Sony DSC-T30 Owner’s Manual

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

CAUTION¸_0 _UCE r_ _IS_O_ EL_Cr_l¢ SHOCK

_0 USEn-SEaVIC_AB_EPA_TSI_SlD_.

This symbol is intended to
alert lhe user to the prcsence
of uninsulaled "dangewus
voltiJge" wilhin lhe producl's
enclosure lhal may be of
sutficient n/agnitude 1o

constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert file user 1o file prcsence
of important operating and
maintenance (smwicing)

instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely belore operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for

l_tture reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

attd instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating inslructions and

adhere to them.

PowerSources

This sel shouM be operated only fi'om tile type ol
power source indicated on tile marking label. If
you are not sure of tile type ol eleclricul power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to

operate fi+onl ballery po'_ver, or other sources, rotor

to the operating illSIlllCtiOllS.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polari/cd ac
power cord phlg (a plug ha_ing one blade wider
than lhe other),

This plug will fit into the power outlel only one
way. This is a satcty Icatum. If you are unable to
insert lhe plug lully inlo lhe oullet. 10' reversing
the plug. lfthe plug should still fiul lo fit, contact
your electrician to have a suilable outlet installed.
Do no[ det_:al tile satcly purpose of lhe polarized
plug by k)rcing il in.

Overloading

Do not overload widl outlets, exlensioll cords or

corn enience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can rcsull in lh'e or electric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Never push objects of any kind into tile set
through openings as tile}' may touch dangerous

_,oltage points or shorl o/it parts that could res/l]l
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill lk]ukl of any

kind on tile set.

Attachments

Do noI/ise altacblnelllS not rccollllnended by lhe
ii/_tnuhlct/irer, _lS Itley 11121},cause b21zitrds.

Cleaning

Unplug the set fi'om tile wall oullet belore
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosol cleaners. Use *,cloth lightly danlpened
with water lor cleaning tile exterior ol the set.

WaterandMoisture

Do noI use power-lhle operated sets Ile_Ll" waler

Ior example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, or laulldry tub, ill il wet bilsenlellI, or lle_lr iJ

swinmling pool, etc.

Power-CordProtection

Route tile power cord so that it is llOt likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against thenl, paying particular attention to the

plugs, receptacles, and lhe poinl where lhe cord
exils fiom tile appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set on an unslable carl, stand,
tripod, bracket, or lable. Tile _1 may lall, causing

serious injuly' to a child or all adult, and serious

damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table reconmlended by tile

ii/anuI_lcl urcr.

Ventilation

The slots mid openings in the cubinet arc provided
Ior necessmy' ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation of tile set, and to protect it h'olD

o_.erhealing, these slots and openhlgs nl/iSt never
be blocked or covered.

Never cover the slols and openings wilh a cloth

or other materials.

Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed. solu, rug, or oilier sinlilar

surface.
Never place the _t in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or buill-in cabinet, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or <wer a radiator or
Ileal regisler, or where it is exposed to direct

sunlighl.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is lelt unattended and unused lor

long periods ol time. unplug it lrom tile wall
outlet and discollllec[ tile ilnlellllll or cable systellL
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lighming and power-line surges.

DamageRequiringService

Unphlg tile sel h'om the wall outlet and rcler
ser_ icing tit qmililied selvice personnel under tile
Io]lowing conditions:

When tile power cord or plug is d_mlaged or

_ayed.

If liquid llas been spilled or otziects II_LXe l,dlen
hllo the _t.

If file set llas been exposed to rain or water.
If the set has been sub.iect to excessive sbock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.

If the set does not operate normzdly when
R_llowing the operating instructions. Ac[iust
only those controls tllat are specified in the
operating instl-uctions. Improper a_liuslment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.

When the set exhibits a distinct change in
perlormance this indicates a need lot service.

Servicing

DO not i_t_enlpl t_ selwice tile set yourself as
opening or relnoving covers may expose yoll to

dangerous voltage or ot]ler hazards.
RelPr all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

When repl_tcement pmts mc required, be sure tile
sel_ ice technician llas used replacement parts
specified by tile n/anulacturcr tll_Lthave tile same
chm'_ctcristics _Lsfile origimd parts.

Unauthori/cd substitutions may rcsull in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

SafetyCheck

Upon completion of any sel_ ice or rep_drs tit tile
set, ask tile sel'_,ice tcchniciiul 1operfi)rnl ro/ithle
salety checks (as specified by the lnanuliLcturcr)
lit determine thal lbe set is in salP operaling

condition,

Readthis first

Replace thebattery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury mayresult.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Liddum-lon batteries are
recyclable.

You can help preserve our
environlnent by returning your

used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
]ocidioll nearest you.

For lnore inlormation regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll live

1-800-822-8837, or visil hup://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithiuln-lon batteries.

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

Sony Cuslolner Inlormalion Services Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is lor the FCC related nlzluers
only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-T30

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1653(1 Via Esprillo.

San Diego. CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the lollowing
two conditions: (1)This device may not cause
harmfld interlcrence, and (2) this device must
accept any interlerence received, including
interlcrence lhal may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

You are cmltioned that any ch_u]ges or
modilications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to oper_lle this
equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested _mdlound to
colnply with tile limits lor _ CI_ss B digital
device, pursu_mt tit Part 15 of the FC(-" Rules.

These limits _*redesigned 1oprovide reasomd_le

protection against harmtul interl_rence in a

residenli_d installation. This equipment gezler_lles,
uses, andcml r_diale radio hequency energy and,

if nol installed and used in _*ccoz'dmlccwith tile
instructions, hilly causehm'mlul izlterl}rence tit

radio colnnlullications. However, ttlerc is 11o

gllariultee thiat inlerlPrence will not occ/ir ill a
particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmlul inlerlPrence to radio or television
reception, which call be determined by turning the

equipment oll and on. the user is encouraged to
try to correcl tile interlcrcnce by one or nlorc (if
the lollowing measures:

Reorient or rcloczlle tile receiving antenna.
Increase the separation belween lhe

equipment and receiver.

Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dit]crent 11()111 lhal 1o which lhe

receiver is connected.
Consult tile dealer or all experienced radio/TV

technician lor help.

The supplied interlace cable must be used with tile
equipment inorder to comply with the limits lor a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B ol Part 15 ol

FCC Rules.

This product has been tested and lound compliant
with the limits _et out in tile EMC Directive Ior

using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8

leet).

Attention

The electrolnagnetic lields at the specific
lrequencies may influence the picture and sound

Of this camera.

Notice

II static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue nddway (lail), rcstarl
tile application or disconnect and connect die
conmmnication cable (USB, etc,) again,

DisposalofOld Electrical& Electronic
Equipment(Applicablein the
EuropeanUnion and otherEuropean
countrieswith separate collection

systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
hldicatcs that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be banded over
to the applicable collectkm point lor file recycling

of electrical and electronic equipn/ent. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prcvent potential negative consequences

Ior tile environnlent and Iranian bealtll, which
could olherwise be cau_d by inappropriate wasle

handling of this product. The recycling of
nlalerials will help to c'.ln_l_,'e llatural resources.
For more detailed inklrnlalion about recycling of
this product, please contact your h)cal Civic
Office, your household wasle disposal service or
file shop where you purchased tile product.

A nloulded plug conlplying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipnlent for your salPty and convenience.

Should the filse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a filse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., nlarked wilh an @ or _ nlark) must be

used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a

delacbable filse cover, be sum 1o attach lbe filse
cover after you change file luse. Never use l]le
phlg willlout the filse cover, lfyou should lose file
I/lse cover, please conlacl your nearcsl Sony

service stalion.

Notesonusingyourcamera

Typesof"Memory Stick" that can be

used(notsupplied)

The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There are
two types of "Memory Stick".

"Memory StickDuo": youcan use a
"Memory StickDuo" with your

camera.

"Memory Stick":youcannotuse a
"Memory Stick" with your camera.

Other memorycardscannothe used.

• For det_dls on "Memory Stick Duo", see

I?_Lge104.

When using a "Memory Stick Duo"
with "Memory Stick" compatible
equipment

You c:m use the "Memory Stick Duo" by
insertittg it ittto the Mmnory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes onthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack

• Charge the battery Dtck (supplied) belore using

tile calner_t lot tile lh'st time. (_ _ l_1 in "Redid
Thi_ Fi_t ")

• Tile batte D' pack Callbe charged even il it is not
completely dischalged. Also. even if the bauery
pack is not fully charged, you can u_e the
partkdly charged capacity of tile battery pack as

is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack lot a

hmg time, use up tile existing charge and
rclnove it ll'()nl your camera, then store it in a
cool. dry place. This is to maintain the bauel T
pack flmctkms (page 106).

• For details on the usable bauery pack. see
page 106.

CarlZeisslens

This camera is equipped with a C:ut Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp

images with excellent contrast.
The lens lot this camera has been produced

under a quality assurance systmn certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality

standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

No compensationfor contentsofthe

recording

The contents of the recording calmot be
compensated lot it" recording or playback is
not possible due to a mallm/ction of your
camera or recording media, etc.

Internalmemoryand"MemoryStick
Duo"backup

Do I_ot turn oil' the camera or remove the
battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while

the access lamp is lighted, as the internal
mmnory data or "Mmnory Stick Duo" data
may be destroyed. Always protect your data

by making a hack up copy. See page 26 for

the data back up method.

Notesonrecording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-prool, nor spkLsh-
proof, nor water-prool. Read "Precautkms"

(page 108) belbrc operating tile cmnera.

• Belore you record one-time evems, make a trial
recording to make sure lhal the canlera is

working correctly.

• Be camlul not to get file camera wet. Water
entering the inside of file camera may cause

inall/incliolls which ill sortie cases nlay 11ol be

repairable,

• Do nol aim die camera al file slln or other brighl

light. It may cruise the mallunction of your

camera.

•Donotusefilecameranearah)cationthat
generatesstrongradiowavesoremitsradialion,

Thecameramaynolbeablelorecordorplay

back properly.

• Using file canlera in sandy or dusty locations
nlay cause nlalhlncth)ns.

• If tnoisttlrc condensatkm occurs, remove il

belbrc using tile canlera (page 10g).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
nlalhmctions and an inability to record images,

this nlay render the recording mediunl unusable,
or cause inlage dala breakdown, danlage or loss.

• Clean the flash stlrlac,g belore use. Tile heat of
flash enfission may cause dirt on the flash

surlace Iv)become discolored or to stick to the
flash surl_ce, rcsulling in insulficienl light

enlJssk)n.

Notes on the LCDscreenand lens

• Tile LCD screen is lnanuh_cmred using
extrenlely high-plvcisknl technology so over

99.99% of lhe pixels are operatkmal fflr
ellcctive use. However. them may be sonic tiny
black poinls and/or bright poinls (white. red,

bhle or green in co[or) thai conslantly appear on
lhe LCD screen and tile LCD finder, These

poims are normal in the manulacturing process
and do not aH_:ct the recording ill ally way.

Onimage data compatibility

• This camera contorlns with DCF (Design rule
lot Camera File systenl) universal stimdard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Intornl_aion Technology Industries
Association).

• Playback of images recorded wilh your calncra
on other equipmenl and playback of images

recorded or edited with other equipmenl on your
camera arc nol guaranleed,

Warningoncopyright

Tcle_ ision progranls, [ihns, videotapes, and oilier

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such lnalel'i_ds may be conmuy to the
provisions of the copyrighl laws,

Thepicturesusedinthismanual

Tile photographs used as examples of pictures in

this IllallU_d are reprodtlccd hllages, alld are llOl

actual images shot using this camera.

_ lack, white, red, blue

• Exposing tile LCD screen or tile lens lo direct
sunlighl for long periods nl_y cause
nlalhlnctions, Be careflll when placing tile

camera near a window or ouldoors.

• Do not press againsl the LCD screen. Tbe screen
nlay be discolored and thai nlay cause a

nlalhlnction,

• hnages may lrail across on tile LCD semen in a
cold localion, This is nol a lnalflmction.

• Be careful not to bump tile lens, and be carelul

not IO apply Iorce to il,

or green points

Forfull useof the digitalstill camera

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with yuur lhvorite settings (Prugram auto shooting)
+ page 28

• Ei!joy yuur images using the Slide Show --_ page 31)

• Ei!joy various shooting/playback using the menu --_ page 33

• Change the delhult settings --_ page 51

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and el_joy editing them in

various ways --+ page 63

• Print images by commcting yuur camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) -+ page 81

Table ovcontents

Read this first ............................................................................................ 5

Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7

Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 13

Focus Focusing on a subject successfu]]y ................................................... 13

Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ........................................................... 14

Color On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 15

Quality On "image quality" and "image size". .............................................. 15

Identifying parts ...................................................................................... 17

Indicators on the screen .......................................................................... 19

Changing the screen display ................................................................... 23

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................. 24

When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal

memory) .................................................................................................. 25

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............ 27

Using the mode switch ............................................................................ 28

Using the Slide Show .............................................................................. 30

Using menu items ..............................................................................33

Menu items ..........................................................................................34

Shooting menu ........................................................................................ 36

COLOR (Color Mode)

[] (EV)

E:_ (Focus)

[] (Metering Mode)

WB (White BaD
ISO

,_:. (EQuality)
Mode (REC Mode)

BRK (Bracket Step)
[_ (Interval)
_± (Flash Le,, el)
(_ (Contrast)
Eli (Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu .......................................................................................... 45

(Folder)

o-..v, ( Prolecl )

DPOF

(Print)
(Slide)

(Resize)
D=_=(Rotale)
'_ (Divide)

(Selup)

Trimming

Using Setup items ..............................................................................51

Camera 1 ........................................................................................... 52

AF Mode
Digital Zoom

Function Guide
Red Eye Reduclion

AF llluminalor
Aulo Review

Camera 2 ........................................................................................... 55

STEADY SHOT

rimInternal Memory Tool......................................................................... 56

FOI'IIla[

Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................. 57

Formal

Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder

Copy

Setup 1 ............................................................................................... 59

1

DownloadMusic

Formal Music
LCD Backlight

Beep

Language

lnilialize

Setup 2 ............................................................................................... 61

File Number

USB Conllecl

Video Out

Clock Sel

11

Enjoying your Windows computer ........................................................... 63

Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 65

Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 66

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

"Memory Stick Duo") ............................................................................... 72

Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) ............................................... 73

Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) ..................................................... 77

Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 78

How to print still images .......................................................................... 80

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ................. 81

Printing at a shop .................................................................................... 85

Viewing images on a TV screen ............................................................. 87

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 89

Warning indicators and messages ........................................................ 101

On the "Memory Stick". ......................................................................... 104

On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ....................................................... 106

On the battery charger .......................................................................... 107

Precautions ........................................................................................... 108

Specifications ........................................................................................ 110

Index.................................................................................................... 112

!i!_iDi_,¸_j_ng ihe camera

Basictechniquesfor betterimages

This section describes the basics so you can

e_joy your camera. It tells you how to use

VaI'iOHS cilmera f/inctions Stlch as the mode

sx_itch(page 28), tile menus (page 33), and so

017.

Press the shutter Press the shmter AE/AF lock indicator Then press the
button lkflly down button hallway [ndicator flashingI_ shutter button
straighl away. down. [lldicalor lil/beeps hilly down,

To shool a still image difficult Io locus on _ [Focus] (page 38)
If Ihe image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. _ See
"Hints for preventing blur" (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

HoM the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean
against a tree or a buiMing nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2_second delay
sell-timer, activating the anti-blur hmction, or using a tripod is also efli:ctive. Use the
flash when you shoot under a low light condition.

13

Exposure:

Shutter speed = Length of time Ihe cmnera receives

light

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

-- ISO = Recording sensitivity

Overexposure

= too much light
Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light
Darker image

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

the functions below.

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to a_Uust the exposure
determined by the camera.

-...+page 37

Metering Mode:

Allows you to oh:rage the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure. _ page 40

AdjustingtheISOsensitivity

ISO is/lnit of ineas/lrmlrmUt (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device

(equivalent to photo lihns) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images dilfcr
depeuding on the ISO sensitivity.
To a@lst the ISO sensitivity -..+ page 41

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.
Howe'_er, _hen the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Daylighl Cloudy Fluorescent

Bluish

Blue-tinged

Incandescent

/

Reddish

The ceh)r kmes are ac[jusledauk)matically in the aute adjustnlenl mode.
However, youcan adjusl color lenes manually with [While Bal] (page 40).

and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differm_ces on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time diflcr when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

(!) hnage size: 7M

3072 pixels x 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

(_) hnage size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels x 480 pixels = 3t)7,200 pixels

15

Selecting the image size foruse (-+

pixel

The defattlt settings are tnarked with _.

step 4 in "Read ThisFirst']

Many pixels (Fine
image quality and Example: Printing in

large tile size) up to A?, size

Few pixels (Rough
image quality bul Example: An attached

small file size) mail

image to be senl by e-

7M (3072x2304)
3:2 I)(3072x2048)

5M (2592x 1944)

3M (2048x 1536)
2M (1632x 1224)

VGA (640x480)

16:92)( 1920x 1080)

1) hnages am recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

2) Both edges of tile image may be cut off when printing. (page 98).

3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can el_ioy images in higher quality,

640(Fine) (640x480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)
640(Standard) (640x480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)

160 ( 160x I 12) Approx. 8 For E-mail

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

• Tbe nlore hames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.

Larger

_r

Smaller

Up to A3/I Ix17" print

Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

Up to A4/Sxl()" print
Up to 13x 18cm/5xT' print

Up to I0x 15cm/4x6" print
For E-mail

Display On 16:9 HDTV _)

Selecting the image quality (compressionratio) in combination(page 41)

Yon c:m select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When _ott select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifyingparts

See Ihe pages in parenlheses lur details uf
uperatiun.

_i_!!{!!!!F_>__ []

[] "_" (STEADY SHOT) button (_ step 5

in "Read This First")

[] Shutter buttun (_ stf,p 5 in "R(.ad This

First")

[] POWER buttuu/POWER lamp (_ step

2 ill "Read This Firrt')

[] Houk fur wrist strap (_ "Read This

FM_t")

[] Microphone
[] Flash (_ swp 5 in "Read This First")

[] Lens
[] Self-timer lamp (_ .rru_ 5 in "Read This

First")/AF illuminator (54)

[] Lens cover (4 step 2 in "R_,ad This

First")

[]

[] Mode switch (28)
[] LCD screen (23)

[] For shouting: Zoom (W_) buttuu

(_ .rt,.p 5 ill "Read This Firs't')
For viewing: (_/ff_ (Playhack zoum)
buttuu/_ (Index) button (_ st,'p 6 ill

"Read This Firs't')

[] MENU button (33)
[] IE]I (Screen display switch) hutton (23)

[] Control button

Menu on: ,J,lVl'_ll,'le (_ ,rr,,p 2 ill

"Read This First")

Menu off: _l¢e.)l_l_ (_ st,q_ 5 ill

"Read This First")

[] _ (Slide Show) hutton (30)

[] ;_|/_ (hnage Size/Delete) button

(_ step 4 arid 6 iH "R_,ad This First")

[] Battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo"

cover (_ st_'l_ 1 and 3 in "Read This

FMvt")

[] Access lamp (4 st_'l) 4 in "Read This

Firs't')

[] "Memory Stick Duo" slot

(_ swp 3 ill "Read This Firs't')

17

[] Baltery insertion slot

(_ sre]_ 1 in "R_ad This First")

[] Baltery eject le_,er

(4 stu_ l in "Read This Fil:ft")

[] Mulli connector (bollom)

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

(_) To the multi

connector

(_)To DC IN

jack

Cable for
multi-use

terminal

• mark

(_) To wall outlet

• You cannot charge the battery pack by
connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K

AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to

charge the balte W pack.

(_. vtep 1 in "Re_d 77flyl:i,_t ")

[] Speaker
[] Tripod receptacle (bollom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7132 inch). You will be unable to

firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7132 inch), and

may damage the camera.

Indicatorsonthe screen

See Ihe pages in parenlheses lot details of
operation.

When shooting still images

I,I_B6OminO [;_[_ FINE,_41

j.._- _ _- ® d vao" 400r_

|m @ ,Eo.I_._oC:32:00

t. "4-

[_- L a

When shooting movies

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Camera mode (Program)
(28)

Flash mode (_ step 5 hz
"Read This Fi_:_t")

Flash charging

Zoom scaling (_ 52, step 5

in "Read This Fit:st')

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Red-eye reduction (53)
Sharpness (44)
Contrast (44)

AF illuminator (54)
Metering mode (40)

Color mode (36)

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_lS0min BatteU remaining (_ step

1 h_ "Read This First")

• AE/AF lock (_ step 5 in
"Read This Fil:st ')

[_ BRK [_ Recording mode (28, 42)

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_WB=_c _ White balance (40)

,L -:.+:-

STBY Standby/Recording a movie
REC (_ step 5 it_"Read This

First')

_,_ _,O. Macro/Magnifying Glass

SAF NAF

mmmrm

1.0m

(_ step 5 itz"Read This
First')

AF mode (52)
AF range finder fralne

indicator (38)
Focus preset distance (38)

STEADY SHOT OFF (_
stet) 5 in "'Read T/lis First"

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hnage size (_ ste I) 4 itz

U_laL% _

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r_] Remaining "Memory

00:00:00 Recording time [maximum
[00:28:05] recordable time] (24)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (43)
400 Remaining number of

_]0 _'2 Self-timer (_ st_7_ 5 irl

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

ISO400 ISO number (41 )
_+0.TEV Bracket Step value (43)

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,r_ Vibration warning (13)

_-\_ Low battery warning (27,

"Read This Fi_:_t")

• _ is displayed only when
tile Multi Burst is activated.

hnage quality (41)
Recording folder (57)

• This does not appear when
using inlern_d memoJT.

Remaining internal
memory capacity (25)

Slick" capacity (24)

recordable images (24)

"Read This Firat")

(101)

• Indicates vibration may
prevent you flom shooting
clear images due to
insuflicienl lighling. Even if
the vibralion warning
appears, you can slill shool
Jnlages. However, we

reconllllend thai you tllrn on

the anli-blur lhnction, using
the flash for bettcr lighting
or using a tripod or other

means to slabilize the
camera.

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+ Spot metering cross hair

(40)

° " AF range finder frame (38)

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Histogram (23, 37)

fffft NR slow shutter

• When using the shutler
speed _t to 1125 socond or
slower, the NR slow shutlcr

lunction activates
automatically to reduce the

picture noise.

125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture vahle

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)

............ _Menu (33)

(not displayed
on the screen

on the pre; ious
page)

When playing backstill images

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_ BACK/NEXT €VOLUME

When playing back movies

_,_60min I_ Irt_j _

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I m I o-_IDPOFI & I_ I_1>

1 irl "Read This First")

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L-NL-NE_Ia

Recording mode (28, 42)
hnage size (_ swp 4 irl

"Read This Finest')

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Protect (46)
Print order (DPOP) mark

(85)
Chmlge lkdder (45)

• This does nol appear when
using internal menlory.

O_X1.3

Step
12/16

VOL. Illlli, H

Zoom scaling (_ s_el) 6 itz

"Read This Fi_:st")
Frame by frame playback

(42)
Playback (_ stop 6 irl

"Read This Fi_:st")
Volume (_ st U) 6 #1 "Read

This Fitter')

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101-0012 Folder file number (45)

_ _ Playback bar (--_ sfu) 6 irl

"Read This Finest')

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PictBridge connecting (82)

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IlN, Playback folder (45)

_] Remaining "Memory

8/8 12/12 hnage number/Number of

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

00:00:12 Counter (_ ste I) 6 h_ "Read

+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)
Is0400 ISO number (41 )

[] [] Metering mode(40)

{r @ Flash

_WB _,6,z _ White balance (4(})

Recording folder (57)

• This does not appear when
using inlernal memoJy.

• This does not appear when
using inlernal memoJy.

Remaining internal
memory capacity (25)

Slick" capacity (24)

images recorded in selected
folder

(101)

This First')

• Do nol disconnect the cable
lor multi-use terminal while
tile icon is displayed.

Histogram (23, 37)

• [] appears when histogram
display is disabled.

2006 1 1 Recorded date/time of the
9:30 AM playback image

_ o_ _0r_ _ _ >_Menu (33)

• PAUSE Playing back Multi Burst

• PLAY mmges in series (42)
._ BACK/ Select images

NEXT
# VOLUME Adjust volume

500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value

Playback image (_ s,*U) 6
irl "Read This Fir._t")

Changingthe screendisplay

|

Each lime you press lhe [JEll (Screen display
switch) btltton, the display changes as
lollows.

Histogram on

L Histogram display

Indicators off

(page 37)

Indicators on

• By pressing IF][ (Screen display switch) button
longer, you ctm increase the LCD backlight.

• When you set tile histogram display to on,

inlage inRlrmation is displayed during playback.

• Tile histogranl does not appear in tile lollowing
situations:

While shooting

When the menu is displayed.
When recording nlovies

During playback

When tl_e menu is di'_played.
In index mode

When you arc using playback zoom.
When you arc rolaling slill inlages.

During playback of movies

• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during playback may occur

wlmn:

The flash strobes.
The shutler speed is slow or high.

• Tile histogram nlay not appear lot inlages
recorded rising olher cameras.

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Numlzerot still imagesandrecordingtimeol
movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images attd the length of time %r movies that
can be recorded (m a "Memory Stick Duo" lk)rmatted with this camera. The values may vary
depending on the shooting conditions.

For image size and quality, see page 15 in this manttal and sre!) 4 in "Read This First".

Thenumberofstillimages(Theimagequality is[Fine]ontheupperlineand

[Standard]onthe lowerline.) (u.its: hnages)

7M 9 18 37 67 137 279 573

18 36 73 132 268 548 1125

3:2 9 18 37 67 137 279 573

18 36 73 132 268 548 1125

5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

23 48 96 174 354 723 1482

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

37 74 149 264 537 1097 225(I

2M 33 66 133 238 484 988 2(t25

61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798

VGA 196 394 79(1 1428 29(M 5928 12154

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

16:9 33 66 133 238 484 988 2(t25

61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798

• The number of imageslisted is for when [Mode]is _1 to[Normal].

• When the number ot renmining shootable images is greater lhan 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 47).

The recording time of movies (Units: hour: minule : second)

640(Fine) 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 (t:25:1(t
640(Slandard/ 0:01:20 0:02:50 0:05:5(1 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00

16(1 0:22:40 0:45:30 1:31:3(1 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20

• Movies with the size set 1o[640(Fine)] can only be recoMed on a "Memoly Stick PRO Duo".

• When images recoMed using earlier Sony models are played back on lhis camera, lhe display may ditlEr

Irom lhe actual image size,

Whenyoudonothavea "Memory Stick Duo"
(Recordingwith the internal memory)

The camera has 58 MB ef internal memory. This memery is trot removable. Even when there
is tto "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.

• Movies wilh lhe image size _t to [640(Fine)]cannot be recorded using tile inlcrnal n/emory.

Whena "Memory StickDuo" is inserted

[Recording]: [mages are recoMed on tile "Memory Slick

DIIO _,

[Playback]: Images on tile "Memory Slick Duo '_are
played back,

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various lklnctions can be performed
oll ilnages oll the "Melnoly Stick Duo".

Whenthere is no "Memory StickDuo"
inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using tile inlernal

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ReceMable number of still images and lime of mevies in the htlernal Memery o.re o.s fellews.

Thenumberofstill images(Theimagequalityis [Fine]ontheupperlineand

[Standard]onthe lowerline.)

ll/enloly.

[Playback]: Images stored in the inlernal memol T arc
played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Vurious functions can be performed

Oil illlUges ill tile inlerna] ii/elnoly,

(Units: hnages)

58MB 16 16 23 37 60 357 60

33 33 43 67 I II 892 II I

The recordingtime of movies

(Units: hettr : minttle : second)

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We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the lbllowing

methods.

To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo"

Prep:we a "Memor_ Stick Duo" with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perlorm the procedure

explained in [Copy] (page 58).

Tocopy(hackup)dataona harddiskofyourcomputer

Perform the procedure on pages 66 to 70 without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the

camera.

• You cannot copy image data on a "Memol T Stick Duo" to tile internal memol T.

• By connecling the camera and a compuler with a cable lot multi-use lerminal, you can copy datz_slored in
the internal ii/eli/ory lv)a COll/puteL However you cannot copy data on a colnpuler to lhe inlcl-nal ii/eli/ory,

Batterylife andnumberof imagesthat can be
recorded/viewed

The tables show the approximate number of
images that can be recorded/viewed attd the
battery life when you shoot images in

[Normal] mode with the battery pack
(supplied) at lull capacity attd at an ambient
temperature of 25°C (77 >Ft. 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 those indicated in the table depending

on the conditions of use.

• Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as

file time passes (page 106).

• The number of images that can be recorded/

viewed and the bauery lilt are decreased under
file following conditions:

The surrounding lemperaturc is low.
The flash is used lrequenfly.

Tile canlera has been turned on and (ill nlally

times.
The zoom is used lrequently.
The brighmess of LCD Btlckligbl is sel 1o up,

[AF Model is sel to [Monitor].
[STEAD'*" SHOT] is sel 1o [Continuous].

The baltery power is low.

Whenshootingstill images

• Shooting in the lo]lowing situations:

_l- (EQuality) is set to [Fine].
[AF Model is sel to [Single].
[STEADY SHOT] is set to [Shooting],

Shooting once eve W 30 seconds.

The ZOOlnis switched alternately between tile
W and T ends.

Tile llash slrobes once eveU two limes.
Tile power turns on and off once evely len

tinlcs.

• The measuremenl method is based on the CIPA

standard.
(CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products

Associatkm)

• Tile number of image'qbalre W lilP does not

change, regardless of image size.

Whenviewing still images

• Viewing single images in order at about three
second illlel va]s

Whenshootingmovies

• Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [1601

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Usingthe mode SWitCh

Set themode switch to the desired function.

Still image shootingmodes

Auto:Autoadjustmentmode

Allows easy sbooting willa tbe settings a;ljusted automatically. _ stU_.5 in "Rt.ad This
First"

Program:Programautoshootingmode

Allows >ou to sboot with tbe exposure a_/justed automatically (both tbe sbutter speed
and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

(For details on the available functions --_ page 34)

18_ ._ A"__ [] _,_, _ _ _ : SceneSelection mode

Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene. _ step 5 in "Read
This First"

• To changethe shooting nlode----+page 33

Playback/Edit

step 6 in "Read Thi,s First'

Mode switch

Control utton

After page 36. the available mode position lot the menu items is shown as lollows.

Unavailable Available

Scene Selection

For details _ ,vtU) .5 M "Read This First"

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
flmctions is determined by the camera.

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Usingtile Slide SllOW

By simply pressing _ button, you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by

effects and music (Slide Show).

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(_) Set tile mode switch (_) Press _. (_) Slide show starts.

to [_.

To adjust the volume of the music

Press A/V to a([just the vohmm.

To pause the slide show

Press • on the control button.

To restart, select [Continue], then press •.

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

from the beginning.

To display the previous/next image

Press -ql/l_ during pause.

To end the slide show

Press either _ or select [Exit] with • during pause, then press •.

• You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting.

To change the setting

Yo/1can select the desired settillg lor the slide show. Also, _ou can start the slide show agahl.

(_) Press the MENU button to display the metal.