SONY DSC-T3 Service Manual L1 V1.1.

DSC-T3

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2005. 04

Revision History

Revision History

Link

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES

LEVEL 1

DSC-T3

US Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Japanese Model

Korea Model

Tourist Model

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

DSC-T3

9-876-764-41

Sony EMCS Co.

2005D1600-1

©2005.4

Published by DI Technical Support Section

x Camera
[System]

Image device

7.66 mm (1/2.4 type) color CCD
Primary color flter

Total pixels number of camera

Approx. 5 255 000 pixels

Effective pixels number of camera

Approx.5 090 000 pixels

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

3 × zoom lens
f = 6.7 – 20.1 mm ((38 – 114 mm
when converted to a 35 mm still
camera)
F3.5 – 4.4

Exposure control

Automatic exposure, Scene selection
(9 modes)

White balance

Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent,Incandescent, Flash

File format (DCF compliant)

Still images: Exif Ver.2.2 JPEG
compliant, DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG1 compliant
(Monaural)

Recording media

“Memory Stick Duo”

Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to

Auto):

0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches to 5 feet
6 7/8 inches)

0.5 m to 1.6 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to
5 feet 2 7/8 inches)

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector
USB communication

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel

6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots

230 400 (960×240) dots

SPECIFICATIONS

[Power, general]

Used battery pack

NP-FT1

Power requirements

3.6 V

Power consumption (during shooting)

1.4 W

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 91×60×17.8 mm
(3 5/8×2 3/8×2 3/32 inches) (W/H/D,
excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass Approx.171 g (6.0 oz)(including

battery pack NP-FT1,“Memory
Stick Duo” and wrist strap)

Microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Speaker Dynamic speaker
Exif Print Compatible
PRINT Image Matching II

Compatible

PictBridge

Compatible

x UC-TC Cyber-shot Station
[Input and Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω,unbalanced,

sync negative

Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)

Output impedance 1 kΩ

USB jack B
USB connection

High-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible)

DC IN jack
Camera connector

x AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor

Input rating

100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz,0.16 A to 0.09 A

AC-LM5

10 W

AC-LM5A

11 W

Output rating

4.2 V DC, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

AC-LM5

Approx. 47×30×80 mm
(1 7/8×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)

AC-LM5A

Approx. 48×29×81 mm
(1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)
(W/H/D,excluding projecting parts)

Mass AC-LM5

Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz)

AC-LM5A

Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz)
excluding power cord (mains lead)

x NP-FT1 battery pack

Used battery

Lithium-ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity 2.4 Wh (680 mAh)

x Accessories

• AC-LM5/LM5A AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• NP-FT1 battery pack (1)

• Cyber-shot Station UC-TC (1)

• Tripod camera holder (1)

• USB cable (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

• “Memory Stick Duo” (32 MB) (1)

• Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1)

• CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-012) (1)

• Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifcations are subject to change
without notice.

DSC-T3

— 2 —

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

DSC-T3

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Ver 1.1 2005. 04

Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(AEP, E model)

0

1-769-608-11
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(KR model)

0

1-776-985-11

AC-LM5 AC Adaptor (1)
(Except US, CND, J model)

0

1-477-488-12
AC-LM5 AC Adaptor (1)
(US, CND, J model)

0

1-477-488-21

Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(CH model)

0

1-782-476-13
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(UK, HK model)

0

1-783-374-11
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(US, CND model)

0

1-790-107-22
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(JE model)

0

1-790-732-12
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(J model)

0

1-791-637-13

CD-ROM
(USB Driver SPVD-012.1 (CL)) (1)
(US, CND, J model)
2-187-477-01
CD-ROM
(USB Driver SPVD-012.1 (C)) (1)
(Except US, CND, J model)
2-187-478-01

Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(AUS model)

0

1-827-945-11

Cyber-shot station (UC-TC) (1)
1-818-878-11

Other accessories

2-186-580-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE)(J)
2-186-580-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)(EXCEPT KR, J)
2-186-580-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/ITALIAN)(CND, AEP)
2-186-580-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

(AEP, E, JE)

2-186-580-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)(AEP)

Tripod camera holder (1)
2-187-260-01

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(JE model)
1-569-007-12

A/V connecting cable (1)
1-824-111-11

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(E model)
1-569-008-12

USB cable (1)
1-827-754-11

Wrist strap (SILVER) (1)
2-050-981-01
Wrist strap (BLACK) (1)
2-050-981-11

2-186-580-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)(E, HE, CH, JE)
2-186-580-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH)(AEP)
2-186-580-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC)(E)
2-186-580-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(JE, KR)
2-186-580-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)

2-186-581-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN/SLOVAK)(AEP)
2-186-582-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (for PC)(JAPANESE)(J)

• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
AUS : Australian model
CH : Chinese model
HK : Hong Kong model
KR : Korea model
JE : Tourist model
J : Japanese model

DSC-T3

Note :

The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.

Note :

Les composants identifiés par
une marque 0 sont critiques
pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une
pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

— 4 —

• NOTE FOR REPAIR

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of
bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Take care that there are
some pieces of gilt left inside)

When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the
maximum 300 V potential.
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the
capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the
charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main
power of the DSC-T3 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining
voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a
resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11)
Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent
electrical shock.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short circuits between the positive and the negative terminals of
charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

ST-113 B0ARD

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

DSC-T3

Shorting jig
(1k

Ω

/ 1w)

Capacitor

— 5 —

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss
The contents which can be handled
by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss
The contents which can be handled
by engineer, are displayed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

Note: Add the sentence as follows.

If other codes are displayed, service is required.
Please send the set to a specialized center.

Turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the memory stick.
Format the memory stick with the DSC-T3.

Countermeasure

Cause

Trouble with hardware.

• The type of memory stick that cannot be
used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

MS ERROR

DSC-T3

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2-186-580-11 (1)

Getting started ______________________

Shooting still images ________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-T3

Serial No. ___________________

DSC-T3

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Viewing still images _________________

Deleting still images _________________

Before advanced operations ____________

Advanced still image shooting ___________

Advanced still image viewing ____________

Still image printing ____________________

Enjoying movies _____________________

Enjoying images on your computer _______

Troubleshooting ______________________

Additional information _________________

Index ______________________________

WARNING

To prevent fi re or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
suffi cient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-T3
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Note:

Model DSC-T3 is to be used with the
Cyber-shot Station Model UC-TC and AC
Adaptor Model AC-LM5/AC-LM5A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifi cations not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.

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For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

For the customers in the United
Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fi tted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS 1362, (i.e., marked with
be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.

or mark) must

Attention for the Customers in
Europe

This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fi eld at the specifi c
frequencies may infl uence the picture and sound
of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
USB cable again.

“Memory Stick”

For the Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

Notice

Certain countries and regions may regulate
disposal of the battery used to power this
product. Please consult with your local authority.

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Read this fi rst

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure that
the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of
the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
for if recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of your camera or recording
media, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the Design rule
for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on
your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, fi lms, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be
contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick Duo” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD fi nder (only
models with an LCD fi nder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD fi nder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD fi nder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.

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

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

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

Clean the fl ash surface before use

The heat of fl ash emission may cause dirt on the
fl ash surface to become discolored or to stick to
the fl ash surface, resulting in insuffi cient light
emission.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. Water entering the inside of
the camera may cause malfunctions which in
some cases may not be repairable. If moisture
condensation occurs, see page 128 and follow
the instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand
or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunction.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your
camera.

Notes on the camera locations

Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.

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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 certifi ed
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.

5

Before using your camera

“Memory Stick” compatible
with this camera

The IC recording medium used with this
camera is the “Memory Stick Duo”.
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”.
Choose the “Memory Stick” size that
matches your camera.

“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this
camera)

“Memory Stick”

• For details on the “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 128.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory
Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

• For the number of images that can be saved
using this camera, see page 28 or 119.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the supplied Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

When using the battery pack for the
fi rst time

Be sure to charge the supplied NP-FT1
battery pack (page 14).

Recharging

The battery pack can be charged
even when it has not been completely
discharged. In addition, the battery pack
can be used even if it has only been
charged partway.

Extending the battery pack life

When not using the camera for a long time,
turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack and store it in a dry, cool place to
maintain the battery pack functions (page

130).

• For details on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack,
see page 130.

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Trademarks

• is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

• “Memory Stick”,

Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

• Picture Package is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

, “Memory Stick PRO”,

, “Memory Stick Duo”,

, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,

, “MagicGate” and

are trademarks of Sony

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac,
iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac and eMac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.

• Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used
in this manual are, in general, trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.

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Table of contents

Read this fi rst ............................................4

Before using your camera ......................... 6

Identifying the parts ................................ 10

Camera ................................................ 10

Cyber-shot Station .............................. 12

Getting started

Charging the battery pack ....................... 14

Using the AC adaptor .............................. 19

Using your camera abroad ......................19

Turning on/off your camera .................... 20

How to use the control button ................. 20

Setting the date and time .........................21

Changing the language setting ................ 23

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick

Duo” ...............................................24

Setting the still image size ......................25

Image size and quality ............................26

Number of still images that can be

recorded .......................................... 28

Basic still image shooting

— Using auto adjustment mode .....29

Checking the last image you shot

— Quick Review ............................ 32

Indicators on the LCD screen during

shooting .......................................... 32

Using the zoom feature ....................... 33

Shooting close-ups — Macro .............35

8

Using the self-timer ............................36

Selecting a fl ash mode ........................ 37

Inserting the date and time on a still

image .............................................. 38

Shooting according to scene conditions

— Scene Selection .......................... 40

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of

your camera ....................................44

Viewing images on a TV screen .............46

Deleting still images

Deleting images ......................................49

Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” ......... 51

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operate your camera ...53

Changing the menu settings ................53

Changing the items in the Setup

screen .............................................. 54

Deciding the still image quality .............. 54

Creating or selecting a folder .................. 55

Creating a new folder .......................... 55

Changing the recording folder ............ 56

Advanced still image
shooting

Choosing an auto focus method .............. 57

Choosing a focus range fi nder frame

— AF range fi nder .......................... 57

Choosing a focus operation

— AF Mode ....................................58

Setting the distance to the subject

— Focus preset ............................... 59

Adjusting the exposure

— EV adjustment ...........................60

Displaying a histogram ....................... 61

Selecting the metering method ................ 62

Shooting three images with the exposure

shifted — Exposure Bracket ........... 63

Adjusting color tones

— White Balance ........................... 65

Adjusting the fl ash level

— Flash Level ................................66

Shooting continuously ............................66

Recording 16 frames in succession

— Multi Burst ...............................67

Shooting with special effects

— Picture Effect ............................. 68

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing back

images ............................................. 69

Enlarging a portion of a still image ......... 70

Enlarging an image

— Playback zoom ..........................70

Recording an enlarged image

— Trimming ................................... 71

Playing back successive images

— Slide Show ................................. 71

Rotating still images ...............................72

Playing back images shot in Multi Burst

mode ............................................... 72

Playing back continuously .................. 73

Playing back frame by frame .............. 73

Protecting images

— Protect ........................................ 74

Changing image size

— Resize ........................................75

Still image printing

Printing still images ................................76

Direct printing ......................................... 77

Having images printed at a shop ............. 81

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies ...................................... 84

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......85

Deleting movies ......................................86

Cutting movies ........................................ 87

Enjoying images on your
computer

Copying images to your computer

— For Windows users ....................89

Installing the USB driver .................... 90

Connecting the camera to your

computer ........................................ 91

Copying images .................................. 92

Viewing the images on your

computer ......................................... 94

Image fi le storage destinations and fi le

names .............................................. 95

Viewing image fi les once copied to a

computer with your camera ............ 97

Installing “Picture Package” and

“ImageMixer VCD2” ..................... 97

Copying images using “Picture

Package” ......................................... 99

Using “Picture Package” ..................... 99

Printing images ................................. 101

Copying images to your computer

— For Macintosh users ................102

Using “ImageMixer VCD2” ............. 103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................105

Warnings and messages ........................ 115

Self-diagnosis display .......................... 118

Additional information

Number of images that can be saved or

shooting time ................................ 119

Menu items ............................................ 120

Setup items ............................................124

Precautions ............................................ 127

On “Memory Stick” .............................. 128

On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......... 130

Specifi cations ........................................ 131

The LCD screen .................................... 133

Index

Index .....................................................138

9

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Camera

1
2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9
0
qa
qs

qd

 POWER button (20)
 POWER lamp (20)
 Battery insertion slot (14)
 “Memory Stick Duo” insertion

slot (24)

 Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”

cover

 Battery drop prevention lever

(14)

 Multi connector
 Battery eject lever (14)
 Shutter button (29)
 Microphone (84)
 Flash (37)
 Lens
 Self-timer lamp (36)/

AF illuminator (38, 124)

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

qa

8

9

0

qs

 /CHG lamp (orange) (15)


(Display/LCD backlight

on/off) button (32)

 LCD screen

For details on the items on the LCD screen,
see page 133 to 137.

 MENU button (53, 120)


 Control button

 RESET button (105)
 For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

 Speaker
 Mode switch (21, 120)

 Hook for wrist strap

 Access lamp (24)

(Image Size/Delete) button

(25, 49)

Menu on: //// (20)/
Menu off:

(33)

For viewing:
zoom) button (70)/

: To shoot movies

: To shoot still images

: To view or edit images

Attaching the strap

Attaching the strap is recommended to
prevent dropping the camera.

/ // (37/36/32/35)

/ (Playback

(Index) button (45)

11

Cyber-shot Station

This is used when charging the battery
pack or connecting the camera to a TV or a
computer, etc.

 Camera connector

(USB) jack (91)


 DC IN jack (15)
 A/V OUT (MONO) jack (46)
 Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

12

1

2

3

4

5

How to connect

Connect the camera as illustrated.

• Make sure the camera is securely connected to
the Cyber-shot Station.

How to disconnect

Grasp the camera and the Cyber-shot
Station (supplied) as illustrated and
disconnect the camera.

Attaching a tripod

Secure the camera to the Cyber-shot
Station beforehand using the supplied
tripod camera holder.

• See the operating instructions supplied with the
tripod for the method of attaching the tripod.

How to attach the tripod camera
holder

Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot
Station, then insert the tripod camera
holder in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks.

How to remove the tripod camera
holder

Press the tabs and pull off the tripod
camera holder as illustrated, then
disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot
Station.

2

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
fi rmly secure the Cyber-shot Station to tripods
having longer screws, and may damage the
Cyber-shot Station.

• Attach the tripod so that the camera is stable.
If you shoot with the camera in an unstable
condition, the camera may fall, resulting in
damage or malfunction.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before you
connect the camera to the Cyber-shot Station
or disconnect the camera from the Cyber-shot
Station.

• Do not disconnect the camera
from the Cyber-shot Station during
the USB connection, as the data
may be corrupted. To cancel the
USB connection, see  on page
92 (Windows) or  on page 103
(Macintosh).

13

Charging the battery pack

Battery drop prevention lever

Battery eject
lever

1

 Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow.

• Be sure to turn off your camera when

charging the battery pack (page 20).

• Your camera operates with the
“InfoLITHIUM” NP-FT1 battery pack (T type)
(supplied). You can use only T type battery
pack (page 130).

14

2

 Press the battery eject lever in

the direction of the arrow.

The battery drop prevention lever opens
toward you.

3

 Install the battery pack, then

close the battery/“Memory
Stick Duo” cover.

Make sure the battery pack is fi rmly
inserted all the way, then close the cover.

Battery insertion slot

Insert the battery pack
so that tip of the 
marks on the side of the
battery pack face the tip
of the  mark on the
battery insertion slot.

Cyber-shot
Station

4

DC IN jack

AC
Adaptor

DC plug

 Connect the AC Adaptor

(supplied) to the DC IN jack
of the Cyber-shot Station
(supplied).

Connect the DC plug with the  mark
facing up.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.

• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a
dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use
of the dirty plug may not properly charge the
battery pack.

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord
(mains lead)

5

 Connect the power cord

(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor
and to a wall outlet (wall
socket).

6

 Connect the camera to the

Cyber-shot Station.

Connect the camera as illustrated. Make
sure the camera is securely connected to
the Cyber-shot Station.
The /CHG lamp lights up when charging
begins.

Getting started

15

/CHG lamp

The /CHG lamp goes off when charging
is completed.

• When charging is completed, remove the
camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

Disconnecting the AC Adaptor
from the Cyber-shot Station

Hold the DC plug itself and the Cyber-shot
Station as illustrated and disconnect the
cable.

DC plug

To charge the battery pack
only using the AC Adaptor

You can charge the battery pack without
the Cyber-shot Station, such as during your
travels. Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the camera with  mark facing
as illustrated.

AC Adaptor

Multi connector
(wall socket)

• Be sure to turn off your camera when
charging the battery pack (page 20).

• When placing the camera, make sure the LCD
screen is facing up.

• After charging the battery pack, disconnect
the AC Adaptor both from the multi connector
of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall
socket).

To a wall outlet

Power cord
(mains lead)

DC plug

16

Battery remaining indicator

The battery remaining indicator on the
LCD screen shows the remaining shooting
or viewing time.

Remaining indicator

60min

Remaining time

• The displayed remaining time may not
be correct under certain circumstances or
conditions.

Charging time

Approximate time to charge a completely
discharged battery pack using the AC
Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Charging time (min.)

NP-FT1 (supplied) Approx. 150

• The charging time may become longer under
certain circumstances or conditions.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”
cover and battery drop prevention lever,
then hold the camera so that it faces
downward and remove the battery pack.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when
removing it.

Getting started

17

Number of images and battery
life that can be recorded/
viewed

The tables show the approximate number
of images and the battery life that can be
recorded/viewed when you shoot images in
normal mode with a fully charged battery
pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F). The numbers of images that can
be recorded or viewed take into account
changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as
necessary. Note that the actual numbers
may be less than indicated depending on
the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number
of uses increases and over time (page 131).

18

Shooting still images

Under the average conditions

NP-FT1 (supplied)

Image
size

LCD
backlight

No. of
images

5M On Approx.

180

Off Approx.

210

VGA

On Approx.

(E-Mail)

180

Off Approx.

210

1)

Shooting in the following situations:

(P.Quality) is set to [Fine]

–
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds
– The zoom is switched alternately between

the W and T ends
– The fl ash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten

times
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single] on the Setup

screen

The measurement method is based on CIPA

standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)

1)

Battery
life (min.)

Approx.
90

Approx.
105

Approx.
90

Approx.
105

Viewing still images

Image
size

NP-FT1 (supplied)

No. of
images

2)

Battery life
(min.)

5M Approx. 3800 Approx. 180

VGA

Approx. 3800 Approx. 180

(E-Mail)

2)

Viewing single images in order at about three

second intervals

Shooting movies

3)

NP-FT1 (supplied)

LCD backlight OnLCD backlight

Off

Approx. 80 min. Approx. 100 min.

3)

Shooting movies continuously with the image

size [160]

• The number of images and the battery life that
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under
the following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The fl ash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many

times
– The zoom is used frequently
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] on the

Setup screen
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] on the Setup

screen
– The battery power is low

Using the AC adaptor

Multi connector

1

 Connect the AC Adaptor

(supplied) to the multi
connector of the camera.

When placing the camera, make sure the
LCD screen is facing up.
Connect the DC plug with the  mark
facing up.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble
occurs while using the adaptor, immediately
shut off the power by disconnecting the plug
from the wall outlet (wall socket).

AC Adaptor

DC plug

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord
(mains lead)

2

 Connect the power cord

(mains lead) to the AC Adaptor
and then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).

• After using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both
from the multi connector of the camera and
from a wall outlet (wall socket).

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself
has been turned off.

Using your camera
abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country
or region with the AC Adaptor/power cord
(mains lead) (supplied) within 100 V to
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor
depending on the design of the wall outlet
(wall socket) [b].

AC-LM5/LM5A

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

[a], if necessary,

Getting started

19

Turning on/off your camera

POWER lamp

POWER button

 Press POWER.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and
the power is on. When you turn on your
camera for the fi rst time, the Clock Set
screen appears (page 21).

Turning off the power

Press POWER again. The POWER lamp
goes out, and the camera turns off.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about
three minutes during shooting or viewing
or when performing Setup, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing
down the battery. The auto power-off
function only operates when the camera is
operating using a battery pack. The auto
power-off function also will not operate in
the following circumstances.

• When viewing movies

• When playing back a slide show

• When a connector is plugged into the
(USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO)

jack with the camera connected to the
Cyber-Shot Station

How to use the
control button

Camera 1

AF Mode:
Digital Zoom:
Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction:
AF Illuminator:
Auto Review:

SELECTMENU

Setup 2

File Number:

USB Connect:

Video Out:

Clock Set:

Single
Smart
Off
Off
Auto
Off

OK

Cancel

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the Setup
screen (page 54), and use the control
button to make the changes.
To set a menu item, press /// on the
control button to select the desired item
and setting and make the setting. To set a
Setup item, press /// on the control
button to select the desired item and
setting, then press  to make the setting.

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Setting the date and time

Mode switch

1

 Set the mode switch to .

• To change the date and time on the
Setup screen, select [Clock Set] in

(Setup 2) (pages 54 and 126), and

2

perform the procedure from step

• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode switch is set to

or .

.

Clock Set

2004

/:

/

11

12 00

AM

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

OK

Cancel

POWER button

2

 Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp (green) lights up and
the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD
screen.

Clock Set

2004

/

/:

11

3

 Select the desired date display

format with / on the control
button, then press .

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day),
[M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y]
(day/month/year).

• If the rechargeable button battery (page 128),
which provides the power for saving the time
data, ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen
will appear again. When this happens, reset the
date and time, by starting from step  above.

12 00

AM

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

OK

Cancel

Getting started

21

Clock Set

2004

/:

/

12 00

11

AM

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

OK

Cancel

Clock Set

2005

/

10 00

/:

11

AM

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

OK

Cancel

Clock Set

2005

/:

/

10 30

11

AM

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

OK

Cancel

4

 Select the year, month, day,

hour or minute item you want
to set with / on the control
button.

The item to be set is indicated with /.

22

5

 Set the numeric value with /

on the control button, then
press  to enter it.

After entering the number, / moves to
the next item. Repeat steps  and  until
all of the items are set.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step , set the

time on a 24-hour cycle.

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

6

 Select [OK] with  on the

control button, then press .

The date and time are entered and the
clock starts to keep time.

• To cancel the date and time setting, select

[Cancel] with /// on the control button,
then press .

Changing the language setting

You can change the screen display like
menu items, warnings and messages in
your desired language.
To change the language setting, select
(Language) in 1 (Setup 1) on the Setup
screen (pages 54 and 125) and select the
desired language.

Getting started

23

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo”

1

 Open the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow.

• When using this camera, the Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) is not
necessary.

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

128.

Terminal side

2

 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”.

Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” all the way
in until it clicks as illustrated.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”,
make sure of the direction and insert it all the
way to the connector. If the “Memory Stick
Duo” is not inserted correctly, you may not
be able to record or display images with the
“Memory Stick Duo”. And also it may result in
malfunction of both the camera and “Memory
Stick Duo”.

Access lamp

3

 Close the battery/“Memory

Stick Duo” cover.

To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo”
cover, then push the “Memory Stick Duo”
to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading an
image. Never remove the “Memory Stick
Duo” or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted.

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Setting the still image size

Mode switch

1

 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

5M

3:2

3M
1M

VGA(E-Mail)

Image Size

2

5M

 Press (Image Size).

The Image Size setup appears.

• For details on the image size, see page 26.

5M

3:2

3M

1M

VGA(E-Mail)

Image Size

3

VGA

 Select the desired image size

with / on the control button.

The image size is set.
When the setting is complete, press
(Image Size) so that the Image Size setup
disappears from the LCD screen.

• The image size selected here is maintained
even when the power is turned off.

Shooting still images

25

Image size and quality

You can choose image size (number of
pixels) and image quality (compression
ratio) based on the kind of images you
want to shoot.
The image size is shown by the number
of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical),
which compose an image. For example, a
5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that
there are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944
pixels vertically. The larger the number of
pixels, the larger the image size.
You can select from Fine (high quality)
or Standard image quality. Each uses a
different compression ratio.
When you select Fine, the image quality
improves as the image size increases,
but the amount of recorded data also
increases and the number of images that
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”
decreases. Refer to the table on the right
and choose the image size and image
quality appropriate to the kind of images
you want to shoot.

Short description of the image size

The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the
minimum one.

640

2592

480

1944

Image size

5M

5M

2592 pixels × 1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels

Image size

VGA (E-Mail)
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

VGA

Examples based on the image size

Image size Usage guidelines

1)

(2592×1944) Larger

5M

2)

3:2

(2592×1728)

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960)

VGA (E-Mail)
(640×480)

1)

The factory setting is [5M]. It is the highest image quality on this camera.

2)

Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Smaller

• For saving important images, printing in A4 size or
printing A5 size high density images

• For printing in postcard size

• For recording a larger number of images

• For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages

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Examples based on the image quality

Image quality
(Compression ratio)

Fine

Standard

Low compression
(looks better)

High compression
(normal)



Usage guideline

• For recording or printing with better image quality.

• For recording a larger number of images.

Shooting still images

27

Number of still images that can be recorded

The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick

1)

Duo”

The number of images that can be saved when [P.Quality] is set to [Fine] ([Standard])2) are
shown below.

• The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick

Duo” that has been formatted by this camera.

(Units: number of images)

Capacity

Image size

5M

3:2

3M

1M

VGA (E-Mail)

1)

When [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].

For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 119.

2)

For more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 54.

16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB

6

(11)

6

(11)

10

(18)

24

(46)

97

(243)

12

(23)

12

(23)

20

(37)

50

(93)

196

(491)

25

(48)

25

(48)

41

(74)

101

(187)

394

(985)

51

(96)

51

(96)

82

(149)

202

(376)

790

(1975)

92

(174)

92

(174)

148

(264)

357

(649)

1428

(3571)

188

(354)

188

(354)

302

(537)

726

(1320)

2904

(7261)

• When images recorded using earlier Sony
models are played back on this camera, the
display may differ from the actual image size.

• When the images are viewed on the LCD
screen of the camera, they all look the same
size.

• The number of shooting images may differ
from these values according to the shooting
mode, shooting conditions and the subject.

• When the number of remaining shooting
images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999”
indicator appears on the LCD screen.

• You can resize the images later (Resize
function, see page 75).

28

Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode

Holding the camera correctly

When shooting pictures with the camera,
be careful so that your fingers do not
block the lens portion, flash emitter or
microphone. (page 10)

Mode switch

1

 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

2

 Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and position the
subject in the center of the
focus frame.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject

is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot
subjects at distances closer than this, use the
close-ups (Macro) mode (page 35).

• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows

the focus adjustment range (AF range fi nder,
page 57).

Shooting still images

29

min

60

101

FINE

VGA

96

min

60

101

VGA

95

SAF

AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes green 

3

Light up

 Press and hold the shutter

button halfway down.

The beep sounds but the image is not yet
recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator
changes from fl ashing to steadily lit, the
camera is ready for shooting.
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split
second depending on the subject.)

• If you release the shutter button, shooting will

be canceled.

• You can continue and shoot even when the

camera does not beep, but in this case the focus
is not set properly.

• No beep sounds when [Beep] is set to [Off] on

the Setup screen (page 125).

30

F3.530

4

SAF

 Press the shutter button fully

down.

The shutter sounds. The image will be
recorded in the “Memory Stick Duo”.
The recorded image is displayed for
approximately two seconds (Auto Review,
page 124).

• When operating the camera using a battery

pack, if you do not operate the camera for a
while during recording or playback, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing
down the battery (page 20).

Mode switch

When you set the mode switch to ,
the functions that can be used change as
follows according to (Camera) in the
menu.

Program
Auto
Camera

Mode

Still image auto shooting [Auto]

The focus, exposure and white balance
are automatically adjusted as needed to
allow easy shooting. In addition, the image
quality is set to [Fine] (page 54), the AF
range fi nder frame is set to [Multi AF], and
the metering mode is set to [Multi] (pages
57 and 62).
Only

(Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode)

and (Setup) appear in the menu.

Still image program shooting
[Program]

The necessary adjustments are made
automatically like still image auto
shooting, but you can also change the
focus and other adjustments as desired.
In addition, you can also set the desired
shooting functions using menus (pages 53
and 120).

(Magnifying glass mode) (page

40)
(Twilight mode) (page 40)

(Twilight portrait mode) (page 40)

(Landscape mode) (page 40)

(Snow mode) (page 41)

(Beach mode) (page 41)

(High-speed shutter mode) (page

41)

(Fireworks mode) (page 41)

(Candle mode) (page 41)

To switch the shooting
method

1 Set the mode switch to .
2 Press MENU.

3 Select (Camera) with  on the

control button.

4 Select the desired shooting mode with

/ on the control button.

Shooting still images

31

Auto Focus

When you try to shoot a subject that is
diffi cult to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to fl ashing slowly. In
addition, the AE locked beep does not
sound.
The Auto Focus function may have
diffi culty working under the following
conditions. In such cases, release the
shutter button, then recompose the shot
and focus again.

• The subject is distant from the camera

and dark.

• The contrast between the subject and its

background is poor.

• The subject is seen through glass, such

as a window.

• A fast-moving subject.

• The subject refl ects or has a lustrous

fi nish, such as a mirror or a luminous
body.

• A fl ashing subject.

• A backlit subject.

There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range fi nder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the
focus start/fi nish timing. See page 57 for
details.

32

Checking the last image
you shot — Quick Review

60min

VGA

8/8

Review

RETURN

101

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 Press  () on the control

button.

To return to the normal shooting mode,
press lightly on the shutter button or press
 () again.

To delete the image displayed on
the LCD screen

1 Press (Delete).
2 Select [Delete] with  on the control

button, then press .

The image is deleted.

• The image may appear rough right after

playback starts due to the image processing.

Indicators on the LCD
screen during shooting

Each time you press , the display
changes in the following order.

• For a detailed description of the indicators, see

page 133.

• For a detailed description of the histogram, see

page 61.

• You can extend the battery remaining time by

turning off the LCD backlight.

• When shooting/viewing movies, the status of

the LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators
off  LCD backlight off  Indicators on

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

Using the zoom feature

Histogram on (Image information can also be
displayed during playback.)

60min

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

Indicators off

SAF



LCD backlight off



Indicators on

60min

SAF

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W (wide-angle)

min

60

T

W

1.1

SAF

T (telephoto)

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W

5.0

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 Press the zoom buttons to

choose the desired zoom
position for shooting.

The minimum focal distance to the
subject

Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the
lens surface for both W/T sides

• You cannot change the zoom scale while

shooting movie (page 84).

Zoom

Your camera is equipped with the
following zoom functions.
The enlargement method and the zoom
scale differ according to the image size and
the zoom type, so select the zoom to match
the shooting purpose.

Optical zoom

The telephoto and wide angle adjustment
is made by the lens in the same manner as
a conventional fi lm camera.
The maximum optical zoom is 3×.

Digital zoom

The camera has the following two types of
digital zoom.

Smart zoom

The image is enlarged with almost no
distortion. This lets you use smart zoom
with the same feeling as optical zoom.
The maximum smart zoom scale depends
on the selected image size as shown in the
following table.

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Precision digital zoom

All image sizes are enlarged up to a
maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom
function cuts out and enlarges a certain
portion of the image, so the image quality
deteriorates.

Optical zoom Precision digital

Image
size

Maximum
smart
zoom scale

zoom

Maximum
precision digital
zoom scale

5M —* 6×

3:2 —* 6×

3M approx. 3.8× 6×

1M approx. 6.1× 6×

VGA

approx. 12× 6×

(E-Mail)

* The maximum optical zoom scale is 3×.

• The maximum smart zoom and precision

digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom
scale.

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the

LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.

• You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi

Burst mode.

To set digital zoom

Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or
[Precision] on the Setup screen (page 124).
(When you purchase your camera, [Digital
Zoom] is set to [Smart].)

When you press the zoom button, the zoom
scaling indicator appears on the LCD
screen as follows.

The W side of this line is optical zoom,
and the T side is digital zoom

Zoom scaling indicator

• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to

the zoom type.
– Optical zoom:
– Smart zoom:
– Precision digital zoom:

• The AF range fi nder frame does not appear

when using the digital zoom. The

indicators fl ashes, and AF operates with

priority on subjects located near the center.

, or

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Shooting close-ups — Macro

The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is
used when zooming up subjects such as
fl owers or insects. Setting the zoom all the
way to the W side lets you shoot subjects
at distances as close as 8 cm (3 1/4 inches).
However, the minimum focus distance
varies according to the zoom position.
Therefore, shooting with the zoom set all
the way to the W side is recommended.

When the zoom is set all the way to the
W side:

Approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) from the lens
surface

When the zoom is set all the way to the
T side:

Approx. 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) from the lens
surface

• Using Spot AF is recommended (page 57).

• To shoot at even closer distances than close-

(Macro) recording, use (Magnifying

ups
glass mode) (page 40).

min

60

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 Set the mode switch to , and

press  (

) on the control

button.

The (Macro) indicator appears enlarged
on the LCD screen (page 124).

• If the menu is currently displayed, press

MENU fi rst so that the menu disappears.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to

• You cannot use this function when

(Camera) in the menu is set to
(Magnifying glass mode),

(Landscape mode), (Fireworks

mode) and

(Candle mode).

.

(Twilight mode),

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0

F

Using the self-timer

min

60

SAF

2

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 Center the subject in the

frame. Press and hold the
shutter button halfway down
to focus on, then press the
shutter button fully down.

To return to normal recording mode

Press  (

) on the control button again.
The indicator disappears from the LCD
screen.

• When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the

in-focus range becomes extremely narrow, and
the entire subject may not be in focus.

• When shooting in close-ups (Macro) mode, the

AF speed drops in order to focus accurately on
close subjects.

101

95

60min

SAF

1

 Set the mode switch to , and

press  (
button.

The (self-timer) indicator appears
enlarged on the LCD screen (page 124).

• When recording with the self-timer, place the

camera in a stable location. If you place the
camera in an unstable location for recording,
the camera may fall and become damaged or
malfunction.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press

MENU fi rst so that the menu disappears.

• You can also carry out this operation when the

mode switch is set to

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) on the control

.

60min

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2

FINE

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 Center the subject in the

frame. Press and hold the
shutter button halfway down
to focus on, then press the
shutter button fully down.

The self-timer lamp (page 10) fl ashes
and a beep sounds after you press the
shutter button until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).

To cancel the self-timer in the
middle of the operation

Press  ( ) on the control button again. The
indicator disappears from the LCD screen.

• If you press the shutter button while standing

in front of the camera, the focus and the
exposure may not be correctly set.

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Selecting a fl ash mode

60min

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 Set the mode switch to ,

and press  (

) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
fl ash mode.

The selected fl ash mode indicator appears
enlarged on the LCD screen (page 124).
Each time you press  ( ), the indicator
changes as follows.

No indicator (Auto): The fl ash

automatically strobes when shooting
images in a dark place. The factory setting
is Auto.

(Forced fl ash): The fl ash strobes

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

SL

(Slow synchro): The fl ash strobes

regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place,
so you can clearly shoot the background
that is out of fl ash light.

(No fl ash): The fl ash does not strobe.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press

MENU fi rst so that the menu disappears.

• The recommended shooting distance using

the fl ash is approx. 0.1 m to 1.7 m (4 inches to
5 feet 6 7/8 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 1.6 m (1 foot
7 3/4 inches to 5 feet 2 7/8 inches) (T) (When
[ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings).

• The fl ash strobes twice. The fi rst time is the

pre-fl ash which is used to adjust the fl ash light
quantity, and the second time is the actual fl ash
during which the image is recorded.

• You can change the brightness of the fl ash with

(Flash Level) in the menu settings (page

66). (You cannot change the brightness of the
fl ash while
[Auto] in the menu.)

• When using the

(No fl ash) mode, the shutter speed becomes
slower in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.

• While charging the fl ash, the

fl ashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out and fl ash mode is ready.

• Flash mode setting is maintained even when

the power is turned off.

(Camera) in the menu is set to

SL

(Slow synchro) or

/CHG lamp

To prevent subjects’ eyes from
appearing red

The fl ash pre-strobes twice or more
before shooting to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the
Setup screen (page 124). The
appears on the LCD screen.



Red-eye reduction takes approximately one
second before actually shooting the image,
so hold the camera fi rmly to avoid shaking.
In addition, be sure to tell the subject to
hold still.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired

effects depending on individual differences,
the distance to the subject, if the subject does
not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In
addition, red-eye reduction is more effective
under bright lighting and when closer to the
subject.

indicator

Shooting still images

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Shooting images with the AF
illuminator

The AF illuminator is fi ll light to
focus more easily on a subject in dark
surroundings. The ON appears on the
LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits
red light when the shutter button is pressed
halfway until the focus is locked.

60min

ON

SAF

When this function is not needed, set [AF
Illuminator] to [Off] on the Setup screen (page

124).

• If AF illuminator light does not reach the

subject suffi ciently or the subject has no
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A
distance up to approximately 2.4 m (7 feet
10 3/8 inches) (W)/3.7 m (12 feet 1 5/8 inches)
(T) is recommended.)

• Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator

light reaches the subject, even if the light is
slightly off the center of the subject.

• When the focus preset distance is set (page 59),

the AF illuminator does not function.

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• The AF range fi nder frame does not appear.

The
operates with priority on subjects located near
the center.

• The AF illuminator operates only when

(Camera) is set to [Auto], [Program],
(Magnifying glass mode),
mode),
or

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light.

Although there are no problems with safety,
directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter
at close range is not recommended.

or indicator fl ashes, and AF

,

(Snow mode), (Beach mode)

(Candle mode) in the menu.

(Twilight portrait

Inserting the date and time
on a still image

1

Program
Auto

Camera

Mode

MENU

 Set the mode switch to ,

then press MENU.

The menu appears.

• When images are shot with the date and time

superimposed, the date and time cannot be
removed later.

• The date and time are not inserted in Multi

Burst mode.

• The date and time do not appear on the LCD

screen during shooting, instead,
appears on the LCD screen. The actual date
and time appear in red on the lower-right
corner during playback only.

• You can also carry out this operation with the

mode switch set to

or .

indicator

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Setup

Mode

Camera 1

AF Mode:

1

Digital Zoom:

2

Date/Time:

Red Eye Reduction

1

AF Illuminator:

t

2

Auto Review:

:

Day&Time
Date
Off

AF Mode:

1

Digital Zoom:

2

Date/Time:
Red Eye Reduction

1

AF Illuminator:

2

Auto Review:

PAGESELECT

Camera 1

:

Single

Smart

Day&Time

Off

Auto

Off

Shooting still images

2

 Press  on the control button

to advance to

, then press 

again.

The Setup screen appears.

3

 Select 1 (Camera 1) with  on

the control button, then press
.
Select [Date/Time] with /,
then press .

4

 Select the date and time

setting with / on the control
button, then press .

Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour,

and minute onto the image.

Date: Superimposes the year, month and

day onto the image.

Off: Does not superimpose the date and

time onto the image.
After the setting has been completed, press
MENU fi rst so that the menu disappears,
and shoot the image.

• If you select [Date], the date is superimposed

onto the image in the order selected in “Setting
the date and time” (page 21).

• Date and time setting is maintained even when

the power is turned off.

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Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection

You can shoot more effectively by
selecting the appropriate mode and then
pressing the shutter button.

Magnifying glass mode

The subject appears on the LCD screen
magnifi ed by up to 3.3

×. This lets you see

details that would otherwise be diffi cult to
confi rm with the naked eye.

Distance to the
subject

1 cm (13/32 inch) 3.3×

2 cm (13/16 inch) 2.1×

5 cm (2 inches) 1.0×

10 cm (4 inches) 0.5×

20 cm (7 7/8 inches) 0.3×

Magnifi cation
scale

• The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm
to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches)

• The optical zoom is locked to the W side and
cannot be used.

• When you press the zoom button, the image is
enlarged using the digital zoom.

1.1

Twilight mode

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

• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.

Twilight portrait mode

Suitable for shooting portraits in dark
places. Allows you to shoot sharp images
of people in dark places without losing the
dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.

Landscape mode

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

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Snow mode

When shooting snowy scenes or other
places where the whole screen appears
white, use this mode to prevent sunken
colors and record clear images.

High-speed shutter mode

Use this mode to shoot moving subjects
outdoors or in other bright places.

Candle mode

You can record parties, candle services and
other candlelit scenes without spoiling the
candlelight atmosphere.

Shooting still images

Beach mode

When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes,
the blue of the water is clearly recorded.

• The shutter speed becomes faster, so images
shot in dark places become darker.

Fireworks mode

You can record fi reworks in all their
splendor. The focus distance is set to
infi nity.

• You can change the shutter speed by setting an
EV adjustment value (page 60).

• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.

• The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.

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Program
Auto

Camera

Mode

MENU

1

 Set the mode switch to ,

then press MENU.

The menu appears.

42

Program
Auto

Camera

2

WB

ISO

 Select (Camera) with  on

the control button, then select
the desired mode with /.

To return to normal mode

Select [Auto] or [Program] with / on
the control button.

• Scene Selection setting is maintained even

when the power is turned off.

Shooting with Scene Selection

When shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the
fl ash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table
below for the function setting of each shooting mode.

Function

Flash

Macro

Shooting
mode

mode

—

—



—







— — — ——

—

•  indicates that the function can be set to your preference.

AF

range

fi nder

Focus
preset

Exposure

bracket

White

balance

Flash

level

frame

/





SL



/

 

/

   

/

   

/

   

Center AF0.5m/1.0m/

——

—

—

3.0m/7.0m

— ——





Auto/

——

WB



Burst/
Speed
Burst/

Multi Burst

—

—

NR slow shutter

The NR slow shutter function reduces
noise from recorded images, providing
clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6
second or slower, the camera automatically
activates the NR slow shutter function and
“NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed
indicator.

Press the shutter button
fully down.



Then the screen turns

Capturing

Processing

• Do not move the camera while “Capturing”

appears. To eliminate the effects of vibration,
using a tripod is recommended.

• When a slow shutter speed is set by the

camera, the processing may take some time.

black.



Finally, when
“Processing” disappears,
the image has been
recorded.

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Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera

Single (single-image)
screen

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Index (nine-image)
screen

Index (sixteen-image)
screen

Viewing single images

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You can view images shot with your
camera almost immediately on the LCD
screen. You can select the following three
methods for viewing images.

Single (single-image) screen

You can view one image at a time,
displayed over the entire screen.

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SINGLE DISPLAY

•

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

Index (nine-image/sixteen-image)
screen

Nine or sixteen images are displayed
simultaneously in separate panels on the
LCD screen.

• For details on viewing movies, see page 85.

• For a detailed description of the indicators, see
page 136.

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

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 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the power.

The last image in the selected recording
folder (page 69) appears on the LCD
screen.

• The image may appear rough right after
playback starts due to the image processing.

60min

Viewing an index (nine-image or sixteen-image) screen

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 Select the desired still image

with / on the control button.

 : To display the preceding image
 : To display the next image

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

1

 Press (index) once.

The display switches to the index (nine-

image) screen

.

To display the next (previous) index
screen

Press /// on the control button to
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

2

 Press (index) once more.

The display switches to the index (sixteen-

image) screen

.

To display the next (previous) index
screen

Press /// on the control button to
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.

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45

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

3

 Select the desired still image

with /// on the control
button.

The image in the yellow frame is selected.

To return to the single-image screen

Press the zoom T or press  on the control
button.

Viewing images on a TV screen

A/V connecting cable

A/V OUT

1

 Connect the A/V connecting

cable (supplied) to the
A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the
Cyber-shot Station (supplied)
and the audio/video input
jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo input jacks,
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V
connecting cable to the left audio jack.

• When the USB cable is connected to the
Cyber-shot Station, remove the USB cable
from the Cyber-shot Station.

• Turn off both your camera and the TV before
connecting the camera and the TV with the
A/V connecting cable.

(MONO) jack

2

 Connect the camera to the

Cyber-shot Station.

Connect the camera as illustrated.

• Make sure the camera is securely connected to
the Cyber-shot Station.

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3

TV/Video switch

 Turn on the TV and set the

TV/Video switch to “Video”.

• The name and location of this switch may
differ depending on your TV. For details, see
the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the camera.

Press / on the control button to select
the desired image.

• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video output signal to
match that of your TV system (page 126).

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PM

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Viewing images on a TV screen

If you want to view images on a TV
screen, you need a TV with a video
input jack and the A/V connecting cable
(supplied).
The color system of the TV must match
that of your digital still camera. Check the
following lists:

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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Deleting images

60min

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 Set the mode switch to , and

turn on the camera.
Press / on the control
button to select the image you
want to delete.

• Note that you cannot restore deleted images.

60min

Delete

Exit

BACK/NEXT

2

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101

2/9

 Press (Delete).

The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.

• You cannot delete the protected image (page

74).

60min

Delete

Exit

BACK/NEXT

3

 Select [Delete] with  on the

control button, then press .

The message “Access” appears, and the
image has been deleted.

To continue and delete other images

Display the image to be deleted with /
on the control button. Then, select [Delete]
with  and press .

To cancel deleting

Select [Exit] with  on the control button,
then press .

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Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode

Delete

SelectExit

1

 While an index (nine-image/

sixteen-image) screen (page

45) is displayed, press
(Delete).

• Note that you cannot restore deleted images.

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All InThis Folder

Delete

SelectExit

All InThis Folder

2

 Select [Select] with / on the

control button, then press .

3

 Select an image you want to

delete with /// on the
control button, then press .

TO NEXTSELECT

•

The (Delete) indicator appears on the
selected image. At this point, the image has
not yet been deleted. Repeat this step for
all of the images you want to delete.

• To cancel a selection, select the image, then

press  on the control button again so that the

indicator disappears.

Formatting a
“Memory Stick Duo”

Delete Exit OK

4

 Press (Delete) and select

[OK] with  on the control
button, then press .

The message “Access” appears, and the
images with the indicator have been
deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [Exit] with  on the control button,
then press .

To delete all the images in
the folder

Select [All In This Folder] with  on
the control button in step , then press
. Select [OK], then press . All of
the unprotected images in the folder
are deleted. To cancel deleting, select
[Cancel], then press .

• You can also delete movies (page 86).

Terminal side

1

 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

you want to format into the
camera.

• The term “formatting” means preparing a
“Memory Stick Duo” to record images; this
process is also called “initialization.”

• The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with your
camera and commercially available “Memory
Stick Duo” are already formatted, and can be
used immediately.

• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick

Duo” erases all the data in the “Memory
Stick Duo” even if images are protected,
and these images cannot be recovered.

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MENU

Setup

Mode

Memory Stick Tool

Format:

1

Create REC. Folder:

2

Change REC. Folder:

1

t

2

OK
Cancel

60min

Format

All data will be erased

Ready?

OK

Cancel

2

 Turn on the camera, then

press MENU.
Press  on the control button
to advance to

, then press 

again.

The Setup screen appears.

• This operation is available no matter what
position the mode switch is in.

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3

 Select (Memory Stick Tool)

with / on the control button.
Select [Format] with , then
press .
Select [OK] with , then press
.

To cancel the formatting

Select [Cancel] with  on the control
button, then press .

4

 Select [OK] with  on the

control button, then press .

The message “Formatting” appears. When
this message disappears, the format is
complete.

How to setup and
operate your camera

The usage of the menus and Setup screen
items is described below.

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

Changing the menu settings

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Program

Auto
Camera

• The displayed items differ according to the
mode switch position.

WB

ISO

 Press / on the control

button to select the item you
want to set.

400
200
100

Auto

ISO

• When the mode switch is set to , press 
on the control button after selecting the item.

WB

ISO

 Press / on the control

button to select the desired
setting.

The selected setting is enlarged and
the setting is entered.

When the /// marks
appear with an item

There are items that are not displayed on
the screen. Press /// on the control
button to display these items.

To turn off the menu display

Press MENU again.

• You cannot select items displayed in gray.

• For a detailed description of the menu items,
see page 120.

Before advanced operations

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Changing the items in the
Setup screen

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Press  on the control button

to advance to

, then press 

again.

The Setup screen appears.

Setup t

 Press /// on the control

button to select the item you
want to set.

The frame of the selected item turns
yellow.

Setup 2

File Number:

1

USB Connect:

2

Video Out:

Clock Set:

1

2

OK
Cancel

 Press  on the control button

to enter the setting.

To turn off Setup screen
display

Press MENU again.

To return to the menu from the
Setup screen

Press  on the control button to return to
the position enclosed by the frame in step
, then press  again.

• For a detailed description of the Setup items,
see page 124.

Deciding the still
image quality

You can select the still image quality from
[Fine] (high quality) or [Standard].

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

54

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (P.Quality) with /,

then select the desired image
quality with /.

Fine

FINE

Standard
P.Quality

M

Mode BRK

PFX

Creating or selecting
a folder

Your camera can create multiple folders
within a “Memory Stick Duo”. You can
select the folder used to store images
before shooting, which is convenient for
organizing images.
When not creating a new folder,
“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the
recording folder.
You can create folders up to “999MSDCF”.

Before operation

Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54
and 124).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

Creating a new folder

 Select (Memory Stick Tool)

with /, [Create REC. Folder]
with //, and [OK] with /,
then press .

The creating folder screen appears.

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min

Create REC. Folder

Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF

Ready?

OK

Cancel

 Select [OK] with , then press

.

A new folder is created with a number
one higher than the largest number
in the “Memory Stick Duo”, and the
folder becomes the recording folder.

To cancel folder creation

Select [Cancel] in step  or .

• Once you create a new folder, you cannot
delete the new folder with the camera.

• Images are recorded in the newly created folder
until a different folder is created or selected.

Before advanced operations

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

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Changing the recording
folder

 Select (Memory Stick

Tool) with /, [Change REC.
Folder] with /, and [OK]
with /, then press .

The recording folder selection screen
appears.

Select REC. Folder

102 2/2

Folder Name:

102MSDCF

No. Of Files:

0

Created:

2005

OK

Cancel

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 Select the desired folder with

/, and [OK] with , then

press .

To cancel changing the
recording folder

Select [Cancel] in step  or .

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a
recording folder (page 95).

• The image is stored in the newly selected
folder. You cannot move recorded images to a
different folder with this camera.

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Choosing an auto
focus method

You can set the AF range fi nder frame and
the AF mode.

AF range fi nder frame

This selects the focus position according to
the subject position and size.

AF mode

This sets the focus operation start and stop
timing.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

Choosing a focus range
fi nder frame

— AF range fi nder

Multipoint AF (

The camera calculates the distance in fi ve
areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in
the center of the image, letting you shoot
using the auto focus function without
worrying about the image composition.
This mode is useful when it is diffi cult
to focus on the subject because it is not
in the center of the frame. You can check
the position where the focus was adjusted
using the green frame.
The factory setting is the Multipoint AF.

)

Center AF ( )

This mode is useful for focusing on a
subject near the center of the frame. Use
together with the AF lock function lets you
shoot in the desired image composition.

Spot AF ( )

This is useful when focusing on an
extremely small subject or a narrow area.
Use together with the AF lock function
lets you shoot in the desired image
composition. Take care to hold the camera
steady so that the subject does not deviate
from the range fi nder frame.

 Set the mode switch to or

.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select  (Focus) with /,

then select the desired AF
range with /.

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FINE

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fi nder frame

SAF

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The focus is adjusted automatically.
The color of the AF range fi nder frame
changes from white to green.

• When you are shooting movies and you choose
Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the
screen is estimated as an average, so the AF
works even with a certain amount of vibration.
The AF range fi nder frame is
and Spot AF automatically focuse only on
selected frame, so these are convenient when
you want to focus only on what you aim at.

• When you use the digital zoom or AF
illuminator, priority AF movement is given to
subjects in or near the center of the frame. In
this case the
and the AF range fi nder frame is not displayed.

• Some settings cannot be selected depending on
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

, or indicator fl ashes

. Center AF

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Choosing a focus operation

— AF Mode

Single AF (

This mode is useful for shooting stationary
subjects. The focus is not adjusted before
the shutter button is pressed and held
halfway down. When the shutter button
is pressed and held halfway down and AF
lock is complete, the focus is locked.
The factory setting is Single AF.

SAF

)

Before operation

Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54
and 124).

 Select 1 (Camera 1) with ,

then select [AF Mode] with

/.

 Select the desired mode with

//, then press .

Monitoring AF (

This mode shortens the time needed for
focusing.The camera automatically adjusts
the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down, letting
you compose images with the focus
already adjusted. When the shutter button
is pressed and held halfway down and AF
lock is complete, the focus is locked.

• Battery consumption may be faster than in
Single AF mode.

MAF

)

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Shooting techniques

When shooting with the subject at the edge of
the frame, or when using Center AF or Spot AF,
the camera may focus on the center instead of
on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case
like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and
then recompose the picture and shoot.

Compose the shot so that the subject is centered
in the AF range fi nder, and press the shutter
button halfway down.
When the AE/AF lock indicator stops fl ashing
and remains on, return to the fully composed
shot, and press the shutter button fully down.

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SAF

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AF range fi nder frame

AE/AF lock indicator

• When you are using AF lock, you can
capture an image with the correct focus
even if the subject is at the edge of the
frame.

• You can carry out the AF lock adjustment
process before you press the shutter button
fully down.

Setting the distance
to the subject

— Focus preset

When shooting an image using a
previously set distance to the subject, or
when shooting a subject through a net or
through window glass, it is diffi cult to
get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
In these cases, use of the Focus preset is
convenient.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

Advanced still image shooting

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SAF

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F3.530

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 Set the mode switch to or

.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select  (Focus) with /,

then select the distance to the
subject with /.

You can select from the following
distance settings.

0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,

(unlimited

distance)

1.0m

0.5m

0.5m

Spot AF
Center AF
Multi AF
Focus

WB

ISO

Adjusting the
exposure

— EV adjustment

You can manually adjust the exposure
determined by the camera. Use this mode
when the proper exposure cannot be
obtained, for example, when the contrast
(difference between light and dark)
between the subject and the background is
extremely large.
The compensation value can be set in
1/3EV steps in the range from +2.0EV to

−2.0EV.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to or

.

To return to auto focus mode

In step , select [Multi AF], [Center
AF] or [Spot AF].

• Focus setting information is approximate, and
should be used as a reference.

• Some settings cannot be selected depending on
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

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Adjust
toward –

Adjust
toward +

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (EV) with .

The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.

0EV

0EV

EV

WB

ISO

 Select the desired exposure

value with /.

Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background.

To reactivate auto exposure

In step , select [0EV].

• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright
or dark conditions, or the fl ash is used, the
exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Displaying a histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the
brightness of an image. The horizontal axis
shows the brightness, and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels. The graph
display indicates a bright image when
skewed to the right side, a dark image
when skewed to the left side.
A histogram can be used to check the
exposure when the screen is diffi cult to see
during recording and playback.

101

80

Dark

Brightness

Bright

Number of pixels

FINE

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4

0EV

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press to display the

histogram.

 Adjust the exposure based on

the histogram.

• The histogram also appears when the
(Camera) in the menu is set to [Auto], but you
cannot adjust the exposure.

• The histogram also appears when you press

while playing back a single image (page

44) or during Quick Review (page 32).

• The histogram does not appear in the following
cases:
– When the menu is displayed
– During Quick Review of an image recorded

in Exposure Bracket mode
– When using playback zoom
– When recording or playing back movies

appears and the histogram does not appear

•
in the following cases:
– When recording in the digital zoom area
– When the image size is [3:2]
– When playing back Multi Burst images
– When rotating a still image

• The histogram before recording represents
the histogram of the image displayed on the
LCD screen at the time. A difference occurs
in the histogram before and after you press the
shutter button. After shooting an image, check
the histogram while playing back a single­image or during Quick Review.

In particular a large difference may appear in

the following cases:
– When the fl ash strobes
– When the shutter speed is slow or high

• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.

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Shooting techniques

When shooting images, the camera
automatically sets the exposure.
When shooting a whitish overall image
such as a backlit subject or a snowy
scene, the camera may judge that the
subject is bright and set a darker exposure
for the image. In such cases, adjusting
the exposure in the + (plus) direction is
effective.

Adjust in the + direction

When shooting a dark subject that fi lls
the frame, the camera may judge that the
subject is dark and set a brighter exposure
for the image. In such cases, adjusting
the exposure in the – (minus) direction is
effective.

Adjust in the – direction

Refer to the histogram and adjust so that
the image is not overexposed (white out) or
underexposed (black out).

Try various images with different
exposures to fi nd the brightness that suits
your taste.

Selecting the
metering method

You can select the metering mode that sets
which part of the subject to measure to
determine the exposure.

Multi-pattern metering (No
indicator)

The image is divided into multiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
The factory setting is the multi-pattern
metering.

Spot metering ( )

Metering is performed for only a part of
the subject. This lets you shoot images
that are not too dark even when the subject
is backlit, or adjust the exposure to the
subject when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background.

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Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to or

.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Metering Mode)

with /, then select the
desired metering mode with
/.

 When selecting [Spot] in step

, position the spot metering

cross hair on one point of the
subject you want to shoot.

60min

P

SAF

• When using spot metering, to focus on the

metering position, setting  (Focus) to
[Center AF] is recommended (page 57).

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Spot metering
cross hair

F3.5250

Shooting three
images with the
exposure shifted

— Exposure Bracket

The Exposure Bracket function records a
series of three images with the exposure
values automatically shifted. This lets
you select the image with the appropriate
exposure after recording when you are
unable to shoot good pictures depending
on the brightness of the subject.

Before operation

Set (Camera) in the menu to other than
[Auto] (pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

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63

1st image (shifted in the
+ direction)

2nd image (appropriate
exposure for the camera)

3rd image (shifted in the
– direction)

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [Mode] (REC Mode)

with /, then select [Exp
Brktg] with /.

 Select [BRK] (Bracket Step)

with /, then select the
desired exposure adjustment
value with /.

±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by

plus or minus 1.0EV.

±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by

plus or minus 0.7EV.

±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by

plus or minus 0.3EV.

 Shoot the image.

To return to normal mode

Select [Normal] in step .

You cannot use the fl ash in this mode.

•

• During shooting in this mode, the images are

not displayed on the LCD screen. Compose the
image before pressing the shutter button.

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for

the fi rst image, and these settings are also used
for the other images.

• When the exposure is manually adjusted

(page 60), the exposure is shifted based on the
adjusted brightness.

• The recording interval is approximately 0.36

second.

• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may

be unable to shoot properly with the selected
bracket adjustment value.

• You may not be able to shoot images in

Exposure Bracket mode depending on the
Scene Selection mode (page 43).

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Adjusting color tones

— White Balance

You can set the white balance mode
according to your shooting conditions. The
apparent color of the subject is affected by
the lighting conditions. When you want to
fi x the light source imaging conditions, or
when the color of the entire image seems
to be a bit unnatural, we recommend that
you adjust the white balance setting.

Auto (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically.
The factory setting is Auto.

(Daylight)

Shooting outdoors, shooting night scenes,
neon signs, fi reworks or sunrise, or
shooting just before and after sundown

(Cloudy)

Shooting under a cloudy sky

(Fluorescent)

Shooting under fl uorescent lighting

 (Incandescent)

• Places where the lighting conditions
change quickly

• Under bright lighting such as
photography studios

(Flash)

WB

Adjusts the white balance only to the fl ash
conditions

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to or

.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [WB] (White Bal) with

/, then select the desired

setting with /.

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [Auto] in step .

• Under fl uorescent lights that fl icker, the
white balance adjustment function may not
work correctly even though you select
(Fluorescent).

• When the fl ash strobes, the manual setting is
canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]
(except in

• Some settings cannot be selected depending on
the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

WB

(Flash) mode).

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65

Adjusting the fl ash
level

— Flash Level

You can adjust the amount of fl ash light.

Before operation

Set (Camera) in the menu to other than
[Auto] (pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

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Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [ ] (Flash Level) with

/, then select the desired

setting with /.

+: Makes the fl ash level higher than

normal.

Normal: Normal setting.
–: Makes the fl ash level lower than

normal.

• You may not be able to set the fl ash level a
depending on the Scene Selection mode (page

43).

Shooting
continuously

This mode is used for continuous shooting.
The maxium number of images you can
shoot per one shooting depends on the
image size and image quality settings.

S

Speed Burst (

You can shoot images with a short interval
(approx. 0.33 second).

Burst (

The shooting interval (approx. 0.83
seconds) becomes longer than Speed
Burst, but even more images can be shot
continuously.

Control button

• When the battery power decreases with use or
the capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full,
recording stops even if you press and hold the
shutter button.

)

)

Mode switch

MENU

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [Mode] (REC Mode)

with /, then select [Speed
Burst] or [Burst] with /.

 Shoot the image.

When you press and hold down the
shutter button, the camera records
the maximum number of images in
succession. If you release the shutter
button, shooting will stop at that point.
When “Recording” disappears, you
can shoot the next image.

The maximum number of images
shot continuously

Speed Burst (Units: images)

Image

quality

Image size

5M 4 4

3:2 4 4

3M 4 4

1M 4 4

VGA (E-Mail) 4 4

Fine Standard

Burst (Units: images)

Image

quality

Image size

5M 9 15

3:2 9 15

3M 13 24

1M 32 59

VGA (E-Mail) 100 100

Fine Standard

To return to normal mode

Select [Normal] in step .

• The fl ash is set to (No fl ash).

• When recording with the self timer, a series of
maximum five images are recorded each time
you press the shutter button.

• You may not be able to shoot images in
succession depending on the Scene Selection
mode (page 43).

Recording 16 frames
in succession

— Multi Burst

This mode records 16 frames in succession
each time you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form
in sports, for example.

Control button

MENU

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [Mode] (REC Mode)

with /, then select [Multi
Burst] with .

Mode switch

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 Select M (Interval) with /,

then select the desired frame
interval with /.

You can choose the frame interval
from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30] second.

1/7.5
1/15

1/30

1/30

Interval

M

Mode BRK

PFX

 Shoot the image.

A continuous burst of 16 frames are
recorded within a single still image
(image size 1M).

• You cannot use the following functions in
Multi Burst mode:
– Smart zoom
– Flash
– Inserting the date and time

• When

• See page 72 to play back images recorded in

• For the number of images that can be recorded

• You may not be able to shoot images in Multi

(Camera) in the menu is set to
[Auto], frame interval is automatically set to
[1/30] second.

Multi Burst mode using this camera.

in Multi Burst mode, see page 119.

Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection
mode (page 43).

Shooting with special
effects

— Picture Effect

You can digitally process images to obtain
special effects.

B&W

The picture is
monochrome (black
and white).

Sepia

The picture is sepia­toned like an old
photograph.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 53 and 120).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to or

.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with

/, then select the desired
mode with /.

 Shoot the image.

To cancel Picture Effects

Select [Off] in step .

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• Picture Effect setting is not maintained when
the power is turned off.

Selecting the folder
and playing back
images

Select the folder that images you want to
play back are stored.

Control button

MENU

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Folder) with , then

press .

Mode switch

 Select the desired folder with

/.

Select Folder

102 2/2

102MSDCF

Folder Name:
No. Of Files:

9

Created:

2005

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Cancel

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 Select [OK] with , then press

.

To cancel the selection

In step , select [Cancel].

When multiple folders are
created in the “Memory Stick
Duo”

When the fi rst or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear
on the screen.

: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to both the previous and next

folders.

Single screen

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Index (nine-image) screen

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

Index (sixteen-image) screen

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

• When no images are stored in the folder, “No
fi le in this folder” appears.

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Enlarging a portion of
a still image

You can enlarge a part of an image up to
fi ve times the original size.
You can also record the magnifi ed image
as a new fi le.

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

/

Enlarging an image

— Playback zoom

ǭ Set the mode switch to .

Ǯ Display the image to be

enlarged with ç/Í.

ǯ Press

(playback zoom) to

zoom in on the image.

ǰ Select the desired portion of

the image with û/á/ç/Í.

Press

û

Press

ç

Press

á

Press

Í

û: To view more of the top of the

image
á: To view more of the bottom of the
image
ç: To view more of the left side of
the image
Í: To view more of the right side of
the image

DZ Adjust the image size with the

/ (playback zoom).

To cancel playback zoom

Press ÿ.

• You cannot use playback zoom for movies and
Multi Burst images.

• If you press
enlarged image is displayed, the LCD screen
switches to the index screen. (page 45)

• You can enlarge the images displayed with
the Quick Review function (page 32) by
performing steps ǯ to DZ

(playback zoom) while a non-

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Recording an enlarged
image — Trimming

 Press MENU after playback

zoom.

The menu appears.

 Select [Trimming] with , then

press .

 Select the image size with /,

then press .

The image is recorded, and the image
on the LCD screen returns to the
normal size after recording.

• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest
fi le in the selected recording folder, and the
original image is retained.

• The quality of trimmed images may
deteriorate.

• You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.

• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick
Review.

Playing back
successive images

— Slide Show

You can play back recorded images in
order. This function is useful for checking
your images or for presentations, etc.

Control button

MENU

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Slide) with /, then

press .

Set the following items with
///.

Mode switch

Interval

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

Image

Folder: Plays back all images in the
selected folder.
All: Plays back all images stored in the
“Memory Stick Duo”.

Repeat

On: Plays back images in a continuous
loop.
Off: After all the images have been
played back, the slide show ends.

 Select [Start] with /, then

press .

The slide show begins.

To cancel the slide show setting

Select [Cancel] in step .

To stop slide show playback

Press , select [Exit] with , then press
 again.

To skip to the next/previous
image during the slide show

Press  (next) or  (previous).

• The interval settings time are just guidelines,
so it may vary depending on the image.

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Rotating still images

You can rotate an image recorded in
portrait orientation and display it in
landscape orientation.

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to , and

display the image to rotate.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Rotate) with /,

then press .

 Select

with , then rotate

the image with /.

 Select [OK] with /, then

press .

To cancel rotation

Select [Cancel] in step  or , then
press .

• You cannot rotate protected images and movies
and Multi Burst images.

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

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

Playing back images
shot in Multi Burst
mode

You can play back Multi Burst images
continuously or play them back frame by
frame. This function is used for checking
the image.

Control button

• When Multi Burst images are played back on
a computer or on a camera without the Multi
Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will
be displayed at the same time as part of one
image.

• You cannot cut the Multi Burst image.

Mode switch

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Playing back continuously

 Set the mode switch to .
 Select the Multi Burst image

with /.

The selected Multi Burst image is
played back continuously.

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To pause playback

Press . To resume playback, press 
again. The playback starts from the frame
displayed on the LCD screen.

Playing back frame by
frame

 Set the mode switch to .
 Select the Multi Burst image

with /.

The selected Multi Burst image is
played back continuously.

 Press  when the desired

frame is displayed.

“Step” appears.

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 Advance the frame with /.

: A next frame is displayed. When

you keep and press , the frame
advances.
: A previous frame is displayed.
When you keep and press , the frame
advances in the reverse direction.

To return to the normal playback

Press  in step . The playback starts
from the frame displayed on the LCD
screen.

To delete shot images

When using this mode, you cannot delete
only certain frames. When you delete
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at
the same time.

1 Display the desired Multi Burst image

to delete.

2 Press
3 Select [Delete], then press .

All of the frames are deleted.

(Delete).

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Protecting images

— Protect

This function protects images against
accidental erasure.

Control button

MENU

• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick Duo”
erases all the data in the “Memory Stick Duo”
even if images are protected, and these images
cannot be recovered.

• It may take some time to protect the images.

Mode switch

In single-image mode

 Set the mode switch to .
 Display the image you want to

protect with /.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select  (Protect) with /,

then press .

The displayed image is protected. The
 (protect) indicator appears on the
image.

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Protect

Exit

BACK/NEXT

 To continue and protect other

images, select the desired
image with /, then press .

To cancel the protection

Press  again in step  or . The 
indicator disappears.

In index mode

 Set the mode switch to ,

then press

(index) to
display the index (nine-image)
screen.

Press (Index) twice to display a
sixteen-image index screen.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select  (Protect) with /,

then press .

 Select [Select] with /, then

press .

 Select the image you want

to protect with ///, then
press .

The green  indicator appears on the
selected image.

MENU

TONEXT

SELECT

•

 Repeat step  to protect

other images.

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 Press MENU.

 Select [OK] with , then press

.

The  indicator turns white. The
selected images are protected.

To exit the Protect function

Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit]
in step , then press .

To cancel individual protection

Select the image to be unprotected with

/// in step , then press . The
 indicator turns gray. Repeat this

operation for all images that are to be
unprotected. Press MENU, select [OK],
and then press .

To protect all images in the
folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step , and
press . Select [On], then press .

To cancel protection of all
images in the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step , and
press . Select [Off], then press .

Changing image size

— Resize

You can change the image size of a
recorded image, and save it as a new fi le.
You can resize to the following sizes:
5M, 3M, 1M, VGA
The original image is retained even after
resizing.

Control button

MENU

 Set the mode switch to .
 Display the image you want to

resize with /.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Resize) with /,

then press .

Mode switch

 Select the desired size with

/, then press .

The resized image is recorded in the
recording folder as the newest fi le.

To cancel resizing

Select [Cancel] in step .

• You cannot change the size of movies or Multi
Burst images.

• When you change from a small size to a large
size, the image quality deteriorates.

• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.

• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and
lower black portions will be displayed on the
image.

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Printing still images

You can print images shot with your
camera by the following methods.

Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page

77)

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

Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer)

You can print using a “Memory Stick” compatible printer. See the users
manual supplied with the printer for details.

Printing with a computer (page 101)

You can print images that have been loaded to a computer using the
“PicturePackage” software included on the CD-ROM supplied with
your camera. See the users manual supplied with the printer for the
printer operation method.

Printing at a shop (page 81)

Just bring the “Memory Stick Duo” and the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
to a print service shop. You can also mark the images you want to print
beforehand with print marks.

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Direct printing

Even if you do not have a computer,
you can easily print images shot using
your camera by connecting the camera
to a PictBridge compliant printer. For
preparation, you only set the USB
connection on the Setup screen and
connect the camera mounted in the Cyber­shot Station to the printer with the USB
cable.
Using a PictBridge compliant printer easily
prints the index print*.

* An index print function may not be provided

depending on a printer.

• Using the AC Adaptor is recommended to
prevent the power from turning off partway
through printing.

• You cannot print movies.

• When an error notifi cation is received from
the connected printer, the
for approximately fi ve seconds. Check the
connected printer.

indicator fl ashes

Single print

Index print

• If you arrange the same image side by side,
select [This image] in single-image mode, then
set [Index] to [On] (page 79).

• The number of images printed on a single
index print differs according to the printer.

Preparing the camera

Set the USB mode on the camera to
connect the camera with a printer.

Before operation

Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54
and 124).

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Select 2 (Setup 2) with ,

then select [USB Connect]
with //.

 Select [PictBridge] with /,

then press .

Setup 2

1

2

1

2

File Number:

USB Connect:

Video Out:
Clock Set:

PictBridge
PTP
Normal

The USB mode is set.

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Connecting the camera to
the printer

Connect the camera to the Cyber-shot
Station. Then, connect the (USB) jack
on the Cyber-shot Station and the USB
jack on the printer with the USB cable
(supplied). Turn on the camera and the
printer.
The camera turns to playback mode
regardless of the mode switch position, and
an image in the selected playback folder
and the print menu appear on the LCD
screen.

When [USB Connect] is not set
to [PictBridge] on the Setup
screen

Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot
use the PictBridge function. Disconnect
the USB cable from the Cyber-shot Station
and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge].
(page 77)

Printing in single-image
mode

When you connect the camera and a
printer, the print menu appears.

Control button

MENU

Mode switch

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After the connection
is made, the
indicator appears on
the LCD screen.

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101

Print

All In This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

2/9

Printer

 Select the desired printing

type with /, then press .

1M

101

Print

All In This Folder

DPOF image

Select

This image

Cancel

2/9

All In This Folder

Prints all the images in the folder.

DPOF image

Prints all the images with the
mark (page 81) regardless of the
displayed image.

Select

Selects the images in order. Prints all
the selected images.
1 Select the image you want to print

with /, then press .

The mark appears on the

selected image.

• Repeat this step to print other images.

2 Select [Print] with , then press .

This image

Prints the currently displayed image.

 Set the print setting with

///.

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Default

Off

1

OK

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Index

Size
Date

Quantity

Exit

Print

Index

Select [On] to print index-images.

Size

Selects the desired paper size.

Date

To insert the date and time on images,
select [Date] or [Day&Time].

• If you select [This image] in step  and print
index-images, the same images are arranged
side by side.

• When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the
date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting
the date and time” (page 21). Date function
may not be provided depending on a printer.

• Setting items the printer does not support
cannot be displayed.

 Select [Quantity] with , select

the number of sheets with
/.

When [Index] is set to [Off]: the
number of sheets of the selected
image.
When [Index] is set to [On]: the
number of sheets of index-images.
When [This image] is selected in step

, this is the number of the same

image that can be arranged on a single
sheet.

• Depending on the number of index-images,
it may not be possible to arrange all of the
images on a single sheet.

 Select [OK] with /, then

press .

The image is printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the (Not disconnect USB
cable) indicator appears on the LCD
screen.

Printing

2/3

Exit

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To cancel printing

Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit]
in step .

To print other images

Select the image with / after step ,
then select [Print].

Printing in index mode

If you connect your camera to the printer,
the print menu appears. Press [Cancel] to
exit the print menu.

 Press (Index) to display

the index (nine-image) screen.

Press (Index) twice to display a
sixteen-image index screen.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Print) with , then

press .

 Select the desired printing

type with /, then press .

Print
Cancel Select

DPOF image

Select

Selects the images in order. Prints all
the selected images.
1 Select the image you want to print

with ///, then press .

The mark appears on the

selected image.

• Repeat this step to print other images.

2 Press MENU.

DPOF image

Prints all the images with the
mark (page 81) regardless of the
displayed image.

All In This Folder

Prints all the images in the folder.

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 Set the print setting with

///.

Print

Index

Off

Size

Default

Date

Off

Quantity

1

Exit

OK

Index

Select [On] to print index-images.

Size

Selects the desired paper size.

Date

To insert the date and time on images,
select [Date] or [Day&Time].

• When you select [Date] for [Date] setting, the
date will be inserted in the order set in “Setting
the date and time” (page 21). Date function
may not be provided depending on a printer.

 Select [Quantity] with , select

the number of sheets with
/.

When [Index] is set to [Off]: the
number of sheets of the selected
image.
When [Index] is set to [On]: the
number of sheets of index-images.

• Depending on the number of index-images,
it may not be possible to arrange all of the

images on a single sheet.

 Select [OK] with /, then

press .

The image is printed.
Do not disconnect the USB cable
while the (Not disconnect USB
cable) indicator appears on the LCD
screen.

Printing

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Exit

To cancel printing

Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit]
in step .

Having images
printed at a shop

Note the following items when
having images printed at a
shop.

• Contact the print service shop to
determine what “Memory Stick” types
are supported.

• When using a print service shop that
does not support “Memory Stick”, copy
the images to a CD-R, etc., and bring
that to the shop instead.

Be sure to also bring the Memory Stick

•
Duo Adaptor to the shop.

• Be sure to make a backup copy of the
data before using a print service shop.

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Marking print marks

Marking images you want to have printed
beforehand with print marks is convenient
when having images printed at a print
service shop.

Control button

MENU

• You cannot mark movies.

• When you mark images shot in Multi Burst
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.

• You cannot set the number of prints.

Mode switch

Marking print marks in
single-image mode

 Set the mode switch to .
 Display the image you want to

mark with /.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (DPOF) with /,

then press .

The mark is marked on the
displayed image.

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Exit

BACK/NEXT

 To continue and mark other

images, display the desired
image with /, then press .

To unmark the mark

Press  again in step  or . The
mark disappears.

Marking print marks in
index mode



Set the mode switch to ,
then press

(Index) to
display the index (nine-image)
screen.

Press (Index) twice to display a
sixteen-image index screen.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (DPOF) with /,

then press .

 Select [Select] with /, then

press .

• You cannot mark the mark in [All In

This Folder].

 Select the image you want to

mark with ///, then press
.

The green mark appears on the
selected image.

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MENU

TONEXT

SELECT

•

 Repeat step  to mark other

images.

 Press MENU.
 Select [OK] with , then press

.

The mark turns white. The
mark setting is completed.

To unmark marks

Select the images to be unmarked with
/// in step , then press .

To unmark all the marks in
the folder

Select [All In This Folder] in step , then
press . Select [Off], then press .

To exit the mark function

Select [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit]
in step .

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Shooting movies

You can shoot movies with sound using
your camera.

Shutter button

Microphone

Control button

 Set the mode switch to .
 Press

The Image Size setup appears.

 Select the desired size with

/.

You can choose from [640(Fine)],
[640(Standard)] and [160].

• [640(Fine)] can be recorded only on
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”.

(Image Size).

Mode switch

 Press the shutter button fully

down.

“REC” appears on the screen and the
camera starts recording the image and
sound.

• Recording stops when the “Memory Stick
Duo” is full.

60min

00:00:02[00:10:48]

REC

STD

101

640

 Press the shutter button fully

down again to stop recording.

Indicators during shooting

The screen indicators are not recorded.
Each time you press , the status of the
LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators
off  LCD backlight off  Indicators on.
A histogram is not displayed.
For a detailed description of the indicators,
see page 135.

Shooting close-ups (Macro)

Set the mode switch to and follow the
procedure on page 35.

Using the self-timer

Set the mode switch to and follow the
procedure on page 36.

• Do not touch the microphone during shooting
movies.

• You cannot use the following functions during
shooting movies:

− Changing the zoom scale

− Flash

− Inserting the date and time

• When you set the image size to [640(Fine)]
while connecting the A/V connecting cable
(supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack, the
subject does not appear on the LCD screen.
The LCD screen turns blue.

• For the recording time in each movie mode,
see page 119.

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Viewing movies on
the LCD screen

You can view movies on the LCD screen
with sound from the speaker.

Control button

Mode switch

Speaker

 Press .

The movie and sound are played back.
During playback,  (playback)
appears on the screen.

STD

60min

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STOP REV/CUE VOLUME

Playback bar

PM

To stop playback

Press  again.

To adjust the volume

Press / to adjust the volume.

• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is
the same as that for viewing still images (page

46).

• The moving images recorded using earlier
Sony models may be also displayed a size
smaller.

 Set the mode switch to .
 Select the desired moving

image with /.

Movies with the image size
[640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are
displayed on the full screen.

• Movies with the image size [160] are
displayed a size smaller.

STD

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PM

To advance or rewind the movie

Press  (cue) or  (rev) during playback.
To return to the normal playback, press .

Indicators during viewing
movies

Each time you press , the status of the
screen changes as follows: Indicators off
 LCD backlight off  Indicators on.
A histogram is not displayed.
For a detailed description of the indicators,
see page 137.

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Deleting movies

You can delete unwanted movies.

Control button

• You cannot delete protected movies.

• Note that you cannot restore deleted movies.

Mode switch

In single-image mode

 Set the mode switch to .
 Display the movie you want to

delete with /.

 Press

The movie has not yet been deleted at
this point.

(Delete).

 Select [Delete] with , then

press .

The message “Access” appears, and
the movie has been deleted.

 To continue and delete other

movie, display the movie you
want to delete with /, then
repeat step .

To cancel deletion

Select [Exit] in step  or .

In index mode



Set the mode switch to ,
then press

(Index) to
display an index (nine-image)
screen.

Press (Index) twice to display a
sixteen-image index screen.

 Press (Delete).
 Select [Select] with /, then

press .

 Select the movie you want

to delete with ///, then
press .

The green (Delete) indicator
appears on the selected movie.

TON EXTSELECT

The movie has not yet been deleted at
this point.

 Repeat step  to delete other

movies.

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 Press

(Delete).

 Select [OK] with , then press

.

The message “Access” appears, and
the movie has been deleted.

To cancel deletion

Select [Exit] in step  or .

• To delete all the images in the folder, see page

51.

Cutting movies

You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary
portions of movies. Cutting or deleting
movies is the recommended function to use
when the “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is
insuffi cient, or when you attach movies to
your e-mail messages.
Note that the original movie is deleted
when you cut it.

The fi le numbers assigned when
movies are cut

The cut movies are assigned new numbers
and recorded as the newest fi les in the
selected recording folder. The original
movie is deleted, and that number is
skipped.

<Example> Cutting a movie numbered
101_0002

101_0005

2

101_0003

Divide
point

101_0001

1

1. Cutting scene A.

1

Divide point

2. Cutting scene B.

123 BA

3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are
unnecessary.

13

2

101_0002

2

101_0002

101_0004

101_0004 101_0007

AB

3

3AB

Enjoying movies

Delete Delete

4. Only the desired scenes remain.

13

101_0006

2

101_0006

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Control button

MENU

Mode switch

 Set the mode switch to .
 Select the movie you want to

cut using

/.

 Press MENU.

The menu appears.

 Select (Divide) with , then

press

. Next, select [OK] with

, then press .

The playback of the movie starts.

 Decide on a cutting point.

Press the center  at the desired
cutting point.

Divide

Dividing

Cancel

60min

Point

OK

Exit

STD

640

101

10/10

00:00:02

When you want to adjust the cutting
point, use [/] (frame rewind/
forward) and adjust the cutting point
using /. If you want to change the
cutting point, select [Cancel]. The
playback of the movie starts again.

 When you have decided on a

cutting point, select [OK] with

/, and press .

 Select [OK] with

, then press

.

The movie is cut.

To cancel cutting

Select [Exit] in step  or . The movie
appears on the screen again.

• You cannot cut the following images.
– Still image
– Movies not long enough to cut (about more

than two seconds)

– Protected movies

• You cannot restore fi les once you cut them.

• The cut movies are recorded as the newest fi les
in the selected recording folder.

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Copying images to
your computer

— For Windows users

Recommended computer
environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows

98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows
XP Home Edition, or Windows XP
Professional
The above OS must be installed at the
factory. Operation is not assured in an
environment upgraded to the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
USB connector: Provided as standard
Display: 800 × 600 dots or more

High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors)
or more

• This camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compliant).

• Connecting with a USB interface that is
compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB

2.0-compliant) allows advanced transfer (high­speed transfer).

• If you connect two or more USB equipment
to a single computer at the same time, some
equipment, including your camera, may
not operate depending on the type of USB
equipment.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.

USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection
when connecting with a computer,
[Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default
setting is the [Normal] mode. This section
describes the [Normal] mode as an
example.

* For a details on the PTP connection, see page

126.

Communication with your
computer

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

When a USB connector is not
provided on your computer

When neither a USB connector nor a
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can
copy images using an additional device.
See the Sony Website for details.
http://www.sony.net/

Contents of the CD-ROM

 USB Driver

This driver is needed in order to connect
the camera to a computer.
When using Windows XP, you need not
install the USB driver.

 Picture Package

This application is used to transfer images
from the camera to a computer easily.
It also allows you to utilize the various
functions.
When you install “Picture Package,” the
USB driver is also installed at the same
time.

• The required operations may differ depending
on your OS.

• Close down all applications running on

the computer before installing the USB
driver and application.

• When using Windows XP or Windows 2000,
log on as Administrator.

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Installing the USB driver

When using Windows XP, you need not
install the USB driver.
Once the USB driver is installed, you need
not install the USB driver.

 Turn on your computer, and

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

Do not connect your camera to
your computer at this time.

The install menu screen appears.
If it does not appear, double-

(My Computer) 

click
(PICTUREPACKAGE) in that order.

• When also using the supplied image
utility software “Picture Package”,
click [Picture Package]. The USB
driver will be installed when
“Picture Package” is installed (page

97).

• When the computer is in use, shut

down all application software
before you install the USB driver.

 Click [USB Driver] on the title

screen.

The “InstallShield Wizard” screen
appears.

 Click [Next].

The USB driver installation starts.
When the installation is completed, the
screen informs you of completion.

 Click [Yes, I want to restart

my computer now], then click
[Finish].

Your computer restarts. Then, you can
establish USB connection.

 Remove the CD-ROM.

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Connecting the camera to
your computer

 Turn on your computer.
 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

with the images you want to
copy into the camera.

 Connect the Cyber-shot

Station (supplied) and the AC
Adaptor (supplied), and plug
the adaptor into a wall outlet
(wall socket).

AC Adaptor

Cyber-shot
Station

• When you copy images to your computer using
the battery pack, copying may be failed or
cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We
recommend that you use the AC Adaptor.

To a wall outlet
(wall socket)

 Connect the USB cable to the

(USB) jack of the Cyber-shot

Station.

USB cable

 Connect the USB cable to your

computer.

• When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard
automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed
to page 93.

 Connect the camera to the

Cyber-shot Station and turn
on the camera.

POWER

• Make sure the camera is securely connected to
the Cyber-shot Station.

USB Mode

Normal

Access
indicators*

MENU

Switch on

“USB Mode Normal” appears on the
LCD screen of the camera. When a
USB connection is established for the
fi rst time, your computer automatically
runs the used program to recognize the
camera. Wait for a while.

* During communication, the access

indicators turn red. Do not operate the
computer until the indicators turn white.

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• If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in

step , press MENU, select [USB Connect],
and set it to [Normal].

• Do not remove the camera from
the Cyber-shot Station during USB
connection, as the image data may be
destroyed. To end the USB connection,
see the note .

 Disconnecting the USB cable
from your computer, removing
the “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camera or turning off the
camera during USB connection

For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users

1 Double-click on the tasktray.

Double-click here

2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop].

3 Confi rm the device on the confi rmation

window, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK].

Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP
users.

5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the

“Memory Stick Duo”, or turn off the
camera.

For Windows 98 or 98SE users

Confi rm that the access indicators (page

91) on the screen are turned white and
carry out only step 5 above.

Copying images

– Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me

 Double-click [My Computer],

then double-click [Removable
Disk].

The contents of the “Memory Stick
Duo” inserted in your camera appear.

• This section describes an example of copying
images to the “My Documents” folder.

• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not
shown, see page 93.

• When using Windows XP, see page 93.

 Double-click [DCIM], then

double-click the folder that the
image fi les you want to copy
are stored.

 Right-click the image fi le to

display the menu, then select
[Copy] from the menu.

 Double-click the [My

Documents] folder and right­click on the “My Documents”
window to display the menu,
then select [Paste] from the
menu.

The image fi les are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.

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When an image with the same
fi le name exists in the copy
destination folder

The overwrite confi rmation message
appears. When you overwrite the
existing image with the new one, the
original fi le data is deleted.

To change the fi le name

To copy an image fi le to the computer
without overwriting, change the fi le
name to the desired name and then copy
the image fi le. However, note that if you
change the fi le name, you may not be
able to play back that image with your
camera. To play back images with the
camera, perform the operation on page

97.

When a removable disk icon is
not shown

1 Right-click [My Computer] to display

the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen
appears.

2 Display [Device Manager].

 Click [Hardware].
 Click [Device Manager].

• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step

 is unnecessary. Click the [Device
Manager] tab.

3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete

it.

 Right-click [ Sony DSC].
 Click [Uninstall].

The “Confi rm Device Removal”
screen appears.

• For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click
[Remove].

 Click [OK].

The device is deleted.

Try the USB driver installation again using
the CD-ROM (page 90).

– Windows XP

Copying images using the
Windows XP AutoPlay wizard

 Make a USB connection (page

91). Click [Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard], then click [OK].

The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.

 Click [Next].

The images stored on the “Memory
Stick Duo” are displayed.

 Click the checkbox of images

that you do not want to copy
to your computer to remove
the checkmark, then click
[Next].

The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.

 Select a name and destination

for your pictures, then click
[Next].

Image copying starts. When the
copying is completed, the “Other
Options” screen appears.

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 Select [Nothing. I’m fi nished

working with these pictures],
then click [Next].

The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.

 Click [Finish].

The wizard closes.

• To continue copying other images, follow
the procedure given under
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
Then, perform the procedure from step 
again.

 on page 92 to

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computer

 Click [Start], then click [My

Documents].

The “My Documents” folder contents
are displayed.

• This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My Documents”
folder.

• When not using Windows XP, double-click
[My Documents] on the desktop.

 Double-click the desired image

fi le.

The image is displayed.

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