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Cyber-shot User Guide

Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

Contents list

Top page > Shooting

Shooting

Shooting still images

Shooting still images
Zoom

Shooting movies

Shooting movies

Setting REC mode

List of mode dial functions
Intelligent Auto
Program Auto
Manual Exposure Shooting
Scene Selection
Sweep Panorama
Movie Mode
Functions not available in some REC modes

Using shooting functions

Tracking focus
DISP (Display Setting)
Flash
Smile Shutter
Self-Timer

Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot DSCH90S

Page 1: ...ms Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page DSC H90 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camera Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...cautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Using the internal memory In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corp...

Page 3: ...tents list Top page Shooting Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Zoom Shooting movies Shooting movies Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP Display Setting Flash Smile Shutter Self Timer Back ...

Page 4: ...sing with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...oting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Cont Shooting Settings Bracket Setting EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection DRO Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Picture Effect Color hue Extracted Color In Camera Guide S...

Page 6: ...ing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print DPOF Rotate In Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...amera settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Video Out Eco Mode USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye Fi Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Del...

Page 8: ... settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ...mera Contents list Top page Using with your computer Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Music Transfer Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Back to top Co...

Page 10: ...ooting Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Printing Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...era Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Difficult situations for this camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Co...

Page 12: ... Precautions About this camera Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Battery charger Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera License Trademarks...

Page 13: ...yed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Using the internal memory In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Zoom Shooting movies Shooting movies Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting...

Page 14: ...s Shooting Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Cont Shooting Settings Bracket Setting EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection DRO Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Picture Effect Color hue Extracted Color In Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back t...

Page 15: ...tings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Video Out Eco Mode USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye Fi Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Delete REC Folder Copy File Nu...

Page 16: ... for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Back to top Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printin...

Page 17: ...ack Battery charger Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 18: ...rning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet E...

Page 19: ...web browser Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window then click the Search button Returning to a previous page Use the browser s back button to return to a previously viewed page or use the breadcrumb trail navigation A to display the desired page Printing out a page Click the Print button to print out a page you are viewing 19 ...

Page 20: ...ons is shown by arrows A Operate the camera in the order indicated Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 20 ...

Page 21: ...out this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Names of parts Shutter button Mode dial For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index lever Playback zoom lever Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator Lens Flash Speaker ON OFF Power button Power lamp Microphone LCD screen Playback button Control button MENU on MENU ...

Page 22: ...a Guide Delete button Hook for wrist strap Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Access lamp Memory card slot Battery Memory card cover USB A V OUT jack Tripod receptacle Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 22 ...

Page 23: ... on the screen List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status You can change the screen display using DISP Display Setting on the control button List of shooting mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Scene Select...

Page 24: ...25 Shutter speed F3 3 Aperture value 2 0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Display Indication Recording folder 96 Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time Recording Media Memory card internal memory Eye Fi Mode display AF Illuminator Flash mode Red eye reduction Flash charging Display Indication Self timer C 32 00 Self diagnosis display Write Date 24 ...

Page 25: ...togram REC Standby Recording a movie Movie standby 0 12 Recording time m s List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Protect Print order DPOF Playback zoom View mode Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 2012 1 1 Recorded date time of the playback image 25 ...

Page 26: ... Eye Fi Mode display Changing folder Metering Mode Flash mode White balance ISO400 ISO number Database file full Database file error warning Display Indication C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 2 0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed F3 3 Aperture value Eco mode Playback Playback bar 00 00 12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 26 ...

Page 27: ...ages on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ...ording Images are recorded using the internal memory You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is 1280x720 Fine or 1280x720 Standard Playback 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 usi...

Page 30: ...tem using on the control button 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the selected function in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch the display from summary to operation to details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mode automatically You can search for a function by key word s or icon by pressing the In Camera Guide button when MENU is not di...

Page 31: ...n press the ON OFF Power button 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated Do not cover the flash with your fingers 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 120 cm 3 feet 11 1 4 inches T from the lens Macro mode may automatically be set depending on the shooting co...

Page 32: ...etting Details 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 Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size Panorama Image Size M...

Page 33: ...e image when shooting The camera s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 16 1 Turn the W T zoom lever Turn the W T zoom lever to T side to zoom in W side to zoom out Turn the W T zoom lever lightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom When the zoom scale exceeds 16 set Digital Zoom Details Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode The operating sound of the ...

Page 34: ...on to start recording 3 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Notes The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie You can shoot continuously for approximately 29 minutes at a time when the temperature is 25 C 77 F and camera is set to the factory settings When shooting stops you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting D...

Page 35: ...m Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene Manual Exposure Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture F value Sweep Panorama ...

Page 36: ...to Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically 1 Set the mode dial to Intelligent Auto 2 Shoot with the shutter button On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some ...

Page 37: ...nts list Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Program Auto 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 1 Set the mode dial to Program Auto 2 Shoot with the shutter button Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back...

Page 38: ...ully to T you can select an aperture of F5 9 or F14 when used with the Internal ND Neutral Density Filter 4 Press the shutter button to shoot the image Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen A Shutter speed aperture F value B EV value 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by...

Page 39: ...hutter speed and aperture F value when the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...elect the desired mode on the control button If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode select from MENU Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc Landscape Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors Night Portrait Allows you ...

Page 41: ...t color Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Beach Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight Snow Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes etc where a considerable portion of the image is white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor 41 ...

Page 42: ...d and the focus will be adjusted Note When you shoot images using Night Portrait Night Scene or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...mposite images 1 Set the mode dial to Sweep Panorama 2 Select a shooting direction with Up Down Left Right on the control button 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully A That part will not be taken 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indication on the screen Tips for shooting a panorama image Pan the camera in an arc at a c...

Page 44: ...hen played on the camera Select a shooting direction with on the control button You cannot shoot a panoramic image in a vertical direction with Panorama Image Size set to 360 The image actually recorded may not cover 360 degrees depending on the subject or the way it is shot Notes If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time a gray area occurs in the composite image...

Page 45: ...olling the panorama images for display Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...Contents list Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Movie Mode Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with their audio 1 Set the mode dial to Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again Related Topic Shooting movies Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to t...

Page 47: ... in Picture Effect In the table below a check mark indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one The icons below Flash and Self Timer indicate the available modes Functions available in REC modes Flash Self Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus Cont Shooting Settings Bracket Setting Intelligent Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Sweep Panorama Movie M...

Page 48: ...e Balance for Bracket Setting cannot be selected Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Self Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus Cont Shooting Settings Bracket Setting Toy camera Pop Color Partial Color Soft High key Bracket Setting cannot be selected Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 49: ...he target frame over the subject you want to focus on and press Tracking begins 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image 4 To cancel the tracking focus before shooting press again Tracking a face If you use the tracking focus function while the Face Detection function is activated you can select a face to be given priority and register that face with the camera Notes When you use t...

Page 50: ...tting Histogram 1 Press DISP Display Setting on the control button 2 Select the desired mode with the control button OFF Displays only images Detailed Info Displays Information Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed ON Displays information Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side A and ...

Page 51: ...es Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting viewing in Sweep Panorama mode A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ...ow can the White circular spots be reduced Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash Select High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection Off is automatically selected Notes The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity While charging the flash is displayed The flash unit pops up automatically before it flashes Do not cover the flash with your fingers The flash retracts ...

Page 54: ...utton during Smile Shutter the camera shoots the image and then returns to Smile Shutter mode 3 To stop shooting press Smile again Tips for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Do not obscure the face by hat masks sunglasses etc Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible Keep the eyes narrowed Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile...

Page 55: ...memory becomes full Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions You cannot use the digital zoom function Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 56: ...e self timer to a 2 second delay Self portrait One Person Sets the self timer to Self portrait timer When the camera detects the specified number of faces a beep sounds and the shutter operates 2 seconds later Self portrait Two People Tips for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button Camera shake occurs Camera shake occurs frequently unde...

Page 57: ...You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 58: ...n with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card a registration screen with the message Files found which were not recognized Import files will be displayed To view unregistered images register them by selecting OK Use a sufficiently char...

Page 59: ... Turn the W T zoom lever to T side during still image playback The image is enlarged to twice the previous size at the center of the image 3 Adjust the position with on the control button The mark in the lower left of the image shows which part of the total image is being displayed 4 Change the zoom scale with W T zoom lever Turn the W T zoom lever to T side to zoom in W side to zoom out Press on ...

Page 60: ...t again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in Date View 3 To return to the single image screen select an image with the control button then press Displaying images of the desired date folder Select the left side bar with the control button then select the desired folder with Viewing images with the Calendar When View Mode is set to Date View turn the W T zoom lever to W side to vi...

Page 62: ...multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Cancel Cancels the deletion You can switch between index and single image mode when selecting images Turn the W T zoom lever to T ...

Page 63: ...Viewing movies Viewing movies 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select a movie with the control button 3 Press The playback bar appears and a movie playback starts Control button Feature Play Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen Adjust the volume with on the control button then press Note You may not be able to play back some images shot using ot...

Page 64: ...es for display You can scroll panorama images by pressing center button on the control button while panorama images are being displayed Turn the W T zoom lever to W side to display the whole image again A Shows the displayed area of the whole panorama image Control button Action on the control button Scrolling playback pauses scrolling images on the control button Scrolls images W side of W T zoom...

Page 65: ...ge Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the ON OFF Power button and set the camera to shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control button 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the Me...

Page 66: ...nt to select another scene follow the steps below 1 MENU Scene Selection desired mode Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc Landscape Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors Night Portrait Allows you to shoot sharp images of peop...

Page 67: ...t color Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Beach Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight Snow Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes etc where a considerable portion of the image is white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor 67 ...

Page 68: ...d and the focus will be adjusted Note When you shoot images using Night Portrait Night Scene or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 68 ...

Page 69: ...uto 2 MENU Easy Mode on the control button 3 OK 4 Shoot with the shutter button To end Easy Mode MENU Exit Easy Mode Note The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image For details see Scene Recog...

Page 71: ...e an image The larger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the image size the more images can be recorded Image size when shooting still images 1 MENU Still Image Size desired size Still Image Size Horizontal Vertical Usage guidelines Number of images Printing 4608 3456 For prints up to A3 size Less More Fine Rough 3648 2736 ...

Page 72: ...e higher the amount of data used per second average bit rate the smoother the playback image Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format 1 MENU Movie Size desired size Movie Size Average bit rate Usage guidelines 1280x720 Fine 9 Mbps Shoots highest quality movies for display on High Definition TV 1280x720 S...

Page 73: ... single image Continuous Shooting The camera shoots up to 100 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button Notes Flash is set to Off When recording continuously with the self timer a series of up to 5 images are recorded regardless of the time the shutter button is pressed The recording interval becomes longer depending on the setting for the image size Focus White Balance ...

Page 74: ...tting desired mode Off Does not use the bracket shooting EXP 0 3 Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the following order standard dark and bright The larger the bracket step value the larger the shift of the exposure value EXP 0 7 EXP 1 0 White Balance Records a series of 3 images with the white balance shifted in the following order current color tone toward blue and toward ...

Page 75: ...ps in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV 1 MENU EV desired EV setting Adjusting the exposure for better looking images A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light When the image shot is overexposed adjust EV to the minus side When the image shot is underexposed adjust EV to the plus side Note If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you u...

Page 76: ...can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Records a b...

Page 77: ...y or a shady location Fluorescent White Balance 1 Fluorescent White Balance 2 Fluorescent White Balance 3 Fluorescent White Balance 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 2 Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting Incandescent Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting ...

Page 78: ...itions as you will shoot the subject 2 MENU White Balance One Push Set on the control button The screen momentarily turns black and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the recording screen is displayed again Notes If the indicator flashes while shooting the white balance is either not set or cannot be set Use automatic white balance Do not shake or strike the camera w...

Page 79: ...When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want Spot AF Focuses on an extrem...

Page 80: ...fway to focus on the subject AF lock 2 When the AE AF lock indicator B stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporat...

Page 81: ... MENU Metering Mode desired mode Multi Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Spot Align the spot metering cross hairs A on the subject to meter one part of the subject Spot me...

Page 82: ...he camera may recognize both the scene and condition or just one 1 MENU Scene Recognition desired mode Auto When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image Advanced When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings When the camera recognizes Night Scene Night Portrait Backlight or Backlight Portrait it automatically changes the s...

Page 83: ...chro Shoots with a slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the face and the background adjusted When Flash is set to Auto What is the Anti Blink function When set to Advanced the camera automatically...

Page 84: ...hooting MENU items Shooting Soft Skin Effect Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect and the effect level 1 MENU Soft Skin Effect desired mode Off Does not use the Soft Skin Effect Low Adds light moderate or strong Soft Skin Effect Mid High Note The Soft Skin Effect may not be visible depending on the subject Related Topic MENU items ...

Page 85: ...items Shooting MENU items Shooting Smile Detection Sensitivity Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles 1 MENU Smile Detection Sensitivity desired mode Big Smile Detects a big normal or slight smile Normal Smile Slight Smile Note Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions Related Topic Smile Shutter MENU items not ava...

Page 86: ...utton halfway down 1 MENU Face Detection desired mode Off Cannot use Face Detection Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on child s face Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on adult s face Notes Off is not available when Self Timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People You can select Face ...

Page 87: ...ntrast to improve the image quality DRO stands for Dynamic Range Optimizer a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image 1 MENU DRO desired mode Off Does not adjust DRO Standard Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically DRO plus Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly Notes Depending on shooting condit...

Page 88: ...linked automatically 1 MENU Anti Blink desired mode Auto When Face Detection is active the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject s eyes open are recorded Off Does not use the Anti Blink function Notes Anti Blink does not function in the following situations When using the flash During burst shooting When the Face Detection function does not work When the Smile Shutter functi...

Page 89: ...U items Shooting Movie SteadyShot Movie SteadyShot The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted 1 MENU Movie SteadyShot desired mode Standard Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Note If you change the setting for Movie SteadyShot the angle of view will change Related Topic Shooting movies M...

Page 90: ...posure Shooting 2 MENU Picture Effect desired mode If you want to switch to another effect press the MENU button Off Does not use the Picture Effect function Toy camera Allows you to shoot images with effects such as high contrast to provide the impression of a toy camera You can adjust the color hue by selecting MENU Color hue Pop Color Allows you to shoot a pop art like colorful image with empha...

Page 92: ...t adjust the color hue 1 MENU Color hue desired mode Normal Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings Cool hue Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings Warm hue Adds a reddish warm hue and darkens the surroundings Green hue Adds a green filter like hue and darkens the surroundings Magenta hue Adds a magenta filter like hue and darkens the surroundings Note It is recommended that yo...

Page 93: ... MENU items Shooting Extracted Color Extracted Color When you select Partial Color in Picture Effect select the color to extract 1 MENU Extracted Color desired mode Red Extracts red only Green Extracts green only Blue Extracts blue only Yellow Extracts yellow only Note When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the selected color depending on the subject Related Topic Picture Effect MENU...

Page 94: ...ding to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item using on the control button 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the selected function in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch the display from summary to operation to details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected m...

Page 95: ... available in Scene Selection Picture Effect mode In the table below check mark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Menu items Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Cont Shooting Settings Bracket Setting EV ISO White B...

Page 96: ...ition Soft Skin Effect 2 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 3 DRO Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Color hue Extracted Color In Camera Guide Settings 1 Flash for White Balance cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to High Sensitivity mode 2 Off for Soft Skin Effect cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin mode 3 Off for Face Detection cannot be selected when Scene Se...

Page 97: ...Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control button 4 Press on the control button Back to to...

Page 98: ...playback from the currently displayed image Slideshow with music Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button 2 MENU Slideshow Continuous Playback Control button Action Stop Sets the display settings Displays the volume control screen Adjust the volume with on the control button then press Rewi...

Page 99: ...he atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slideshow suitable for active scene Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows You can select more than one background music track Press on the control button to display the volume control screen then press to adjust the volume Music1 The default setting for a Simple slideshow ...

Page 100: ...ransfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow To transfer music install the Music Transfer to your computer Related Topic Music Transfer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 101: ...in the same folder Displaying the Calendar 1 MENU View Mode Date View on the control button 2 Turn the W T zoom lever to W side repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed Use the control button to select then select the month you want to display Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Data...

Page 102: ...etouch desired mode on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode Trimming Resize Records the zoomed playback image Turn the W T zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out Set the zoom point with the control button MENU select an image size to save OK The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim ma...

Page 103: ...o retouch with the control button MENU OK Depending on the image sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 103 ...

Page 104: ...e control button 3 OK This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK All Images on This Date All in This Folder Deletes all images in t...

Page 105: ...utton This Image Protects the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and protect multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK Note When the internal memory is used to record images View Mode is set to Fol...

Page 106: ...red mode on the control button This Image Orders printing the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and order printing multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK Notes The Print order mark cannot be adde...

Page 107: ...lay a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Rotate on the control button 3 Press The still image will be rotated counter clockwise If you want to rotate the image again repeat step 3 Notes You cannot rotate the following images Movies Protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When...

Page 108: ...ng to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item using on the control button 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the selected function in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch the display from summary to operation to details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mod...

Page 109: ...ms that cannot be set according to View Mode MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode In the table below check mark indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Date View Folder view Still Folder view Movie Folder View Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print DPOF Rotate In Camera Guide Settings Note Only the it...

Page 110: ...ettings on the Settings screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select Settings with on the control button then press to display the setup screen 3 Select the desired category using then press to display the setup screen 4 Select the desired setting then press Notes Shooting Settings appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode Memory Card Tool appears only w...

Page 111: ...r desired mode Auto Uses Does not use the AF illuminator Off Notes 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 in the following situations In Movie Mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Landscape Night Scene Pet or Fireworks mode is selected in Scene Selection When Self T...

Page 112: ...oting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Grid Line With reference to the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Grid Line desired mode On Select to display or not display grid lines Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 112...

Page 113: ...ettings Disp Resolution Disp Resolution Selects the display quality on the screen for shooting 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Disp Resolution desired mode High Displays a high quality image for shooting Standard Displays a standard quality image for shooting Notes The battery power may decrease faster when Disp Resolution is set to High In Sweep Panorama and Mo...

Page 114: ...e Smart zoom Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 64 including the optical zoom 16 However note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded Precision digital zoom Off Does not use the digital zoom Notes The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations In Sweep Panorama mode When Scene Selection is set to A...

Page 115: ... the eye retina A causing the red eye phenomenon Other ways to reduce red eye Select High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is set to Off automatically When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch Red Eye Correction on the viewing menu or with the software PlayMemories Home Notes To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is release...

Page 116: ...is camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert Blink Alert When an image with the subject s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated the message Blinked eye detected is displayed 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert desired mode Auto Displays hides the Blinked eye detected message Off Back to top Copyrigh...

Page 117: ...Records a shooting date When On is selected the mark will appear on the bottom right of the screen while shooting However in some shooting modes that cannot record dates on images the mark will disappear Off Does not record a shooting date Notes You cannot record dates in the following situations In Movie Mode In Sweep Panorama mode In Cont Shooting Settings mode In Easy Mode If you shot images wi...

Page 118: ... About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Beep desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Back to top Copyright 2012 Son...

Page 119: ...creen brightness from levels 1 to 5 The screen becomes brighter as the number rises When you use the camera in bright outside light select a higher number to see the screen easier 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Panel Brightness desired mode Notes The brighter the screen the faster the battery power may decrease The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on When the hi...

Page 120: ... TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Language Setting desired mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 120 ...

Page 121: ...ing with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Sets the color of the screen display 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Display color desired mode Black Sets the background color of the screen White Pink Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 122: ...eed to view a demonstration set to Off 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Demo Mode desired mode Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds Off Does not perform a demonstration Notes Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shut...

Page 123: ...ing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Initialize Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Initialize OK Note Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Page 124: ...er Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Function Guide Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Function Guide desired mode On Displays hides the function guide Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 125: ... Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region To view images on a TV screen check the TV color system of the country or region of use Details 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Video Out desired mode NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the...

Page 126: ... battery pack Auto power off function 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Eco Mode desired mode Max Saves battery power better than when set to Standard If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power turns off automatically In shooting mode the screen automatically goes dark before the power turns off Standard If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power tur...

Page 127: ...sing the dedicated USB cable supplied 1 MENU Settings Main Settings USB Connect Setting desired mode Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device PTP MTP When you connect the camera to a computer the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer with Windows 7 Vista XP Mac ...

Page 128: ...g a USB connection 1 MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera the images on the memory card are displayed when it is not inserted the images in the internal memory are displayed Select thi...

Page 129: ...camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download Music Download Music You can use Music Transfer to change background music tracks 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Download Music The message Connect to PC is displayed 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer then start Music Transfer 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files Back to top Copyr...

Page 130: ...oting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Empty Music Empty Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Empty Music OK Related Topic Music Transfer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 130...

Page 131: ...u may be held liable due to local restrictions The Eye Fi card has a wireless LAN function Do not insert the Eye Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited such as while aboard an airplane If the Eye Fi card is inserted set Eye Fi to Off When the uploading function of the Eye Fi card is set to Off is displayed on the screen Transferring image data using the Eye Fi card 1 Set the wireless LAN access ...

Page 133: ...he memory card or the internal memory When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool or Internal Memory Tool Form...

Page 134: ...newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Create REC Folder OK On the folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder Details Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the ca...

Page 135: ...Memory Tool Change REC Folder Change REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Change REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control button 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images You cannot select a folder with a number that has only MSDCF or ANV01 as a recording f...

Page 136: ...d 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Delete REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control button 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using Delete REC Folder the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder If a folder contains protected images images other...

Page 137: ...Settings Memory Card Tool Copy OK Notes Make sure there is sufficient battery power Otherwise the battery power may run out when you attempt to copy image files causing the copy to fail and possibly corrupt the data Images cannot be copied individually The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the memory card aft...

Page 138: ...od used to assign file numbers to images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool File Number desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder i...

Page 139: ...1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Area Setting desired setting Home You use the camera in your area When the currently set area differs from your home area you must make the Area Setting Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination Set the destination area Changing Area Setting Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destinati...

Page 140: ...t Top page Changing settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time Setting Sets the date and time again 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting desired setting 2 Set the numeric value and desired setting with on the control button 3 OK Date Time Format You can select the date and time display format Summer Time You can select Summer Time On Off Date Time You can set the date and time...

Page 141: ...recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition SD TV Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Connect the USB A V OUT jack A and the audio video input jacks on the TV B using the dedicated A V cable VMC 15CSR1 sold separately C 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press Playback butto...

Page 142: ... Windows Vista Windows 7 1GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display 1 024 768 dots or more 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported Mac OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 7 Music Transfer Mac OS X v10 4 to v10 7 Equipped with Intel processor Notes Operation is not assured in an environ...

Page 143: ...tored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display You can save and print images with the date You can correct Red Eye Correction etc still images and change the shooting date and time You can upload images to a network service An internet connection environment is required Expanded Feature For other details see PlayMemories Home Help Guide Expanded Feature With PlayMemories Home Lite Vers...

Page 144: ...ons the installation guide will be displayed if you click on a function that can only be used with the Expanded Feature For details on the PlayMemories Home see PlayMemories Home Help Guide or the following PlayMemories Home support page English Only http www sony co jp pmh se Notes Log on as Administrator Press MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting to Multi Press MENU Settings Main Settings USB...

Page 145: ...indows 1 Double click PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the desktop To start PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the Start menu select Start All Programs PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home Help Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 145 ...

Page 146: ...and add Music files You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac The following track types can be imported using Music Transfer MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer Music CD tracks Preset music saved on the came...

Page 147: ...st Top page Using with your computer Using the software Software for Mac Software for Mac For details on software for Macs access the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking FOR_MAC URL in PMHOME Press MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting to Multi Note The available software varies depending on the area ...

Page 148: ...s camera Contents list Top page Using with your computer Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera then press the Playback button 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the dedicated USB cable supplied A Related Topic USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyrig...

Page 149: ...Memories Home Help Guide Importing images to a Windows computer without using PlayMemories Home When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP_ROOT copy the desired images to the computer Importing images to a Mac computer without using PlayMemories Home Connect the camera to your Mac computer Double cl...

Page 150: ...le Removing a memory card Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera 1 Click the disconnect icon on the tasktray With Windows 7 click first then click 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Notes Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Mac computer and the camera...

Page 151: ...inter Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using PlayMemories Home software and print the images For details see the PlayMemories Home Help Guide Printing at a shop You can take a memory card to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF you can make a Print order mark on images in advance in the playback mode so t...

Page 152: ...ubleshooting then check your camera If a code such as C E appears on the screen see Self diagnosis display 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings Details 4 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...

Page 153: ... while the power is on and Eco Mode is set to Standard or Max the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes signifi...

Page 154: ...e temperature returns to the range suitable for charging Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F For details see Details The camera emits a sound when shaken When you shake the camera without the power turned on you may hear a sound This is not a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 154 ...

Page 155: ...or faster Set Demo Mode to Off Details Smile Shutter function does not work No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected Details Set Demo Mode to Off Details Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down Recording takes a long time When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certa...

Page 156: ... function Macro does not work The camera automatically adjusts the focus Press and hold the shutter button halfway down Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject Landscape Night Scene Fireworks or Advanced Sports Shooting mode is selected in the Scene Selection The date and time are not displayed on the screen While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are disp...

Page 157: ...ject Retouch the image using Retouch Red Eye Correction in viewing menu Details or correct using PlayMemories Home Details Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded Cannot shoot images in succession The internal memory or memory card is full Delete unnecessary images Details Details The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack The same ima...

Page 158: ... mode Delete the USB connection Details Use PlayMemories Home to play images stored on a PC with this camera Use the application handled with Mac for playing back the images on Mac The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images only Press the Display Setting button to display information Details Cannot display images in index mode The camera is set to Easy Mode Can...

Page 159: ...uter correctly making a USB connection Details When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera Details After making a USB connection PlayMemories Home does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on Cannot play back images on your computer I...

Page 160: ...roubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory card Cannot insert a memory card Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted in...

Page 161: ...hooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory There is a memory card inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card The memory card is full Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory This featu...

Page 162: ... 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your printer cancel 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 Cannot print images with the date You can recor...

Page 163: ...ery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack then turn the camera on again Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving 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 Details The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged bat...

Page 164: ...cal authorized Sony service facility C 32 There is trouble with the camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the memory card several times The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted memory card is inserted Format the internal memory or ...

Page 165: ...ve the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down Internal memory error Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details The terminal section of the memory card is dirty The memory card is damaged Incompatible type of memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details Buffer overflow Wr...

Page 166: ...lete the folder Folder error Cannot record to the selected folder Please select a different folder A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder Details or create a new folder Details Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders...

Page 167: ...Multiple Images You can add Print order marks to up to 999 files Error Playing Music Delete the Music file or replace it with a normal Music file Execute Empty Music then download a new Music file Error Formatting Music Execute Empty Music Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been process...

Page 168: ...camera export the imported images to the camera with PlayMemories Home Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature The camera temperature has risen You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie Please wait until the temperature goes...

Page 169: ...ns either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode then shoot the images again Low light conditions Sweep Panorama Tracking focus Overly bright conditions Tracking focus Varying levels of brightness Tracking focus Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the camera Sweep Panorama Subjects too far from the camera Sweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too qui...

Page 170: ...nd turn on the power part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file It may take some time until you can perform the next operation Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near...

Page 171: ...mely 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 appear on the screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Exposing the screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the came...

Page 172: ...ther the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable ba...

Page 173: ...following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting if there are any metal objects such as a key in your pocket be aware of short circuiting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two tim...

Page 174: ...e power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying or storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one The battery life varies according to how it is sto...

Page 175: ...t the interval of approximately 1 5 seconds When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the batt...

Page 176: ... GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera Memory Stick Micro media of up to 16 GB and microSD memory cards of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera When recording movies it is recommended that you use the following memory cards Mark2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick Micro Ma...

Page 177: ...ult in a malfunction Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick Duo media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick Duo media functions Memory Stick media type Recording Playback Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate 1 Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate 2 MagicGate Memory Stick Duo 1 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo 2 3 Memo...

Page 178: ...ro media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the camera Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Back to top Copyrig...

Page 179: ... before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the camera to chemical products s...

Page 180: ...mages Units Images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Approx 27 MB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16M 4 265 530 1050 2150 4300 10M 6 400 800 1600 3200 6400 5M 8 580 1150 2300 4650 9300 VGA 165 11000 22000 44000 88000 175000 16 9 12M 4 330 660 1300 2650 5300 16 9 2M 30 2050 4100 8200 16000 32500 Notes When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 ...

Page 181: ...20 Standard 35m 25m 1h 10m 50m 2h 20m 1h 40m 4h 40m 3h 25m 9h 20m 6h 55m VGA 1m 45s 1h 05m 50m 2h 10m 1h 40m 4h 25m 3h 20m 8h 50m 6h 40m 17h 45m 13h 25m The number in is the minimum recordable time Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time The maximum size of a movie file is up to approximately 2 GB Notes The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equ...

Page 182: ...ions About this camera Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony C...

Page 183: ... 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 Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy...

Page 184: ...e recorded in the internal memory of your camera Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONS...

Page 185: ...osoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard ...

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