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- Page 1 Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H20 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-901-11(1)
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Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. -
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. “Memory Stick” media: You cannot use a “Memory Stick”... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 15 Using the mode dial ············································ 16 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ······· 17 Using the internal memory ··································... - Page 5 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Viewing images on a TV ··································· 105 Computer Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 108 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 110 On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) ··········································································...
- Page 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 125 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 135 Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources ···· 141 On the “Memory Stick Duo” media···················· 142 On the battery pack··········································· 144 On the battery charger ······································ 145 Index Index ································································· 146...
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Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting in manual mode Shooting food arrangements Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 21 Scene Recognition ·············································· 51 Soft Snap ·······························································... - Page 8 Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images High Sensitivity...
- Page 9 Viewing on TVs Information about optional accessories Viewing images on a TV “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ·································· 105 ··························· 120...
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Page 10: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. - Page 11 Note • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
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Page 12: Menu Items (Viewing)
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 v/V/b/B on the control button. -
Page 13: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then z. - Page 14 Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [“Memory Stick” Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not inserted.
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Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts (Smile) button (28) B ON/OFF (Power) button C Mode dial (16) D Shutter button E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (29) For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (34, 35) F Microphone G Flash H Hook for lens cap strap I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator J Lens... -
Page 16: Using The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Movie Mode) (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Program Auto) (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Scene Selection) Mode dial Allows you to record movies with audio (page 27). Allows you to adjust the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 26). -
Page 17: Changing The Disp (Screen Display) Setting
Changing the DISP (screen display) setting 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the Histogram) image brightness. -
Page 18: Histogram
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, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button, then select [Bright + Histogram]. -
Page 19: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 11 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods. -
Page 20: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. -
Page 21: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions,... - Page 22 Note • When you shoot images using speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
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Page 23: Easy Shooting
Easy Shooting Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The settings you can change are [Image Size], [Self-Timer] and [Flash]. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note •... - Page 24 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. And the functions that can be used are limited to the minimum. (Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image.
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Page 25: 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. -
Page 26: Manual Exposure Shooting
Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the shutter speed and aperture value using control button. Control button •... -
Page 27: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. -
Page 28: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. -
Page 29: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 10×. 1 Move the W/T (Zoom) lever. When the lever is moved towards T, the camera zooms in. When the lever is moved towards W, the camera zooms out. Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly and moving the lever fully zooms fast. -
Page 30: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Self-Timer Does not use the self-timer. Off) (Self-Timer Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. 10sec) When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. -
Page 31: Macro
Macro Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press (Macro) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. •... -
Page 32: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Flash Auto) Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro (Flash The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the On)) background that is out of flash light. -
Page 33: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Notes • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Play such images in Folder View (MENU t [View Mode] t [Folder View]). -
Page 34: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Move the lever towards viewing still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Adjust the magnification using the W/T (Zoom) lever. Move the lever towards (T) to zoom in further, or towards W to zoom out. -
Page 35: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Move the (Index) lever to display the image index screen. Move the lever 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. -
Page 36: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 75). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Multiple Images All in This Folder... -
Page 37: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. -
Page 38: Movie Shooting Mode
Movie shooting mode Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Movie shooting mode) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically. (High Shoots movies with high sensitivity under low light conditions. Sensitivity) (Movie Mode). -
Page 39: Image Size
Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a 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. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images. - Page 40 In Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in [10M] size. Small Shoots images in [3M] size. When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4, Approx.
- Page 41 Flash In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode t z. Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
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Page 42: Burst
REC Mode You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Normal) Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. - Page 43 BRK±0.3EV Records a series of three images with the exposure values BRK±0.7EV automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). When you cannot decide BRK±1.0EV the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
- Page 44 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting 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.
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Page 45: 2-Second Delay Self-Timer Iso
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting) or 2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note •... -
Page 46: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white 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. - Page 47 Notes • [White Balance] cannot be adjusted in Intelligent Auto Adjustment, or Easy Shooting mode. • In Scene Selection mode, you can change the white balance setting only in (Gourmet) mode. • When shooting movies or when Scene Selection is set to Balance] cannot be selected.
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Page 48: Focus
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting), (Movie Mode). - Page 49 Notes • When using the digital zoom or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...
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Page 50: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting), (Movie Mode). 2 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). -
Page 51: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a face is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the face movement to reduce subject blur (Face Motion Detection). Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon. - Page 52 About the images shot in [Advanced] When the camera recognizes difficult-to-shoot scenes such as Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), two images with the different effects set as follows. You can select your favorite one after shooting. First shot* Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash as...
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Page 53: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •... -
Page 54: Face Detection
Face Detection Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. - Page 55 Registering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
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Page 56: Flash Level
Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV steps. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting) or (Program Auto). 2 MENU t (Flash Level) t desired EV setting Notes •... -
Page 57: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto) -
Page 58: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 MENU t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode (Auto) When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. - Page 59 The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast 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 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting) or 2 MENU t (DRO) t desired mode...
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Page 60: Color Mode
Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting), (Movie Mode). 2 MENU t (Color Mode) t desired mode (Normal) Sets the image to standard color. (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. - Page 61 Contrast You can change the contrast of the shooting images. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting), or 2 MENU [Contrast] (–) Reduces the contrast. (Standard) Enhances the contrast. desired setting (Program Auto).
- Page 62 Sharpness You can adjust picture sharpness. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting), or 2 MENU [Sharpness] (–) For softer images. (Standard) For sharper images. desired setting (Program Auto).
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Page 63: Steadyshot
SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode (Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. (Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode. -
Page 64: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button 3 Select a desired setting. 4 [Start] t z 5 Press z to end the slideshow. - Page 65 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Mute Does not use BGM. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow.
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Page 66: Date List
Date List This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t button 3 MENU t (Date List) t z... -
Page 67: Event List
Event List This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View. You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set. -
Page 68: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. Select [Date List] from the Menu to select a specific date with a calendar display. - Page 69 On [Event View] [Event View] is the function that the camera analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. You can give convenient names to each event when using the supplied “PMB” software. Pet shots Travel shots Wedding ceremony shots...
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Page 70: Filter By Faces
Filter by Faces This feature filters images and displays them. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Filter by Faces) t desired mode t z on the control button (Off) Images are not filtered. (All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed. -
Page 71: Add / Remove Favorites
Add / Remove Favorites Select your favorite images and add/remove them from groups as Favorites. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Add / Remove Favorites) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Select the Favorites group number t z. -
Page 72: Trimming
Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. - Page 73 (Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. Select the center point of the desired image to retouch with the control button t MENU. Adjust the desired range to retouch with the W/T (zoom) lever t [OK] t z.
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Page 74: Multi-Purpose Resize
Multi-Purpose Resize You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. - Page 75 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 36). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
- Page 76 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
- Page 77 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of “Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
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Page 78: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in “Memory Stick Duo” media, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t button... - Page 79 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 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 Notes •...
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Page 80: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. -
Page 81: 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 t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines. -
Page 82: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 10×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button... -
Page 83: Conversion Lens
Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately). Attach the adaptor ring (sold separately) to the conversion lens first, then attach the conversion lens to the camera. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button... -
Page 84: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation. -
Page 85: Auto Review
Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Uses the Auto Review. Does not use Auto Review. - Page 86 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
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Page 87: Language Setting
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 88: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t... -
Page 89: Initialize
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 Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. -
Page 90: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button 2 Set the mode dial to Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode. - Page 91 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button HD(1080i)
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Page 92: Video Out
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 (page 107). - Page 93 Wide Zoom Display During playback on High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Camera LCD screen TV screen with Wide Zoom display Display...
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Page 94: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer. -
Page 95: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t on the control button The message “Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. -
Page 96: Format Music
Format 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 t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”... -
Page 97: Format
Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button Note •... -
Page 98: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •... -
Page 99: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •... -
Page 100: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •... - Page 101 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Notes •...
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Page 102: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo”... -
Page 103: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting. -
Page 104: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date &... -
Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. - Page 106 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
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Page 107: On Tv Color Systems
On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. -
Page 108: Enjoying Your Windows Computer
– Uploading images to a media service (this requires an Internet connection) – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/... -
Page 109: Recommended Computer Environment
Recommended computer environment OS (pre-installed) For using “PMB” Microsoft Windows XP* and “Music SP3/Windows Vista SP1* Transfer” For importing Microsoft Windows 2000 images Professional SP4, Windows XP* Windows Vista SP1* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported. Notes •... -
Page 110: Installing The Software (Supplied)
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the supplied software (PMB, Music Transfer) using the following procedure. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). - Page 111 Starting the “PMB Guide” 1 Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. To access “PMB Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Starting and exiting the “PMB”...
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Page 112: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
Enjoying images on your computer For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”. Connecting the camera to the computer When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately). -
Page 113: Importing Images To A Computer
Importing images to a computer 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. • If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. 2 Click the [Import] button to import images. The computer starts importing images. -
Page 114: Deleting The Usb Connection
Exporting images to view on the camera You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on the camera. This section describes the procedure for automatically selecting and exporting images that have not been exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera. The images can also be exported manually. -
Page 115: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function. -
Page 116: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete these files whenever you want. Changing Music using “Music Transfer” The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer”... -
Page 117: Using Your Macintosh Computer
• When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Others... - Page 118 Importing and viewing images on a computer When importing images from the internal memory, step 1 is unnecessary. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
- Page 119 Changing Music using “Music Transfer” You can change the music files that are preset at the factory to the desired music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied). You can also delete these files whenever you want. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below: •...
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Page 120: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer. -
Page 121: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images by the following methods. Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 122) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick”... -
Page 122: Compliant Printer
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 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) Note •... - Page 123 Printing 1 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. Do as following after step 2. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed.
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Page 124: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in viewing menu. -
Page 125: Troubleshooting
On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. -
Page 126: Battery Pack And Power
Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power •... -
Page 127: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 36). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media. •... - Page 128 Zoom does not work. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 82). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: – Shooting movies – The Smile Shutter is working – (Advanced Sports Shooting) is selected in the Scene Selection mode Cannot select the Face Detection function.
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Page 129: Viewing Images
The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the Metering Mode (page 50) or adjust the exposure (page 44). The image is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (page 44). The image colors are not correct. -
Page 130: Deleting
• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 114). •... - Page 131 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 112 and 118).
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Page 132: Memory Stick Duo" Media
“Memory Stick Duo” media Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the correct direction. You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. -
Page 133: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. -
Page 134: Others
Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again. •... -
Page 135: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again. - Page 136 System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature drops. Internal memory error •...
- Page 137 No images • No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the “Memory Stick Duo” media. • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in Folder View mode (page 68).
- Page 138 File protected • Release the protection (page 76). 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 depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) •...
- Page 139 Processing... • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Error Playing Music • Delete the Music file, or replace it with an uncorrupted Music file. •...
- Page 140 Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped. 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 down.
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Page 141: Using The Camera Abroad — Power Sources
Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. -
Page 142: On The "Memory Stick Duo" Media
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. 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”... - Page 143 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Page 144: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •... -
Page 145: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger • Only NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. -
Page 146: Index
Index Add / Remove Favorites ...71 Adjusting EV ...44 AF Illuminator ...80 AF range finder frame ...48 Anti Blink ...52, 57 Aperture ...44 Area Setting ...103 Auto Orientation ...84 Auto Review ...85 Battery charger ...145 Battery pack ...144 Beach ...21 Beep ...86 ...43... - Page 147 Grid Line ...81 Happy Faces ...73 HD(1080i) ...91 High Sensitivity ...21 Histogram ...18 Identifying parts ...15 Image Index ...35 Image Size ...39 Initialize ...89 Install ...110 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...20 Internal memory ...19 ...44, 45 Landscape ...21 Language Setting ...87 LCD Screen ...17 Macintosh computer...
- Page 148 Slow Synchro (Flash On) ...32 Smart zoom ...82 Smile Detection Sensitivity ...53 Smile Shutter ...28 Snow ...21 Soft Focus ...72 Soft Snap ...21 Software ...110, 111, 116 Spot AF ...48 Spot metering ...50 SteadyShot ...63 Trimming ...72 Troubleshooting ...125 ...105 Twilight ...21 Twilight Portrait...
- Page 149 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...