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Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot 4-166-207-11(1)

Page 1: ... 2010 Sony Corporation 4 166 207 11 1 GB Cyber shot Handbook DSC S2000 S2100 Table of contents Operation Search MENU Settings Search Index ...

Page 2: ...tion in a listing of MENU Settings items Search for information by keyword Marks and notations used in this handbook Table of contents Operation Search MENU Settings Search Index In this handbook the sequence of operations is shown by arrows t Operate the camera in the order indicated Marks are shown as they appear in the camera s default setting The default setting is indicated by Indicates cauti...

Page 3: ...are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against t...

Page 4: ...ation Search 6 MENU Settings Search 8 Identifying parts 11 List of icons displayed on the screen 12 Using the mode switch 14 Using the internal memory 15 Shooting Zoom 16 DISP Screen Display Settings 17 Flash 18 Smile Shutter 19 Self Timer 20 Viewing Viewing still images 21 Playback zoom 22 Image Index 23 Delete 24 Viewing movies 25 MENU Shooting MENU items Shooting 8 ...

Page 5: ...ngs Setting items 10 Computer Using with your computer 68 Using the software 69 Connecting the camera to a computer 71 Uploading images to a media service 73 Printing Printing still images 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning messages 85 Others Memory Stick Duo media 88 Batteries 90 Index Index 92 ...

Page 6: ...ile Shutter 19 Face Detection 42 Red Eye Reduction 53 Shooting moving objects Movie Mode 14 Burst Settings 35 Shooting without blur High Sensitivity 29 2 second delay self timer 20 ISO 37 SteadyShot 34 Shooting with backlight Forced Flash 18 Scene Recognition 27 31 Shooting in dark places High Sensitivity 29 Slow Synchro 18 ISO 37 Adjusting exposure EV 36 Changing focus position Focus 39 Changing ...

Page 7: ...oom 22 Trimming 45 Editing images Retouch 45 Playing back a series of images in order Slideshow 44 Shooting Viewing with easy to see indicators Easy Mode 31 43 Printing images with the date Using the PMB Picture Motion Browser 69 Changing date and time settings Date Time Setting 67 Initializing settings Initialize 58 Printing images Print 75 ...

Page 8: ...on the control button 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the MENU screen In the table below indicates an available function The icons below indicate the available modes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen MENU items Shooting Mode switch REC Mode Menu items REC Mode Scene Selection Easy Mode Image Size SteadyShot Burst Settings EV ISO White Balance Focus Met...

Page 9: ...U screen 3 Select the desired menu item with v V b B on the control button 4 Press z on the center of the control button In the table below indicates an available function Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen MENU items Viewing Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Easy Mode Slideshow Retouch Delete Protect DPOF Print Rotate Select Folder Settings Note Contr...

Page 10: ... Shooting Settings appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode Memory Card Tool appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera while Internal Memory Tool appears only when a memory card is not inserted Setting items Categories Items Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Main Settings Beep Language Setting Function Guide Power Save Initialize USB ...

Page 11: ...ng Playback zoom button Index button 22 23 L Hook for wrist strap M Mode switch 14 N Delete button 24 O Access lamp P MENU button 8 Q Control button MENU on v V b B z MENU off DISP R Buzzer S Tripod receptacle T Memory card slot U Battery Memory card cover V Batteries insertion slot Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at the factory Place your hand through the l...

Page 12: ...ons are limited in Easy Mode When shooting movies When playing back A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size are displayed only for the DSC S2100 are displayed only for the DSC S2000 Scene Selection Camera mode Intelligent Auto Adjustment Program Auto Movie Mode Scene Recognition icon White balance Metering Mode SteadyShot Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity ...

Page 13: ...nction guide for playing image bB BACK NEXT Selecting images Display Indication Recording folder Playback folder 96 Number of recordable images 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder 100Min Recordable time Recording Playback Media Memory card internal memory Changing folder Red eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance ISO400 ISO number Display In...

Page 14: ...unction Still Image Allows you to shoot still images pages 27 28 29 You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU t REC Mode Movie Allows you to record movies Press the shutter button fully down to start recording and then press the shutter button again to end the recording Mode switch MENU button Shutter button ...

Page 15: ...opy page 65 You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory When a memory card is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the memory card Playback Im...

Page 16: ...e image when shooting The camera s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 3 1 Press the W T zoom button Press the T button to zoom in and the W button to zoom out When the zoom scale exceeds 3 see page 52 You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie Note W button T button ...

Page 17: ... light adjust the screen brightness up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition Bright Image Only Sets screen brighter and displays only images Bright Exposure Data Playback mode only Sets screen brighter and displays the information Exif data for the recorded image is also displayed Bright Sets screen brighter and displays the information Normal Sets screen to standard b...

Page 18: ...ons or when there is backlight On Flash always operates Slow Synchro Flash always operates The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Off Flash does not operate Notes zWhen the White circular spots appears in flash photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash t...

Page 19: ...ory card or internal memory becomes full Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions You cannot use the digital zoom function When shooting movies Smile Shutter cannot be used Notes Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Face Detection frame zHints for better capturing of smiles The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles If a smile is not detected ...

Page 20: ... the self timer to a 10 second delay When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates To cancel press again 2sec Sets the self timer to a 2 second delay Note zReducing blurring with the two second self timer Use the 2 second delay self timer to prevent blur of an image The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button whi...

Page 21: ...Table of contents Operation Search MENU Settings Search Index 21GB Viewing still images 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select an image with the control button ...

Page 22: ...ged to twice the previous size at the center of the image 2 Adjust the position with the control button 3 Change the zoom scale with W T zoom button Press button T to zoom in W side to zoom out Press z to cancel playback zoom Shows the displayed area of the whole image zTo save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function Press MENU t Retouch t Trimming ...

Page 23: ...on again to display an index screen with even more images 3 To return to the single image screen select an image with the control button then press z When the camera is set to Easy Mode during image index display the LCD screen changes to the single image screen You cannot view images in index mode during Easy Mode Note zDisplaying images of the desired folder Select the left side bar with the con...

Page 24: ...s Allows you to select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 1Select an image then press z Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark again to release the mark 2MENU t OK t z This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Exit Cancels the deletion Note zYou can switch between index and single image mo...

Page 25: ... movie is played back You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras Control button Playback feature z Normal playback Pause B Fast forward b Fast rewind Notes zOn the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b B on the control button and press z The Playback bar appears you can check a playback position of a movie Playback bar or appears on the movie ...

Page 26: ...ired mode Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically page 27 Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value page 28 Also you can select various settings using the menu Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene page 29 ...

Page 27: ...acro or Portrait and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized Scene Recognition icon and guide zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 40 cm 15 3 4 inches T from the lens When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator cha...

Page 28: ...lows 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 switch to Still Image 2 MENU t REC Mode t Program Auto t z on the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button ...

Page 29: ...oot 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 Twilight Portrait Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark a...

Page 30: ...ermined by the camera indicates an available function The icons below Flash indicate the available flash modes Some functions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode 1 Flash for White Balance cannot be selected 2 Off for Face Detection cannot be selected Functions you can use in Scene Selection Flash Face Detection Smile Shutter Burst White Balance 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...MENU t Image Size t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between Large or Small size Self Timer on the control button t desired mode Select between 10sec or Off mode Flash on the control button t desired mode Select between Auto or Off mode Smile Shutter on the control button Exit Easy Mode MENU t Exit Easy Mode t OK t z on the control button zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition op...

Page 32: ...ecorded 1 MENU t Image Size t desired size When you print images recorded with 16 9 aspect ratio both edges may be cut off When shooting still images Image size Usage guidelines No of images Printing 4000 3000 DSC S2100 only For prints up to A3 size Less More Fine Rough 3648 2736 DSC S2000 only 3264 2448 DSC S2100 only For prints up to A3 size 2592 1944 For prints up to L 2L A4 size 640 480 For e ...

Page 33: ... image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels the image becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed o...

Page 34: ...d subject blur occur frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in Twilight Portrait or Twilight mode In such case shoot with the below tips in mind Camera shake Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button and the entire screen is blurred Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady Shoot...

Page 35: ...er button Burst shooting is not available in Movie Mode Smile Shutter or Easy Mode The flash is set to Off When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded The recording interval becomes longer depending on the setting for the image size When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or the memory card is full the Burst stops The focus white balance an...

Page 36: ...setting In Easy Mode the EV setting cannot be adjusted If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective Notes zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images Overexposure too much light Whitish image Lower EV setting Correct exposure Higher EV setting Underexposure too little light Darker image ...

Page 37: ...tions or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity select a larger number Note zAdjusting 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 bright image even in dark locations while ...

Page 38: ...e balance automatically so that the colors appear natural Daylight Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day evening views night scenes neon signs fireworks etc Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky 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 Adju...

Page 39: ...anges of the finder frame automatically 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 w...

Page 40: ...ot be used The metering mode is fixed to Multi in the following situations In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode In Easy Mode When the Smile Shutter function is activated 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 s...

Page 41: ...er function for detecting smiles 1 MENU t Smile Detection Sensitivity t desired mode Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions Smile Detection Sensitivity cannot be adjusted in Easy Mode or Movie Mode Big Smile Detects a big smile Normal Smile Detects a normal smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Notes ...

Page 42: ...to Multi The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected During Smile Shutter shooting Face Detection is automatically set to Auto even if it is set to Off Off Does not use Face Detection function Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Notes Face Detection frame White Face Detection frame Orange When the ca...

Page 43: ...control button The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically The shooting mode also changes to Easy Mode Notes zViewing functions available in Easy Mode In Easy Mode only deleting function is available Delete button You can delete the currently displayed image Select OK t z MENU button You can delete the currently displayed image with 1 image dele...

Page 44: ...ies Selects the group of images to be shown This setting is fixed to Folder when the internal memory is used to record images Sets the screen switching interval Turns slideshow repeat on or off Note Image All Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order Folder Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder Note Interval 1 sec Sets the display interval of images 3 sec 5 se...

Page 45: ...n each mode You cannot retouch the movies Trimming Records the zoomed playback image 1Press the button T to zoom in and press W to zoom out 2Set the zoom point with the control button 3MENU t select an image size to save t z 4 OK t z The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image Red Eye Correction Corrects the red eye phenomenon caus...

Page 46: ...n the control button 3 OK t z In Easy Mode you can select between 1 image or All 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 1Select an image then press z Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark to release the mark 2MENU t OK t...

Page 47: ...y displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and protect multiple images Do as the following after step 2 1Select an image then press z Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected Select an image with a mark to release the mark 2MENU t OK t z zTo cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection and unlock it by pressi...

Page 48: ... in the internal memory You can add a Print order mark to a maximum 999 images 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 1Select an image then press z Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed Select an image with a mark to release the mar...

Page 49: ... 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU t Rotate t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with t b B 4 OK t z You cannot rotate the movies and protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Notes ...

Page 50: ...ch to playback mode 2 MENU t Select Folder t z on the control button 3 Select the folder with b B 4 OK t z This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images Note zViewing images across multiple folders When multiple folders are created the following indicators appear on the first and last images in the folder Moves to the previous folder Moves to the next folder Moves to...

Page 51: ...the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU t Settings t Shooting Settings t Grid Line t desired mode t z on the control button On Displays the grid lines The grid lines are not recorded Off Does not display the grid lines ...

Page 52: ...C S2100 10M 16 9 7M DSC S2000 The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size DSC S2100 DSC S2000 Smart Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted according to the image size Smart zoom Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 6 including th...

Page 53: ...to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre strobe If you do not use the Face Detection function Red Eye Reduction does not work even when you select Auto Auto When the Face Detection function is activated the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red eye phenomenon On The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction Notes zWhat causes ...

Page 54: ...d produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU t Settings t Main Settings t Beep t desired mode t z on the control button 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 ...

Page 55: ...ion Search MENU Settings Search Index 55GB Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU t Settings t Main Settings t Language Setting t desired mode t z on the control button ...

Page 56: ...GB Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera 1 MENU t Settings t Main Settings t Function Guide t desired mode t z on the control button On Displays the function guide Off Does not display the function guide ...

Page 57: ...uto power off function 1 MENU t Settings t Main Settings t Power Save t desired mode t z on the control button Stamina The LCD screen automatically goes dark if the camera is not operated for about 30 seconds and the power turns off if the camera is not operated for about 30 seconds more Standard The LCD screen automatically goes dark if the camera is not operated for about 1 minute and the power ...

Page 58: ...ex 58GB Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU t Settings t Main Settings t Initialize t OK t z on the control button Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing Note ...

Page 59: ...ain Settings t USB Connect t desired mode t z on the control button PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 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 OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a ...

Page 60: ...s to Multi when uploading images to a media service using PMB Portable 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 this s...

Page 61: ...ny memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to back up any important data to a PC or other storage location 1 MENU t Settings t Memory Card Tool or Internal Memory Tool t Format t OK t z on the control button Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even pro...

Page 62: ...K t z on the control button 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 camera and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 9 999 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created Notes zOn the folders After a new...

Page 63: ...ntly used to store recorded images 1 MENU t Settings t Memory Card Tool t Change REC Folder 2 Select a folder with b B on the control button 3 OK t z This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images You cannot select the 100 folder as a recording folder You cannot move recorded images to another folder Notes ...

Page 64: ...he control button 3 OK t z 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 You can delete only empty folders If a folder contains images or files that cannot be played back by the camera first delete these i...

Page 65: ...y image files using batteries with little remaining charge the batteries may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting 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 after copying then format the internal memory Format in Internal Memory Tool A...

Page 66: ... on the control button 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 is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than...

Page 67: ...desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired setting with v V b B on the control button 3 OK t z The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using PMB in the CD ROM supplied you can print or save images with the date Date Time Format Selects the date and time display format Date Time Sets the date and time Note ...

Page 68: ... or in a multi boot environment 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 types of USB devices you are using 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...

Page 69: ...nd then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For the installation connect the camera to the computer during the procedure page 71 When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after the installa...

Page 70: ...ra Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer click Export t Export Media Files in the Manipulate menu and click Export You can save and print images with the date You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display You can correct Red Eye Reduction etc still images and change the shooting date and time You can create discs with CD or DVD disc writing...

Page 71: ... When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files t OK t DCIM t copy the desired images to the computer 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t DCIM t the folder where the images you want to import are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the ha...

Page 72: ...rom the internal memory Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device t Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer Deleting the USB connection N...

Page 73: ...for any unnecessary drives If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear click Computer in Windows XP My Computer t PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP_Win exe 2 Click PMB Portable for Windows XP PMB Portable t OK If PMB Portable is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard click Computer t PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP_Win exe The Language Selection screen appears 3 Select the desired languag...

Page 74: ...consent to the following Some websites require registration procedures and or fees to use their services In using such services you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third pa...

Page 75: ... When you print images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association 1 Insert the batteries with enough power remaining in the camera 2 Connect the camera to the printer 3 Tu...

Page 76: ... card they can process A memory card adaptor sold separately may be necessary Consult your photo printing service shop Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk You cannot set the number of prints If you want to superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images...

Page 77: ...minals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently Clean them with a cotton swab etc page 90 When using the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries sold separately the remaining charge indicator differs from the current one due to the memory effect page 90 etc Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display The batteries are dead Replace them with new o...

Page 78: ... card has been inserted into the camera make sure that the memory card has been fully inserted Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 24 Change the memory card You cannot record images while charging the flash For recording movies it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger Set the mo...

Page 79: ...omatically adjusts the focus Press and hold the shutter button halfway down Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject Landscape or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback Cannot insert dates on images This camera does not ...

Page 80: ...sary images page 24 The battery level is low Insert new batteries or charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries sold separately The same image is shot several times Burst mode is set to Burst page 35 Cannot play back images Check that the memory card is inserted as far as it will go The folder file name has been changed on your computer No guarantees are made for playing back on this camera files cont...

Page 81: ...your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device Cannot import images Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 71 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 page 61 After making ...

Page 82: ...r Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer all the edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to 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 n...

Page 83: ...ges shot using other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled Confirm that you have disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the PictBridge Connecting mark disappears Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or...

Page 84: ...rn on the camera 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 page 67 The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert the batteries with enough power remaining and set aside for 24 hours or more with ...

Page 85: ...y or you may be unable to record movies Leave 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 page 3 The terminal section of the memory card is dirty The memory card is damaged Memory card type error The inserted memory card cannot be used in the c...

Page 86: ... or images which were shot using other cameras Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera Select another folder page 63 File protected Release the protection page 47 Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image ...

Page 87: ...int until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer 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 other cameras No internal memory space remaining Delete images The internal memory is full To record to the internal ...

Page 88: ...mory Stick Duo media while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo media itself...

Page 89: ...hen using a Memory Stick Duo media inserted into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor with a Memory Stick media compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor into a Memory Stick media compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo media attached Doin...

Page 90: ... type of battery and in some cases the battery life may be extremely short This is especially true at low temperatures and you may not be able to shoot at temperatures below 5 C 41 F Do not mix new and old batteries The remaining charge indicator may not display the correct information when using alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries Oxy Nickel ...

Page 91: ...with a dry cloth etc At the time of purchase or when the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time they may not full charge This is typical of this type of battery and is not a malfunction If this happens repeatedly using up the batteries fully and then recharging them should correct the problem If you recharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existi...

Page 92: ... Create REC Folder 62 D Date 76 Date Time Setting 67 Delete 24 46 Delete REC Folder 64 Digital Zoom 52 DISP 17 DPOF 48 E Easy Mode Shooting 31 Viewing 43 EV 36 Exposure 36 F Face Detection 42 File Number 66 Flash 18 Focus 39 Folder Changing 63 Creating 62 Deleting 64 Selecting 50 Format 61 Function Guide 56 G Gourmet 29 Grid Line 51 H High Sensitivity 29 I Identifying parts 11 Image Index 23 Image...

Page 93: ...er mark 48 76 Program Auto 28 Protect 47 R REC Mode 26 Red Eye Correction 45 Red Eye Reduction 53 Retouch 45 Rotate 49 S Scene Recognition 27 31 Scene Selection 29 Screen 17 Select Folder 50 Self Timer 20 Settings 10 Shooting Movie 14 Still image 14 Slideshow 44 Slow Synchro 18 Smart zoom 52 Smile Detection Sensitivity 41 Smile Shutter 19 Snow 29 Soft Snap 29 Software 69 Spot metering 40 SteadySho...

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