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Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Using your computer
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DSC-T30
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) 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-T30
Serial No. ___________________________
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
2-675-572-11(1)© 2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For 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
sufficient 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
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Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment 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
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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Read this first
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For 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 Customers in the U.S.A.
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-T30
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127U.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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications 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.
For Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camera.
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Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
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 an or mark) must 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.
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Notes on using your camera
Types of “Memory Stick” that can be
used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this
camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are
two types of “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a
“Memory Stick Duo” with your
camera.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a
“Memory Stick” with your camera.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see
page 104.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by
inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (not supplied).
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from your camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions (page 106).
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 106.
Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
images with excellent contrast.
The lens for this camera has been produced
under a quality assurance system certified
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
The 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.
Internal memory and “Memory Stick
Duo” back up
Do not turn off the camera or remove the
battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while
the access lamp is lighted, as the internal
memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data
may be destroyed. Always protect your data
by making a back up copy. See page 26 for
the data back up method.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time. (
This First”)
• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
t step 1 in “Read
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 108) before operating the camera.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• 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.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. It may cause the malfunction of your
camera.
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• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 108).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing process
and do not affect the recording in any way.
Black, white, red, blue
or green points
On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by 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.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
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.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
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For full use of the digital still camera
Prepare the camera and shoot images easily
“Read This First” (separate volume)
1 Prepare the battery pack
2 Turn the camera on/set the clock
3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)
4 Select the image size for use
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
6 View/delete images
Get more friendly with your camera
• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting)
t page 28
• Enjoy your images using the Slide Show t page 30
• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 33
• Change the default settings t page 51
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in
various ways t page 63
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 81
This manual
This manual
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Table of contents
Read this first ............................................................................................ 5
Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7
Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 13
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 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 the menu
Using menu items .............................................................................. 33
Menu items.......................................................................................... 34
Shooting menu........................................................................................ 36
(Camera)
COLOR (Color Mode)
(EV)
9 (Focus)
(Metering Mode)
WB (White Bal)
ISO
(P.Quality)
Mode (REC Mode)
BRK (Bracket Step)
M
(Interval)
(Flash Level)
(Contrast)
(Sharpness)
(Setup)
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Viewing menu..........................................................................................45
(Folder)
- (Protect)
DPOF
(Print)
(Slide)
(Resize)
(Rotate)
(Divide)
(Setup)
Trimming
Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items..............................................................................51
Camera 1 ...........................................................................................52
1
AF Mode
Digital Zoom
Function Guide
Red Eye Reduction
AF Illuminator
Auto Review
Camera 2 ...........................................................................................55
2
STEADY SHOT
Internal Memory Tool .........................................................................56
Format
Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................57
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
Setup 1 ...............................................................................................59
1
Download Music
Format Music
LCD Backlight
Beep
Language
Initialize
Setup 2 ...............................................................................................61
2
File Number
USB Connect
Video Out
Clock Set
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Using your computer
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
Printing still images
How to print still images .......................................................................... 80
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer................. 81
Printing at a shop .................................................................................... 85
Connecting your camera to your TV
Viewing images on a TV screen .............................................................87
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 89
Warning indicators and messages........................................................101
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Others
On the “Memory Stick”.......................................................................... 104
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack....................................................... 106
On the battery charger.......................................................................... 107
Precautions ........................................................................................... 108
Specifications........................................................................................ 110
.................................................................................................... 112
Index
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Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
switch (page 28), the menus (page 33), and so
on.
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press the shutter
button fully down
straight away.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
t [Focus] (page 38)
AE/AF lock indicator
Indicator flashing,
Indicator lit/beeps
60min
Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
t See
“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean
against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay
self-timer, activating the anti-blur function, or using a tripod is also effective. Use the
flash when you shoot under a low light condition.
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Exposure
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the light intensity
Exposure:
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
ISO = Recording sensitivity
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera.
t page 37
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure. t page 40
light
through
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 41
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
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Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
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Color
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting
Characteristics of
light
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 40).
Quality
On “image quality” and “image size”
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,
and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data
processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
3072
640
Pixels
Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish
1 Image size: 7M
3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels
2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)
480
2304
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels
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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A3 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by email
The default settings are marked with .
Image size Usage guidelines
7M (3072×2304) Larger
1)
3:2
(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
Up to A3/11×17" print
5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print
3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm/5×7" print
2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm/4×6" print
VGA (640×480) For E-mail
16:92)(1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing. (page 98).
3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy images in higher quality.
Movie image size
Smaller
Frame/Second
3)
Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)
160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
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5
6
7
8
A (STEADY SHOT) button (
in “Read This First”)
B Shutter button (
t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
C POWER button/POWER lamp (
2 in “Read This First”)
D Hook for wrist strap (
t “Read This
First”)
E Microphone
F Flash (
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
G Lens
H Self-timer lamp (
t step 5 in “Read This
First”)/AF illuminator (54)
I Lens cover (
t step 2 in “Read This
First”)
t step 5
t step
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A Mode switch (28)
B LCD screen (23)
C For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button
(
t step 5 in “Read This First”)
For viewing: / (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (
t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
D MENU button (33)
E (Screen display switch) button (23)
F Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/
z (t step 2 in
“Read This First”)
Menu off: // / (
t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
G (Slide Show) button (30)
H (Image Size/Delete) button
(
t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)
I Battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo”
cover (
t step 1 and 3 in “Read This
First”)
J Access lamp (
t step 4 in “Read This
First”)
K “Memory Stick Duo” slot
(
t step 3 in “Read This First”)
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L Battery insertion slot
(
t step 1 in “Read This First”)
M Battery eject lever
(
t step 1 in “Read This First”)
N Multi connector (bottom)
When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
2 To the multi
connector
1 To DC IN
jack
Cable for
multi-use
terminal
v mark
3 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 battery pack.
(t step 1 in “Read This First”)
O Speaker
P Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
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Indicators on the screen
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation.
When shooting still images
60min
1
2
When shooting movies
1
2
A
60min
STBY
Display Indication
60min
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
M
BRK Recording mode (28, 42)
WB
White balance (40)
3
4
5
3
4
5
Display Indication
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
Camera mode (Program)
(28)
SL
Flash mode (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
Flash charging
Zoom scaling (t 52, step 5
1.3
in “Read This First”)
Red-eye reduction (53)
Sharpness (44)
Contrast (44)
ON
AF illuminator (54)
Metering mode (40)
VIVID
Color mode (36)
NATURAL
SEPIA B&W
B
Display Indication
Macro/Magnifying Glass
(t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
S AF M A F
AF mode (52)
AF range finder frame
indicator (38)
1.0m Focus preset distance (38)
STEADY SHOT OFF (t
step 5 in “Read This First”)
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STBY
REC
Standby/Recording a movie
(t step 5 in “Read This
First”)
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C
Display Indication
7M 5M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
FINE
STD
6 40
6 40
Image size (t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
1M
• is displayed only when
1M
the Multi Burst is activated.
160
FINE STD Image quality (41)
101
Recording folder (57)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity (25)
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (24)
00:00:00
[00:28:05]
Recording time [maximum
recordable time] (24)
1/30" Multi Burst interval (43)
400 Remaining number of
recordable images (24)
Self-timer (t step 5 in
“Read This First”)
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(101)
ISO number (41)
±0.7EV Bracket Step value (43)
D
Display Indication
Vibration warning (13)
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
appears, you can still shoot
images. However, we
recommend that you turn on
the anti-blur function, using
the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
camera.
E Low battery warning (27,
101)
Display Indication
+ Spot metering cross hair
(40)
AF range finder frame (38)
E
Display Indication
Histogram (23, 37)
NR slow shutter
• When using the shutter
speed set to 1/25 socond or
slower, the NR slow shutter
function activates
automatically to reduce the
picture noise.
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)
Menu (33)
(not displayed
on the screen
on the previous
page)
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When playing back still images
1
2
60min
1.3
M
2006 1 1 9:30AM
VGA
101
C:32:00
+2.0EV
VOLUMEBACK/NEXT
101
12/12
When playing back movies
1
2
60min
A
Display Indication
3
4
F3.5500
5
60min
M
7M 5M
3:2
3M
2M
VGA
16:9
FINE
STD
6 40
6 40
Battery remaining (t step
1 in “Read This First”)
Recording mode (28, 42)
Image size (t step 4 in
“Read This First”)
1M
160
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- Protect (46)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(85)
Change folder (45)
3
4
5
1.3
Step
12/16
N Playback (t step 6 in
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Zoom scaling (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
Frame by frame playback
(42)
“Read This First”)
Vo l um e ( t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
B
Display Indication
101-0012 Folder-file number (45)
Playback bar (t step 6 in
“Read This First”)
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C
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (82)
101
101
Recording folder (57)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Playback folder (45)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Remaining internal
memory capacity (25)
Remaining “Memory
Stick” capacity (24)
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
(101)
00:00:12 Counter (t step 6 in “Read
This First”)
D
Display Indication
PictBridge connecting (83)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.
+2.0EV Exposure Value (37)
ISO number (41)
Metering mode (40)
Flash
WB
White balance (40)
E
Display Indication
Histogram (23, 37)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
2006 1 1
9:30 AM
DPOF
z PAU S E
z PLAY
BACK/
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Menu (33)
Playing back Multi Burst
images in series (42)
Select images
NEXT
VOLUME
Adjust volume
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
22
Playback image (t step 6
in “Read This First”)
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Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Screen display
switch) button, the display changes as
follows.
Histogram on
60min
Histogram display
Indicators off
(page 37)
Indicators on
60min
• By pressing (Screen display switch) button
longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.
• When you set the histogram display to on,
image information is displayed during playback.
• The histogram does not appear in the following
situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
– When recording movies
During playback
– When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode
– When you are using playback zoom.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
when shooting and during playback may occur
when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or high.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
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Number of still images and recording time of movies
The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that
can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera. The values may vary
depending on the shooting conditions.
For image size and quality, see page 15 in this manual and step 4 in “Read This First”.
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.)
Capacity
Size
7M 9 18 37 67 137 279 573
3:2 9 18 37 67 137 279 573
5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789
3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266
2M 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025
VGA 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154
16:9 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025
• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 47).
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
18 36 73 132 268 548 1125
18 36 73 132 268 548 1125
23 48 96 174 354 723 1482
37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250
61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798
491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385
61 123 246 446 907 1852 3798
(Units: Images)
The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity
Size
640(Fine) – – – 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10
640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00
160 0:22:40 0:45:30 1:31:30 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ
from the actual image size.
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
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When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory)
The camera has 58 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there
is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo”.
[Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
B
Internal
B
memory
Recordable number of still images and time of movies in the Internal Memory are as follows.
The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and
[Standard] on the lower line.)
Size
Capacity
58MB 16 16 23 37 60 357 60
7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9
33 33 43 67 111 892 111
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo”
inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed
on images in the internal memory.
(Units: Images)
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The recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Size
Capacity
58MB 0:02:30 0:42:40
640 (Standard) 160
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On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following
methods.
To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perform the procedure
explained in [Copy] (page 58).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 66 to 70 without a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the
camera.
• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in
the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.
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Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed
The tables show the approximate number of
images that can be recorded/viewed and the
battery life when you shoot images in
[Normal] mode with the battery pack
(supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient
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 those indicated in the table depending
on the conditions of use.
• Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as
the time passes (page 106).
• The number of images that can be recorded/
viewed and the battery life are decreased under
the following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used frequently.
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times.
– The zoom is used frequently.
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor].
– [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous].
– The battery power is low.
When shooting still images
No. of images Battery life (min.)
Approx. 420 Approx. 210
When viewing still images
No. of images Battery life (min.)
Approx. 8000 Approx. 400
• Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
When shooting movies
Battery life (min.)
Approx. 200
• Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [160]
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• Shooting in the following situations:
– (P.Quality) is set to [Fine].
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single].
– [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Shooting].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten
times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA
standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• The number of images/battery life does not
change, regardless of image size.
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Using the mode switch
Set the mode switch to the desired function.
Still image shooting modes
Auto: Auto adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This
First”
Program: Program auto shooting mode
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed
and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
(For details on the available functions t page 34)
: Scene Selection mode
Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in “Read
This First”
• To change the shooting mode t page 33
Playback/Edit
t step 6 in “Read This First”
Mode switch
Control button
After page 36, the available mode position for the menu items is shown as follows.
Unavailable Available
Shooting movies
t step 5 in “Read This First”
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Scene Selection
For details t step 5 in “Read This First”
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera.
( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro/
Magnifying
Glass
Flash
AF range
finder
Focus
preset
White
Balance
Flash level
Burst/
Exposure Bracket/
Multi Burst
/— —
—/— — —
/— Auto/ —
SL
WB
/—
—/— /
/— /
/— /
/— /
—/— — — —
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Using the Slide Show
By simply pressing button, you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by
effects and music (Slide Show).
cc
1 Set the mode switch
2 Press . 3 Slide show starts.
to .
To adjust the volume of the music
Press v/V to adjust the volume.
To pause the slide show
Press z on the control button.
To restart, select [Continue], then press z.
• The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again
from the beginning.
min
VGA
Slide Show
Pause
Continue
Exit
BACK/NEXT
2/9
To display the previous/next image
Press b/B during pause.
To end the slide show
Press either or select [Exit] with V during pause, then press z.
• You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting.
To change the setting
You can select the desired setting for the slide show. Also, you can start the slide show again.
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
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2 Select (Slide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
min
VGA
2/9
Slide Show
Cancel
Auto
On
Folder
Stylish
Start
Interval
Repeat
Image
Music Music3
Effects
3 Select the item you want to set with v/V, then select the desired item with b/B.
4 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.
The slide show starts.
If you do not want to start the slide show immediately, press [Cancel].
• The selected setting remains until the next setting is assigned.
The following settings are available.
The default settings are marked with .
Effects
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Simple
Nostalgic
A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes.
A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene.
Stylish
Active
Normal
A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo.
A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes.
A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined
interval.
• When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active]:
– Only still images are displayed.
– When images are shot by Multi Burst, the first frame of continuous images is displayed.
• Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard.
Music
The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select.
Music 1
Music 2
Music 3
Music 4
Off
The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.
The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slide show.
The default setting for a [Stylish] slide show.
The default setting for a [Active] slide show.
Setting for a [Normal] slide show. No Music available.
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Image
Folder
All
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
Plays back all the images in a “Memory Stick Duo” in order.
Repeat
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
Interval
3 sec
Sets the display interval of images for a [Normal] slide show.
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Start
Cancel
z To add /change Music files
You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during Slide
show. You can transfer the music by [Download Music] in (Setup) using the software “Music Transfer”
(supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 77 and 79.
• You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be
replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds.
• If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 59) and transfer the music again.
Starts the slide show.
Cancels the slide show.
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Using the menu
Using menu items
v/V/b/B button
Mode switch
z button
MENU button
Control button
1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch.
Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the (Camera) menu
settings.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
Using the menu
3 Select the desired menu item with b/B
on the control button.
• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B
until the item appears on the screen.
•Press z after selecting an item when the mode
switch is set to .
400
200
100
80
Auto
ISO
ISO
M
Mode
BRK
4 Select a setting with v/V.
The setting you select is zoomed and set.
5 Press MENU to hide the menu.
To change the current mode to the shooting mode
You can also hide the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu
items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.
• You cannot set items that are not available to select.
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Menu items
For details on the operation 1 page 33
The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available
items are displayed on the screen.
( : available)
Mode switch position:
Auto Program Scene
Menu for shooting (page 36)
(Camera)
COLOR (Color Mode) —
(EV) — —
9 (Focus) — —
(Metering Mode) — —
WB (White Bal) — —
ISO — — —
(P.Quality) — — —
Mode (REC Mode) — —
BRK (Bracket Step)
M
(Interval) —
(Flash Level) —
(Contrast) — — — —
(Sharpness) — — — —
(Setup)
—
—
*
*
*
—
——
——
——
—
—
—
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Menu for viewing (page 45)
(Folder) — — — —
- (Protect) — — — —
DPOF — — — —
(Print) — — — —
(Slide) — — — —
(Resize) — — — —
(Rotate) — — — —
(Divide) — — — —
(Setup) — — — —
Trimming** ————
* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 29).
** Available only for playback zoom.
For details on the operation 1 page 33
Using the menu
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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
(Camera)
For details on the operation 1 page 33
Select the still image camera mode.
t step 5 in “Read This First”
COLOR (Color Mode)
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.
B&W (B & W)
Sepia (SEPIA)
Natural (NATURAL)
Vivid (VIVID)
Normal
• You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
• When [Multi Burst] is selected, the color mode is set to [Normal].
Sets the image to monochromatic color
Sets the image to sepia color
Sets the image to quiet color
Sets the image to bright and deep color
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(EV)
Toward – Toward +
For details on the operation 1 page 33
Manually adjusts the exposure.
M +2.0EV
0EV
m –2.0EV
• For details on the exposure t page 14
• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram
60min
Toward +: Brightens an image.
The exposure is automatically determined by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press (Screen display switch)
A
repeatedly to display the histogram inside the
screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
B
BrightDark
image when skewed to the left side. Set the mode
switch to and adjust EV while checking the
exposure with the histogram.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
– When (Camera) is set to [Auto]
– When playing back a single still image
– During Quick Review
Using the menu
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For details on the operation 1 page 33
9 (Focus)
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
(unlimited distance)
7.0m
3.0m
1.0m
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject. (Focus preset)
• When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass,
it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these
cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.
0.5m
Spot AF ( )
Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area
automatically.
• Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition. Hold the camera steady not to
misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.
60min
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
38
Center AF
()
Multi AF
(Multipoint AF)
(Still image )
(Movie )
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame
automatically.
• Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
60min
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
60min
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
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For details on the operation 1 page 33
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount
of vibration.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the
center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not
displayed.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
z If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows.
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
60min
As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you want.
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.
60min
AE/AF lock indicator
AF range finder frame
Using the menu
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For details on the operation 1 page 33
(Metering Mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)
()
Measures only a part of the subject.
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
60min
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
Center (Center-weighted
metering) ( )
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
• For details on the exposure t page 14
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 38).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
WB (White Bal)
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when
the colors of an image look strange.
WB
Flash ( )
Incandescent (n)
Fluorescent ( )
Cloudy ( )
Daylight ( )
Auto
• For details on the white balance t page 15
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent] ( ).
• Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
• Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
WB
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
• You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change
quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as
at photography studios.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs,
fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
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ISO
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the
sensitivity.
1000
800
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or
shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small
number to obtain high image quality.
400
200
100
80
Auto
• For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 14
• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
• [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [80] or [100]).
(P.Quality)
Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE)
Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression).
Records with standard quality (high compression).
Using the menu
• For details on the image quality t page 15
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For details on the operation 1 page 33
Mode (REC Mode)
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
Multi Burst ( )
M
Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when
you press the shutter button.
• This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
• You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode
(page 43).
Exp Brktg (BRK)
Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted.
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exp
Brktg mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the
image with the best exposure afterward.
Burst ( )
Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer
to the following table) when you press and hold down the
shutter button.
• When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
Normal
On the [Multi Burst]
• You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures:
– To pause/resume: Press z on the control button.
– To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
• You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode:
– Smart zoom
–Flash
– Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode
– Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto]
• When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not
equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames.
• The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
On the [Exp Brktg]
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 37), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is approximately 1 second.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene mode (page
29).
Does not shoot continuously.
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On the [Burst]
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).
• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst
stops.
• You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
The maximum number of continuous shots
(Units: images)
Size
Quality
Fine Standard
7M 5 8
3:2 5 8
5M 6 11
3M 9 17
2M 15 27
VGA 85 100
16:9 15 27
BRK (Bracket Step)
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted.
±1.0EV
±0.7EV
±0.3EV
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.
Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.
Using the menu
• BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
M
(Interval)
Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 42).
1/7.5 (1/7.5")
1/15 (1/15")
• Select [Multi Burst] in [Mode] first, then set the desired frame
interval in [Interval]. When you select a function other than
[Multi Burst], this function is unavailable.
1/30 (1/30")
M
• (Interval) is not displayed in some Scene modes.
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(Flash Level)
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
+ ( +)
Normal
– ( –)
• To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First”
• You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
(Contrast)
Adjusts the contrast of the image.
+ ( )
Normal
– ( )
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Toward –: Reduces the contrast.
(Sharpness)
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
+ ( )
Normal
– ( )
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Toward –: Softens the image.
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(Setup)
See page 51.
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Viewing menu
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The default settings are marked with .
(Folder)
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with
“Memory Stick Duo”.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the selection.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
Select Folder
102 2/2
102MSDCF
Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
9
Created:
2006
111::05:34
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
AM
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 57). You can change the
folder or create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 57)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 58)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” and the first or last image in the folder is
displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder.
: Moves to the next folder.
: Moves to either the previous or next folders.
Using the menu
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- (Protect)
Protects images against accidental erasure.
Protect (-)
Exit
See the following procedure.
Exits the Protection function.
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
60min
VGA
Protect
Exit
BACK/NEXT
2/9
-
4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
To protect images in index mode
1 Press (Index) to display the index screen.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.
5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
A green - indicator appears on the selected image.
- (green)
MENU
TO NEXT
SELECT
•
6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.
• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B,
then press z.
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To cancel the protection
In single-image mode
Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.”
In index mode
1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in
index mode.”
2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray.
3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
Select [Off] with
• Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the
recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
B, then press z.
DPOF
Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 85).
(Print)
See page 81.
Using the menu
(Slide)
See page 30.
(Resize)
You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The
original image is retained even after resizing.
7M
5M
3M
2M
VGA
Cancel
The setting size is just a guideline.
t step 4 in “Read This First”
Cancels resizing.
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1 Display the image you want to resize.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z.
The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
• For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First”
• 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 or 16:9.
• When you resize a 3:2 or 16:9 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.
(Rotate)
Rotates a still image.
OK
Cancel
1 Display the image to be rotated.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or 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 reflected depending on
the software.
Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
Cancels rotation.
(Divide)
Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use
when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach
movies to your e-mail messages.
• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files
once you cut them.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels division.
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Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in
the following file configuration.
101_0001
101_0003
1
2
101_0002
3
1 Cutting scene A.
1
2
101_0002
3AB
Divide
101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.
2 Cutting scene B.
101_0004
123 B
A
101_0005
Divide
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
101_0004 101_0007
13
AB2
101_0006
Delete Delete
4 Only the desired scenes remain.
13
2
101_0006
Using the menu
Procedure
1 Display the movie to be divided.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The movie starts.
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5 Press z at the desired cutting point.
STD
60min
640
Divide
Dividing
Point
O K
Cancel
Exit
• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the
cutting point using b/B.
10/10
00:00:02
• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie starts again.
6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.
7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The movie is cut.
• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording
folder.
• You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
– Still images
– Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds)
– Protected movies (page 46)
(Setup)
See page 51.
Tri mm in g
Records an enlarged image (
Trimming
Return
t step 6 in “Read This First”) as a new file.
See the following procedure.
Cancels trimming.
1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu.
2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z.
3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z.
The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again.
• The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file 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 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
• You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review.
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Using the Setup screen
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
v/V/b/B button
z button
Mode switch
MENU button
Control button
1 Turn on the power.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then
press B again.
4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
The frame of the selected item turns yellow.
5 Press z to enter the setting.
Using the Setup screen
To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly.
• Press the shutter button halfway down to close the (Setup) screen and return to the shooting mode.
When the menu is not displayed
Press MENU longer to display the (Setup) screen.
To cancel the (Setup) setting
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select
the previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Camera 1
1
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The default settings are marked with .
AF Mode
Selects the auto focus operation mode.
Single (S AF)
Monitor (M AF)
Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Smart
(Smart zoom)
()
Precision
(Precision digital zoom)
()
Off
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is
not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
• The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the
following table.
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the
image quality deteriorates.
Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom
Size Maximum zoom scale
5M Approx. 3.6×
3M Approx. 4.5×
2M Approx. 5.6×
VGA Approx. 14×
16:9 Approx. 4.8×
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• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,
and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
• The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator
flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no
effect on the recorded image.
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
On
Off
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
Using the Setup screen
On ( )
Off
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• 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.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.
Auto
Off
• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 2.7 m (106 3/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m
(98 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the
center of the subject.
• When Focus preset is set (page 38), AF Illuminator does not function.
• The AF range finder frame does not appear. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates with
priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (High-speed
shutter mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
ON
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
On
Off
Use the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
• If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears
and you can immediately shoot the next image.
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Camera 2
2
The default settings are marked with .
STEADY SHOT
Selects the anti-blur mode.
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Shooting
Continuous
• When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you select [Shooting].
• You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when (Camera) is not
set to [Auto]. (t step 5 in “Read This First”)
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter
button halfway down.
Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
Using the Setup screen
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Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
The default settings are marked with .
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Format
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
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Memory Stick Tool
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This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
The default settings are marked with .
Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already
formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected
images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the formatting.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is complete.
Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels folder creation.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.
60min
Create REC. Folder
Creating REC. folder
102MSDCF
Ready?
OK
Cancel
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
• For details on the folder, see page 45.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF.”
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 71).
Using the Setup screen
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Change REC. Folder
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels changing the recording folder.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.
Select REC. Folder
102 2/2
102MSDCF
Folder Name:
No. Of Files:
0
Created:
2006
111::05:34
OK
Cancel
BACK/NEXT
AM
2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels the copying.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger capacity.
2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
60min
Copying
102_COPY
• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files
using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or
possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot copy individual images.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in
(Internal Memory Tool) (page 56).
• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.
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Setup 1
1
The default settings are marked with .
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Download Music
Downloads the music to be played for the Slide show.
See pages 32, 77 and 79.
Format Music
If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If
this happens, perform [Format Music].
When [Format Music] is performed, all the Music files are erased. Use the supplied software
“Music Transfer” to activate [Download Music].
The message “All data will be erased Ready?” appears.
OK
Cancel
Formats the Music files. All data other than Music files
remain as it is.
Cancels the formatting.
LCD Backlight
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack.
Bright
Normal
• You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster.
Brightens.
Using the Setup screen
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Off
Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control
button/ press the shutter button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Language
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
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Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
OK
Cancel
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
See the following procedure.
Cancels the resetting.
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Setup 2
2
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The default settings are marked with .
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the
replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number
higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher
than the largest number is assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge
compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
PictBridge
PTP
Mass Storage
Auto
Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 81).
When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera
is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder
on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with
Windows XP and Mac OS X.)
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 67).
The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
printer (pages 67 and 81).
• If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to
[PictBridge].
• If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be
connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass
Storage].
Using the Setup screen
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Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
view images on a TV screen, check page 88 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Clock Set
Sets the date and time.
OK
Cancel
Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then,
perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2
in “Read This First”).
Cancels setting the clock.
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Using your computer
Enjoying your Windows computer
For details on using a Macintosh computer,
refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”
(page 78).
This section describes the English version
of screen contents.
Install the software (supplied) first (page 65)
Copying images to your computer (page 66)
Viewing images on your computer
Enjoying images using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and “Music Transfer”
(pages 73, 77)
• Viewing images saved on your computer
• Viewing photos organized by date
• Editing images
• Adding/changing Music using “Music Transfer”
Printing images
Using your computer
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Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for
copying images
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
• Operation is not assured in an environment
based on an upgrade of the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Cyber-shot Viewer” and “Music
Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with
speakers
CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or
faster, 128 MB of RAM or more
(Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or
faster and 256 MB of RAM or more)
Software: DirectX 9.0c or later
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—200 MB or more
Display: Screen resolution: 800 × 600 dots or
more Colors: High Color (16-bit color,
65,000 colors) or more
• The software is compatible with DirectX
technology. Installation of “DirectX” may be
required.
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate,
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 61.
• When your computer resumes from a suspend or
sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied)
using the following procedure.
• When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect
the camera to the computer before installation.
• In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator.
• When the supplied software is installed, the
USB driver is installed automatically.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
4 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the
installation.
When the restarting confirmation
message appears, restart the computer
following the instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on
system environment of your computer.
5 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
Using your computer
• If it does not appear, double-click (My
Computer)
t (CYBERSHOTSOFT).
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen
appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears.
Read the agreement carefully. If you
accept the terms of the agreement, click
the radio button next to [I accept the
terms of the license agreement] and then
click [Next].
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Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
You can copy images from the camera to
your computer as follows.
For a computer with a Memory Stick
slot
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the
camera and insert it in the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor in the computer and copy the
images.
If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized, see page 97.
For a computer without a Memory
Stick slot
Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 66 to
70 to copy images.
• When you are using Windows 2000/Me, install
the software (supplied) before proceeding. With
Windows XP, installation is unnecessary.
• The screen displays shown in this section are the
examples for copying images from “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
and the computer
2 Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack in the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall
outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor (not supplied).
• When you copy images to your computer
using a battery pack with little remaining
charge, copying may fail or image data may
become corrupted if the battery pack shuts
down too soon.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with
recorded images into the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
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3 Set the mode switch to , then
turn on the camera and the
computer.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
CAMERA
TV
DISP SEL
• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard
appears on the desktop.
“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the
screen of the camera.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera
and your computer
1 Connect the camera to your
computer.
2 To the multi connector
1 To a USB jack
Cable for multiuse terminal
USB Mode
Mass Storage
Memory Stick
Switch on
MENU
Access
indicators*
When a USB connection is established for
the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators
turn red. Do not operate the computer until the
indicators turn white.
• If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear,
set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 61).
Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer
• For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer” on page 69.
• For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does
not appear automatically, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer” on page 69.
This section describes an example of
copying images to a “My Documents”
folder.
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1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard]
screen appears automatically on
the desktop.
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
screen appears.
t [OK] as the wizard
1
2
2 Click [Next].
The images saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” of the camera appear.
• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted,
images in the internal memory appear.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
1
2
Image copying starts. When the copying
is completed, the “Other Options”
screen appears.
• This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I'm finished working
with these pictures] to select it,
then click [Next].
3 Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark
so they are not copied, then click
[Next].
1
2
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
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1
2
The “Completing the Scanner and
Camera Wizard” screen appears.
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6 Click [Finish].
The wizard screen closes.
• To continue copying other images,
disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal
(page 70). Then follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera and your computer” on page 67.
2 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are
stored.
Then, right-click an image file to
display the menu and click
[Copy].
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a
Computer
• For Windows XP, follow the procedure
explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a
computer” on page 67.
This section describes an example of
copying images to the “My Documents”
folder.
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk]
• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not
displayed, see page 95.
t [DCIM].
1
2
• On the storage destination of the image
files, see page 71.
3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the
“My Documents” window to
display the menu and click
[Paste].
1
2
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
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• When an image with the same file name
exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name to
a different name and then copy the image
file. However, note that if you change the
file name (page 72), you may not be able to
play back that image with your camera.
Stage 4: Viewing images on
your computer
This section describes the procedure for
viewing copied images in the “My
Documents” folder.
2 Double-click the desired image
file.
The image is displayed.
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
1
The contents of the “My Documents”
folder are displayed.
• If you are not using Windows XP,
double-click [My Documents] on the
desktop.
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To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
2
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP
1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Double-click here
2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
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Image file storage destinations
and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders on the “Memory
Stick Duo”.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
A
B
A Folder containing image data recorded
using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function
B Folder containing image data recorded
using this camera
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo”; “101MSDCF” only
– Internal memory; “101_SONY” only
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” folder. The images in these
folders are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/playback any images to the
“MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss
stands for any number within the range from
0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the
name of a movie file recorded in movie mode
and its corresponding index image file are the
same.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
• For more information about folders, see pages
45, 57.
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Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo”, you can view that image again on the
camera by copying the image file on the
computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with
your camera has not been changed.
• You may be unable to play back some images
depending on the image size.
• When an image file has been processed by a
computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera,
playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• When there is no folder, create a folder with
your camera (page 57) first, and then copy the
image file.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss.”
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.
2 Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” folder in the
following order.
1Right-click the image file, then click
[Copy].
2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[Sony MemoryStick] in [My
Computer].
3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• sss stands for any number within the
range from 100 to 999.
1
2
• If the overwrite confirmation message
appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MPG. Do not change the
extension.
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Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot
Viewer” and gives the basic instructions.
“Cyber-shot Viewer” overview
With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can:
• Import images shot with the camera and display
them on the computer.
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar
by shooting date to view them.
• Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail
attachments, change the shooting date, and
more.
• For details on the
to the Help.
To access the Help, click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [Cyber-shot Viewer].
“Cyber-shot Viewer”, refer
Starting and exiting the “Cybershot Viewer”
Starting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”
Double-click the (Cyber-shot Viewer)
icon on the desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Cyber-shot Viewer].
Basic instructions
Follow these steps to import and view
images from the camera.
Importing images
1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is
running.
* “Media Check Tool” is a program that
automatically detects and imports images
when a “Memory Stick” is inserted or when
the camera is connected.
Look for a (Media Check Tool) icon in
the taskbar.
• If there is no icon: Click [Start] t
[Programs] (in Windows XP, [All
Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Cyber-shot Viewer] t [Tools] t [Media
Check Tool].
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multiuse terminal.
After the camera is automatically
detected, the [Import Images] screen is
displayed.
Using your computer
Exiting the “Cyber-shot Viewer”
Click button in the top right corner of
the screen.
• If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to
page 66 first.
• In Windows XP, if the Auto Play Wizard
appears, close it.
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3 Import the images.
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a
folder created in “My Pictures” that is
named with the date of importing.
• For instructions on changing the “Folder to
be imported”, refer to page 76.
Viewing images
1 Checking imported images
When importing is complete, the
“Cyber-shot Viewer” starts. Thumbnails
of the imported images are displayed.
2 Viewing images in “Viewed
folders” arranged by shooting
date on a calendar
1Click the [Calendar] tab.
Years when images were shot are listed.
2Click the year.
Images shot that year are displayed,
arranged on the calendar by shooting
date.
3To display images by month, click the
desired month.
Thumbnails of images shot that month
are displayed.
4To display images by time, click the
desired date.
Thumbnails of images shot that day are
displayed, arranged by hour.
Year display screen
1
2
3
Month display screen
• The “My Pictures” folder is set as the
default folder in “Viewed folders”.
• You can double-click a thumbnail to display
the image by itself.
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Hour display screen
• To list images from a particular year or
month, click that period on the left of the
screen.
3 Displaying individual images
On the hour display screen, double-click
a thumbnail to display the image by
itself in a separate window.
• You can edit displayed images by clicking
the toolbar button.
4 Displaying images in full-screen
mode
To display a slide show of current
images in full-screen mode, click the
button.
• To play or pause the slide show, click the
button on the lower left of the screen.
• To stop the slide show, click the button
on the lower left of the screen.
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Other functions
Preparing images stored on the
computer for viewing
To view images, register the folder that
contains the images as one of the “Viewed
folders”.
From the [File] menu, choose [Register
Viewed Folders...] to display the settings
screen for “Viewed folders” registration.
Changing the “Folder to be imported”
To change the “Folder to be imported”,
access the “Import Settings” screen.
To display the “Import Settings” screen,
choose [Image Import Settings...] from the
[File] menu.
1
1
2
Click the [Add...] button, and then specify
the folder with images for importing to
register the folder as a “Viewed folder.”
• Images in any subfolders of “Viewed folders”
are also registered.
2
Choose the “Folder to be imported”.
• You can specify the “Folder to be imported”
from folders registered as “Viewed folders.”
Updating image registration
information
To update image information, choose
[Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
• Updating the database may take a while.
• If you rename image files or folders in “Viewed
folders”, they cannot be displayed with this
software. In this case, update the database.
Uninstalling “Cyber-shot
Viewer”
1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control
Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove
Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [start]
t [Control Panel], then double-click
[Add or Remove Programs].)
2 Select [Sony Picture Utility] and click
[Change/Remove] (for Windows XP,
[Remove]) to uninstall.
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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files using “Music Transfer” in the CDROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or
add these files whenever you want.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
2 Select (Setup) with B on the
control button.
3 Select (Setup1) with v/V on
1
the control button, then select
[Download Music] with v/B.
4 Select [OK] with B/v, press z.
The message “Connect to PC” appears.
• To restore the music preset at the factory
to the camera:
1 Perform [Format Music] (page 59).
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
Transfer.”
All Music files return to the preset-music, and
[Music] in the [Slide] menu is set to [Off].
3 Select a suitable Music file for the slide
show effect (page 31).
You can reset the Music files to the preset
ones using [Initialize], however, other
settings will also be reset.
• For details on using “Music Transfer,” see the
on-line help in “Music Transfer.”
Using your computer
5 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
6 Start “Music Transfer.”
7 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
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Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh
computer.
• “Cyber-shot Viewer” is not compatible with
Macintosh computers.
Recommended computer
environment
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera.
Recommended environment for
copying images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac
OS X (v10.0 or later)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Recommended environment for using
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 or
later)
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power
Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini
Memory: 64 MB or mo re (128 MB or more i s
recommended)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
installation—approximately 250 MB
Notes on connecting your camera to a
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
single computer at the same time, some devices,
including your camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are
using.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are three modes for a USB connection
when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This
section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage]
as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 61.
• When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between your
camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
Copying and viewing images on
a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 1: Preparing the
camera and the computer” on page 66.
2 Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal.
Perform the same procedure as
described in “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera and your computer” on page 67.
3 Copy image files to the Macintosh
computer.
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
images you want to copy are stored.
2Drag and drop the image files to the
hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard
disk.
• For details on the storage location of the
images and file names, see page 71.
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4 View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon
desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files to open that
image file.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the procedures listed below
beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the
icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
“Trash” icon.
The camera is disconnected from the
computer.
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the
procedure above after you have turned your
computer off.
Adding/Changing Music using
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory with desired Music
files. Also, you can delete or add these files
whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on this camera
t the
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click (CYBERSHOTSOFT).
3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file
in [MAC] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
To add/change Music files
See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music
Transfer”” on page 77.
Technical Support
Additional information on this product
and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
Using your computer
To install “Music Transfer”
• Shut down all other application software before
you install “Music Transfer.”
• For installation, you need to log on as
Administrator.
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Printing still images
How to print still images
When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
printing (page 98).
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 81)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “Cyber-shot
Viewer” software and print the images.
Printing at a shop (page 85)
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You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with
your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a
(Print order) mark on images which you want to print out in
advance.
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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using your camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing
sheet.
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced
size on a printing sheet. You can print a set
of either the same images (1) or different
images (2).
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera to connect it to the
printer with the cable for multi-use
terminal. When connecting the camera to a
printer that is recognized when [USB
Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is
unnecessary.
Index button
MENU button
Control Button
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent
the power from turning off partway through
printing.
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
Printing still images
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• An index print function may not be provided
depending on the printer.
• The quantity of images that can be printed as an
index image differ depending on the printer.
• You cannot print movies.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera for about five seconds (error
notification), check the connected printer.
2 Press B on the control button to
select (Setup).
3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then
select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.
2
4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then
press z.
The USB mode is set.
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Stage 2: Connecting the camera
to the printer
1 Connect the camera to the
printer.
2 To the multi
connector
1 To th e
USB jack
Cable for multi-use
terminal
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “CAMERA”.
CAMERA
TV
DISP SEL
3 Turn on your camera and the
printer.
After the connection is made,
the indicator appears.
60min
2M
Print
All In
This Folder
DPOF image
Select
This image
Cancel
The camera is set to playback mode, then an
image and the print menu appear on the
screen.
Stage 3: Printing
Regardless of what the mode switch is set
to, the print menu appears when you
complete Stage 2.
1 Select the desired printing
method with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print
order) mark (page 85) regardless of the
displayed image.
[Select]
Selects images and prints all the
selected images.
1Select the image you want to print with
b/B, then press z.
The mark appears on the selected
image.
• To select other images, repeat this
procedure.
2Select [Print] with V, then press z.
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[This image]
Prints a displayed image.
• If you select [This image] and set [Index] to
[On] in step 2, you can print a set of the
same images as an index image.
2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.
60min
2M
Print
Index
Off
Size
Default
Date
Quantity
[Index]
Select [On] to print as an index image.
[Size]
Select the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (
“Read This First”). This function may not
be provided depending on the printer.
[Quantity]
When [Index] is set to [Off]:
Select the number of sheets of an image
that you want to print. The image will
be printed as a single image.
When [Index] is set to [On]:
Select the number of sets of images that
you want to print as an index image. If
you selected [This image] in step 1,
select the number of the same image
you want to print side by side on a sheet
as an index image.
• The designated number of images may not
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
Off
1
OKExit
t step 2 in
3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press
z.
The image is printed.
• Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use
terminal while the (PictBridge
Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.
60min
Printing
2/3
Exit
To print other images
After step 3, select [Select] and the desired
image with v/V, then perform from step 1.
To print images on the index screen
Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera”
(page 81) and “Stage 2: Connecting the
camera to the printer” (page 82), then
proceed with the following.
When you connect the camera to a printer,
the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to
turn off the print menu, then proceed as
follows.
1 Press (Index).
The index screen appears.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z.
4 Select the desired printing method with v/
V, then press z.
Print
All In
This Folder
DPOF image
Select
Cancel
indicator
Printing still images
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[Select]
Selects images and prints all the selected
images.
Select the image you want to print with v/
V/b/B, then press z to display the
mark. (Repeat this procedure to select
other images.) Then, press MENU.
[DPOF image]
Prints all the images with a (Print
order) mark regardless of the displayed
image.
[All In This Folder]
Prints all the images in the folder.
5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3:
Printing” (page 82).
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Printing at a shop
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo”
containing images shot with your camera to
a photo printing service shop. As long as
the shop supports photo printing services
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo”, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” to the
print shop.
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a
(Print
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” that you want to print out later.
• You can also print the images with the
(Print order) mark using a printer that conforms
to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer.
• You cannot mark movies.
• When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst]
mode, all the images are printed on one sheet
divided into 16 panels.
When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to
a shop
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” they handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” is not handled by your
photo printing service shop, copy the images
you want to print out to other medium such as a
CD-R and take it to the shop.
• Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
with it.
• Before you take image data to a shop, always
copy (back up) your data to a disk.
• You cannot set the number of prints.
Marking in single-image mode
MENU button
Control button
1 Display the image you want to
print.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z.
A (Print order) mark is marked on
the image.
60min
2M
2/9
DPOF
Exit
BACK/NEXT
4 To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B, then
press z.
To remove the mark in single-image
mode
Press z in step 3 or 4.
Printing still images
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Marking in index mode
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select
[Exit] in step 8, then press z.
1 Display the index screen (t step
6 in “Read This First”).
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then
press z.
• You cannot add a mark in [All In This
Folder].
5 Select the image you want to
mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
A green mark appears on the
selected image.
Green
mark
MENU
TO NEXT
SELECT
To remove the mark in index mode
Select the images from which you want to
remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then
press z. Select [Off], then press z.
6 Repeat step 5 to mark other
images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The mark turns white.
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Connecting your camera to your TV
Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by
connecting the camera to a TV.
Turn off both your camera and the TV
before connecting the camera and the TV.
3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to “video.”
• For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video
input jacks
2 To the multi
connector
Cable for multi-use
terminal
• Place the camera with the screen facing
upwards.
• If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the
audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use
terminal to the left audio jack.
2 Set the switch on the cable for
multi-use terminal to “TV”.
4 Set the mode switch to , and
turn on the camera.
Mode switch
60min
VGA
2/9
10:30
PM
2006 1 1101-0002
BACK/NEXT VOLUME
Control button
Images shot with the camera appear on
the TV screen.
Press b/B on the control button to
select the desired image.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be
necessary to switch the video signal output
to match that of your TV system (page 62).
Connecting your camera to your TV
CAMERA
DISP SEL
TV
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On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen,
you need a TV with a video input jack and
the cable for multi-use terminal. The color
system of the TV must match that of your
digital still camera. Check the following
lists for the TV color system of the country
or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq,
Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 90 to 100.
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 101.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one
minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 60).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music
files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
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Troubleshooting
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Battery pack and power
The battery pack cannot be installed.
• As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever
toward the bottom of the camera (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location
(page 106).
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
• The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This
Firs t”).
• The battery pack is dead (page 106). Replace it with a new one.
The battery pack runs down too quickly.
• Charge it sufficiently (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 106).
• The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge
the battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 106). Replace it with a new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
• The battery pack is dead (page 106). Replace it with a new one.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again
(t step 2 in “Read This First”).
• The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
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Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (pages 24, 25). If it is
full, do one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• Set the mode switch to when shooting still images.
• Set the mode switch to when shooting movies.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (page 104).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
• Set the mode switch to a position other than (page 28).
Recording takes a long time.
• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 20). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to position the lens
farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 8 cm (3 1/4
inches) (W)/25 cm (9 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and
focus from a distance of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) from the subject
(t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or
(Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images.
• The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 38).
• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 39.
Troubleshooting
Optical zoom does not work.
• When (Magnifying Glass) is selected, the optical zoom is not available.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 52).
• This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
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Smart zoom does not function.
• Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 52).
• This function cannot be used when:
– The image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
– Shooting in Multi Burst mode.
– Shooting movies.
The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst], [Exp Brktg] or [Multi Burst] (page 42).
– (High sensitivity mode), (Twilight mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the
Scene mode (page 29).
– When the mode switch is set to .
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Magnifying Glass) is set, or (Landscape
mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (High-speed shutter mode) is selected in
the Scene mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The close-up shoot function does not work.
• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene
mode (page 29).
The date and time are not displayed.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 37).
The image is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 40) or adjust the exposure (page 37).
• The brightness of the screen is too low. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 23).
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The image is too bright.
• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the
exposure (page 37).
• The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight
(page 23).
The image colors are not correct.
• Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [Normal] (page 36).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 53).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(t step 5 in “Read This First”).
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 8, t “Read This First”).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in
“Read This First”).
• The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack.
Troubleshooting
Viewing images
Refer to “Computers” (page 95) in conjunction with the following items.
Your camera cannot play back images.
• Set the mode switch to (page 28).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 72).
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 70).
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The date and time are not displayed.
• (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 23).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Disconnect the cable for multi-
use terminal or set the switch to “CAMERA” (page 67).
The image does not appear on the TV screen.
• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 62).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 87).
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “CAMERA”. Set to “TV” (page 87).
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 47).
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
images (page 46), or use the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch and set the
switch to the LOCK position (page 104) to prevent accidental erasure.
The resizing function does not work.
• You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
• You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.
You cannot cut a movie.
• The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds).
• Cancel the protection (page 47).
• Still images cannot be cut.
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Computers
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 64 for Windows, and page 78 for
Macintosh.
Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 67).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
• Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
• When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This
First”), or use the AC Adaptor (page 18).
• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 67).
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and
connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode Mass Storage” is displayed (page 67).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 61).
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
device (page 67).
• The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 65).
• Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied).
Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver
(see the next item).
The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you
connect your computer to the camera.
• Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer.
1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager].
• For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab.
The “Device Manager” appears.
3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK].
The device is deleted.
4 Install the software (page 65).
A USB driver is also installed.
Troubleshooting
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You cannot copy images.
• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 67).
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 67, 78).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by
your camera (page 57).
After making a USB connection, “Cyber-shot Viewer” does not start
automatically.
• Start “Media Check Tool” (page 73).
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 67).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
• If you are using “Cyber-shot Viewer,” refer to the Help.
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the
hard disk (page 66).
You cannot print an image.
• Check the printer settings.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 71).
• Operate correctly (page 72).
Cyber-shot Viewer
Images are not displayed correctly with “Cyber-shot Viewer”.
• Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not
displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 76).
You cannot find images imported with “Cyber-shot Viewer”.
• Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
• If you have changed the default settings, refer to “Changing the “Folder to be imported”” on
page 76 and check what folder is used for importing.
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You want to change the “Folder to be imported”.
• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a
different folder after using “Cyber-shot Viewer” to register it in “Viewed folders” (page 76).
All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
• The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This
First”).
“Memory Stick Duo”
Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).
Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
• Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (page 24) when recording movies with the image size set
to [640(Fine)].
Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104).
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.
• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK
position to prevent accidental erasure (page 104).
Troubleshooting
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory
Stick” slot.
• Check that the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of
computers and card readers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those
manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 67,
78). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Internal memory
The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This
First”).
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Cannot record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This
Firs t”).
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you
copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 56) to format the
internal memory after copying the data.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (64 MB or more recommended).
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the
internal memory.
• Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
Printing
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
• When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], both edges of the image may
be cut off.
• When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless
settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or
not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 61).
• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is
indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made.
• The switch on the cable for multi-use terminal is set to “TV”. Set to “CAMERA” (page 82).
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Cannot print images.
• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use
terminal.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
cable for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use
terminal again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.
Printing is canceled.
• You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge Connecting)
mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 83).
Cannot select the print size.
• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 83) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
Troubleshooting
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Others
Your camera does not work.
• Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera (page 106).
• The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in
“Read This First”).
The power is on, but the camera does not work.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after
one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.
Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.
• See page 19.
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it (page 108).
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
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