Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook, “Instruction Manual” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” thoroughly,
and retain them for future reference.
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are
two types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 111.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from your camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 113.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Black, white, red, blue
or green points
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
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• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
Table of contents
Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2
Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8
Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 9
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 10
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................28
Menu items..............................................................................................31
Using functions for shooting
Switching the shooting mode ..........................................................32
Shooting images using Scene Selection......................................33
Shooting menu ....................................................................................35
Scene Selection: Using Scene Selection
Image Size: Selecting the image size
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Focus: Changing the focus method
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings
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Table of contents
Using functions for viewing
Playing back images from the HOME screen.............................46
(Single Image): Playing back a single image
(Index Display): Playing back a list of images
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 49
(Delete): Deleting images
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
(Retouch): Retouching still images after shooting
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images
Customizing the settings
Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................107
Others
To use your camera abroad — Power sources......................................110
On the “Memory Stick” ..........................................................................111
On the battery pack...............................................................................113
On the battery charger ..........................................................................114
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Table of contents
Index
Index .....................................................................................................115
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Basic techniques for better images
Focus
Focus
Exposure
ColorQuality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the HOME
screen (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so
on.
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press the shutter
button fully down
suddenly.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
t [Focus] (page 41)
AE/AF lock indicator
flashing , lit/beeps
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean
against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay
self-timer, or using a tripod is also effective. Use the flash when you shoot under a low
light condition.
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Basic techniques for better images
Exposure
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the light intensity
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
Exposure:
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
light
through
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
= Recording sensitivity
Index)
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 40).
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 39.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
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Basic techniques for better images
Color
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
On the effects of lighting
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Characteristics of
light
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 43).
DaylightCloudyFluorescentIncandescent
White (standard)BluishGreen-tingedReddish
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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
1 Image size: 8M
3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
Pixels
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
Selecting the image size for use
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A3 size
Example: An attached
image to be sent by email
The default settings are marked with .
Image sizeGuidelinesNo. of imagesPrinting
8M (3264×2448)For prints up to A3(11×17")Less
1)
3:2
(3264×2176)Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
5M (2592×1944)For prints up to A4(8.5×11")
3M (2048×1536)For prints up to 10x15 cm(4x6") or
VGA (640×480)Shoot at a small image size for e-mail
2)
(1920×1080) Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio
16:9
13x18 cm(5x7")
attachment
More
Fine
Rough
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 104).
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Basic techniques for better images
Movie image sizeFrame/SecondUsage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480)Approx. 30Shoot high quality movie for display on TV
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17Shoot standard quality movie for display on
320 (320×240)Approx. 8Shoot at a small size for email attachment
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
TV
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
A Shutter button (20)
B Microphone
C Flash (21)
D AF illuminator (63)/Self-timer lamp
(23)
E Lens
F Lens cover
A POWER button
B POWER lamp
C (Playback) button (24)
D LCD screen (18)
E For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (21)
For viewing: (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (24)
F Hook for wrist strap
G Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover
H MENU button (30)
I Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (30)
Menu off: DISP/ / / (18, 21-23)
J HOME button (28)
K Access lamp
L “Memory Stick Duo” slot
M Battery insertion slot
N Battery eject lever
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Identifying parts
O Multi connector (bottom)
Used in the following situations:
• Making a USB connection between the
camera and the computer.
• Making a connection to audio/video input
jacks on a TV.
• Making a connection to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
P Speaker
Q Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press v (DISP) button, the
display changes (page 18).
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
When shooting movies
A
DisplayIndication
Battery remaining
ELow battery warning (107)
Image size
Shooting mode (Scene
Selection)
Shooting mode (Program)
(35)
(32)
(32)
WB
Recording mode (37)
Metering mode (40)
SteadyShot (45)
Self-timer (23)
White balance (43)
Face Detection (36)
Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, using
the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
camera (page 7).
Zoom scaling (21, 64)
1.3
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Color mode
(38)
Indicators on the screen
B
DisplayIndication
1.0mFocus preset distance (41)
zAE/AF lock (20)
Standby
Standby/Recording a movie
REC
ISO400ISO number
(39)
NR slow shutter
• When the shutter speed
drops below a certain speed
in low light conditions, the
NR (Noise Reduction) slow
shutter function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
125Shutter speed
F3.5Aperture value
+2.0EVExposure Value
(39)
00:00:12Recording time
AF range finder frame
(41)
indicator
Macro/Close Focus (22)
C
DisplayIndication
Recording Media
101
Recording folder
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
(57)
96Remaining number of
recordable images
00:00:00Remaining recordable time
ON
AF illuminator
(63)
Red-eye reduction (45)
Flash mode (21)
SL
Flash charging
D
DisplayIndication
C:32:00Self-diagnosis display
(107)
+Spot metering cross hair
(40)
AF range finder frame (41)
Histogram (18)
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Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
DisplayIndication
Battery remaining
-Protect (52)
VOL. Vo l u m e (24)
DPOFPrint order (DPOF) mark
Image size
(35)
(94)
PictBridge connecting (92)
1.3
Zoom scaling (24)
PictBridge connecting (93)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.
B
DisplayIndication
NPlayback (24)
Playback bar
00:00:12Counter
101-0012Folder-file number
2007 1 1
9:30 AM
z STOP
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Guide to play back images
(54)
z PLAY
BACK/
Select images
NEXT
VOLUME
Adjust volume
Histogram
• appears when histogram
(18)
display is disabled.
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Indicators on the screen
C
DisplayIndication
Playback Media
101
8/8 12/12Image number/Number of
Change folder
Metering mode (40)
Flash
WB
C:32:00Self-diagnosis display
Playback folder
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
images recorded in selected
folder
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
White balance
(54)
(54)
(43)
(107)
ISO400ISO number (39)
+2.0EVExposure Value (39)
500Shutter speed
F3.5Aperture value
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Changing the screen display
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust
the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster
under such condition.
v (DISP) button
(Screen display
button)
Each time you press the v (DISP) button,
the display changes as follows.
Brightness of LCD backlight up
Histogram on
During playback,
the image
information is
displayed.
Histogram display
Indicators off
Indicators on
• When the camera is connected to a TV, the
display switches from Histogram on to
Indicators off and then to Indicators on.
• 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
when shooting and during playback may occur
when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by
A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image. Press v (DISP)
repeatedly to display the histogram inside
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
displaying a histogram
A
B
BrightDark
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• The histogram also appears when playing back a
single image, but you cannot adjust the
exposure.
Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images
using this internal memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
B
Internal
memory
B
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following
methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 58).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 74 to 77 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in
the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Basic Operations
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment
mode)
Macro button
DISP button
Flash button
Shutter button
Zoom button
MENU button
HOME button
Self-timer button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1 Slide the lens cover downward.
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
Position the subject
in the center of the
focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
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.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds.
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AE/AF lock
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Shooting movies
Press HOME button and select (Shooting) and then select [ Movie Mode] (page 28.)
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T).
Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close Focus mode (page 22) when you shoot a subject closer than
the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the
shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
– Seen through glass
–Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
–Flashing
– Backlit
/ Using the zoom
Press to zoom, press to undo the zoom.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 64.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Basic Operations
(No Indicator): Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
: Flash forced on
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
SL
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 time is to adjust the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Macro/Close Focus (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No Indicator): Macro Off
: Macro On (W side: Approx. 8 cm or farther (3 1/4 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 80 cm or farther
(31 1/2 inches or farther))
:Close focus enabled (Locked to the W side: Approx. 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches))
Macro
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Close Focus
• Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than (Macro) recording.
• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used.
• You cannot shoot images in the Burst or Bracket mode (page 37.)
• You cannot use the Face Detection feature when you shoot images in the Close Focus mode.
• When you press the zoom button, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom.
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Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Using the self-timer
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No Indicator): Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
Self-timer lamp
Basic Operations
To cancel, press
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when
pressing the shutter button.
V again.
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Viewing images
(Playback zoom)
(Index)/
butto n
(Playback)
butto n
MENU button
HOME button
(Playback zoom)
button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1 Press the (Playback) button.
If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and
set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
Press
z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Press
b/B to rewind/fast forward. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press
• Movies with the image size [320] are displayed a size smaller.
/ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press .
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
• To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 51)
b/B to adjust the volume.
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Viewing images
Viewing 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.
When there are a number of folders in the “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, select
the folder selection bar with
• You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] on the HOME screen.
• Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes.
b, then select the desired folder with v/V.
Basic Operations
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Deleting images
(Playback) button
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1 Press the (Playback) button.
2 Press MENU while displaying in single-image or index mode.
3 Select [ Delete] with v on the control button.
4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],
[Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], and then press z.
When you select [This Image]
Deletes the currently selected image.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
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Deleting images
When you select [Multiple Images]
Selects and deletes multiple images at once.
1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z.
The (check mark) is checked in the checkbox of the image.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select [OK] with
v, then press z.
When you select [All In This Folder]
Deletes all the images in the selected folder.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.
• When the index screen is displayed, you can delete all the images in the folder by selecting
[Multiple Images] and moving the highlight to the folder bar with b, then putting a
checkmark in the checkbox of the folder.
Basic Operations
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the HOME screen
The HOME screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions you can access
the HOME screen regardless of the shooting/viewing mode.
Control button
z button
v/V/b/B button
HOME button
1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen.
Category
Item
Guide
2 Select a category with b/B on the control button.
3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is
made.
• To switch to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway down.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
HOME screen items
Pressing the HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on
the screen by the guide.
CategoryItems
ShootingAuto Adjustment (page 32)
Scene Selection (page 32)
Program Auto (page 32)
Movie Mode (page 32)
View ImagesSingle Image (page 46)
Index Display (page 46)
Slide Show (page 46)
Printing, OtherPrint
Music Tool (page 87)
Download MusicFormat Music
Manage MemoryMemory Tool
Memory Stick Tool (page 57)
FormatCreate REC.Folder
Change REC.FolderCopy
Internal Memory Tool (page 59)
Format
SettingsMain Settings
Main Settings 1 (page 60)
BeepFunction Guide
Initialize
Main Settings 2 (page 61)
USB ConnectCOMPONENT
Video Out
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1 (page 63)
AF IlluminatorGrid Line
AF ModeDigital Zoom
Shooting Settings 2 (page 65)
Auto OrientationAuto Review
Clock Settings (page 66)
Language Setting (page 67)
Basic Operations
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the menu items
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
Function guide
Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns
off the function guide (page 60).
• The menu can be displayed only when the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
• Different items are available depending on the selected mode.
2 Select the 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 invisible, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen.
•Press z after selecting an item.
4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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