Page 1 4-176-402-21(1) DSC-W370 GB Digital Still Camera/Instruction Manual ES Cámara fotografía digital/Manual de instrucciones © 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Battery Pack
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W370 Serial No. ______________________________...
Page 3: Battery Charger
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
Page 4: Regulatory Information
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W370 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 5: For Customers In Europe
For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Page 6 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM ................8 Checking the accessories supplied ........8 Notes on using the camera..........8 Identifying parts ..............11 Charging the battery pack..........12 Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) .................14 Setting the clock ..............17 Shooting/viewing images Shooting still images............18...
Page 8: Refer To "Cyber-Shot Handbook" (Pdf) On Supplied Cd-Rom
• Battery charger BC-CSKA (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-837-783-) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-837-782-) • Wrist strap (1) •...
Page 9 Notes on recording/playback • To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card.
Page 10 JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 11: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts (Playback) button K For shooting: W/T (zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button L Hook for wrist strap M Mode dial (USB)/A/V OUT jack O Terminal cover P HDMI jack (Delete) button R MENU button S Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B/z MENU off: DISP/ T Tripod receptacle...
Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Battery pack Connect the battery For customers in the USA and Canada charger to the wall Plug outlet (wall socket).
Page 13: Using The Camera Abroad
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. Battery life and number of still images you can record/view Battery life (min.)
Page 14: Inserting The Battery Pack/A Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks Ensure the notched corner into place. faces correctly. Insert the battery pack.
Page 15: Memory Cards That You Can Use
Memory cards that you can use The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. MultiMediaCard is not compatible. In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Page 16: To Remove The Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack Slide back the battery eject lever. Be sure Battery eject lever not to drop the battery pack. Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen. High Notes • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. •...
Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Press the ON/OFF ON/OFF (Power) button (Power) button. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a setting item with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Page 18: Shooting Still Images
Shooting still images Set the mode dial to ON/OFF (Power) button (Intelligent Auto Mode dial Adjustment), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to zoom in, W button to zoom out. Press the shutter button Shutter button halfway down to focus.
Page 19: Shooting Movies
Shooting movies Set the mode dial to ON/OFF (Power) button (Movie Mode), then Mode dial press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. Note •...
Page 20: Viewing Images
Viewing images Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are (Playback) button played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button.
Page 21: Cyber-Shot Handbook" (Pdf)
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 22: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen When shooting still images Display Indication Scene Recognition Burst Settings Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator • The icons are limited in (Easy Shooting) mode. When shooting movies Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number Display Indication...
Page 23 Display Indication Recording folder Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer Destination Overheating warning Face Detection Database file full/ Database file error AF range finder frame Spot metering cross- hairs...
Page 24: Number Of Still Images And Recordable Time Of Movies
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images/Panoramic images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal Memory card formatted with this camera memory Approx.
Page 25: Precautions
Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal Memory card formatted with this camera memory Approx.
Page 26 Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, 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: –...
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Camera [Input and Output connectors] (USB)/A/V OUT terminal: [System] Video output Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) Audio output (Monaural) color CCD, Primary color filter USB communication Total pixel number of camera: HDMI terminal: HDMI type C mini Approx. 14.5 Megapixels jack Effective pixel number of camera: USB communication: Hi-Speed USB...
Page 28 BC-CSKA battery charger Trademarks Power requirements: AC 100 V to • The following marks are trademarks 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 2.3 W of Sony Corporation. Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.30 A , “Cyber-shot,” Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C “Memory Stick,”...
Page 29 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Page 30 Printed in China...
Page 32: 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. Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items.
Page 33 Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card Notes on the battery pack that you can use (sold separately) • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. The following memory cards are compatible •...
Page 34 On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Page 35 Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 14 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 15 Using the mode dial ············································...
Page 36 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings Setting items ······················································· 12 Viewing images on a TV ····································· 96 Computer Using with your computer·································· 100 Using the software ············································ 101 Connecting the camera to the computer···············103 Uploading images to a media service ···················105 Printing Printing still images ···········································...
Page 37 Others “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 121 Battery pack ······················································ 123 Battery charger·················································· 124 Index Index ································································· 125...
Page 38: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 19 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 25 Scene Recognition ·············································· 51 Shooting portraits Soft Snap ······························································· 25 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 25 Smile Shutter ························································ 31 Scene Recognition ·············································· 51 Face Detection ·····················································...
Page 39: Adjusting Exposure
Adjusting exposure ············································································ 44 Changing focus Focus ······································································ 48 position Face Detection ····················································· 54 Changing image size Image Size ····························································· 40 Deleting images Delete ································································ 36, 63 Format ···································································· 88 Displaying enlarged Playback zoom ····················································· 34 images Trimming (Resize) ··············································· 62 Editing images Retouch ··································································...
Page 40: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search 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 ON/OFF (Power) button camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.
Page 41: Playback Mode
MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to Control button 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 42: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU Control button 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.
Page 43: Clock Settings
Categories Items Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Notes • [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.
Page 44: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Microphone F ON/OFF (Power) lamp G Speaker H Lens I LCD screen (Playback) button (33) K For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (28) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (34, 35)
Page 45: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size •...
Page 46 Display Indication Display Indication AE/AF lock Self-timer ISO400 ISO number Destination NR slow shutter Overheating warning Shutter speed Face Detection F3.6 Aperture value Database file full/Database file error +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie...
Page 47: Using The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial (Movie Mode) Allows you to record movies (page 27). (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 23). (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 22).
Page 48: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
Page 49: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.
Page 50: Easy Shooting
Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Functions available in Easy Shooting mode Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired...
Page 51 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. (Delete) button You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
Page 52: 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 53: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. This part will not be taken 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
Page 54 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen.
Page 55: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 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 56 Note • When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter 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.
Page 57: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 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 58: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 7×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. T button Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. •...
Page 59: Disp (Screen Display Settings)
DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) 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 the information.
Page 60: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 61: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Page 62: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 63: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for later playback.
Page 64: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during 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 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Shows the displayed area of the whole Press...
Page 65: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Page 66: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 63). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All in Date Range Deletes all images in date range, the selected folder at All in This Folder...
Page 67: 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 Playback feature Stop Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the control panel. Note •...
Page 68 On 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. appears on the movie viewing screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.
Page 69: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down.
Page 70: 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. 1 MENU t (Image Size) t desired size When shooting still images...
Page 71 When shooting Sweep Panorama images (Standard) Shoots images using standard size. (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Wide) Shoots images using wide size. (Vertical: 4912×1920) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) 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.
Page 72 Flash In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode. Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight.
Page 73: Burst Settings
Burst Settings You can select single-image mode or burst mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Shoots a single image. (Burst) Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Notes •...
Page 74 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.
Page 75 Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 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).
Page 76: 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 77 To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2 MENU t (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z 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.
Page 78 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 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 79 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter AF range finder button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 80: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 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 81: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image where (Backlight) has activated.
Page 82 Shooting twice, choosing the best image later - it’s more convenient! (Advanced mode) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Page 83: 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 84: Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
Page 85 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. Face Priority Frame Off 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
Page 86 In Program Auto, 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 (Program Auto).
Page 87: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera 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 (Scene Selection).
Page 88: Continuous Playback
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to the very last image.
Page 89: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • You cannot play back panoramic images. •...
Page 90 Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Note •...
Page 91: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for 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. (Folder view Displays only still images.
Page 92 Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves 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 93 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 94 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 95 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card 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)
Page 96 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 •...
Page 97: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (Movie)] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z...
Page 98: 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 indicator appears at this time.
Page 99: 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 (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines.
Page 100: Disp. Resolution
Disp. Resolution Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Disp. Resolution] t desired mode t z on the control button Standard Displays a standard-quality image for shooting. High Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Page 101: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 7×). 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 (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t...
Page 102: 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 (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 103: 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 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 104: 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 t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 105 Beep Selects or turns off the sound 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. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
Page 106: 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 107: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not the 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 Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide.
Page 108: 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 (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Page 109 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 110: Hdmi Resolution
HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Sets the output resolution automatically according to the...
Page 111: Ctrl For Hdmi
CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows TV’s remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 98. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode t z on the control button Allows remote controlled operation.
Page 112: 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 99).
Page 113: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] 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 114: Lun Settings
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory...
Page 115: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t z 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 116: 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 (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera...
Page 117: Power Save
Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark, and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Page 118 Format Formats the 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.
Page 119: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the memory card 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 (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 120: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording 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 Notes •...
Page 121: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete 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 122 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 123: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal 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 card is changed.
Page 124: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] 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 125: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. 3 [OK] t z Date &...
Page 126: 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 dedicated A/V cable 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 127 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Page 128 • PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. • When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to those suitable for movies.
Page 129: On Tv Color Systems
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Page 130: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
Page 131: Using The Software
• To start up “PMB”, click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t (PMB).
Page 132 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
Page 133: Importing Images To A Computer (Macintosh)
Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. • When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
Page 134: Deleting The Usb Connection
Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. • Removing a memory card. • Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. •...
Page 135 Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
Page 136 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 137: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. •...
Page 138: Printing At A Shop
4 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. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed.
Page 139: Battery Pack And Power
3 Initialize the settings (page 79). 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 internal memory, music files may be checked.
Page 140: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. The indicator may not be accurate depending on the conditions of use.
Page 141 Zoom does not work. • You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 71). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: – Shooting movies. –...
Page 142 White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish. • This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or movies. (“Bright areas”...
Page 143 • 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 (page 103).
Page 144: Memory Card
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on. After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start. • Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi]. • Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage]. •...
Page 145 Printing See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items. Cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. 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.
Page 146 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer.
Page 147: Warning Messages
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Page 148 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 card. No still images • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized •...
Page 149 1280×720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card 1280×720 (Standard) is not supported with this memory card • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger. Turn the power off and on again •...
Page 150 No internal memory space remaining Delete images? • The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted images. • Unable to register to the database file or play back in [Date View]. Import all the images to a computer using “PMB”...
Page 151 “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 152 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”...
Page 153 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 154 Battery charger • Only NP-BK 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 155 Index Numerics 1080i Date & Time Setting ..................80 ............95 480p/576p Delete ................80 ................36, 63 Delete REC.Folder ............91 Demo Mode ................78 AF Illuminator Digital Zoom ..............68 ..............71 AF range finder frame DISP ............48 ..................29 Anti Blink Disp. Resolution ................57 ..............70 Area Setting ................94 Download Music ...............85...
Page 156 Power Save ................87 Precision digital zoom ............71 Identifying parts ..............14 Print ................65, 107 Image Index ................35 Print order mark ............65, 108 Image Size ................40 Program Auto ..............22 Initialize ................79 Protect ..................64 Install ...................101 ..................83 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ........19 Internal memory ..............18 ..................45 Red Eye Correction...
Page 157 Unsharp masking ..............62 USB Connect ..............83 USB/A/V OUT jack ........96, 103, 107 ..................40 Video Out ................82 View Mode ................61 Warning messages ............117 White Balance ..............46 Windows computer ............100 Zoom ..................28...
Page 158 Notes on the License 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 CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

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