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Sony DSCW370S Digital Camera User Manual

1. Off Does not use the AF illuminator e Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject e You cannot use the AF illuminator when Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode al Landscape A Twilight yg Pet or ZS Fireworks mode is selected in Scene Selection The self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People e When you use the AF illuminator the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame e The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 6868 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 gt g s Settings ES Shooting Settings Grid Line desired mode on the control button On Displays the grid lines The grid lines are not recorded si Off Does not display the grid lines U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 6968 Disp Resolution Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting
2. 1 Press the ON OFF Power button and set the camera to shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen 3 Select the desired menu item with A W lt gt on the control button 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the MENU screen In the table below y indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see the page for each item The icons below Sen indicate the available modes ON OFF Power button Lei MENU button SE Control bu Menu items ee 10 EASY ig SCN ER Scene Selection v Shooting Direction Vv Image Size vV vV Vv Vv v v Flash vV Burst Settings v v SW 8 EV Vv v v v v ISO Vv White Balance v v EAR v Focus vV Vv Metering Mode Vv vV v Scene Recognition v Gs Smile Detection Sensitivity Vv vV ET 2 7 8 Face Detection Vv Vv ETE a DRO v d Anti Blink D ga S SES Settings v v v Vv v e Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO x pul 1068 MENU items Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button 1 P
3. DSC W370 2010 Sony Corporation Yyolees U9 U09 jo og ARPM A uoneiodo yoreas 4 176 667 11 1 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 U9 U09 O Ka E E 7o g a Search for information by operation Search for information in a listing of SH MENU Settings items yours sum S NNIW a Search for information by keyword sed in this handbook In this handbook the sequence of operations is shown by arrows gt Operate the camera in the order indicated Marks are shown as they appear in the camera s default setting Red Eye Reductior The flash strobes two or more times before shooting p reduce the red eye phenomenon when using the flash 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU SS Settings ES Shooting Settings Red Eye Reduction desired mode on the control button si Auto When the Face Detection function is activated the flash strobes The default setting is indicated by ei DEET EE ET Dn The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon d Does not use Red Eye Reduction E A ndicates cautions and limitations relevant To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second after you press
4. Standby movie 0 12 Recording time m s 101 0012 Folder file number Spot metering cross hairs 201011 Recorded date time of the 9 30 AM playback image 2 0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed 3 F3 6 Aperture value Display Indication gt Playback ta Recording folder Playback bar Te Playback folder 00 00 12 Counter 96 Number of recordable images Direction 12 12 Image number Number of Gei GPS information te ere In date raige ea rE Latitude and Longitude display 100Min Recordable time Volume CIS Recording Playback Media Memory card internal memory Changing folder Deon AF Illuminator Red eye reduction IO Metering Mode 4 SL G Flash mode ER Flash charging AWB 2 a White Balance BAe ES Bs 4 A ISO 400 ISO number U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN x pul 1668 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Mode dial HH Movie Mode Allows you to record movies page 27 Sweep Panorama Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images page 23 P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value page 22 You can set various functions using the menu iffy Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically page 19 EASY Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot view still images w
5. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Ss Settings Ep Shooting Settings Disp Resolution desired mode on the control button ei Standard Displays a standard quality image for shooting High Displays a high quality image for shooting e The battery charge is used up more quickly when Disp Resolution is set to High e In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode Disp Resolution is set to High e In Easy Shooting mode Disp Resolution is set to Standard U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 70 Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 7x When the zoom scale is exceeded the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Ss Settings E Shooting Settings Digital Zoom gt desired mode on the control button 2 Smart sq Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted according to the image size Smart zoom Precision rQ Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 14x including the optical zoom 7x However note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded Precision digital zoom Off Does not use the digital zoom e The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations I
6. 2 Select a folder with lt on the control button 3 OK e This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images e The following folder cannot be selected as a recording folder 100 folder A folder with a number that has only either OOUMSDCPF or OOOMNV01 e You cannot move recorded images to another folder U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 9068 Delete REC Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card 1 MENU g amp Settings Memory Card Tool Delete REC Folder 2 Select a folder with lt gt on the control button 3 OK e This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images e If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using Delete REC Folder the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder e You can delete only empty folders If a folder contains images or files that cannot be played back by the camera first delete these images and files and then delete the folder U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 91 GB 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 amp Settings Memory Card Tool Copy OK on the control button e Use a fully charged battery pack If you
7. not e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge page 83 e Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable e Turn on the printer For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer e If you select Exit during printing images may not be printed Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the dedicated USB cable turn the printer off and then on then connect the dedicated USB cable again e Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be printed e Panoramic images may not be printed depending on the printer or may be printed in cut off panoramic image Printing is canceled e Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable before the C PictBridge Connecting indicator turned off U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI s6ulles NNAW x pul 11568 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted
8. Adjustment occ 19 Internal Memory eeesssseeesesccsssseeneeessceeessnteeeeeeeesnnnnneeeeeeee 18 Toei SCP crena niaii arsa 25 Language Seng 76 LUN Settings EE 84 M Macintosh computer 100 Mass Stora ce eiert eege deng 83 Memory cam 3 Memory Stick Duo media 121 MENU eebe uereg 10 Metering Mode 50 Modal cesssssccasauscseaciscavesspectcessossbevaayivatezapeapbestaceneesvaonty 17 Movie Mode MER Migra 48 Multi pattern metering oes teeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 50 Music Trani Sher use 101 102 N HK 82 0 Optical zem eeseeesssssscscssssssssssssnnnnnmesnststseseeeee 28 71 OSs eieiei ania eerst 100 P IPA E 82 EES een dates 100 Eeer 25 PictBridge i cccha tcc ees gieee ZE 83 107 Eege 41 Playback sisie sissi 33 Playback zoom ccccssssssssssessssesseseessseeessnneneeseeessnnnneeseeees 34 MIVA eege eg 101 PMB Portable Power SAVE ENEE 87 Precision digital ZOOM sssesessseseeeseessemeeeeseeees 71 Emtee anaes 65 107 Print order mark oes eesesseeseeeseeseeenneeeens 65 108 Program Auto s seet aida ean 22 POLS GE 64 Eeer eg 83 R Red Eye Correction ou 62 Red Eye Reduction ccceeccssssscssseseserseseesnneeeennnneeeens 73 Retouch EE S Scene Recogmgon 51 Scene Selecto Niceness 25 SEE S E E EA EEE 29 Select Folder ei elteren eeee ereegeegierrr Eet ER Self E ER TEE 12 Shooting MOViE kpaa deeg 27 Still Image ENEE 19 Shooting Direction s ss sssisstrstrsrretrssrsstrstrserrsnrs
9. EZR STD 2 Ber H Ewe e The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode 20 n D i ai Scene Selection e Ze When shooting movies Se Bx d n 10Min 3 ep et ER Mode dial Intelligent Auto Adjustment Program Auto j Sweep Panorama Movie Mode um 4 A 2p Scene Recognition icon SFULL A a hd L w e 3 3 White Balance mma Ae mm Via E Metering Mode When playing back AN Vibration warning ig Scene Recognition 3 ei Burst Settings Ge SES DRO Je Smile Detection Sensitivity gt 00 00 12_J 2010 11 9 30AM 101 0012 indicator x14 Zoom scaling sQ PQ las PictBridge connecting On Protect DPOF Print order DPOF Qx2 0 Playback zoom D D View Mode Continued U9 U00 Jo op Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 1568 0 Im A E 2 zi E EI Si D SS EI Database file full Database file error 2 4 Display Indication Display Indication ke AE AF lock Qo O Os Gin Self timer 180400 ISO number a Destination OH NR slow shutter US Overheating warning 125 Shutter speed wi Sis is Face Detection F3 6 Aperture value Su Fon Database file full Database file 2 0EV Exposure Value aa Ho AF range finder frame indicator 7 AP range tinder iame REC Recording a movie Standby a i
10. Eg Index button repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed Use the control button to select 4 then select the month you want to display Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode SvViewing 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 If the camera detects images that have not been registered to the database file in the memory card the registration screen Files found which were not recognized Import files appears If you want to view unregistered images select OK to register the images e For registration use a fully charged battery pack If you attempt to register unregistered files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO x pul 61 GB Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file The original image is retained 1 Press the gt P layback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Retouch desired mode on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode Trimming Resize Records the zoomed playback image Press the Q button T to zoom in and press W to zoom out Set the zoom point with the control button MENU
11. NNAW x pul 11268 Cannot display images in index mode e Cancel the Easy Viewing mode if activated Cannot hear music during slideshow e Transfer music files to the camera with Music Transfer pages 101 102 e Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct page 58 Slideshow is played back with Continuous Playback Select Slideshow with music and play back The image does not appear on the LCD screen If the dedicated A V cable is connected to the camera disconnect it The image does not appear on the TV e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV page 82 e Check whether the connection is correct page 96 e When shooting movies with the camera and a TV connected the image being shot is not displayed on the TV Deleting Cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 64 Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick media slot e 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 e If Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not supported connect the camera to the computer page 103 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Your compu
12. Notes on the LCD screen and lens e The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording e Black white red blue or green dots e Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e Be careful not to bump the movable lens and be careful not to apply force to it Note when playing movies on other devices This camera utilizes MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile to record movies Therefore movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Continued 358 U9 U09 jo og Yyoleas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ seput On moisture condensation e Ifthe 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 wai
13. Size Selects the size of the printing sheet Date Selects Date or Day amp Time to insert the date and time on images e When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you have selected using Date amp Time Setting on the camera This function may not be available depending on the printer e Movies cannot be printed e If the camera could not be connected to the printer be sure to set USB Connect under ef Main Settings to PictBridge e Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the cS PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen Printing at a shop You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF you can make a DPOF Print order mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop e You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a memory card page 92 then take the memory card to the print shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle e A memory card adaptor sold separately may be necessary Consult your photo printing service shop e Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk e You cannot set the number of prints e If you want t
14. U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO LI sbulles NNAW seput 29GB Flash 1 Press Flash on the control button 2 Select the desired mode with the control button X Sum Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight 4 On Flash always operates Set 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 G Off Flash does not operate e The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity e While charging the flash DR is displayed e You cannot use the flash during burst shooting e In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode Easy Shooting mode you can select only Auto or Off e In Sweep Panorama flash is set to Off When the White circular spots appears in flash photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots Camera SP OF A Particles dust pollen etc in the air How can the White circular spots be reduced e Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash e Select en High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection Off is automatically selected U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ x pul 3068 Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile the shutter is released automat
15. image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 668 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 gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU gt View Mode Folder view Still or Folder view Movie on the control button 3 MENU f Select Folder 4 Select the folder with lt gt 5 OK gt e This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images Viewing images across multiple folders When multiple folders are created the following indicators appear on the first and last images in the folder Moves to the previous folder Da Moves to the next folder My Moves to either the previous or next folders U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 6758 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 bon indicator appears at this time 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU gt g s Settings ER Shooting Settings gt AF Illuminator gt desired mode on the control button si Auto Uses the AF illuminator
16. 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 NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Greece Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas s6ulles NNAW Xepu 99GB 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 or PMB Portable and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP
17. page 62 or correct using PMB Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 36 e The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack The same image is shot several times e Burst Settings is set to Burst page 43 e Scene Recognition is set to Advanced page 51 Cannot play back images e Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera e The folder file name has been changed on your computer e No guarantees are made for playing back on this camera files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 104 e This is caused by copying images on your computer to the memory card without using the PMB Register the unregistered images to the database file on the registration screen page 33 or play such images in Folder view Still or Folder view Movie page 61 The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images only Press the DISP Screen Display Settings button to display information page 29 Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black e Auto Orientation is set to On page 72 Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag Yo1eas s6ulles
18. permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc 1 MENU gz Settings W Memory Card Tool or el Internal Memory Tool Format OK on the control button e Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 88GB 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 Ss Settings Memory Card Tool Create REC Folder OK on the control button e This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images e When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created e Up to 9 999 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created On the folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder page 90 and select the folder for viewing images page 67 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 89GB Change REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU Ss Settings Memory Card Tool Change REC Folder
19. select an image size to save OK e The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image Red Eye Correction Corrects the red eye phenomenon caused by flash e S Select OK with the control G gt button gt AN e You may not be able to correct the red eye phenomenon depending on the image P Unsharp masking Sharpens the image within a chosen frame Select the area frame of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU OK e Depending on the image sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate e You cannot retouch movies or panoramic images U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW x pul 6268 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion You can also delete images using the tp Delete button page 36 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU qj Delete desired mode on the control button 3 OK Ta This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Da Multiple Images You can select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be MENU OK gt deleted Select an image with a w mark
20. the installation is complete 7 Start up the software e To start up PMB click ST 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 R e To start up PMB from the Start menu select Start All Programs gt E4 PMB e If PMB was installed on your computer and if you re install PMB using the supplied CD ROM you can start up all the applications from PMB Launcher To start up PMB Launcher double click Sr PMB Launcher on the desktop e Log on as Administrator e When PMB is started up for the first time the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen Select Start U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 10168 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 e PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers e Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer e For installation you need to log on as Administrator Introduction to PMB e PMB allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display Make a USB connection be
21. to release the Y mark im All in Date Deletes all images in date range or the selected folder at once Range Ta All in This Folder e In Easy Viewing mode you can select between Delete Single Image or Delete All Images U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ Xepu 6368 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The on mark is displayed for registered images 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU on Protect desired mode on the control button Go This Image Protects the currently displayed image in single image mode oa Multiple Images You can select and protect multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected Select an image with a w mark to release the Y mark MENU OK gt OTo cancel the protection 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 The om indicator disappears and the protection is released U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 6458 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 The DPOF Print order mark is displayed for regis
22. turn on the camera 4 MENU gt SS Settings gf Main Settings gt CTRL FOR HDMI gt On 5 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV s remote controller to select the desired mode Menu Function Slideshow with music Automatically plays back images with sound effects or background music in a continuous loop Single Image Plays back a single image at a time Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time Delete Deletes recorded images Playback Zoom Plays back enlarged images Rotate Rotates a still image View Mode Selects the display format for viewing multiple images e When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable the functions that you can operate are limited e When the camera and remote controller are operated at the same time the remote controller operation is temporarily interrupted e You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV For details see the operating instructions of the TV e Ifthe camera functions in an undesired manner when controlling with the TV s remote controller such as when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer s TV press MENU g Settings f Main Settings gt CTRL FOR HDMI Off U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW X puU Q8GB On TV color systems If you want to view images
23. x pul 103 Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before e Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable e Removing a memory card e Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the Windows Vista tasktray i 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Note Disconnect icon e 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 Windows XP U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 10498 Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built in application PMB Portable You can use this application to do the following e You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service e You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office e You can easily register the media services such as blogs you use frequently For details on PMB Portable see the PMB Portable help Start PMB Portable Windows When using PMB Portable for the first time you must select the language Follow the procedure below to make the selection Once the language selection has been ma
24. your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV e Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo e Recording may automatically stop when you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable sold separately Continued Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag Yeas s6ulles NNAW seput d O PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard By connecting a Sony TV compatible with PhotoTV HD using an HDMI Cable sold separately a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality e PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors e 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 For details see the operating instructions of the TV Using BRAVIA Sync When you use a TV that has BRAVIA Sync compatible with SYNC MENU support you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately 1 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately 2 Turn on the TV and set the input 3 Press the gt playback button of the camera to
25. zoom e Scene Recognition is fixed to Auto in the following situations When Burst mode is selected When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person and Self portrait Two People e The available flash settings are Auto and Off e R Twilight using a tripod scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod e Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a Twilight using a tripod Keep the camera still during shooting e These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation 5198 Continued Shooting twice choosing the best image later it s more convenient Advanced mode In Advanced when the camera recognizes a difficult to shoot scene J Twilight Twilight Portrait 2 Twilight using a tripod ER Backlight and 4 Backlight Portrait it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects allowing you to select the one you like First Image Second Image A Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced Ai Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as which the flash strobes on as guide guide and shake reduced S Shoot in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivi
26. 2 Windows 7 Others CPU Intel Pentium HI 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 20 GHz or faster Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High Definition movies 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 dots or more 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs 2 Starter Edition is not supported Recommended computer environment Macintosh The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software Music Transfer or PMB Portable and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 6 Music Transfer PMB Portable Mac OS X v10 4 to v10 6 e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment e If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using e Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is com
27. 6 ON OFF Power lamp D Speaker 5 S Lens g 9 LCD screen H amp Playback button 33 For shooting W T zoom button 28 For viewing Q Playback zoom button E Index button 34 35 Hook for wrist strap Mode dial 17 we USB A V OUT jack i5 Terminal cover HDMI jack t Delete button 36 18 MENU button 10 seput Control button MENU on A W lt 4 gt MENU off DISP 20 Tripod receptacle 21 Battery Memory card cover 22 Memory card slot 23 Access lamp 24 Battery eject lever 25 Battery insertion slot Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at the factory Place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped Hook E 1488 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 1 3 Display Indication Z Battery remaining Gs Low battery warning 4 mhm Wim Image Size Dau Elva Eim 2m i 4 BZ FINE
28. LI sbulles NNAW Xepu ER Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 1 MENU Bj Metering Mode desired mode si Ei Multi Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering o Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Le Spot Measures only a part of the subject Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject e In Movie Mode Spot cannot be selected e If you set Metering Mode to other than Multi the Face Detection function cannot be used e Metering Mode is fixed to Multi in the following situations In Intelligent Auto Adjustment In Easy shooting mode When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI s6ulles NNAW Xepu 5068 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 accordin
29. OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Regarding the license for Music Transfer included on the CD ROM supplied MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 128
30. Print order marks to up to 999 files Cancel the selection Qe e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer Error Playing Music e Delete the Music file or replace it with an uncorrupted Music file Execute Format Music then download a new Music files Error Formatting Music Execute Format Music Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files e Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras Preparing Image Database File e The camera restores the date information etc in cases where images have been deleted on a PC etc e The camera creates the necessary database files after the memory card is formatted AU A ko i E e The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible To register new image files to the database file delete unnecessary images from Date View Yyoleas U9 U09 jo og uoleledO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 119 No internal memory space remaining Delete images e The internal memory is full To record to the internal memory select Yes and delete unwanted i
31. a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels the image becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size 14M 4320 pixels x 3240 pixels 13 996 800 pixels Image size VGA 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Many pixels Q Fine image quality and large file size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size U9 U09 jo og Yyoueas uonesedO LI s6ulles NNAW x pul 4468 Flash In Easy Shooting mode you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button 1 Set the mode dial to EASY Easy Shooting 2 MENU Flash on the control button 3 Select the desired mode si Auto Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight Off Does not use the flash U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 4268 Burst Settings You can select single image mode or burst mode 1 MENU el Burst Settings gt desired mode a Single Shoots a single image Ch Burst Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hol
32. age gt Forwards image e If Continuous Playback starts from the very last image only the last image is played back and then Continuous Playback ends Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing Press again while scrolling the screen returns to the whole panoramic image U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 58GB Slideshow with music 1 MENU T Slideshow Slideshow with music on the control button Displays the setting screen 2 Select a desired setting 3 Start 4 Press to end the slideshow e You cannot play back panoramic images e Settings other than Image are stored until the next time they are changed Image Selects the group of images to be shown This setting is fixed to Folder when the internal memory is used to record images si All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is Date View Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder when View Mode is Folder View Effects Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows If the playback time of a movie is long an image is taken from it and displayed si Simple A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval The pla
33. alize gt OK gt on the control button e Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 79 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 8 Settings T Main Settings gt HDMI Resolution gt desired mode gt on the control button si Auto Sets the output resolution automatically according to the information of the connected device 1080i Outputs with HD High Definition image quality 1080i 480p 576p Outputs with SD Standard Definition image quality 480p 576p e When Video Out is NTSC the resolution is output as 480p and when PAL the resolution is output as 576p e If the screen does not appear correctly select 1080i or 480p 576p according to the connected TV e Set Video Out to select the HDMI Resolution according to the connected TV s color system e When you shoot movies in the condition where the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable sold separately the image being shot is not displayed at the TV side U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 8068 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 separat
34. as discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 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 amp Settings gt Clock Settings Area Setting U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ seput 11668 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions Gs e 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 For use with compatible battery only e The battery inserted is not an NP BK1 supplied battery pack System error e Turn the power off and then on again Camera overheating Allow it to cool e The camera temperature has risen The power may turn off automatically or you may be unable to record movies Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yo1eas Sue NZ Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera page 3 e The terminal section of the memory card is dirty e The memory card is damaged Memory card type error The inserted memory card cann
35. atically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer PTP MTP When you connect the camera to a computer the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer with Windows 7 Vista XP Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device e If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer with the Auto setting select PictBridge e If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device with the Auto setting select Mass Storage e When USB Connect is set to PTP MTP you cannot export movies to a computer To export movies to a computer set USB Connect to Auto or Mass Storage U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 8368 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 8 Settings gt T Main Settings LUN Settings gt desired mode on the control button e Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Single When the memory card is in
36. attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e Images cannot be copied individually e The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the memory card after copying then format the internal memory Format in Internal Memory Tool e 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 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu Q2GB File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images 1 MENU g s Settings Memory Card Tool or Internal Memory Tool File Number desired mode on the control button KE Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu Q3GB Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected a
37. ayback Cannot insert dates on images e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using PMB you can print or save images with the date page 101 The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 44 The image colors are not correct e Adjust the White Balance page 46 Yyolees U9 U09 jo og uoleledO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 1112 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 refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction to Auto or On page 73 Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject e Retouch the image using Retouch Red Eye Correction in viewing menu
38. back position of a movie aaa a zm Esm OF ES appears on the movie viewing screen The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality S Playback bar U9 U09 jo og youeas uolyes9doO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 3868 Shooting Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images 1 MENU E4 Shooting Direction desired direction ei ga Right Pan from left to right ga Left Pan from right to left g Up Pan from down to up g Down Pan from up to down U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 39GB 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 EI Image Size desired size When shooting still images 14M Image size Usage guidelines No of Printing images ei B 4320x3240 For prints up to A3 size Less Fine 14M DS 3648x2736 10M Eq 2592x1944 For prints from 10 x 15 cm up to A4 5M size Si 640x480 For e mail attachments IG 1 Weit More Rough IS 4320x2432 For vie
39. back zoom Plays back the enlarged image 1 Press Q 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 Press Q button 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 Shows the displayed area of the whole image U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Xepu 3438 Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the E 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 3 To return to the single image screen select an image with the control button then press e When the mode dial is set to EASY Easy Shooting you cannot view images in index mode Displaying images of the desired date folder Select the left side bar with the control button then select the desired date folder with A V SViewing images with the Calendar When View Mode is set to Date View press the P Index button to view images with the Calendar while t
40. city of the internal memory or memory card If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 36 Change the memory card e You cannot record images while charging the flash e For recording movies it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger e Set Demo Mode to Off page 78 Smile Shutter function does not work e No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected e Set Demo Mode to Off page 78 Anti blur function does not work e The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes e Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down Recording takes a long time e When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions the NR Noise Reduction slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise Under such conditions recording takes a long time e The Anti Blink function is working Reset Anti Blink to Off page 57 The image is out of focus e The subject is too close When shooting make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 10 cm 4 inches W 100 cm 3 ft 3 3 8 inches T from the lens e A Twilight pa Landscape o shooting still images Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection when yoleas U9 U09 jo og uolesedO Yo1eas sbulles NNAW Xepu 110 Zoom does
41. ck is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred e When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily on standby The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 12488 Index Numerics NOS E 80 AB0P S TOD o ceessssssssssssssssssssssesstsststsutsennnnnnnnsnesnsnsnsnsnnsnseseeseet 80 A AF Illuminator oe ececcceceeeeeecceeseeeneeeeseeeesnneeeeeeceeennnnneeeeeee 68 AF range finder frame 00 eeeeescsssteeesceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeee 48 Anti Blink occ eeeccccseessneeeesccesssnneeseeceecsnneeeseceesnnnnneeeeees Area Setting Battery Charger eeeccssesccsseeessssessesseesesssneeeenseneees 124 Battery keete Cer 123 Beatrice ee 25 EE 6l CD ROM tee ee elei 101 Center EE 48 Center weighted metering eee 50 Change REC Folder AE 90 Clock Settings deni ana 95 L er 100 Importing 1mages ecececce
42. cord movies 1 Set the mode dial to HH Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully down 3 To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 9768 Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting The camera s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 7x 1 Press the W T zoom button T button Press the T button to zoom in and the W button to zoom out e When the zoom scale exceeds 7x see page 71 e Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode e The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolyes9doO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 28GB DISP Screen Display Settings 1 Press DISP Screen Display Settings on the control button 2 Select the desired mode with the control button Exposure Data Playback mode only WW Bright Sets screen brighter and displays only images Image Only ES Bright Sets screen brighter and displays the information Exif data for the recorded image is also displayed RW Bright Sets screen brighter and displays the information 2 el Normal Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information e If you view images in bright outside light adjust the screen brightness up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition
43. d down the shutter button e The Burst mode is not available in Easy Shooting mode Sweep Panorama Movie Mode or smile shutter The flash is set to Off e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e The recording interval becomes longer depending on the setting for the image size e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or the memory card is full the Burst stops e Focus White Balance and EV are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ x pul 4308 EV You can adjust the exposure manually in 1 3 EV steps in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV 1 MENU Orv EV desired EV setting e In Easy Shooting mode the EV setting cannot be adjusted e If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Overexposure too much light Whitish image Lower EV setting Correct exposure Higher EV setting Underexposure too little light Darker image U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ x pul Au ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode 1 Set the mode dial to P Program Auto 2 MENU 9 ISO desired mode AUTO si AGS A
44. d Music and make a USB connection between the camera and a computer Start Music Transfer then restore the default music e For details on using Music Transfer see the help in Music Transfer Yyoleas U9 U09 jo og uoleledO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 868 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 1 MENU 8 Settings T Main Settings gt Power Save gt desired mode gt on the control button Stamina The LCD screen darkens after about 30 seconds of no operation The camera turns off after another 30 seconds of no operation ei Standard The LCD screen darkens after 1 minute of no operation The camera turns off after another 1 minute of no operation Off The LCD screen does not darken and the camera does not turn off automatically U9 U09 jo og Yoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN x pul 878 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
45. d the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting e The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently e We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight e When the battery pack terminals become dirty the camera may not turn on the battery pack may not charge or other symptoms may occur In these cases gently wipe away any dirt with a soft cloth How to store the battery pack e Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool dry place To maintain the battery pack s function fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing e To use the battery pack up leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off To keep clean battery pack terminal and prevent short circuiting place the battery pack in a plastic bag etc when carrying and storing to isolate it from other metal objects etc On battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated us
46. de steps 3 to 5 are unnecessary the next time you use PMB Portable 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer When you connect the camera and your computer AutoPlay Wizard appears Click x to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives e If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear click Computer in Windows XP My Computer PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP_Win exe 2 Click PMB Portable in Windows XP click PMB Portable OK e If PMB Portable is not displayed within the AutoPlay Wizard click Computer gt PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP_Win exe The Language Selection screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click OK The Region Selection screen appears 4 Select the appropriate Region and Country Area and then click OK The User Agreement screen appears 5 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click I Agree PMB Portable starts up U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO seput 105 Start PMB Portable Macintosh 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer When you connect the camera and your computer PMB Portable appears on the desktop Click x to close any unnecessary drives 2 Click PMBPORTABLE folder then click PMBP_Mac The Region Selection screen appears 3 Select the appropriate Region and Country Area and then c
47. djusts 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 The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down Face Detection frame White 1 MENU i Face Detection desired mode Gi Off Does not use Face Detection function sc tg Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Lig Child Detects and shoots with priority on child s face Priority Lele Adult Detects and shoots with priority on adult s face Priority e Face Detection cannot be selected in the following situations In Easy Shooting mode In Sweep Panorama In Movie Mode e You cannot select Off when the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People e You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to Multi AF or the metering mode is set to Multi e The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom e Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected e Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions e During Smile Shutter shooting Face Detection is automatically set to Auto even if it i
48. e If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one e The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used Compatible battery pack e The NP BK1 supplied can be used only in K type compatible Cyber shot models U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ seput 12368 Battery charger e 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 e Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be shortened e The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way Fast flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0 15 seconds Slow flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1 5 seconds e When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pa
49. e cannot be adjusted in Intelligent Auto Adjustment or Easy Shooting mode e Flash in White Balance cannot be adjusted in the following situations In Sweep Panorama In Movie Mode When Scene Selection is set to ifo High Sensitivity mode e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select Fluorescent White Balance 1 Fluorescent White Balance 2 or Fluorescent White Balance 3 e When shooting with a flash in other than Flash mode White Balance is set to Auto e When flash is On or Slow Synchro the white balance can only be adjusted to Auto Flash One Push or One Push Set e One Push Set is unable to be selected while charging the flash U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yoseas s6ulles NNAW XOpuU 4668 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 gt B White Balance One Push Set on the control button The screen momentarily turns black and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the recording screen is displayed again e Ifthe a4 indicator flashes while shooting the white balance is either not set or cannot be set Use automatic white balance e Do not shake or strike the camera while One Push Set is in pr
50. e camera and pressing the shutter button Camera shake occurs Camera shake occurs frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in Twilight Portrait or J Twilight mode In such a case shoot with the below tips in mind Shoot with a 2 second delay self timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button e Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady U9 U09 Jo op yoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW XOpu 32GB Viewing still images 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select an image with the control button ale 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 If the camera detects images that have not been registered to the database file in the memory card the registration screen Files found which were not recognized Import files appears If you want to view unregistered images select OK to register the images e For registration use a fully charged battery pack If you attempt to register unregistered files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 33GB Play
51. e priority face cannot be registered U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ x pul 55GB DRO 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 P Program Auto 2 MENU DRO desired mode Se Off Does not adjust v DRO Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically standard SCH DRO plus Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly e Depending on shooting conditions it may not be possible to obtain correction effects e Only ISO AUTO or values from ISO 80 to ISO 800 can be set for the ISO value when DRO plus is set U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN x pul 5668 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 SCN Scene Selection 2 Select ga Soft Snap 3 MENU Anti Blink desired mode ei CG Auto When Face Detection is active the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject
52. edia Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo media to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot Doing so will cause a malfunction Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo media under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Continued U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW seput 121 Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor sold separately e 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 media into a Memory Stick media compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device e When inserting a Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo media is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction e When using a Memory Stick Duo media inse
53. eessccsseseessseeessenneeeeee 103 Connecting COMPUtET aniani menos 103 Printet erhieft Eet deer 107 Continuous Playback EE 58 Control button 14 EG 92 Create REC Folder oe eeccccssseeessseesssneeeeeeeseennteeseeetens 89 CTRL FOR HDMI 81 D Date amp Time Seng 95 Delete arenan EARN 36 63 Delete REC Folder eececceceeeeesecssesseeeeseeeesenneneeeetees 91 Demo Md 000 seesesssssessssssneesessneeseesseeceesneseesnneeeennnneeeets 78 Digital Zoom 71 LEIT 29 Disp SCotX0 L010 0 Ee 70 Download Music 85 Easy Shooting EE 20 Easy Viewing o ceeccccccsssssssssssscsssssesseseesnsseeeseeeessnmeeseeesens 21 F Face Detection ccceeecscsssesssssseesessseeseeesneseesnneeeennnneeens 54 File Num ber ett cena 93 Freworks oon ecsessssssseesscessseseeesecessnneeeeceecnnnneeseceeesnnnneeeeeetens 25 Ebene 30 42 le E 48 Folder Changementer e canted 90 Creating oo eeeeccecccccssssssssssssessnssseeeeseseeeessesssssnsssnnnnmeneeses 89 Delen 91 elteren eerste rend 67 Otter 88 Format MuSiC issenensis 86 Function Guide 71 G Goume oreen E EGAGA 25 Gri ET 69 H HDMI jack HDMI Resolution ceececsssseseesseceeesseneeeeeeeeeenteeseeeeens 80 High Sensitivity eccccecccccsssssssssssseeeseeeeeeeesssesssessene 25 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW x pu 12568 Identifying parts 14 Imag INGER capena kae a 35 Ir A0 o EE 79 Install ern kinenan gnenn eaei eiD 101 Intelligent Auto
54. elect fo High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is set to Off automatically e When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch Red Eye Correction on the viewing menu or with the supplied software PMB U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ seput 730 Blink Alert When an image with the subject s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated the message Blinked eye detected is displayed 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings E Shooting Settings Blink Alert gt desired mode on the control button si Auto Displays the Blinked eye detected message Off Does not display the message U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 7488 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU 8 Settings gT Main Settings gt Beep gt desired mode on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button si High Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control shutter button Low If you want to lower the volume select Low Off Turns off the beep shutter sound U9 U09 jo og Yyoueas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 7568 Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings a
55. ely For details on BRAVIA Sync see page 98 1 MENU Ss Settings T Main Settings gt CTRL FOR HDMI gt desired mode on the control button si On Allows remote controlled operation Off Disallows remote controlled operation e You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 81 GB 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 1 MENU Settings T Main Settings gt Video Out gt desired mode on the control button NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe China U9 U090 Jo op Yoeas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 8268 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 8 Settings T Main Settings gt USB Connect gt desired mode on the control button si Auto The camera recognizes autom
56. ems Viewing WEE gg 11 Settings Setting Items EE 12 TV Viewing images ON a TIME 96 Computer Using with your Computeren 100 Using the software EEN 101 Connecting the camera to the computer 103 Uploading images to a media service eneen 105 Printing Printing still images ET tase se a E cece 107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting EE 109 Warning MESSAGES EE 117 658 yoleas U9 U09 uoljes9dO LI Sue NZ jo og x pul Others Memory Stick DUO media 121 Battery pack SE Ed SEENEN 123 Battery charger SARRIAS seus sey 124 Index Index EEN 125 768 Yyoleeas U9 U09 jo og uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Intelligent Auto Adjustment Segoe eege gees 19 Scene Gelechon 25 Scene Recognition eeeeeeeeeererrerrersrerterreereesresrese 51 Soft Snap eeeeeeeeeereressesreereeresrerssnesreneereenesrenesneseeneene 25 Twilight Ela ve E 25 Smile Sbrtter e 2e2s s seceesee ee seveveeee weceesds see EENEK een 31 Scene Recognition seseseseeeeeetetesttesee nets teeeteees 51 Face Detechon e 54 ANE BU AK ssieserstscisesesecccccsssssccresssesicsreserseccceaserasssseys 57 Red Eye REGUCHON EE 73 SWEEP Panorama EEN 23 EI E 25 Movie Mode 27 Burst Setting
57. ends Q Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow To transfer music install the Music Transfer software supplied to your computer For details see pages 101 and 102 e You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera The 4 preset pieces Music1 Music4 can be replaced with the ones you transferred e A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes e If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or other malfunctions of the file execute Format Music page 86 and transfer the music again U9 U09 jo og yoeas uonesedO Yoeas sbulles NNAW XOpu 6068 View Mode Allows you to select the display format for images 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU gt lt amp View Mode desired mode gt on the control button si Ci Date View Displays images by the date Ci Folder view Still Displays only still images D Folder view Movie Displays only movie files e When using the internal memory the view mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are played from the same folder e Event View is not available on this camera Displaying the Calendar 1 MENU d amp View Mode Date View on the control button 2 Press the
58. ereere 39 Slides bm etieegteieierietse OAR 58 Slideshow with music Slow Synchro EE 30 Smart ZOOM 00 eessseseeccssseeeesssneeeessneesessneeeesnneeeensneesenaneess 71 Smile Detection Sensitivity 53 Smile Shutter 31 SNOW E OOA 25 Soft STAD as unainn ain anait 25 SOTW A Ess naunan inari 101 T Trimming Reetzei 62 Troubleshooting seeccssssesssssseseeseneesessneeeeeesnteesenseees 109 TV Twilight eseriesreneninnmininennnnnni 25 Twilight Portrait eeccccssseeessssessnsteeeeeesesenmeeeeeeeens 25 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN ep 126 U Unsharp masking E 62 USB Connetti c0i 0 scaudcanatiiatasccndnesnnen 83 USB A V OUT mach 96 103 107 V Kee 40 Video e EE 82 View Mode 61 W Warning messages 117 White Balance EE 46 Windows Computer s 14s1115111011115111511151111110101st 01nn 100 Z ZOOM Een 28 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI s6ulles NNAW XOpuU 127 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 Gi 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 NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
59. g to the movement to reduce subject blur Motion Detection U9 U09 jo og Example of an image where Backlight has activated Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes the following types of scenes When the camera determines the optimal scene it displays the corresponding icon and guide J Twilight amp Twilight Portrait Si Twilight using a tripod J Backlight A Backlight Portrait Lal Landscape NA Macro a Portrait Yyoeas uoleledO 1 MENU gt iff Scene Recognition desired mode ei if Auto When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image Yeas sbulles NNAW ig When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal Advanced settings If the camera recognizes J Twilight ai Twilight Portrait 22 Twilight using a tripod EN Backlight or 4 Backlight Portrait it automatically changes the setting and shoots another image e When you shoot two images consecutively the mark on the jj icon will turn green e When two frames are shot the two images are displayed side by side immediately after shooting e When Anti Blink is displayed 2 images are taken automatically and the image with eyes are open is selected automatically For details on the Anti Blink function see What is the Anti Blink function x pul e Scene Recognition does not function when using digital
60. he following items Cannot print an image e Refer to the operation manual of the printer Images are printed with both edges cut off e 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 e When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date e Using PMB you can print images with date page 101 e The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software e If you use a photo printing service ask them to superimpose the dates on images PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or
61. he index displays more images sun mon tue wed thu fi sat To select the month you want to display select T We with the anil a ol le control button then the desired month g A A To view images in selected date in index mode select the date with the control button and press e To exit the Calendar select X with the control button then press o U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO LI Sue NZ seput 35GB Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion You can also delete images from the MENU button page 63 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Delete button desired mode on the control button All in Date Range All in This Folder Deletes all images in date range the selected folder at once Press OK after step 2 Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a Y mark again to release the WY mark MENU OK gt This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Exit Cancels the deletion e In Easy Viewing mode you can delete only the currently displayed image e When the internal memory is used to record images View Mode is set to Folder View You can swi
62. ically 1 Press Smile on the control button 2 Wait for a smile to be detected When the smile level exceeds the lt 4 point on the indicator the camera records images automatically If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the camera shoots the image then returns to Smile Shutter mode 3 To stop shooting press Smile again Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator e Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions e You cannot use the digital zoom function e If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected you cannot use the Smile Shutter function Hints for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Do not obscure the face by hat masks sunglasses etc X a Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as i level as possible Keep the eyes narrowed o gt rw The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles e You can select the priority subject for face detection with Face Detection To perform smile detection for a different face change the priority face with on the control button page 54 e Ifa smile is not detected set the Smile Detection Sensitivity in setting menu Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth a
63. ied software PMB page 101 e Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolesedO Yeas s6ulles NNAW x pul 24GB Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 Select the desired mode on the control button If you want to switch to another scene press the MENU button i o High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur Zi Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc ad Landscape Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yodeas sbulles NNAW fa Twilight Portrait Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere A Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings 4 Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color w Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Ers Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Al
64. in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer au cc ig printed on the date inserted part of the image e The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 107 Cannot print the image at the size selected e When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera disconnect and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable e The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 107 or the printer e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The camera turns off with the lens portion extended e The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack then turn the camera on again e Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again page 95 e The internal rechargeable backup battery h
65. ith easy to see indicators page 20 SCN Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene page 25 U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yoseas sbulles NNAW XOpu 1768 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 Playback Images on the memory card are played back lt Menu Settings etc Various functions can be SS CNG performed on images on the memory card io SP 8 ry 1 2 Ce IO 4 et When there is no memory card inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played J aN back Menu Settings etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 103 without a memory card inserted in the camera To copy back up data on a memory card Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 92 e You cannot tra
66. ity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera In this manual the term Memory Stick Duo media is used to refer to Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media and Memory Stick Duo media On Memory Stick Duo media SONY a lt For recording movies it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media MemoryStickPRO HGDuo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media For details on Memory Stick Duo media see page 121 When using a Memory Stick Duo media with standard sized Memory Stick media slot You can use the Memory Stick Duo media by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor sold separately Li Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time e You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged In addition even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera then store it ina cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions e For details on the usable battery pack see page 123
67. lect gn High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ seput 4568 White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural 1 MENU gt B White Balance desired mode si A8 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 2 Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location z Fluorescent White Balance 1 z Fluorescent White Balance 2 a Fluorescent White Balance 3 Fluorescent White Balance 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 2 Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting Bs Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright Incandescent lighting such as in a photo studio 48 Flash Adjusts for the flash conditions a One Push Adjusts the white balance depending on the light source The white color memorized in One Push Set mode becomes the basic white color Use this mode when Auto or other modes cannot be set the color properly ST One Push Set Memorizes the basic white color which will be used in One Push mode e White Balanc
68. lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition icon gf The camera recognizes J Twilight a Twilight Portrait 2 Twilight using a tripod Backlight 8 Backlight Portrait ai Landscape d Macro or Ge Portrait and displays an icon on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized For details see page 51 208 Continued Fon Easy Viewing mode When you press the gt Playback button with the mode dial set to EASY Easy Shooting the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see In addition only the deletion function becomes available ti Delete button You can delete the currently displayed image Select OK gt MENU button You can delete the currently displayed image with Delete Single Image and delete all images in the selected date range or internal memory if selected with Delete All Images e View Mode is set to Date View when using a memory card U9 U00 Jo op Yyoueas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 94168 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 P Program Auto 2 Shoot with the shutter button U9 U090 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 22GB Sweep Panorama yoees uolyes9doO sbulles NNAW Q S All
69. lick OK The User Agreement screen appears 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click I Agree PMB Portable starts up e Set LUN Settings in Main Settings to Multi e Always connect to a network when using PMB Portable e When uploading images over the Internet the cache may remain in the computer being used depending on the service provider This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose e When a bug occurs in PMB Portable or you delete PMB Portable by mistake you can repair PMB Portable by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the web site Notes on PMB Portable PMB Portable makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the server administered by Sony the Sony server In order to use PMB Portable to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other services the services provided by these and other websites you must consent to the following e Some websites require registration procedures and or fees to use their services In using such services you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned e Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any inconvenience caused to users relating to the
70. lity 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 1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately eo HDMI jack gt Playback button To the HDMI jack HDMI Cable 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press gt Playback button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Select the desired image with the control button e When you play back a single image no icons are displayed on the TV e You cannot play back images in Easy Mode during TV output e Images shot in VGA image size cannot be played back in the HD format e When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HDMI Cable sold separately the image being shot is not displayed on the TV e Press MENU Settings gt yT Main Settings to select Auto or 1080i for HDMI Resolution e The beep sound is fixed to Shutter e Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals no video and sound are produced Such a connection can also cause trouble of the camera and or connected equipment This function may not work properly with some HD TVs For example you may not be able to view a video on
71. lows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor Continued seput 25GB e When you shoot images using amp Twilight Portrait J 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 y indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed The icons below Flash and Self Timer indicate the available modes Some functions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode Face Detection Burst White as Hach Smile Shutter Self Timer Settings Balance Anii EM PN al S o 2 ei Vv Vv v v v ad 3 RN Oo Vv a 4sL v v A So GER WI Oo NA vV ES w 3 faa So Vv GES 7 t0 v v v H v v v Ss i D xl Flash for White Balance cannot be selected ai Off for Face Detection cannot be selected yoleas U9 U09 jo og uolesedO LI s6ulles NNAW Xepu 260 Movie Mode Allows you to re
72. lt gt then press 4 Select the desired setting then press Categories Items gr Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp Resolution Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert et Main Settings Beep Language Setting Function Guide Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Video Out USB Connect LUN Settings Download Music Format Music Power Save Memory Card Tool Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Delete REC Folder Copy File Number Se Internal Memory Tool Format File Number Control button MENU button Continued Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag Yeas sbulles NNAW Xepu 12GB Categories Items Clock Settings Area Setting Date amp Time Setting U9 U090 Jo op e Shooting Settings appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode e 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 yoeas uoeiado Yeas s6ulles NNAW Xepu 1368 Identifying parts Sa 1 ON OFF Power button z 2 Shutter button gt co Flash 4 Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator 5 Microphone Ge CH
73. mages e ERROR e Unable to register to the database file or play back in Date View Import all the images to a computer using PMB and recover the memory card or internal memory Image Database File error Cannot recover e Import all of the images to the computer with PMB and format the memory card or the internal memory page 88 When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with PMB import all of the images to the computer without using PMB page 103 To view the images again with the camera export the imported images to the camera with PMB yoleas U9 U09 jo og uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 120 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 media type Recording Playback Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate On Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate Or MagicGate Memory Stick Duo O te2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Oazia Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Oaziaie l High speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported x2 x3 Memory Stick Duo media MagicGate Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media are equipped with MagicGate functi
74. mages in the following situations You pan the camera too fast or too slow There is too much camera shake 2368 Continued jo og Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction MENU Shooting Direction select Right Left Up and Down Image Size MENU Image Size select Standard or Wide OTips 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 Sweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects rather than moving I gt A Horizontal direction N al Ce x JA Radius as short S as possible Vertical direction P e Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus exposure and white balance e Adjust the frame composition so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is in the center of the image OPlaying back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images by pressing on the control button while panoramic images are being displayed Press the W zoom button to display the whole image again Operation button Description a Plays back scrolling images Stops lt P A Scrolls images W Displays the whole image Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image e Panoramic images are played back with the suppl
75. n Movie Mode In Sweep Panorama When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People e The smart zoom is not available when the image size is set to 14M or 16 9 11M e The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom including optical zoom 7x The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size Size Total zoom scale 10M Approx 8 3x 5M Approx 11x VGA Approx 47x 16 9 2M Approx 15x U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ seput 7168 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 gt Ss Settings ES Shooting Settings Auto Orientation desired mode on the control button ei On Records the image with the correct orientation Off Does not use Auto Orientation e Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images e Depending on the shooting angle of the camera the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly e You cannot use Auto Orientation in Movie Mode Rotating images after recording If the orientation of an image is incorrect you can use the Ro
76. nd messages 1 MENU g Settings gT Main Settings Language Setting desired mode on the control button U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolyes9doO Xepu 7668 Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera 1 MENU Ss Settings T Main Settings Function Guide gt desired mode gt on the control button si On Displays the function guide Off Does not display the function guide U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 7768 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 8 Settings T Main Settings gt Demo Mode gt desired mode on the control button Demo Mode Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds si Off Does not perform a demonstration e Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter but no image is recorded U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 78 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU Ss Settings T Main Settings Initi
77. necting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera 2 Turn on the computer then press gt Playback button 3 Connect the camera to your computer e When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while USB Mode Connecting Z vse To a USB jack of the computer je le y d To the e amp USBY A V OUT jack Dedicated USB cable Importing images to a computer Windows PMB allows you to easily import images For details on PMB functions see the PMB Help Importing images to a computer without using PMB When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files gt OK DCIM or MP_ROOT copy the desired images to the computer Importing images to a computer Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop DCIM or MP_ROOT the folder where the images you want to import are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk 3 Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image is displayed U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoeiado
78. not work e You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama e You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size page 71 e You cannot use the digital zoom when Shooting movies The Smile Shutter is working Cannot select the Face Detection function e You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to Multi AF and the metering mode is set to Multi The flash does not work e You cannot use the flash when Burst mode is selected page 43 ifo High Sensitivity A Twilight or SS Fireworks mode is selected in Scene Selection In Sweep Panorama In Movie Mode e Set the flash to 4 On page 30 when the Scene Selection mode is set to aa Landscape H Gourmet w Pet 7 Beach or 8 Snow mode Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The close up shoot function Macro does not work e The camera automatically adjusts the focus Press and hold the shutter button halfway down Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject e a Landscape A Twilight or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during pl
79. nsfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory e By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with a 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 U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO XOpu 1898 Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically 1 Set the mode dial to if Intelligent Auto Adjustment 2 Shoot with the shutter button e Flash mode is set to Auto or Off On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition icon and guide 4 E The camera recognizes J Twilight a Twilight Portrait Si Twilight using a tripod Backlight 8 Backlight Portrait aa Landscape d Macro or s Portrait and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized For details see page 51 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm 4 inches W 100 cm 3 ft 3 3 8 inches T from the lens When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound Either recompose
80. o superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop U9 U09 jo og Yyoueas uolesedO Yoseas Sue NZ seput 108 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 109 to 116 gt a Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert U9 U09 jo og the battery pack then turn on the power nS 3 oO gt Initialize the settings page 79 TS 2 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 sbulles NNAW Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack e Make sure the direction of the battery is correct and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked seput Cannot turn on the camera e After inserting the battery pack into the camera it may take a few moments for the camera to power up e Insert the battery pack correctly e The battery pack is discharged Insert a charged battery pack The battery pack terminals are dirty Gently wipe away any dirt with a soft cloth e Use a recommended battery pack The po
81. ogress e When flash mode is set to On or Slow Synchro the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO CEtfects of lighting conditions Yeas sbulles NNAW The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions The color tones are adjusted automatically but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of Bluish light CH seput D 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 jm Focus desired mode v GB Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus e When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces AF range finder frame D I Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want DN Spot AF Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically Using the AF lock functi
82. on together you can compose the image the way you want Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame AF range finder frame e When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line In this case the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen e When the focus mode is set to other than Multi AF you cannot use the Face Detection function e The focus mode is fixed to Multi AF in the following situations In Intelligent Auto Adjustment In Easy shooting mode In Movie Mode When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the self timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People Continued U9 U09 jo og youeas uolesedO Yeas sbulles NNAW Xx pul 4868 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter AT EE koder button halfway to focus on the subject AF lock 4 When the AF AF lock indicator stops flashing and E AE AF lock remains on return to the fully composed shot and 4 indicate press the shutter button fully down e As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoeiado
83. ons MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 1280x720 size movies can be recorded 4 This camera does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer It performs the same 4 bit parallel data transfer as the Memory Stick PRO Duo media This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media A Memory Stick Duo media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo media and the equipment used Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo media while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo media itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo media with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo media Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo m
84. ot be used in the camera page 3 This memory card may not record or play e The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera page 3 Error formatting internal memory Error formatting memory card e Format the media again page 88 Memory card locked e You are using the memory card with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position Read only memory card e The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card Xepu 11768 No images e No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory e No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card No still images e The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow File found which was not recognized e You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera Delete the file with a computer and then delete the folder Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder pages 89 90 Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case Empty folder contents e You tried to delete a folder containing one o
85. ot have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using PMB in the CD ROM supplied you can print or save images with the date U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu Q5GB 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 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A V cable supplied gt Playback button To audio video input jacks Dedicated A V cable 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press gt Playback button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Select the desired image with the control button e When using the camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 82 e The shooting image will not be displayed on the TV when the movie is shot under the condition of the camera and TV connected e When output to TV Easy Viewing mode is invalid U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ seput 9668 Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture qua
86. ows you to create a panoramic image from composed images T a 1 Set the mode dial to E Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject then press the shutter button fully down wn D D 3 Pan the camera to the end following the ai guidance on the LCD screen Guidance bar e If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time a gray area occurs in the seput composed image If this happens move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image e Since several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly e Under low light conditions panoramic images may be blurred e Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same e When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE AF lock are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change the lock angle and shoot again e Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations Objects are moving Objects are too close to the camera Image with a repeating pattern such as tiles and image with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Image with constant change such as waves or water falls Image with the sun or electric lights etc that are much brighter than surroundings e You cannot create panoramic i
87. patible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN Xx pul 100 Using the software Installing PMB Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer Windows 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears e If it does not appear double click Computer in Windows XP My Computer gt SONYPMB e If the AutoPlay screen appears select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then proceed to the following screen The License Agreement screen appears 4 Carefully read the agreement click the radio button O to accept the terms of the agreement and then click Next D Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e For the installation connect the camera to the computer during the procedure page 103 e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after
88. r more files Delete all of the files and then delete the folder Folder protected e You tried to delete a folder that was made read only by PC or an other device File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back No guarantees are made for playing back on this camera files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras Read only folder e You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera Select another folder page 90 File protected e Release the protection page 64 Image size over limit e You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera Unable to detect face for retouch e You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image Wy Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag LI Sue NZ seput 118 1280x720 Fine is not supported with this memory card 1280x720 Standard is not supported with this memory card e For recording movies it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger Turn the power off and on again A lens malfunction has occurred Maximum number of images already selected s Up to 100 files can be selected when using Multiple Images e You can add DpOF
89. re shown U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO Yeas Sue NZ seput 3168 Self Timer 1 Press Self Timer on the control button 2 Select the desired mode with the control button si Sore Off Does not use the self timer Go 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 To cancel press X again 2sec Sets the 2 second delay self timer Xa Self portrait Sets the self timer to Self portrait timer One Person When the camera detects the specified number of faces a beep sounds rapidly and the shutter operates 2 seconds later Do not move the camera during this while Gs Self portrait Two People e In Easy Shooting mode you can select only 10sec or Off e In Movie Mode Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People cannot be selected e The self timer is not valid when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode Automatic shooting with Self portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen The camera detects the subjects and then the shutter operates The camera determines the optimal composition and prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen e You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation CHints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding th
90. rea 1 MENU g Settings Clock Settings Area Setting gt desired setting gt on the control button si Home You use the camera in your area When the currently set area differs from your home area you must make the Area Setting Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination Set the destination area Changing Area Setting Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination Area Setting E 2010 1 1 4 00 AM Home L Tokyo Seoul 2010 1 1 12 00 PM Back Daylight Savings Destination Daylight Savings icon Select the area part for Destination then press on the control button Select an area with lt gt on the control button and select Daylight Savings time with A V U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO LI Sue NZ seput 9488 Date amp Time Setting Sets the date and time again 1 MENU SS Settings Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting desired setting gt on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with A W lt gt 3 OK Date amp Time Format You can select the date and time display format Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On Off Date amp Time You can set the date and time e The camera does n
91. ress the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen 3 Select the desired menu item with A W lt gt on the control button 4 Press on the center of the control button Control button MENU button gt Playback button In the table below v indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed View Mode Memory card V emory Ch B D Menu items Date View Folder view Folder view Folder View Still Movie Th Slideshow v vV vV v View Mode vV v v C Retouch Vv Vv v D Delete v v v v om Protect vV v v vV DPOF v v um Print v v v 4 Rotate vV Vv v 4 Select Folder me v v amp Settings v v v v e Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen e When the mode dial is set to EASY Easy Shooting if you press MENU the Delete screen appears You can select between Delete Single Image or Delete All Images Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag Yo1eas sbulnes NNAW XOpu 1168 Setting items You can change the settings on the SS Settings screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen 2 Select SES Settings with Y on the control button then press on the center of the control button to display the setup screen 3 Select the desired item with A W
92. rinter Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer Ai 6 PictBridge PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Yeas sbulles NNAW 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera 3 D 2 Connect the camera to the printer xX e CES To a USB jack of the printer N SC To the e amp gt USB A V OUT jack Dedicated USB cable 3 Turn on the camera and the printer After the connection is made the et indicator appears on the screen If the er indicator flashes on the screen of the camera error notification check the connected printer 107 Continued 4 MENU k Print desired mode 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 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed MENU OK gt 5 Desired item Start Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed e The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images Layout Selects the number of images you want to print side by side on a sheet
93. rted into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor with a Memory Stick media compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment e Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor into a Memory Stick media compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo media attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately e To use a Memory Stick Micro media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the camera e Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu 122 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 e Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter We recommen
94. s EREA E 43 High Sensitivity EAE E TE 25 2 second delay set Hnmer eii 32 ES Beeeceree rere errr ernest ree rere rere ererrrererrrc yer 45 Forced EC NEE 30 Scene Recognition eseseseeeseeeeteteeteseste tees te tees 51 DRO icere cane aie esate 56 High Sensitivity EE A evsesaussucreisadiaetaseditine 25 Slow Synchro E E EE T 30 SO wee dee nee eee 45 858 youees U9 U09 uoe1ado jo jqe L LI sbulles NNAW Xepu Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting Viewing with easy to see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings Printing images Viewing on TVs elei NC 48 Face Detecheon 54 Image TK E 40 RI a eee aree ea E yee ee 36 63 POM AT aree ea ESSEN EEES 88 Playback ZOOM eege 34 Trimming Resize E 62 etoilebtZzer usckegega cogstSe tate eit diesdvesreseteotsaentouss 62 Loile TE le 58 Easy Shooting EE A E eg 20 Using the PMB Picture Motion Browser EE 101 Area Setting EE 94 Date amp Time Setting ereeettererresresresssss 95 TEE 79 e Ee 107 Viewing images ON a TV esses 96 9GB yoie gs U9 U09 jo og uoe1ado LI sum Ss NNIN x pul MENU Settings Search MENU items Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button
95. s eyes open are recorded Q Off Does not use the Anti Blink function e Anti Blink does not function in the following situations When using the flash When Burst mode is selected When the Face Detection function does not work When the Smile Shutter function is activated e Sometimes the Anti Blink function does not work depending on the situation e When the Anti Blink function is set to Auto but only images with the subject s eyes closed are recorded the message Blinked eye detected is displayed on the LCD screen Shoot again as necessary U9 U09 jo og Yoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 5788 Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU pF Slideshow desired slideshow gt on the control button E3 Continuous Playback Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to the very last image Th Slideshow with music Plays back images in succession along with effects and music Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button 2 MENU Slideshow Continuous Playback Control button Playback feature Ki Stop A Sets the display settings y Displays the volume control screen e Adjust the volume with A F on the control button then press e lt Rewinds im
96. s set to Off Continued U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ seput 5488 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 Press 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 bh Each time you press the priority face moves one face to the right Press repeatedly until the orange frame C is on the face you want to register To cancel the face registration Off move the orange frame to the rightmost face then press again e When the registered face disappears from the LCD screen the camera returns to the setting selected by Face Detection When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again the camera focuses on the registered face s It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the surrounding brightness the subject s hairstyle etc In this case register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot e When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered Smile Detection is performed only on the registered face e In Easy Shooting mode th
97. serted into the camera the images on the memory card are displayed when it is not inserted the images in the internal memory are displayed Select this setting in cases where the images of both the memory card and the internal memory are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer e You must always select Multi in LUN Settings when uploading images to a media service using PMB Portable U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO LI Sue NZ Xepu 8438 Download Music You can use Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied to change background music tracks 1 MENU 8 Settings T Main Settings gt Download Music gt 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 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files U9 U09 Jo op Yyoeas uolesedO Xepu 8568 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 8 Settings gf Main Settings Format Music OK on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied to reset music files to the preset ones Execute Downloa
98. t about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera 4GB U9 U09 jo og Yyolees uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW Xepu Table of contents Notes on using the camera Shooting Viewing How to use this handbook ssscceeeeeeeesteeeeeeeeeees 2 Notes on using the camera EEN 3 wl 8 MENU Settings Search EEN 10 Identifying Parts a cseecensece senescent ecendenceess 14 List of icons displayed on the screen 15 Using the mode dial sssessesseeessseeseesteneesseens 17 Using the internal Memory en 18 Intelligent Auto Adjustment eeeeeeee eee eeeeees 19 Easy Shooting eeeeeeeeeereseetereererserreresresreresrerees 20 Bremer 22 Sweep Panorama ss sseeseesereersessesessessessereeneenesse 23 Scene SISGHO Ms ieociesdsssecavsstianstteceavadscbansnseptevennes 25 Movie Mgezzegstuanestsgte e ste rire dntnteseaiieaaccinns 27 ZOOME TE 28 DISP Screen Display Settings eee 29 FIASN E 30 Smile tee eege 31 if Van 32 Viewing still images EEN 33 EE 34 MECCA S E 35 ef 36 Viewing MOVIES NEEN 37 HGB yoie s U9 U09 uoleledO jo a1qe L LI sum Ss NNIN x pul MENU Shooting MENU items Shooting SEENEN 10 MENU viewing MENU it
99. tate on the MENU screen to display the image in portrait position U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uoleledO LI Sue NZ Xepu 7268 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 g s Settings Ep Shooting Settings Red Eye Reduction gt desired mode on the control button si Auto When the Face Detection function is activated the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red eye phenomenon On The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second until the shutter is released and also be sure not to allow the subject to move during this period e Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre strobe e If you do not use the Face Detection function Red Eye Reduction does not work even when you select Auto What causes the red eye phenomenon Pupils become dilated in dark environments Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina causing the red eye phenomenon Camera Eye 4 A N A Retina Other ways to reduce red eye e S
100. tch between index and single image mode when selecting images B 2010 1 1 Press the Q button T of the W T zoom button in index mode to return to single image mode and press the P Index button W in single image mode to return to index mode e You can also switch between index and single image mode in Protect DPOF or Print U9 U09 jo og Yyoueas uolesedO LI Sue NZ seput 3668 Viewing movies 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select a movie with the control button 3 Press Movie playback starts Control button Playback feature Ki Stop gt Fast forward lt Fast rewind y Displays the control panel e You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras Displaying the control panel Displaying the control panel you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume 1 Press V on the control button The control panel appears 2 Select a desired button with lt gt and press m0 00 00 Available functions Rewind Playback Stop Fast forward Play slow Volume control Close the control panel Continued U9 U09 jo og Yoeas uolesedO LI Sue NZ x pul 378 On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using lt gt on the control button and press The Playback bar appears you can check a play
101. ter does not recognize the camera e When the battery level is low insert the charged battery pack e Set USB Connect to Auto or Mass Storage page 83 e Use the dedicated USB cable supplied e Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device Cannot import images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 103 e When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera page 88 Yyoeas U9 U09 uolesedO jo ag Yo1eas Sue NZ seput 11368 After making a USB connection PMB does not start automatically e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on After making a USB connection PMB Portable does not start e Set LUN Settings to Multi e Set USB Connect to Auto or Mass Storage e Connect the computer to the network U9 U09 jo og Cannot play back images on your computer Di Q If you are using PMB refer to PMB Help page 101 S D e Consult the computer or software manufacturer oO v ao The image and sound are interr
102. tered images 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU DPOF desired mode on the control button DPOF This Image Orders printing the currently displayed image in single image mode DPOF Multiple Images You can select and order printing multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed Select an image with a Y mark to release the w mark MENU OK gt e The DPOF Print order mark cannot be added to movies or to images in the internal memory e You can add a DPOF Print order mark to a maximum 999 images Clearing the DPOF mark Select the image to clear the DPOF registration then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a DPQF mark The DPOF mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW XOpu 6568 Rotate Rotates a still image Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation 1 Press the gt Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Am Rotate on the control button 3 Rotate the image with lt gt lt gt 4 OK e You cannot rotate movies or protected still images e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras e When viewing images on a computer the
103. the shot or change the focus setting page 48 Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light U9 U09 jo og YyYoeas uoleledO LI Sue NZ x pul 1968 Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions The text size increases and indicators become easier to see U9 U09 jo og 1 Set the mode dial to EASY Easy Shooting 2 Shoot with the shutter button Nets gt NG e The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically S D ule 3 S Functions available in Easy Shooting mode 5 Image Size MENU Image Size on the control button desired mode Select between Large or Small size Self Timer GH on the control button desired mode Select between 10sec or Off mode Flash 4 on the control button desired mode Select between Auto or Off mode LI Sue NZ MENU Flash on the control button desired mode gt o Select between Auto or Off mode Smile Shutter on the control button Xx pul On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Easy Shooting mode This function
104. the shutter button Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period to the correct operation of the camera Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre strobe If you do not use the Face Detection function Red Eye Reduction does not work even when you select Auto What causes the red eye phenomenon Pupils become dilated in dark environments Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina causing the red eye phenomenon Camera Eye Retina Other ways to reduce red eye Select io High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is set to Off automatically When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch Red Eye Correction on the viewing menu or with the supplied software PMB wb L de Q Indicates information that is useful to know U9 U09 jo og yoeas uolyes9doO LI sum Ss NNIN x pul 2GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card that you can use sold separately 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 card and SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard cannot be used A memory card with a capac
105. tween the camera and your computer and click Import e Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card and displayed on the camera Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer click Export Easy Export PC Sync in the Manipulate menu and click Export e You can save and print images with the date e You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display e You can correct Red Eye Reduction etc still images and change the shooting date and time e You can create discs with CD or DVD disc writing drive e You can upload images to media services An internet connection environment is required e For other details see il PMB Help Introduction to Music Transfer Music Transfer allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks and to delete and add Music files You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera The following track types can be imported using Music Transfer MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer Music CD tracks Preset music saved on the camera e Before starting up Music Transfer perform MENU SS Settings Main Settings gt Download Music and connect the camera to a computer For other details see the help in Music Transfer U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Yeas s6ulles NNAW XOpuU 10268 Con
106. ty Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted DRO plus amp Shoots with the face which the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the strobes on as guide face and the background adjusted DRO plus When flash is set to Auto SWhat is the Anti Blink function When set to Advanced the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively when it recognizes s Portrait The camera will select display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically If the eyes are closed in both images the message Blinked eye detected is displayed except when the flash strobes when the shutter speed is slow U9 U09 jo og Yoeas uolesedO LI sbulles NNAW XOpu 52GB Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles 1 MENU Smile Detection Sensitivity desired mode Big Smile Detects a big smile Y amp Normal Detects a normal smile Smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions e Smile Detection Sensitivity cannot be adjusted in the following situations In Easy Shooting mode In Sweep Panorama In Movie Mode U9 U09 jo og Yoeas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ Xepu 53GB Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and a
107. upted by noise when you view a movie ona computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card Import the movie to your computer using PMB and play it back A PE Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera 3 o e Export them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101MSDCF then play back in Folder 74 view Still or Folder view Movie page 61 A e Register the image to the image database file then play back in Date View page 61 S e Event View is not available on this camera Memory card 5 D x lt Cannot insert a memory card e Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake e All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera e Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory e There is a memory card inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card e The memory card is full Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory e This feature is not available 11498 See PictBridge compliant printer together with t
108. utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or changes to such services e 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 e If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated you will be notified of the termination ahead of time on Sony website etc e The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the purposes of improving future Sony products and services However no personal data will be recorded on such occasions U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI sum Ss NNIN x pul 106 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 Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied PMB software and print the images You can insert the date on the image and print it For details see the PMB Help e Printing at a shop page 108 e When you print still images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off e You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant p
109. uto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 1950 190 150 1997 You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects ISO ISO 7 ISO i i itivi esd asec by increasing ISO sensitivity select a larger number e ISO settings other than ISO AUTO ISO 80 to ISO 800 cannot be selected when the recording mode is set to Burst mode or when DRO is set to DRO plus Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Hints for preventing blur Even though the camera is steady the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed Camera shake is reduced automatically however the function does not effectively reduce subject blur Subject blur occurs frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions In such a case shoot with the below tips in mind a Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster and press the shutter button before the subject moves e Se
110. wer turns off suddenly e Depending on the camera and battery temperature the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera In this case a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off e When Power Save is set to Stamina or Standard if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again 109 The remaining charge indicator is incorrect e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location e 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 e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use When the operating time per charge decreases markedly the battery pack needs to be replaced page 123 Purchase a new battery pack The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery e Remove and reinsert the battery pack making sure it is installed correctly e The temperature may be inappropriate for charging Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F e Refer to page 124 for details Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capa
111. wing on a high definition TV Less Fine 11M and for prints up to A3 size 1920x1080 For viewing on a high definition TV 2M More Rough e When you print still images recorded with 16 9 aspect ratio both edges may be cut off In Easy Shooting mode si Large Shoots images in 14M size Small Shoots images in 5M size U9 U09 jo og YyYoueas uolesedO Yeas Sue NZ seput 4ose When shooting Sweep Panorama images A Standard Shoots images using standard size Vertical 3424x1920 Horizontal 4912x1080 E Wide Shoots images using wide size WIDE Vertical 4912x1920 Horizontal 7152x1080 When shooting movies The larger the image size the higher the image quality The higher the amount of data used per second average bit rate the smoother the playback image The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Approx 30fps Progressive AAC mp4 format Movie image size Average bit rate Usage guidelines KE 1280x720 Fine 9 Mbps Shoots highest quality movie for display FINE on HDTV 1280x720 Standard 6 Mbps Shoots standard quality movie for STD display on HDTV VGA 3 Mbps Shoots at an image size suitable for WEB upload e A telephoto image results when the VGA image size is selected for movies Fon image quality and image size A digital image is made up of
112. yback interval is adjustable in Interval and you can thoroughly enjoy your images Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows You can select more than one background music track Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen then press A F to adjust the volume si Music The default setting for a Simple slideshow Music2 The default setting for a Nostalgic slideshow Music3 The default setting for a Stylish slideshow Music4 The default setting for a Active slideshow Mute Does not use BGM e The movies are played back without their audio Continued U9 U09 jo og Yyoeas uolesedO LI s6ulles NNAW x pul 59GB 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 X 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected Effects item e The interval setting is invalid for movie playback Repeat Turns slideshow repeat on or off si On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slideshow

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