Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using the wrist strap Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the internal memory Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Scene Selection Printing Sweep Panorama Troubleshooting Movie Mode Precautions / About this camera Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Contents list DISP (Screen Display Settings) Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing panorama images Printing Scrolling the panorama images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
SteadyShot Burst Settings Printing Troubleshooting White Balance Precautions / About this camera Focus Contents list Metering Mode Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Protect Using with your computer DPOF Rotate Printing Select Folder Troubleshooting Playback MENU list Precautions / About this camera MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Video Out USB Connect LUN Setting Memory Card Tool / Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Delete REC. Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Printing Deleting the USB connection Troubleshooting Uploading images to a media service Precautions / About this camera “PMB Portable” Contents list Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing Printing at a shop Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Changing settings Deleting Viewing images on a TV Computers Using with your computer Memory card Internal memory Printing Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions / About this camera Warning indicators and messages Messages Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Number of still images and recordable time of movies Using with your computer Number of still images Recordable time of movies Printing Using the camera abroad Troubleshooting On TV color systems Precautions / About this camera Trademarks Contents list Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Before Use Viewing images on a TV How to use this User Guide Using with your computer How to use this User Guide...
Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) REC Mode...
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Retouch Delete Protect DPOF Rotate Select Folder Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Main Settings Beep Language Setting...
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Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Installing “PMB” (Windows) Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer (Windows) Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Deleting the USB connection Uploading images to a media service...
Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Leaving the settings to the camera Viewing Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting portraits Using MENU items (Viewing) Scene Selection(Soft Snap)
Printing images with the date “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing clock settings Date & Time Setting Initializing settings Initialize Printing images Printing still images Viewing on TVs Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using MENU items (Shooting)
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed.
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Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Using MENU items (Shooting) images shot using this camera. Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
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(Index) button Mode switch Hook for wrist strap (USB) / A/V OUT jack (Delete) button Access lamp MENU button Tripod receptacle Speaker Battery / Memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie / Movie standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) Display Indication Recording folder Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time...
List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2011 1 1 Recorded date / time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number / Number of images recorded in selected 12/12...
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ISO400 ISO number Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure value Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value Playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by Viewing being dropped. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
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The subject is behind glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, set [Digital Zoom]. Contents list Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Contents list 3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Related Topic Zoom Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the (Movie) shutter button again to end the recording. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Contents list When the camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), the corresponding Scene Recognition icon and guide is displayed on the LCD screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Operation Search Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1.
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For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Shooting Direction Image Size Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Shooting movies Precautions / About this camera Image Size Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(Soft Snap) Precautions / About this camera — (Landscape) Contents list — (Twilight Portrait) — — (Twilight) — — (Gourmet) — — (Pet) (Beach) (Snow) * [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Screen Display Settings) Operation Search DISP (Screen Display Settings) Before Use Shooting 1. Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
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You cannot use the flash during burst shooting. You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. Press (Smile) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Does not use the self-timer.
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You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
2. Select an image with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out. Press to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Displaying images of the desired folder Using with your computer Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(Index) button (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode. You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect] or [DPOF]. Note In Easy Mode, you can delete only the currently displayed image. Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with on the control button, then press Note You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Scrolls images W (zoom) button Displays the whole image Panorama images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB”. [Details] Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV using the menu. Auto) Using with your computer Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Printing (Scene Selection) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting When you want to select another scene, follow the steps below. Viewing 1. MENU (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode...
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You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Viewing The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1.
Pan from down to up. (Up) Viewing images on a TV (Down) Pan from up to down. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Sweep Panorama Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Image Size Operation Search Image Size Before Use Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Using MENU items (Shooting) Image size when shooting movies Using MENU items (Viewing)
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images Image No. of Usage guidelines Printing size images Less Fine For prints up to A3+ size (3648×2736) For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size (2592×1944) For e-mail attachments (640×480)
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Movie image size Usage guidelines For viewing on a TV screen VGA (640×480) QVGA (320×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > SteadyShot Operation Search SteadyShot Before Use Shooting Selects the anti-blur mode. Viewing 1. MENU (SteadyShot) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Does not use anti-blur mode.
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When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. Note You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color Viewing appears unnatural.
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When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto] or [Flash]. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
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2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Precautions / About this camera details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Contents list Related Topic Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 100] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when Contents list [DRO plus] is set. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Face Detection (Settings) * [Flash] for [White Balance] is not available when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity). Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Press on the center of the control button. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] button You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image], and delete all MENU images in a folder with [All]. button Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Image Viewing Interval Repeat Using MENU items (Shooting) Images are automatically played back in succession. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
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Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. (Red Eye Correction) Select [OK] with the control button You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image. Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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MENU [OK] Contents list (All in Deletes all images in the selected folder at once. This Folder) Note In Easy Mode, you can select between [1 image] or [All]. Related Topic Delete button Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
: Moves to the next folder Precautions / About this camera : Moves to either the previous or next folders Contents list Note This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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(Retouch) Printing (Delete) Troubleshooting (Protect) Precautions / About this camera DPOF — (Rotate) Contents list — (Select Folder) (Settings) Note Only items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[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. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Viewing images on a TV Off Does not display the grid lines. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The battery charge is used up more quickly when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 4×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 5.6× Approx. 22× 16:9(2M) Approx. 7.6× Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto]. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[Low]. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep / shutter sound. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) On Displays the function guide. Changing settings Off Does not display the function guide. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Standard The camera turns off after about 2 minutes of no operation. Using with your computer The camera does not turn off automatically. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Viewing images on a TV Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To Contents list export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Note Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Note Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Contents list Up to 9,999 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. Using with your computer You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played Troubleshooting back by the camera, first delete these images and files using a computer, and then delete the folder. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder Reset contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Contents list 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press 2. Select an area with on the control button, and select Daylight Savings time with Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera Note The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in Contents list the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control button. Notes When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] During output to TV, [Easy Mode] is invalid. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is Using with your computer required.) Printing For other details, see (PMB Help). Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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8. Start up 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] [All Programs] (PMB).
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Wait for a while. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic USB Connect LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[Open folder to view files] [OK] [DCIM] copy the desired images to the computer. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Changing settings files. Viewing images on a TV The image is displayed. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Note Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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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.
This is also true when this product is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can recover “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can recover “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Installing “PMB Portable” for Macintosh will delete “PMB Portable” for Windows from the camera. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Printing You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. Troubleshooting You cannot set the number of prints. If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic DPOF Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
3. Initialize the settings. [Details] Changing settings 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 Viewing images on a TV internal memory, music files may be checked.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Batteries and power Operation Search Batteries and power Before Use Shooting The remaining-charge indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining- Viewing charge indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. Using MENU items (Shooting) This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
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(sold separately). Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images / movies Operation Search Shooting still images / movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the Using MENU items (Shooting) camera.
The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].
The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately). The same image is shot several times. Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The image does not appear on the TV. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV. [Details] Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing Cancel the protection. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using MENU items (Viewing) Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers / Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. Changing settings If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer.
“PMB” and play it back. [Details] Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).
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No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. Folder error A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder [Details], or create a new folder. [Details] Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with “999”...
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No internal memory space remaining Delete all images? The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted images. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing Do not use / store the camera in the following places On carrying Using MENU items (Shooting) On operating temperatures...
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by 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.
Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert batteries with enough power remaining into the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 Printing hours or more with the power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Batteries Operation Search Batteries Before Use Shooting On the battery Viewing About the remaining battery charge Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Using MENU items (Shooting) On alkaline batteries (supplied) / Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold separately) Using MENU items (Viewing)
To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slideshow mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Shooting) When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
(temperature, etc.). The value above applies when DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to Contents list [Normal]. The recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording the movie automatically. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Troubleshooting United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Precautions / About this camera PAL-M system Brazil Contents list PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” Viewing “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,”...