shooting Settings....................................................................................58
Grid Line
Digital Zoom
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool ........................................................60
Format
Create REC.Folder
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool .................................................... 62
Format
Clock Settings......................................................................................... 63
Language Setting....................................................................................64
Initialize
Auto Review
Change REC.Folder
Copy
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV .........................................................................65
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................67
Installing the software (supplied).............................................................69
On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied).................................70
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”................................71
Copying images to a computer without “PMB” ........................................75
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the
“Memory Stick Duo” media......................................................................77
Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................78
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.......................................................80
Printing still images
How to print still images ..........................................................................81
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................82
Printing at a shop ....................................................................................85
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................87
Warning messages..................................................................................97
Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources .........................................100
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media........................................................101
On the battery pack...............................................................................103
On the battery charger ..........................................................................104
Index
Index......................................................................................................105
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Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 20), and the menus (page 34).
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
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
t [Focus] (page 42)
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Then press the
shutter button fully
down.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” on the next page.
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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
• When the anti-blur function is set to [Auto], you can reduce the camera shake 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) with the mode
dial.
• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the
shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button
before the subject moves.
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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.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 39).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (page 41).
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 40.
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.
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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 Balance] (page 44).
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 picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
4000
3648
2736
Pixels
1 Image size: 12M (DSC-S980 only)
4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels
2 Image size: 10M (DSC-S950 only)
3000
3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels
3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Selecting the image size for use (page 25)
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
e-mail
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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 46).
• Select (High Sensitivity) with the mode dial* (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 50) or with the supplied software “PMB”.
The “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
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen,
etc.) in the air
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select (High Sensitivity) with the mode dial*. (The flash is turned off automatically.)
* Even though the mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity), 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.
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Identifying parts
1
5
1
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
6
2
3
4
7
8
A Shutter button (21)
B Flash (23)
C Microphone
D Lens
E ON/OFF (power) button
F ON/OFF (power) lamp
G Speaker
H Self-timer lamp (24)
2
3
4
Bottom
qs
qd
qg
qh
A For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button
(22)
For viewing: (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (30, 31)
B LCD screen (18)
C MENU button (34)
D (Playback) button (30)
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qf
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Identifying parts
E DC IN jack
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(sold separately)
v mark (back)
1 To DC IN jack
2 To wall outlet
• 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.
F Jack cover
G (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side)
H Mode dial (20)
I Hook for strap
J Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (34)
Menu off: DISP/ / / (18, 23-24)
K For shooting: (Image Size) button
(25)
For viewing: (Delete) button (32)
L Tripod receptacle
• 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.
M Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media
cover
N “Memory Stick Duo” media slot
O Batteries insertion slot
P Access lamp
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press v (DISP) on the
control button, the display changes
(page 18).
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
• The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting
mode.
When shooting movies
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (97)
Image size (25)
• / is displayed
only for the DSC-S980.
• is displayed only for
the DSC-S950.
Scene Selection (26)
Mode dial (20)
White balance (44)
Burst mode (39)
Metering mode (41)
Face detection (38)
SteadyShot (37)
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 set the
anti-blur function to [Auto],
using the flash for better
lighting or using a tripod or
other means to stabilize the
camera (page 7).
Zoom scaling (22, 58)
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Color mode (47)
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Indicators on the screen
B
Display Indication
z AE/AF lock (21)
REC
Standby
ISO400 ISO number (40)
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)
0:12 Recording time
1.0 m Focus preset distance (42)
Recording a movie/Standby
a movie
(minutes : seconds)
AF range finder frame
indicator (42)
Macro (23)
C
Display Indication
Recording folder (60)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
12 Number of recordable
00:00:15 Recordable time
images
Recording Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”
media, Internal memory)
(hours : minutes : seconds)
Red-eye reduction (46)
Flash mode (23)
Flash charging
D
Display Indication
Self-timer (24)
Spot metering cross hair
(41)
AF range finder frame (42)
Histogram (18)
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Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (97)
Image size (25)
• / is displayed
only for the DSC-S980.
• is displayed only for
the DSC-S950.
PictBridge connecting (83)
Protect (52)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(85)
Zoom scaling (30)
VOL. Vo lu me (3 0)
PictBridge connecting (84)
• Do not disconnect the
dedicated USB cable while
the mark is displayed.
B
Display Indication
N Playback (30)
Playback bar
00:00:12 Counter
101-0012 Folder-file number (54)
2009 1 1
9:30 AM
z STOP
z PLAY
BACK/
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Function guide for playing
image
Selecting images
NEXT
V VOLUME Adjusting volume
Histogram (18)
• appears when
histogram display is
disabled.
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Indicators on the screen
C
Display Indication
Playback folder (54)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
ISO400 ISO number (40)
+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
images recorded in selected
folder
Playback Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”
media, Internal memory)
Changing folder (54)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Metering mode (41)
Flash
White balance (44)
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Changing the screen display
v DISP (Screen
display) button
Each time you press v (DISP) on the
control button, the display changes as
follows:
Indicators on
Indicators on*
Histogram on*
During playback,
the image
information is
displayed.
Histogram display
Indicators off*
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust
the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster
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
A
B
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 brightness of the LCD Backlight up
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• 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 12 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record
images using this internal memory.
When “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media
B
B
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 “Memory Stick Duo” media
Prepare “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 61).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 71, 72 or 75, 76 without “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted
in the camera.
are played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media
inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.
• You cannot copy image data on “Memory Stick Duo” media to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and a computer with a dedicated USB cable, you can copy data stored in the
internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Basic Operations
Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
: Auto Adjustment mode
Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 21
: Easy Shooting mode
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with
easy-to-see indicators.
: Program Auto mode*
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value).
t page 22
Mode dial
: Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies. t page 21
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 SCN.
t page 26
: High Sensitivity mode
Allows you to shoot still images with higher ISO sensitivity. t page 29
* You can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 35)
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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)
Macro button
DISP button
Flash button
Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) button
Self-timer button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
Mode dial
(Image Size)
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.
Basic Operations
AE/AF lock indicator
2Press the shutter button fully down.
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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)
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 approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T)
(from the front of the lens).
• 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.
Shooting in Easy Shooting mode
Set the mode dial to .
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
The camera shoots images with the optimum settings, so the only settings that you can change
are Image Size (Large/Small) (page 36), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 36) and Self-Timer (10 sec/
Off) (page 24).
W/T Using the zoom
Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 58.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
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Shooting images (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 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): Auto
The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Normally, put the camera in this mode.
: Macro
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects.
Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.
• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
Basic Operations
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Shooting images (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
To cancel, press
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you
press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
• In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only (10 sec) or (Off).
V ( ) again.
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Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)
To change the still image size
Press (Image Size), and then press b/B to select the size.
For details on the image size, see page 10.
The default setting is marked with .
For still images
Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing
12M (4000×3000)
(DSC-S980 only)
*1
3:2 (11M)
(4000×2672)
(DSC-S980 only)
10M (3648×2736)
(DSC-S950 only)
*1
3:2 (8M)
(3648×2432)
(DSC-S950 only)
(3264×2448)
8M
(DSC-S980 only)
5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4(8×10")
For prints up to A3+(13×19")
Less
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
For prints up to A3+(13×19")
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
For prints up to A3(11×17")
Fine
Basic Operations
3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm
VGA (640×480) Shoot at small image size
*2
16:9 (9M)
(4000×2248)
(DSC-S980 only)
*2
16:9 (7M)
(3648×2056)
(DSC-S950 only)
*2
16:9 (2M)
(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 94).
(4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")
for e-mail attachments
For viewing on HDTVs and
printing up to A4(8x10")
For viewing on HDTVs and
printing up to A4(8x10")
For viewing on HDTVs
More
Less
More
For movie
The image size of a movie is fixed to 320 × 240.
Rough
Fine
Rough
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode)
Shutter button
Mode dial
MENU button
1 Select with the mode dial.
2 Press the MENU button, and select from / / / / / with v/V/b/B on
the control button (page 36).
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
• For details on modes, see the next page.
To cancel the Scene Selection
Set the mode dial to anything other than the .
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode)
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.
Soft Snap
Allows you to shoot skin colors in
brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In
addition, the soft focus effect
creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Beach
When shooting seaside or lakeside
scenes, the blue of the water is
clearly recorded.
Snow
Twilight Portrait*
Allows you to shoot sharp images
of people with the night view in
the background without
compromising the atmosphere.
* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed becomes
slower, and blurring is occur frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended.
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
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Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode)
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 Red Eye Reduction
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Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode)
Shutter button
Mode dial
1 Select with the mode dial.
2 Shoot with the shutter button.
High Sensitivity mode
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
To cancel the High Sensitivity
Set the mode dial to anything other than .
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Viewing images
v/V/b/B button
z button
Control button
(Index) button
(Playback zoom) button
MENU button
(Delete) button
(Playback) button
1 Press the (Playback) button.
• If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on
automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press the (Playback)
button again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Press
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 b/B to adjust the volume.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press (T) while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press W.
Adjust the portion with v/V/b/B.
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 50).
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Shows the displayed area of the whole image.
In this case, the center is enlarged.
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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.
• Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.
• When using “Memory Stick Duo” media, you can select the desired date/folder with v/V
after selecting the bar with b.
Bar
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Deleting images
v/V/b/B button
z button
Control button
(Index) button
MENU button
(Delete) button
(Playback) button
1 Press the (Playback) button.
2 Press the (Delete) button while displaying in single-image or index mode.
3 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],
[Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z.
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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 check box of the image.
Single Image Index Display
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• To delete all the images of a folder, select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, select the
bar with b and place a mark in the check box.
When you select [All In This Folder]
You can delete all the images of the selected folder.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
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Using the menu
Using menu items
v/V/b/B button
MENU button
z button
Control button
(Playback) button
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3 Select a setting with b/B.
• If the desired setting is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen.
• Select an item in playback mode, and press z.
4 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
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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:
Shooting menu (page 36)
Scene Selection ———— —
Image Size — — —
Flash — ————
SteadyShot — —
Face Detection —
REC Mode — —
EV —
ISO —— ———
Metering Mode — — — —
Focus — — — —
White Balance — — —
Flash Level — — — — —
Red Eye Reduction —
Color Mode —— ——
(Setup)
* The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 28).
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Using the menu
Viewing menu (page 48)
(Slideshow) (Retouch)
(Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect)
(Rotate) (Select Folder)
(Setup)
(Print)
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Shooting menu
The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below.
For details on how to operate the menu, see page 34.
The selectable mode is displayed in white.
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Unavailable
The default settings are marked with .
Modes selected from the menu screen
when the mode dial is set to
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 26.
Image Size: Selecting the Image Size
Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode.
Large Shoots images in [12M] (DSC-S980 only) or [10M] (DSC-S950 only) size.
Small Shoots images in [3M] size.
Flash: Flash setting
Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
Auto
Off
Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
Does not use the flash.
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SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Selects the anti-blur mode.
(Auto)
(Off)
• In Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Off].
• 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.
• Time is required for image processing.
• When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work.
Activates the anti-blur function automatically when shooting
conditions are likely to cause camera shake.
You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.
Does not use anti-blur mode.
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Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and
red-eye reduction settings automatically.
(Off)
(Auto)
Does not use Face Detection function.
The camera selects a face to focus on automatically.
Face Detection mark
Face Detection frame (Orange)
Face Detection frame (White)
• The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom.
• When the Scene Selection mode is set to
• Although [Face Detection] is fixed to [Auto] when Easy Shooting mode is selected, no face detection
frames are displayed.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be
detected when (Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set
focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.
• The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:
– It is too dark or too bright.
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.
– The subjects are not facing the camera.
(Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated.
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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).
On the Burst
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full, the
Burst stops.
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for
the other images.
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
–2.0EV
0EV
+2.0EV
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• 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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ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Selects the ISO sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity
(Auto)
• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 8.
• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst.
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.
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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 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 42).
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off].
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.
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
AF range finder frame
indicator
(Center AF)
0.5 m
1.0 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
(unlimited distance)
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• When you use Digital Zoom, 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.
• You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off].
• You can select only [Multi AF] when shooting movies.
• The Focus preset distance setting contains some errors, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the
T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.
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
Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a
previously set distance (Focus preset).
• Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Focus
preset mode.
• This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the
same distance.
• This mode is useful when it is difficult to get sharp focus with
automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a
net or window.
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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], the
camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
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 Balance: 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.
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(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 9.
• 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].
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies or when
(High Sensitivity) is selected with the mode dial.
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
(–)
Makes the flash level lower.
(Normal)
(+)
• To change flash mode, see page 23.
• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.
Makes the flash level higher.
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Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.
(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 50).
• When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash will not strobe to reduce red-eye phenomenon
even when [Auto] is selected.
When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash
strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
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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.
(Sepia)
(B & W)
(Setup): Changing Setup items
See page 55.
Sets the image to sepia color.
Sets the image to black and white.
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Viewing menu
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The default settings are marked with .
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images
Plays back recorded images in order (Slideshow).
Image
This setting is fixed to [Folder] if “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) is not inserted.
All
Folder
Effects
Simple
Basic
Other Settings
Interval
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Auto
Repeat
On
Off
Plays back all the still images in order.
Plays back the still images in the selected folder.
A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval
• The playback interval is adjustable. This effect allows you to
enjoy your images at your own set pace.
A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes
Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
The interval is set to suit [Basic] slideshow.
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slideshow
ends.
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Start
Exit
1 Select [Image], [Effects], [Interval] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.
2 Select [Start] with v, then press z.
The slideshow starts.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the slideshow.
To end the slideshow
Press z.
• You cannot pause the slideshow.
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(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.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Select [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired mode
with b/B.
4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.
(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 the MENU button.
3 Select [Image Size] with v/V, then 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.
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Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending
on the image.
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(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new
files.
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA
size for blog or e-mail attachments.
(HDTV)
(Blog/E-mail)
1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Select the [Multi-Purpose Resize] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting
the desired size of the image with b/B.
4 Press W/T to zoom in from the area you want to trim.
5 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press the MENU button.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• For details about the image size, see page 25.
• You cannot resize movies.
• You cannot resize the images from VGA to [HDTV].
• Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.
Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M
size.
Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA
size.
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(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure. The (Protect) indicator appears on a protected
image.
(This Image)
(Multiple Images)
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
• This item appears only in single-image mode.
Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.
To protect an image
1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.
To select and protect images
1 Press the MENU button while displaying images 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 the MENU button.
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.
To select all the images of a date/folder/favorites, select the bar with b, then press z.
5 Press the MENU button.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected,
and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
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To cancel the protection
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by taking the same
steps as in “To select and protect images”.
The (Protect) indicator disappears.
: Adding a Print order mark
Adds a print order mark ( ) to the image you want to print.
See page 85.
(Print): Printing images using a printer
Printing images shot with the camera.
See page 82.
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates a still image.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press the MENU button 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.
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(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.
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 “Memory Stick Duo” media. You can change the folder or
create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 60)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] (page 61)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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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(Setup): Changing Setup items
See page 55.
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Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
v/V/b/B button
Mode dial
z button
Control button
MENU button
1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.
2 After pressing V on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then
press z.
3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
4 Press z to enter the setting.
To turn off the (Setup) screen, press the MENU button.
To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.
• Press the shutter button halfway down to close the (Setup) screen and return to the shooting mode.
To cancel the (Setup) setting
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select
the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Main Settings
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— Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with .
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Off
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.
On
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 on the control button, then press z.
The message “Reset to default 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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— 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 dedicated USB cable.
PictBridge
Mass Storage
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 82). 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 Vista/XP, Mac OS X)
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 71).
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 66).
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).
Using the Setup screen
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Shooting Settings
The default settings are marked with .
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Grid Line
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
On
Displays the grid lines.
Off
• The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid lines.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, 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 [12M]
(DSC-S980), [10M] (DSC-S950), [16:9 (9M)] (DSC-S980),
[16:9 (7M)] (DSC-S950) 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 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However,
note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical
zoom scale is exceeded.
Does not use the digital zoom.
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Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×)
Size Total zoom scale
DSC-S950 DSC-S980
8M — Approx. 4.9×
5M Approx. 5.6× Approx. 6.2×
3M Approx. 7.1× Approx. 7.8×
VGA Approx. 22× Approx. 25×
16:9 (2M) Approx. 7.6× Approx. 8.3×
• You cannot use the Digital zoom while shooting movies.
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
On
Off
• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can
immediately shoot the next image.
• You cannot use the Auto review while shooting in the Burst mode.
Uses the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
Using the Setup screen
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Memory Tool
For details on the operation 1 page 55
— Memory Stick Tool
This item appears only when “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media. Commercially available “Memory Stick Duo”
media is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on “Memory Stick Duo” media, including even protected
images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V 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 “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC.Folder] with v/V 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 9,999 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 73).
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Change REC.Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V 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.
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory Stick Duo” media.
1 Insert “Memory Stick Duo” media having sufficient free capacity.
2 Select [Copy] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on 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” media after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 62).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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.
Using the Setup screen
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Memory Tool
For details on the operation 1 page 55
— Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on 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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Clock Settings
Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.
1 Select [Clock Settings] from the (Setup) screen.
2 Press z on the control button.
3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.
4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
5 Select [OK], then press z.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 5, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 55
Using the Setup screen
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Language Setting
Language Setting
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages.
For details on the operation 1 page 55
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied
dedicated A/V cable
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
1 To audio/video
input jacks
VIDEO AUDIO
Yellow Black
Control button
(Playback) button
• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the dedicated A/V cable to the left
audio jack.
2 To the (USB) ·
A/V OUT terminal
Dedicated A/V cable
2 Turn on the TV and set the input.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3 Press the (Playback) button 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 your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
your TV system (page 57).
Viewing images on a TV
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Viewing images on a TV
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the
dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is
used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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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 78).
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the
English version.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 69)
• Installing the software as follows:
– “PMB”
Copying images to your computer (page 71)
• Copying images to your computer using “PMB”.
• Enjoying images using “PMB” 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
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*
SP3/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.
2
SP1
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“PMB”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
1
XP*
SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or
faster, 256 MB of RAM or more
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 512 MB of RAM or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation— approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots
or more
Video Memory: 32 MB or more
(Recommended: 64 MB or more)
*1)
64-bit editions are not supported.
*2)
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
1
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 two modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Mass Storage]
(default setting) and [PictBridge] modes. This
section describes [Mass Storage] as an example.
For details on [PictBridge], see page 57.
• 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.
• If it does not appear, double-click
[Computer] (in Windows XP, [My
Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL).
• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select
“Run Install.exe.” and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen to
proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
5 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
• When the restarting confirmation message
appears, restart the computer following the
instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the
system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
After you install the software, the short cut
icons for “PMB”, “PMB Guide”, are
created on the desktop.
• Double-click to start
“PMB”.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
4 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].
• Double-click to start “PMB
Guide”.
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On the “PMB (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 “PMB”.
“PMB” overview
With the “PMB” 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.
• You can view image files stored on a computer
with the camera by copying them to “Memory
Stick Duo” 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.
• Upload the image to the Web.
• For details, refer to “PMB Guide”.
To access “PMB Guide”
• Double-click “PMB Guide” icon on the
desktop.
• From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All
Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [PMB Guide].
Starting and exiting the “PMB”
Starting the “PMB”
Double-click the (PMB) icon on the
desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility]
t [PMB].
• The confirmation message of the Information
tool appears on the screen when starting the
“PMB” for the first time. Select [Start]. This
function informs you of news, such as software
updates. You can change the setting later.
Exiting the “PMB”
Click button in the top right corner of
the screen.
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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”
Preparing the camera and the
computer
1 Insert “Memory Stick Duo” media
with recorded images into the
camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
2 Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack into the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall
outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor (sold separately).
• When you copy images to your computer
using the 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
the (Playback) button.
Connecting the camera to your
computer
1 To the (USB) ·
A/V OUT terminal
Dedicated USB cable
2 To a USB jack
“Connecting...” appears on the screen of the
camera.
Access
indicators*
Using your computer
(Playback) button
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 “Connecting...” does not appear, set [USB
Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 57).
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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”
Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your
computer
1 Connects the camera to a
computer as described
“Connecting the camera to your
computer”.
After making a USB connection, the
[Import Media Files] screen of “PMB”
appears automatically.
• If you use the “Memory Stick” media slot,
refer to page 75.
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
2 Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
When importing is complete, the “PMB”
starts. Thumbnails of the imported images
are displayed.
• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “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
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “Pictures” (in
Windows XP, “My Pictures”) that is
named with the date of importing.
• For details on the “PMB”, refer to “PMB
Guide”.
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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4
below before:
• Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable.
• Removing “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Inserting “Memory Stick Duo” media 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) t
[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 Vista/
XP.
Image file storage destinations
and file names
The image files recorded with the camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo” media 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” media: “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.
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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”
• Image files are named as follows:
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.AVI
– 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
54 and 60.
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Copying images to a computer without “PMB”
You can copy images to your computer
without “PMB” as follows.
For a computer with a “Memory Stick”
media slot
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media
from the camera and insert it in the
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. Insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media 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” media into
the “Memory Stick” media slot on your
computer.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not
recognized, see page 92.
For a computer without a “Memory
Stick” media 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” media.
• 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” media slot, use a commercially available
“Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer to copy
images from “Memory Stick Duo” media to
your computer.
• To copy images in the internal memory to your
computer, copy the images to “Memory Stick
Duo” media first, then copy them to your
computer.
Copying images to a computer
-Windows Vista/XP
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “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 71.
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the dedicated USB
cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
your computer” on page 71.
• If “PMB” is already installed, then [Import
Media Files] is started on “PMB” but select
[Cancel] to finish.
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Copying images to a computer without “PMB”
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”.
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].
1
6 Click the [Documents] (For
Windows XP: [My Documents])
folder. Then, right-click on the
“Documents” window to display
the menu and click [Paste].
1
2
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 77),
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.
2
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see page 73.
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo” media
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on “Memory Stick Duo”
media, you can view that image again on
the camera by copying the image file on the
computer to “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera
has not been changed.
• You may not be 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 “Memory Stick
Duo” media, create a folder (page 60) with the
camera first, then copy the image files.
2 Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” media folder
in the following order.
1 Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2 Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony
MemoryStick] in [Computer] (in Windows
XP, [My Computer]).
3 Right-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.
Using your computer
1
2
• 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 AVI. Do not change the extension.
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh
computer.
• “PMB” 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
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 your camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are two modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Mass Storage]
(default setting) and [PictBridge] modes. This
section describes [Mass Storage] as an example.
For details on [PictBridge], see page 57.
• 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 71.
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the dedicated USB
cable.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Connecting the camera to
your computer” on page 71.
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 73.
4 View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
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Using your Macintosh computer
To delete the USB connection
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of
the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the
“Trash” icon beforehand when you perform
the procedures listed below, or the camera
is disconnected from the computer.
• Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable.
• Removing “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Inserting “Memory Stick Duo” media into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory.
• Turning off the camera.
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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 to the
[img] folder in the [stepupguide]
folder that you copied to your
computer in step 1. (Overwrite the
files in the [img] folder with the
files from the [GB] folder.)
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 94).
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 82)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media 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 “PMB”
software and print the images.
You can print images date inserted (page 70).
Printing at a shop (page 85)
You can take “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot
with your 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 your 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 to connect it to the
printer with the dedicated USB cable.
MENU button
Control button
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack to prevent the power from turning off
partway through printing.
1 Press the MENU button to display
the MENU screen.
2 Select (Setup) with V on the
control button, then press z.
3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V,
and select [USB Connect], then
press z.
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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.
1 To the
(USB) ·
A/V OUT
terminal
Dedicated
USB cable
2 To the USB jack
2 Turn on the printer. Press the
(Playback) button and turn on the
camera.
After the connection is made,
the indicator appears.
3 Press the MENU button, select
[Print] with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
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.
1 Select the image you want to print with v/
V/b/B, then press z.
appears on the selected image.
2 Press the MENU button to display the
menu.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• To print all the images of a folder, select
[Multiple Images] on the index screen, select the
bar with b, and place a
box.
mark in the check
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/
B.
[Quantity]
Selects the number of copies of the
specified image to be printed.
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
[Layout]
Selects the number of 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 63).
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 dedicated USB cable
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 dedicated USB
cable from the camera.
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Printing at a shop
You can take “Memory Stick Duo” media
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 “Memory Stick
Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo”
media to the print shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” media that you want to print out later.
• You cannot mark movies.
• You can make a (Print order) mark on up
to 999 images.
(Print
When taking “Memory Stick Duo” media
to a shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” media they
handle.
• If “Memory Stick Duo” media 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” media
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
MENU button
Control button
(Playback) button
1 Press the (Playback) button.
2 Select the image you want to
print.
3 Press the MENU button to display
the menu.
4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
control button and select [This
Image] with b/B, then press z.
A (Print order) mark is attached to
the image.
DPOF
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 the MENU button 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.
The mark is attached to the selected
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 of a folder
To mark all the images of a folder, select
[Multiple Images] on the index screen,
select the bar with b, and place a mark
in the check box.
4 Press the MENU button.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 88 to 96.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack,
then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 56).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
internal memory may be checked.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
Battery pack and power 88
Shooting still images/movies 89
Viewing images 91
Deleting/Editing images 92
Computers 92
“Memory Stick Duo” media 93
Internal memory 94
Printing 94
PictBridge compliant printer 95
Others 96
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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to
power up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 103). Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
• The battery pack is dead (page 103). Replace it with a new one.
• The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of
the unit or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power
goes off.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 103). Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adapter (sold separately). Use the battery
charger to charge the battery.
The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery pack.
• Remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery
charger securely again.
• The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature. Charge the
battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10
86
°F). (BC-CSKA only)
• For details, see page 104.
88
°C to 30°C (50°F to
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Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do
one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 32).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than .
• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press (Playback) to change to the recording
mode (page 30).
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the
shortest shooting distance, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T)
from the front of the lens, when shooting (page 22).
• (Twilight) mode or (Landscape) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when
shooting still images.
• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 42).
• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 43.
Zoom does not work.
• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 58).
• You cannot use the digital zoom while shooting movies.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies.
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The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 23).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] (page 39).
– The mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity) (page 29) or (Twilight) mode is selected in
the Scene Selection mode (page 28).
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape) mode, (Beach) mode, or
(Snow) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 23).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction (page 11).
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
• (Twilight) mode or (Landscape) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode
(page 28).
Macro shooting cannot be released.
• There is no function for releasing a macro. In (Auto) mode, telephoto shooting is
possible even in the macro shooting condition.
The date and time are not displayed.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 94).
By using “PMB”, you can print or save images with the date (page 70).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 39).
The screen is too dark or too bright.
• Select the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 18).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 41) or adjust the exposure (page 39).
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The image is too bright.
• Adjust the exposure (page 39).
The image colors are not correct.
• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 47).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 46).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
• Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 50).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images
(page 32).
• The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press (Playback) (page 30).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 77).
• 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.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 73).
The date and time are not displayed.
• The display indicators are turned off. Show the display indicators by pressing v (DISP) on the
control button (page 18).
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The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.
The image does not appear on the TV.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 57).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 65).
Deleting/Editing images
Cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 52).
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies.
Computers
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 68 for Windows, and page 78 for
Macintosh.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a
“Memory Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers
made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer
(pages 71 and 78). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor (sold
separately).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 57).
• Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied) (page 71).
• Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it
again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
device (page 71).
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Cannot copy images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 71).
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 68 and 78).
• When you shoot images with “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you may
not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using “Memory Stick Duo” media
formatted by your camera (page 60).
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 71).
Cannot play back images on your computer.
• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 70).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo” media. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie
from the hard disk (page 71).
Cannot print an image.
• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 73).
• Operate correctly (page 77).
“Memory Stick Duo” media
Cannot insert “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
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Internal memory
Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory.
• There is “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” media
with sufficient free capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the computer to the
internal memory.
• This feature is not available.
Printing
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you
print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut
off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult
the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date inserted.
• You can print images with the date inserted using “PMB” (page 70).
• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.
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Troubleshooting
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 57).
• Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the
printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
dedicated USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the dedicated
USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the dedicated USB cable again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the (PictBridge Connecting) mark
disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]
and print the image again (page 84).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
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Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect
and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 84) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
Others
Cannot reset the file-number.
• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To
initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory
(page 60, 62), and then initialize the settings (page 56). However, the data on the “Memory
Stick Duo” media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will
be initialized.
The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.
• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
• Insert a charged battery pack, then turn on the camera again.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 63).
You want to change the date or time.
• Set the date and time again (page 63).
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Warning messages
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
• The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending
on the conditions of use or the type of
battery pack, the indicator may flash
even though there are still 5 to 10
minutes of remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BK1
battery pack.
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera has been overheating.
The power will go off automatically.
Place the camera in a cool place until
the temperature of the camera grows
colder.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media
correctly.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
media cannot be used in your camera
(page 101).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is
damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” media is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
media cannot be used in your camera
(page 101).
Cannot access Memory Stick
Access denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
media with the access controlled.
Error formatting Memory Stick
Error formatting internal memory
• Format the media again (pages 60, 62).
Memory Stick locked
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
media with the write-protect switch, and
the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Set the switch to the recording position.
No memory space on internal
memory
No memory space on Memory Stick
• Delete unnecessary images or files
(page 32).
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
No images
• No images that can be played have been
recorded in the internal memory.
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
• The selected folder does not contain a
file that can be played back in a
slideshow.
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Warning messages
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick Duo” media (for example:
123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select
another folder, or create a new folder
(pages 60, 61).
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media. You cannot create any
folders if this is the case.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back. 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.
Read only folder
• You have selected a folder that cannot
be set as a recording folder on the
camera. Select another folder (page 61).
File protected
• Release the protection (page 52).
Image size over limit
• You are playing back an image with size
that cannot be played back on the
camera.
(Vibration warning indicator)
• Camera shake may occur due to
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on
the anti-blur function, or mount the
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
Macro is invalid
• The macro is unavailable under the
current settings (page 28).
Flash settings cannot be changed
• The flash is unavailable under the
current settings (page 28).
Maximum number of images already
selected
• You can select up to 100 image files
from [Multiple Images].
• When you select all image files of a
folder, the maximum number is 999.
• You can add up to 999 image files as
Favorites, and you can add the
(Print order) mark to a maximum 999
files. Cancel the selection.
Printer busy
Paper error
No paper
Ink error
Low ink
No ink
• Check the printer.
Printer error
• Check the printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.
• The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
the dedicated USB cable.
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Warning messages
Processing...
• The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished.
This may take time, depending on the
printer.
• If you select all image files of a folder,
this may take time for processing.
Operation cannot be executed for
movie files
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.
Operation cannot be executed in
unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions
of the camera cannot be performed on
image files that have been processed
using a computer or images that were
recorded with another camera.
Operation cannot be executed when
using a PictBridge connection
• Some functions are restricted while the
camera is connected to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
Unable to detect face for retouch
• Retouching may not be possible
depending on the image.
Turn the power off and on again
• The lens malfunction.
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Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources
You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
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