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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ... described in the operating instructions and adhere to them I 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 I Pola...

Page 3: ... 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 I Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions Wh...

Page 4: ...be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position For Customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 S0NY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only I Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No OSC T300 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Espri...

Page 5: ...erial special handling may apply See www dtsc ca govlhazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate 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 I Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the ...

Page 6: ...tery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 ...

Page 7: ...ng images 20 Learning the various functions HOME Menu 23 Using the HOME screen 23 HOME items 24 Using the menu items 25 Menu items 26 Enjoying your computer 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software Picture Motion Browser supplied 28 Viewing Cyber shot Handbook 29 Indicators on the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 33 Battery life and number of images you ...

Page 8: ...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 The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may a...

Page 9: ...hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped About the paint pen You can paint or put stamps on still images with the paint pen Attach the paint pen to the wrist strap shown right Do not carry the camera by holding the paint pen The camera may fall off USB AIV cable for multi use terminal 1 Wrist strap I CD ROM I Cyber shot application software Cyber shot Handbook Cyber...

Page 10: ... pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances See page 33 for the number of images that can be recorded Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket I...

Page 11: ...E oOpen the battery Memory Stick Duo cover e Insert the Memory Stick Duo not supplied e Insert the battery pack oClose the battery Memory Stick Duo cover I When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted The camera records plays back images using the internal memory approx 15 MB 11 ...

Page 12: ...ge indicator It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time page 13 I To remove the battery pack Memory Stick Duo Open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover Memory Stick Duo Make sure that the access lamp is not lit t...

Page 13: ...splay format then touch 8 2 Touch each item then set its numeric value by touching Ji f 3 Touch OK The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using Picture Motion Browser in the CD ROM supplied you can print or save images with the date Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM Clock Settings Y M D D M Y 1 i ITo set the date and time again Touch HOME then ...

Page 14: ...inger When the item you want to set is not on the screen touch A 0tt4 to change the page You can return to the previous screen by touching BACK or xl Touching OK advances to the next screen If you touch the top right of the screen during shooting the buttons and icons will momentarily disappear The buttons and icons will reappear when you take your finger off the screen Perform calibration if resp...

Page 15: ... detected 8Shoot with the shutter button When shooting still images 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the indicator stops flashing and remains lit 2 Press the shutter button fully down AE AF lock indicator When shooting movies Touch the shooting mode setting button then touch U Movie Mode pages 16 17 The shortest shooting...

Page 16: ...cm 5x7 A Shoot at small image size for e mail attachments 2 Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 9 For viewing on HDTVs and printing up to A4 8xI0 9 For viewing on HDTVs Images shot with a 16 9 aspect ratio fill the entire screen Movie E Fine Shoot high quality movie for display on TV lSro Standard Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV Mo Shoot at small image size for e mail attachments i Using the ...

Page 17: ...then select the desired mode High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting ISO I Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile the shutter is released automatically page 19 eo Soft Snap Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people II flowers etc lAi Landscape Shoots with the focus on a distant subject e J Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of people in a ...

Page 18: ... Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Normally put the camera in this mode Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close up subjects Set Macro On when shooting close subjects Q Close focus enabled Locked to the W side Approx I to 20 em 13 32 to 77 8 inches I Changing the screen display Touch DISP on the screen to change to the display sel...

Page 19: ...ther the Memory Stick Duo or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with Smile Detection page 26 If a smile is not detected set the Smile Detection Sensitivity page 26 You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame Orange smiles after pressing t...

Page 20: ...ith l j I Touch Exit to turn off the volume control screen Stop Touch You may not be able to play back some images shot using an earlier Sony model Touch HOME then select Folder View from a View Images to play back these images I Uii To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete then touch Uii Delete 2 Touch OK I To view an enlarged image playback zoom Touch a still image while it is dis...

Page 21: ...image To cancel the deletion touch the image again to deselect the mark 3 Touch 8 and then touch OK To delete all the images in the selected date range or folder select iif All Images in Date Range or BU All In This Folder from iffi Delete in the menu screen then touch OK I l iJ I To play back a series of images Slideshow 1 Touch rrn Slideshow 2 Touch Start The music will change together with the ...

Page 22: ...input Jacks t T Cable for multi use terminal To view on HD High Definition TV an HD Output Adaptor Cable not supplied is needed If you set the image size to 16 9 you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HO TV You cannot view movies output in HD 1080i signal format Set COMPONENT to SO when shooting movies 22 ...

Page 23: ...isplayed touch OK to confirm I When you select the Manage Memory or ill Settings category ftHOME EI vT Main Settings 1 BACK Main Settings 1 1 IShootingSettings IQV e c lb n c Ui 1 ClockSettings CD l Languagesetting 1m l tniaIiZ Housing s e t t i n g s Oil c QLd I jj I l iI 1 i44 _ i IlIlIill 1 Touch the item you want to change the settings If you select Manage Memory touch Memory Tool 2 Touch AlT ...

Page 24: ...w Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings I Beep Initialize Housing Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings I AF Illuminator AF Mode Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting 0 _ l J Format Music Create R...

Page 25: ...unction Guide Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode GTouch a desired menu item If the desired item is hidden keep touching AI until the item appears on the screen eTouch a desired setting item OTouch OK to turn off the menu 25 ...

Page 26: ...mile Detection Sensitivity Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot EV Adjusts Exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode Focus Changes the focus method White Balance Adjusts the color tones Underwater White Balance Adjusts the colors when shooting unde...

Page 27: ...t certain conditions Registers images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites Switches the View Mode Displays still images in 16 9 Sets and executes a slideshow consecutive playback Retouches still images Paints on a still image and saves as a new image Changes the image size according to usage Deletes images Prevents accidental erasure Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print...

Page 28: ...S 9 119 2 Mac OS X vIO 1 Windows XP SP2 Windows to vlO 5 Vista Application software Windows 2000 Professional SP4 not compatible Picture Motion Windows XP SP2 Windows Browser Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Your computer must be pre installed with an OS listed above OS upgrades are not supported If your OS does not support USB connections copy images by inserting the Me...

Page 29: ...creen for copying Cyber shot Handbook appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to copy When you install Cyber shot Handbook the Cyber shot Step up Guide will be installed automatically 3 After the installation is complete double click the shortcut created on the desktop I For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Select the Handbook folde...

Page 30: ...SP on the screen to change to I the display selection screen page 18 4 The indicators are limited in EASY Easy Shooting mode lili I 01 02 030405 06 Protect Favorites Filter by Faces View Mode Zoom scaling Ii II M X1 3 SQ PQ Standby 0 12 I When shooting movies 3 4 i When playing back DPOF X2 0 Print order DPOF mark Playback zoom 125 F3 5 180400 2 0EV m I I 0 00 12 101 0012 2008 1 1 9 30 AM SteadySh...

Page 31: ...gram Red eye reduction display is disabled Flash level 1m Flash charging II BRK BRK Recording mode 1 0 3 1 0 7 BAK AE AF lock 1 0 e Face Detection Smile m1 NR slow shutter Detection 125 Shutter speed IE Metering Mode F3 5 Aperture value l1li 00 Focus 180400 ISO number t ON AF illuminator 2 0EV Exposure Value to Vibration warning Metering mode Touch AF indicator t Flash Housing AWB White balance 1 ...

Page 32: ...lcati6 m 91 7 Standby Standby a movie Recording REC a movie 0 12 Recording time m s Playback C JI c J Playback bar 32 0 00 12 101 0012 200811 9 30 AM Counter Folder file number Recorded date time of the playback image ...

Page 33: ...etween the Wand Tends 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 battery life and the number of images do not change regardless of image size tWhen viewing still images Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals Notes on the battery Batte...

Page 34: ...images listed assume REC Mode is set to Normal When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera the image may not appear in the actual image size The approximate recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times These are the to...

Page 35: ... may be checked Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack Insert the battery pack correctly by pressing and holding the battery eject lever open page 11 Cannot turn on the camera After inserting the battery pack into the camera it may take a few moments for the camera to power up Insert the battery pack correctly page 11 The battery pack is discharged Insert charged battery pack page 1...

Page 36: ... Set the shooting mode to In 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 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright SUbject The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunc...

Page 37: ... any of the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between O C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended i On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moist...

Page 38: ...l USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel Wide 16 9 8 8 cm 3 5 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BD I 3 6 V NP FDI not supplied 3 6 V AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting I OW Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 ...

Page 39: ...ither registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in...

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Page 41: ...be shotHandbook DSC T300 Before operating the unit please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the ulnstruction Manual and the Ueyber shot Step up Guide and retain them for future reference TCLICKI 2008 Sony Corporation 3 288 698 11 1 ...

Page 42: ... screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Notes on the LCD screen and lens The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Memory Stick You cannot use a Memory Stick with the camera SONY r Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on th...

Page 43: ...panel 20 Changing the screen display 21 Using the internal memory 23 Basic Operations Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode 24 Viewing images 29 Viewing still images as a slideshow 31 Deleting images 35 Learning the various functions HOME Menu 36 Menu items 39 Using the shooting functions Switching the shooting mode 41 Shooting images using Scene Selection 42 Shooting images Program Auto mode 46 Fo...

Page 44: ...ng the metering mode Focus Changing the focus method White Balance Adjusting the color tones Underwater White Balance Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO Optimizing the brightness and contrast Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot Selec...

Page 45: ...ages cf Protect Preventing accidental erasure DPOF Adding a Print order mark Print Printing images using a printer Rotate Rotating a still image f J Select Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images j Volume Settings Adjusting the volume Painting or putting stamps on still images Paint 78 Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 80 Manage Memory 81 Memory...

Page 46: ...he software supplied 100 On the Picture Motion Browser supplied 102 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser 103 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser 107 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo 109 Using the Music Transfer supplied 110 Using your Macintosh computer 111 Viewing Cyber shot Step up Guide 1...

Page 47: ...ting Troubleshooting 120 Warning indicators and messages 132 Others Using the camera abroad Power sources 136 On the Memory Stick Duo 137 On the battery pack 139 On the battery charger 140 On Cyber shot Station 141 Index Index 143 7 ...

Page 48: ...button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically ocus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Do not fully press the shutter button straight away Press the shutter button AE AF lock indicator halfway down flashing lit beeps Then press the shutter button fully down 8 When focusing is difficult Focus page 46 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be becaus...

Page 49: ... at your side after pressing the shutter button Cause Even though the camera is steady the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed What you can do to reduce the blurring Select ISO High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster and press the shutter button before the subject moves N...

Page 50: ...ght to pass through ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Recording sensitivity 10 Overexposure too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure too little light Darker image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Adjusting EV Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the c...

Page 51: ...en in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker On the effects of lighting t color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions Example The color of an image affected by light sources Daylight White standard Cloudy Fl...

Page 52: ...s 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 3648 1 1 D l 640 Description of the pixels and the image size D Image size 10M 3648 pixels x 2736 pixels 9 980 928 pixels f Image size VGA 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Selecting the image size for use page 24 Many pixels Fine image quality and large fi...

Page 53: ... up to A4 8x lO 2 For viewing on HDTVs 9 16 9 2M l920x 1080 More Rough I Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 2 Images fill the entire screen Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 129 E 640 Fine 640x480 Approx 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV lSro 640 Standard 640x480 Approx 17 Shoot standard quality movie for d...

Page 54: ... out red correct the image with Retouch on the viewing menu page 68 or with the supplied software Picture Motion Browser The White circular spots This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots Camera lIloo 0 8 uoo 0 Subject Particles dust pollen etc in the air How can the White circular spot...

Page 55: ...ist strap Grip I Speaker Battery insertion slot ID Multi connector Used in the following situations Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer Making a connection to audio video input jacks on a TV Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer ID Access lamp l Memory Stick Duo slot ID Battery eject lever ID Battery Memory Stick Duo cover Q Tripod receptacle Use a tripod wi...

Page 56: ...y down in the default settings Recording folder 81 This does not appear when using internal memory 16 I Di play Battery remaining Low battery warning 132 96 00 25 05 Number of recordable images Recordable time h m s Recording Media Memory Stick Duo internal memory AF illuminator 89 Vibration warning Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if...

Page 57: ... the NR Noise Reduction slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise fDt Scene Recognition 56 Q v II 1m Red eye reduction 60 Flash level 60 1m Flash charging m Recording mode 55 BRK 1 1 0 li Face Detection 53 Smile Detection 54 125 fE Metering Mode 49 F3 5 00 Focus 46 IS0400 r Touch AF indicator 25 2 0EV m Housing 85 Q 1 1 1 White balance 58 59 1 W WB It we we 1 2 SL ...

Page 58: ...necting 115 01 02 View Mode 63 030405 06 lAfo o Filter by Faces 65 eO 0 Favorites 66 C n Protect 74 DPOF Print order DPOF mark 118 Q X2 0 Playback zoom 30 18 8 8 VOL 1111111 I C 32 00 Image numberlNumber of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media Memory Stick Duo internal memory PictBridge connecting 117 Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the icon is displayed Chang...

Page 59: ...11 9 30 AM Shutter speed Aperture value ISO number 50 Exposure Value 51 Metering mode 49 Flash White balance 58 59 Playback 29 Playback bar Counter Folder file number 77 Recorded date time of the playback image Histogram 22 appears when histogram display is disabled 19 ...

Page 60: ...screen touch AI t4 to change the page You can return to the previous screen by touching BACK or x Touching OK advances to the next screen To operate the touch panel press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen Do not press the touch panel with any pointed object other than the supplied paint pen Do not press against the LCD screen more than necessary If you touch the top right of th...

Page 61: ... Normal The touch panel buttons and the icons are displayed Simple Only the touch panel buttons are displayed Image Only During playback touching El30FF during Normal or Simple mode temporarily results in an Image Only display To make the touch panel buttons reappear touch the center During Image Only mode touching the center temporarily results in a Normal display Touch El30FF to display in Image...

Page 62: ...hile shooting When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When using playback zoom When rotating still images During playback of movies When the Favorites List is displayed When the Date List is displayed A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow...

Page 63: ...k Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Settings etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with sufficient free capacity then perform the procedure...

Page 64: ...ch panel Shutter button Zoom WfT lever I Image Size page 27 II Self Timer page 27 Shooting mode page 41 Flash mode page 28 ID Macro Close focus page 28 1 Open the lens cover 2 Hold the camera steady keeping your arms at your side 24 Position the subject in the center of the focus frame or touch the point for focusing ...

Page 65: ...d if an object other than a person s face is detected Touch OFF to cancel this function You cannot use this function when using the digital zoom shooting in Q Close focus enabled mode or in EASY Easy Shooting mode You cannot use this function when IAi Landscape J Twilight Fireworks Underwater or Hi Speed Shutter mode is selected in the Scene Selection If you touch outside the selectable focus rang...

Page 66: ...ly and the beep does not sound Recompose the shot and focus again Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light EASY Using Easy Shooti...

Page 67: ...tails on the image size see page 12 Using the self timer Touch the self timer setting button on the screen Touch the desired item then OK Ff Not using the self timer o Setting the 10 second delay self timer Setting the 2 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates Self timer lamp To cancel touch DFf Use the 2 se...

Page 68: ...n OK AUTO Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Normally put the camera in this mode Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close up subjects Set Macro On when shooting close subjects Q Close focus enabled Locked to the W side Approximately I to 20 cm 13 32 to 77 8 inches Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recordin...

Page 69: ...ntrol Touch l VOL during movie playback then adjust the volume with E j E j Touch Exit to tum off the volume control screen Stop Touch Movies of image size 320 are displayed in a smaller size When Display Setup is set to Image Only touch the rightJIeft side of the screen during still image playback to display the next previous image and touch the center of the screen to display in Normal mode Touc...

Page 70: ...ever to the T side Slide the lever to the W side to return page 27 To view an index screen Touch Index to display the index screen Touch 4 to display the previous next page To select the playback image by the date touch Date List and you can select the date containing the image you want to play back from the Date List When using a Memory Stick Duo Index Date List 30 To return to the single image s...

Page 71: ... stored until the next time they are changed Sometimes the Filter by Faces function cannot be used with images shot using an earlier Sony model To end the slideshow Touch the panel and then touch Exit To adjust the volume of the music Touch the panel to display the volume control screen then adjust the volume with i J i J Touch x to tum off the volume control screen You can adjust the volume from ...

Page 72: ... in the selected folder for the selected I T h is d at e 1 date range or in Favorites Folder and This date can only 1 1 be selected when using the associated View Mode Favorites 1 6 Off Filters the displayed images according to the selected t A 1 1 pe o p Ie i condition Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or I l hidden To cancel the filtering select Off Children Sometimes filtering cannot be...

Page 73: ...s are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together Face 2 Nostalgic A slow moody slideshow that makes the most of images that include faces Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together Face 3 Stylish A lively high tempo slideshow that makes the most of images that include faces Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together Off Music...

Page 74: ...camera to play back during slideshow You can transfer music using J I Music Tool in Iljj Slideshow on the HOME screen and the Music Transfer software supplied installed on a computer For details see pages 110 and 112 You can record up to eight pieces of music on the camera The eight preset pieces Music I Music8 can be replaced with the ones you transferred A maximum length of each music file for m...

Page 75: ...en you delete images from the index screen G Touch fiij Delete while displaying in index mode Touch the image you want to delete V mark is checked in the check box of the image V mark Touch V again to remove the marks Touch on the index screen to return to the single image screen Touch 8 then touch OK To delete all the images see page 73 35 ...

Page 76: ...h HOME to display the HOME screen 36 HOME 2 Touch the category you want to set 3 Touch the item in the category you want to set Function Guide If the function guide is displayed touch OK to confirm You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is made The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down Touch x to return to the pr...

Page 77: ...ing at Print Print page 76 Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool page 81 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool page 83 Format II Settings Main Settings Main Settings 1 page 84 Beep Initialize Housing Main Settings 2 page 87 USB Connect Video Out Function Guide Calibration Smile demo mode COMPONENT TV TYPE Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 page 89 AF Illumin...

Page 78: ... guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to Off page 84 38 Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode 2 Touch the desired menu item If the desired item is hidden keep touching until the item appears on the screen 3 Touch the desired setting item Shoo1 contlnuQusly when the shutter button Is held 4 Touch OK to turn off the menu ...

Page 79: ... Detection 2 C1l Smile Detection 2 C Smile Detection 2 Sensitivity REC Mode 2 Scene Recognition EV 3 Metering Mode 3 Focus 3 White Balance 2 Underwater White 2 Balance Flash Level Red Eye 2 Reduction DRO Color Mode SteadyShot Shooting Settings 1 The items that can be selected are limited compared to other modes page 26 2 The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode page ...

Page 80: ...e 65 m Date List Add Remove Favorites Wide Zoom Display D Retouch IIf Multi Purpose Resize cI Protect l Print EJ Select Folder q Filter by Faces cJ f View Mode rrn Slideshow f lp Paint Uii Delete DPOF I J Rotate l J Volume Settings ...

Page 81: ...ment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically II Program Auto 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 functions available see page 39 The setting buttons for Focus Metering mode ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen p...

Page 82: ... you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere 1 Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes iSnow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their s...

Page 83: ...tions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode V you can select the desired setting VI v v V 1 ISO VI v v v eo VI V V 2 v V V II Ai 1 v V V S CD VI SL V V V fI r c a c a I V VI I V V V V c c VI V V V V a 1 V vlv V V V 3 It VI I V V V 1 Flash for White Balance cannot be selected 2 When touched for Face Detection cannot be selected 3 You can use Underwater White Balance instead of Whi...

Page 84: ...he Memory Stick Duo or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with Smile Detection page 54 If a smile is not detected set the Smile Detection Sensitivity page 54 You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame Orange smiles after pressing the shu...

Page 85: ...iles CD Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing 45 ...

Page 86: ...d Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode l1li Multi AF OJ Center AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame AF range finder frame Only for still image Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you ca...

Page 87: ...s at the center of the screen You can change the focus method only when Face Detection is set to When touched You can select only Multi AF or 00 when shooting movies The Semi manual distance setting contains some error and this error increases when the zoom is set to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward AF range finder frame 00 unlimited distance 7 0 m 3 0m 1 0 m Automatically focus...

Page 88: ...s follows CD Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock AF range finder frame AE AF lock indicator 48 As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully c...

Page 89: ...e metering mode is fixed to Multi when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus page 25 E2 I Multi t Center Spot Only for still image Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted...

Page 90: ...However images tend to become noisier as the ISO ISO sensitivity number increases Select an ISO sensitivity 100 ISO number according to shooting conditions 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 For details on the ISO sensitivity see page 11 You can select only from ISO AUTO ISO 80 to ISO 400 when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket When shooting under bright conditions the camera automatically enhanc...

Page 91: ...age 10 The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective Toward Toward 2 0EV Toward Darkens an image OEV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera 2 0EV Toward Brightens an image 51 ...

Page 92: ...Auto Adjustment Program Auto Scene Selection Easy Shooting Movie Mode The default settings are marked with Image Size Selecting the image size fln1m m_ Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in 10M size Small Shoots images in 3M size Flash Flash setting miiiiJ m_ Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or ...

Page 93: ...8 faces of your subjects can be detected However only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be detected when 1 Soft Snap mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode When the camera detects more than one subject the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange The frame for which the focus is set will tum green by...

Page 94: ...ects and shoots with priority on adult s face Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions Touching a face gives priority to that face regardless of the priority setting Smile Detection Sensitivity Setting the Smile Detection LIIlmem Sensitivity This sets the smile detection level when Smile Shutter mode is selected in the Scene Selection For details on the Smile Shutter see pa...

Page 95: ... shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode shifting the exposure value You can select the image with the best exposure afterward When the shooting mode is set to a Auto Adjustment the Exposure Bracket mode is not available The flash is set to Flash forced off On the Burst When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded The recording interval is approximately 0 64 secon...

Page 96: ...tion The camera determines the scene to be shot m1lE7Jmmlll and takes the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions such as backlight or a night scene and then takes the shot _ Off Auto Does not use the Scene Recognition function The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using the optimal settings If the camera does not recognize the scene ...

Page 97: ... Auto if Scene Recognition is set to anything other than Off before the screen is touched i Twilight using a tripod scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a Q Twilight using a tripod Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting The...

Page 98: ...e color tones if Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural 58 Antto Auto Daylight Cloudy 1 Fluorescent Light 1 Fluorescent Light 2 Fluorescent Light 3 11 3 Adjusts the White Balance automatically Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day evening views night scenes neon signs fireworks etc Fluorescent Light 1 Adjusts for...

Page 99: ... When Underwater is selected in Scene Selection you can use Underwater White Balance instead of White Balance Underwater White Balance Adjusting color tones during IiBmI__ Underwater mode Adjusts the color tone during Underwater mode page 42 Auto The camera automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural 1 Underwater 1 Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong _2 U...

Page 100: ...duce the red eye phenomenon N On The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on...

Page 101: ...O is an abbreviation for Dynamic Range Optimizer a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image Oepending on shooting conditions it may not be possible to obtain correction effects Note the following points when ORO plus is set Time is required for image processing Only AUTO or values from 80 to 400 can be set for the ISO value When Burst or Bracket...

Page 102: ...ry consumption is faster than in Shooting mode l Off Does not use anti blur mode In E Auto Adjustment or EASY Easy Shooting mode SteadyShot is set to Shooting For movies you can set Continuous or Off only The default setting is set to Continuous 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 ni...

Page 103: ...ode In index mode you can select the View Mode also with the button on the right of the screen Date View Display by date Separates the images stored on the Memory Stick Duo by the date and displays the thumbnail image on a calendar The default setting is Date View Ea Folder View Display by folder Displays images for each folder created using Create REC Folder of the Memory Tool If a new folder has...

Page 104: ...ys images registered as Favorites page 66 Favorites BACK t1 1 r 2 1 3 I Il 5 6 I iC_ J l_ o giJJJd Number of images registered Display images having the as Favorites most recently date CD Touch the Favorites group you want to play back The selected favorites are displayed in a list If you want to play back a single image touch that image ...

Page 105: ...s feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View CD Touch MENU then touch Date List A list of dates calendar is displayed Touch the date you want to display q Filter by Faces Playing back images filtered to meet certain I ilI iI g conditions This feature filters images and displays them Q OFF Off Images are not filtered tA All people Images are filtered according to specified cond...

Page 106: ...nge Add all images in the selected date range as Favorites This item appears only during list display in Date View Remove All in Date Remove all images in the selected date range or Favorites group Range The displayed item differs according to the selected View Mode Remove All in This item appears only in index mode Favorites To add an image as Favorites G Display the image you want to add as Favo...

Page 107: ...ched to the selected image To add other images repeat step CD Touch B OK Touch on the index screen to return to the single image screen To select all images in the date range D Touch MENU in index mode Display 0 Add Remove Favorites by touching Ji T then touch it Touch Add All in Date Range o Touch the Favorites group to which you want to add the images Touch OK To remove from Favorites Touch the ...

Page 108: ...d ItJJ Slideshow Playing back a series of images IilIiiI g This item has the same function as IfJi Slideshow button in playback mode See page 31 D Retouch Retouching still images IiilI ilIiiI g Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file The original image is retained To retouch the still images CD Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in sin...

Page 109: ...OK The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image Corrects the red eye phenomenon caused by flash After red eye correction is completed touch OK You may not be able to correct the red eye phenomenon depending on the image Sharpens the image within a chosen frame CD Touch the area frame of the desired image to retouch then touchB Touch...

Page 110: ...osen point in monochrome to signalize a subject Il Fisheye Lens CD Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch then touchE Adjust the desired range to retouch with 1 then touch B Touch OK Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point 70 n Cross Filter CD Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch then touchB Select level of retouch with 1 then touch B Touch OK Adds starburs...

Page 111: ... range to retouch with then touch 8 Touch OK Softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera CD Adjust the desired range to retouch with then touch 8 Select the level of retouch with then touch E Touch OK This feature puts a smile on a person s face CD Select the level of retouch with then touch E Touch OK Retouching...

Page 112: ...wing and to the VGA size for blog or e mail attachments HDTV lilt Blog E mail lit Changes the aspect ratio from 4 3 3 2 to 16 9 and saves as 2M size Changes the aspect ratio from 16 9 3 2 to 4 3 and saves as VGA size 72 G Display the desired image to be changed Touch MENU and then touch lIif Multi Purpose Resize Touch the desired size of the image 1Il HDTV or lit BloglE mail Specify the area you w...

Page 113: ...s Folder To delete an image CD Display the image you want to delete Touch MENU to display the menu Display Uii Delete by touching AIY then touch it Touch This Image Touch OK To select and delete multiple images CD Touch MENU in single image mode or in index mode Display Uii Delete by touching T then touch it Touch Multiple Images In single image mode Use I I to display the image you want to delete...

Page 114: ...dental erasure 0 Protect indicator appears on the protected image ef o This Image Protects unlocks the currently selected image This item appears only in single image mode Multiple Images Selects and protects unlocks multiple images ef rrJ Set All in Date Range Protects all images in the selected date range folder or Favorites ef ft Select All in This group Folder The displayed item differs accord...

Page 115: ...ges you want to protect then touch the center of that image TouchB OK In index mode Touch the thumbnail image you want to protect The t mark is attached to the selected image To protect other images repeat step Touch 8 OK Touch 18I 1 J on the index screen to return to the single image screen To select all images in the date range folder or Fa orites group CD Touch MENU in index mode Display c f Pr...

Page 116: ...g a Print order mark 1 Li1 9J Adds a print order mark DPOF to the image you want to print See page 118 at Print Printing images using a printer i I Li1 9J Prints the recorded images See page 115 II J Rotate Rotating a still image i 1 Li1 9J Rotates a still image 76 CD Display the image to be rotated Touch MENU to display the menu Display Rotate by touching A T then touch it Touch f to rotate the i...

Page 117: ...r create a new one To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 81 To change the folder for recording images Change REC Folder page 82 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 I I Moves to the previous folder I J Moves to the next folder Pl Moves to either the previous or next folders a 1 Volum...

Page 118: ...aint the images To display the painting D Press E Playback button Touch MENU Cfp Paint II ri save button 2J pen button eraser button I stamp button Thickness Stamps select button Color select button IJ X exit button ID BJ frame button ID revert button I1Q clear all button To paint characters or graphics D Touch Touch the thickness select button the desired thickness then OK Touch the color select ...

Page 119: ... latest state You can select the thickness of the eraser in the same way as you do for the pen using the thickness select button The selected thickness is applied to both the line and eraser Erasing all painting CD Touch Touch OK All painting will disappear from the image Touch Cancel to cancel the operation To save the painting CD Touch etJ Select the image size to be saved from VGA or 3M then to...

Page 120: ... or ll Settings 3 Touch the desired setting item 4 Touch the setting item that you want to change and then touch the desired setting value When you select II Settings touch A on the right of the screen to display the other setting items 5 Touch OK To cancel the setting change Touch Cancel if it is shown as an option on the screen If not touch BACK or x This setting is maintained even when the powe...

Page 121: ...g images CD Touch Create REC Folder The message Creating REC folder appears Touch OK A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder To cancel the folder creation Touch Cancel or BACK in step When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder You can create folders designate...

Page 122: ...ill be copied appears Touch OK Copying starts To cancel copying Touch Cancel or BACK in step Use a fully charged battery pack If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data You cannot select images to copy The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copy...

Page 123: ...tick Duo is inserted in the camera Format Formats the internal memory Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images CD Touch Format The message All data on internal memory will be erased appears Touch OK Formatting starts To cancel formatting Touch Cancel or BACK in step 83 ...

Page 124: ...nd Function Guide When you operate the camera the function guide appears On Displays the function guide Off Does not display the function guide The guide is displayed during playback even if this is set to Off Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images stored in the internal memory are retained CD Touch Initialize The message Reset to def...

Page 125: ...n the screen If you fail to touch the right spot the calibration is not performed Touch the x mark again Housing Changes the function of some buttons to operate the camera when installed in the Housing waterproof case On G Changes the function of the buttons Off Does not change any functions The buttons will work as follows when the setting is On Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching th...

Page 126: ... at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down The demonstration starts If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds the demonstration starts automatically even if the shutter button is not pressed You can temporarily exit the demonstration after it starts by pressing the shutter button all the way down Although the camera operates the shutter when a smiling face is detecte...

Page 127: ... computer or a USB device with the Auto setting select Mass Storage PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 115 PTP MTP When you connect the camera to a computer the copy wizard starts automatically and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer with Windows Vista XP Mac as X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between t...

Page 128: ...the TV color system of the country or region of use page 97 NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe TV TYPE Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback 16 9 Selects this item to play back the images on a wide screen television 16 9 image 4 3 image 4 3 Selects this item to play back the i...

Page 129: ...4 inches zoom T Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject You cannot use the AF illuminator when Semi manual is set page 47 Twilight mode IAil Landscape mode Fireworks mode or Hi Speed Shutter mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode Housing is set to On When you use AF illuminator the normal A...

Page 130: ...o 5x When the zoom scale is exceeded the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom Smart Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image Smart zoom will not be distorted according to the image size This is not sQ available when the image size is set to 10M 3 2 8M or 16 9 7M The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes ...

Page 131: ...splayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images Depending on the shooting angle of the camera the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation you can rotate the image following the procedure on page 76 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still ...

Page 132: ...gs from iI Settings on the HOME screen Touch Clock Settings Touch the desired date display format then touch 8 The clock settings screen appears 92 Touch each item then set its numeric value by touching IT Touch OK To cancel the clock setting Touch Cancel or BACK in step ID Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM ...

Page 133: ...Settings 1m Language Setting language Setting For details on the operation r page 80 Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 93 ...

Page 134: ...e for multi use terminal Tum off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi use terminal supplied VIDEO AUDIO e 0 Black Cable for multi use __ terminal supplied I D To audio video input jacks r Playback button 94 If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal to the le...

Page 135: ...ck button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Touch 1 1 to select the desired image When using the camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 88 95 ...

Page 136: ...mat In Wide Zoom Display still images with an aspect of 4 3 or 3 2 can be displayed with an aspect of 16 9 page 68 With Multi Purpose Resize the aspect ratio can be converted to 16 9 for high definition viewing page 72 1 Connect the camera to an HD High Definition TV with a HD Output Adaptor Cable not supplied COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO e CD To audio video input jacks E Playback button J i White Red...

Page 137: ...f subtle textures and colors The settings are also required to be made on the TV For details refer to the operating instruction of the TV On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi use terminal The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of t...

Page 138: ...es to your computer using Picture Motion Browser Enjoying images using Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer as follows Viewing images saved on your computer Editing images Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online Creating a disc with the images shot requires CD or DVD disc writing drive Printing or saving still images with the date Adding changing Music for slideshow u...

Page 139: ... Starter Edition are not supported Notes on connecting the camera to a computer The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the type...

Page 140: ...k Next The Location Settings screen appears 4 Select the Region and Countryl Area then click Next When the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility appears 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 5 Follow th...

Page 141: ...e short cut icons for Picture Motion Browser PMB Guide Music Transfer are created on the desktop Double click to start Picture Motion Browser PMB Picture Motion Browser I PMBGuide Picture Packag Double click to start PMB Guide Double click to start Music Transfer 101 ...

Page 142: ...ata disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive You can upload the image to the Web For details refer to PMB Guide Starting the PMB Guide Double click the is PMB Guide icon on the desktop To access PMB Guide from the Start menu click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser Starting the Picture Motion Brows...

Page 143: ...ining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Turn on the computer then press lB Playback button L J Playback button Connecting the camera to your computer 1 Cable for multi use terminal Connecting appears on the screen of the camera Access indicators When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically run...

Page 144: ... of Picture Motion Browser appears automatically died amin n l1dc s hmedefi9 fOJ j t to_t If you use the Memory Stick slot refer to page 107 If the AutoPlay Wizard appears close it 2 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button By default images are imported into a folder created in Pictures in Windows XP12000 My Pictures that is named with the date of importing For details ...

Page 145: ...Guide Example Month display screen To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step CD to 0 below before 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 CD Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray Windows Vista Double click here Windows X...

Page 146: ...ntaining image data recorded using the camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo lOIMSDCF only Internal memory lOl_SONY only You cannot record any images to the lOOMSDCF folder The images in this folder are available only for viewing You cannot record play back any images to the MISC folder Image files are named as follows Still image files DSCODDDD JPG M...

Page 147: ...is not compatible with Windows 95 98 98 Second EditionlNT Me of the Windows operating system When you use a computer without a Memory Stick slot use a commercially available Memory Stick ReaderlWriter to copy images from a Memory Stick Duo to your computer To copy images in the internal memory to your computer copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo first then copy them to your computer Copying imag...

Page 148: ...orage destination of the image files see page 106 6 Click the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder Then right click on the Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite...

Page 149: ...ails on Picture Motion Browser see PMB Guide To export images to the camera without using the Picture Motion Browser Images copied by the procedure below cannot be played back using Date View Filter by Faces or cannot be registered to Favorites Play back these images on the camera using Folder View page 63 Skip step D and if the file name set with the camera has not been changed D Right click the ...

Page 150: ...OME screen 2 Touch I jj Slideshow then touch n Music Tool 3 Touch Download Music The message Connect to PC appears 4 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 5 Start Music Transfer 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera D Perform Format Music in step 3 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer Al...

Page 151: ...s including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are four modes for a USB connection when con...

Page 152: ...er copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files You can also 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 disk drive of your computer Music on CDs Pre...

Page 153: ...ng on Macintosh 1 Copy the stepupguide folder in the stepupguide folder to your computer 2 Select stepupguide language and then GB folder stored in the CD ROM supplied and copy all the files in the GB folder to the img folder in the stepupguide folder that you copied to your computer in step 1 Overwrite the files in the img folder with the files from the GB folder 3 After copying is complete doubl...

Page 154: ... can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer C _p_r_in_t_in_g_u_s_in_g_a_c_o_m_p_u_t_e_r You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software and print the images You can insert the date on the image and print it 114 inting at a shop page 118 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing im...

Page 155: ...the camera Prepare the camera for connection to the printer using the cable for multi use terminal When USB Connect is set to Auto the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected Skip Stage I if this is the case It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Touch HOME to display the HOME screen 2 Touch...

Page 156: ...lect Multiple Images You can print multiple selected images CD Touch the image you want to print The mark appears on the selected image Touch B Touch OK When you select Allin This Folder All Images in Date Range and Allin Favorites Touch OK then proceed to stage 4 Stage 4 Printing 1 Touch the desired setting item to make the print settings Print Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specifi...

Page 157: ...elect page 92 This function may not be provided depending on the printer 2 Touch OK The image is printed Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen PictBridge Connecting indicator Stage 5 Completing the printing Make sure the screen has returned to stage 2 and disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from the camera 117 ...

Page 158: ... standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer You cannot mark movies You can add a DPOF Print order mark to a maximum 999 images 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 another medium such as...

Page 159: ...e mode To cancel the selection Touch Exit or BACK in step 5 To remove the mark Touch the images that you want to remove the marks Adding removing DPOF marks to from multiple images at once 1 Touch MENU while displaying images in index mode 2 Touch DPOF and touch the desired item within Select All in This Folder Clear All in This Folder Set All in Date Range 1 Remove All in Date Range Set All in th...

Page 160: ...out one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power Ie Initialize the settings page 84 120 o Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be aware that by sending the camera for repair you give consent that the contents of the internal memory Music files may be checked Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the ap...

Page 161: ...power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Tum on the camera again The battery pack is dead page 139 Replace it with a new one The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge F...

Page 162: ...n to switch to the shooting mode page 29 Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function does not work when l f appears on the display The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down do not press it fully down suddenly Recording takes a long time The NR slow shutter function is activated page 17 This is not a malf...

Page 163: ... Speed Shutter Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction page 14 The close up shoot function Macro Close focus enabled does not work Landscape mode or J Twilight mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection page 43 Q Close focus enabled mode shootin...

Page 164: ...e is too bright Adjust the exposure page 51 The image colors are not correct Set Color Mode to Normal page 61 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place The camera is attem...

Page 165: ...ith another camera The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 105 Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode Exit standby mode by pressing the shutter button all the way down You may not be able to play back some images stored on the Memory Stick Duo shot using an earlier Sony model Play such images in Folder View page 63 This is caused by copying images on the PC...

Page 166: ... 94 If the USB connector of the cable for multi use terminal is connected to another device disconnect it page 105 You are trying to play back movies during HD 1080i output Movies cannot be viewed at high definition image quality Set COMPONENT to SD page 87 Deleting Cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 74 Computers Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown Check Recommended com...

Page 167: ... Follow the designated copy procedure for your as pages 104 and Ill 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 the camera page 81 After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 103...

Page 168: ...ck Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo Insert it in the correct direction 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 Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a ...

Page 169: ... software If you use a photo printing service ask them to superimpose the dates on images 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 ...

Page 170: ...ain page 116 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 When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera disconnect and then reconnect the cable for multi use terminal The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setti...

Page 171: ... settings induding date will be initialized The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the date and time again page 92 The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged In...

Page 172: ... 83 The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with the camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo E 61 DD E 62 DD E 91 DD A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 84 then tum the power on again Messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately Depending on the conditions of use or t...

Page 173: ... on the Memory Stick Duo The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow Folder error A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder pages 81 82 Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo Y...

Page 174: ...ital Zoom is set to Off when you are shooting in Q Close focus enabled mode Or you are trying to use Smart in Digital Zoom when the image size is set to 10M 3 2 8M or 16 9 7M page 90 Maximum number of images already selected Up to 100 files can be selected when using Multiple Images Up to 999 files can be selected when using All Images in Date Range All In This Folder or All In Favorites Up to 999...

Page 175: ... You have selected a function that is not available for movies Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with another camera Operation cannot be executed when using a PictBridge connection Some functions are restricted while the came...

Page 176: ...se the camera the battery charger supplied and the AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction ...

Page 177: ...read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical ...

Page 178: ...pliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to ...

Page 179: ... under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool dry place To maintain the battery pack s function fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing To use the battery pack up leave the camera in slideshow page 31 playback mode until the power goes off To prevent stai...

Page 180: ...ry charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be shortened When the CHARGE lamp flashes remove the battery pack being charged and then inserting the same battery pack into the battery charger again until it clicks When the CHARGE lamp flashes again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that ...

Page 181: ...HD2 not supplied is compliant to the camera Using the Cyber shot Station not supplied enables faster charging than the supplied battery charger and easy connection to a TV or computer For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber shot Station 141 ...

Page 182: ...how button Displays the setting screen of the slideshow page 31 Although the screen differs when I iJ button on the camera is touched setting items do not change MENU button This button is invalid button Displays the previous next image in single image mode Moves the cursor in index mode button Switches to the single image mode in index mode button Changes the screen display in single image mode M...

Page 183: ...ter with the camera 109 Windows 98 Connecting Computer 103 Printer 115 TV 94 96 Copy 82 Copying images to your computer 103 107 Create REC Folder 81 Cross Filter 70 D Date 92 Date List 65 Date View 63 Daylight 58 Delete 35 73 Format 81 83 Deleting images 35 Digital Zoom 90 DirectX 100 DISP 21 Download Music 110 DPOF 76 118 DRO 61 E Easy Shooting 26 41 Electronic transformer 136 EV 51 Exposure 10 E...

Page 184: ...ry Stick Duo 137 Memory Stick TooL 81 Menu Items 39 Shooting 52 Viewing 65 Menu screen 38 Metering Mode 49 Monitor 90 Movie Mode 41 MPG 106 MTP 87 Multi AF 46 Multi connector 15 94 103 lIS Multi pattern metering 49 MUlti Purpose Resize 72 Music TooL 110 Music Transfer 110 112 N NR slow shutter 17 NTSC 88 o Optical zoom 27 90 OS 99 III Overexposure 10 p Paint 72 78 Paint pen 78 PAL 88 Partial Color...

Page 185: ...on 54 Smile Detection Sensitivity 54 Smile Shutter 44 Snow 42 Soft Focus 70 Soft Snap 42 Software I 102 110 Spot AF 47 Spot metering 49 Spot metering cross hairs 49 SteadyShot 62 T Touch panel 20 Trimming 69 Troubleshooting 120 TV 94 TV TYPE 88 Twilight 42 Twilight Portrait 42 u Underexposure 10 Underwater 42 Underwater White Balance 59 Unsharp masking 69 USB Connect 87 Using the camera abroad 136...

Page 186: ...l Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPLI LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http www sony ne...

Page 187: ...Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony netl ...

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Page 189: ...e charge plus rapide que Ie chargeur de batterie fourni et une connexion simplifiee aun televiseur ou ordinateur Correct Lutilisation de la Cyber shot Station non fournie permet une charge plus rapide que Ie chargeur de batterie fourni et une connexion simplifiee aun televiseur Italiano Errata corrige Elf ettuare Ie seguenti correzioni alla Guida all uso Cyber shot contenuta nel CD ROM in dotazion...

Page 190: ...D quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors The settings are also required to be made on the TV For details refer to the operating instruction of the TV Fran ais PhotoTV HO Cet appareil est compatible avec la norme PhotoTV HD En raccordant des peripheriques compatibles PhotoTV HD de Sony Ii I aide d un cable adaptateur de sortie HD non four...

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Page 197: ...information on making the most of your new Cyber shot camera Remember the more accessories you purchase with this one time coupon the more you save Which makes now a great time to stock up on extra batteries chargers cases and more Register today at hffps productregistration sony com or use our automatic USB registration ORDER BY TELEPHONE WITH 15 DISCOUNT FOR ELIGIBLE ACCESSORIES It you cannot ac...

Page 198: ... you save Contents Battery Chargers Cable Lens Light Kit GPS Unit HD Cable Water Housing Color Cases 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cases Tripods Memory Stick media products 10 11 Soles tax and shIpPIng apply Offer valid untIl December 31 2008 For the full terms and condi1lons VISit https Ilproduclregisfrahon sony coml ...

Page 199: ...eep shooting AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz Charges approximately two times faster than supplied battery charger mInloUTHIU 0 LITHIUM ION e I I NP FDl 49 99 There s no need to feel powerless again when you ve got an extra Sony InfoLiTHIUM battery pack It communicates directly with your Cyber shot camera to show you exactly how many minutes of shooting time you have left Tech specs 2 4 Wh 680 mAh mInfoLITHIU...

Page 200: ...bly lit macro shots every time with the Sony Ring Light Designed for use in extreme close up photography this specialized accessory utilizes bright white lED lighting for absolutely true color reproduction Includes 2 modes of lighting level ACC SHA 29 99 The perfect companion for your next photo outing Kit includes a compact Sony travel tripod VCT MTK roomy camero case and handy camero cleaning cl...

Page 201: ...mop The newly updated Picture Motion Browser software now lefs you trace your travel routes and even e mail your maps to others Includes an attachment kit which includes a strop for your arm and a bicycle mounting brocket The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google and is subject to change or termination without notice GPS Unit HD Cable Water Housing Pinpoint the exact location...

Page 202: ...V outlets this versatile performer includes a remote control for convenient operation Plus it charges your Cyber shot camera about 30 faster than your camera s supplied charger The new integrated AV component output terminal means it now requires just one cable to put on an HD slideshow with music Simulated images for illustrative purposes HD Output Adaptor Cable VMC MHC1 39 99 Connects your Cyber...

Page 203: ...histicated black cool white or glossy red Stylus LCJ THC W white LCHHC B black Jacket Case LCJ THC B W 2 colors 39 99 This stylish ali leather case provides added protection for your Son Cyber shot camera without added bulk The included stylus stores neatly inside Choose from black or white m LC5 TWB P pink LC5 TWB H gley LC5 TWB G gleen LC5 TWB B black Soft Leather Carrying Case LCS TWB B G H P 4...

Page 204: ...ith accent stitching Available in black or red LC5 TWF R red Genuine leather Canvas LC5 TWF T brown LC5 TWF P pink LC5 TWF B black Leather Fabric Carrying Case lC5 TWF B P T IR 4 colors 29 99 Give in to your split personality Fashioned of half canvas and half leather these tone on tone carrying cases come in your choice of four exciting colors black pink brown or red A handy belt loop leaves your ...

Page 205: ... red and brown dark blue lC5 TWE B block LCS TWE 5 colors 19 99 This sporty snug fit case features a handy carabiner that can be clipped quickly onto a backpack belt loop or other location Available in five designer colors to match with your specific camera LCS CSK B 2 pes set 14 99 LCS CSK P 2 pes set 14 99 Carry your camera in style with these reversible faux suede drawstring pouches Designed to...

Page 206: ...ing cloth c I VCT 1500l 129 99 Greaf for travel this compact aluminum tripod lets you take timed exposures self porfraits or close ups from as low as 7 1 8 above the ground Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions Memory Stick PRO Duo media compatibility capacity transfer speeds and other features vary by and are dependent upon the desig...

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Page 208: ...ct replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed softwar...

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