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Sony 3-294-896-12(1) Digital Camera User Manual

1. Perel e If it does not appear double click Computer in Windows XP 2000 My Computer gt D SONYPICTUTIL e The AutoPlay screen may appear 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 click Next The License Agreement screen appears 94 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 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 the installation is complete e Installing software as follows Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Installing the software supplied After you install the software the short cut icons for Picture Motion Browser PMB Guide Music Transfer are created on the desktop Double click to start Picture fel Motion Browser PMB Picture Motion Browser N Double click to start PMB Guide 2 PMB Guide im Double click to start Music Kee CE ne Tr
2. Selecting the image size for use page 12 Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Image size 10M DSC W170 only 3648 pixels x 2736 pixels 9 980 928 pixels Image size 8M DSC W150 only 3264 pixels x 2448 pixels 7 990 272 pixels 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Example Printing in up to A3 size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail 11 12 Basic techniques for better images DSC W170 The default settings are marked with yY 10M For prints up to A3 13x19 3648x2736 3 2 8M Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 3648x2432 5M For prints up to A4 8x10 2592x1944 3M For prints up to 10x15 cm 2048x1536 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 VGA Shoot at small image size 640x480 for e mail attachments 16 9 7M 2 For viewing on HDTVs and 3648x2056 printing up to A4 8x10 16 9 2M 2 For viewing on HDTVs 1920x1080 si Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 2 Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 122 Basic techniques for better images DSC W150 The default settings are marked with vy 2 8M For prints up to A3 11x17 3264x2448 3 2 7M Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 3264x2176 5M For prints up to A4 8x10 2592x1944 3M For prints up to 10x15 cm 2048x1536 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 VGA Shoot
3. cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeesaaeeeeaes 105 Viewing Cyber shot Step up GUide cccccccceessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeseeeeeees 107 Table of contents Printing still images POW to pnnt sStill Images ascris conire nni aiin nast 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 109 PANDO a cy NO eE 112 Troubleshooting TWOUBISSI GONG seiersen e EEEE EAEE AEAEE 114 Warning indicators and MESSAQES ccceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaneeeeeas 125 Using the camera abroad Power SOUICES c csccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 129 On the Memory Stick Duo ccccccceeceseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeess 130 On the battery Dack reson dictdanin than ssdwenerrurntrieeamnnntupieantetleatenecuaielaatneacenks 132 On the battery charger ssssssssnssssessrrnnrrersrrrrnrrrrersrnnrttrenerrnnnnnnreenn nne 133 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial page 24 the HOME screen page 41 and the menus page 43 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically Auto Focus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Do not fully press the Press the shutter button AE AF lock indicator The
4. ceeeeeeees 84 TONS COG eneeier 94 MOUSE ois icecorsticaacimneeneoens 21 Download Music 104 DPOF suscscsesvonssninteorcoess 72 112 DRO reyenesreno ei 59 E Easy Shooting mode 26 EV 52 EXpOSUTE sc ioontvcciettedavestterntioaess 9 Exposure Bracket 50 Extension sss sescssesesssesntennevens 103 F Face Detection 0s000 48 Favorites seeesseeessseessererseeee 62 File name seats socesbecseapaneneteabis 99 File storage destination 99 Filter by Faces vsssccuevscautatasenee 64 Fireworks mode 00 29 Fisheye hens 5 0ssscsscssvenanciees 68 Flash White Balance 58 Flash forced off 0 0 eee 26 Flash forced on x cscccssecccsasess 26 Flash Lev l siirsi 58 Flash mode 0 0 26 47 Fluorescent Light 1 2 3 57 FOCUS sascccisvsnkecectiterwtacs 7 26 55 Folder Changing 25 580sceesgerateseets 77 Creating eseese 76 DBElECHNG nse esrencouradeoedec 73 Folder View sccssscccsesees 62 Format ssceccscicesedassondseceeans 76 78 Format MUSIC eeeee 104 Function Guide 006 79 G Grid Ie sa cesinnasuteneemaiectes 83 Index H Happy Faces 69 PUD LOSO 1 atsconesacesaicoraganseeces 81 High Sensitivity mode 29 Histogram essesseeeeeeeeee 21 22 Holding the camera 25 HOME sensiicesssistenasiaes 41 Identifying parts 15 Image file storage
5. All the images in the selected Favorites group are displayed Press after selecting the image you want to play back in single image mode Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press the MENU button in playback mode For details on how to use the menu see page 43 The selectable playback mode is displayed in white Available Unavailable a O E l View Mode Date View Folder View Favorites Internal memory f Delete Deleting images AAE Selects and deletes images on the single image screen or the index screen see page 39 Dk This Image Deletes the image that is now selected e This item appears only in single image mode Ta Multiple Images Selects and deletes multiple images les All Images in Date Deletes all the images of the selected date folder Range e The displayed messages vary depending on the selected View Mode a All In This Folder EP View Mode Switching the View Modes suonauny Guimain ay Guisy L Selects the View Mode This item has same function as E View Images on the HOME screen See page 62 Date List Selecting the playback date when using Date View This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View Press the MENU button while displaying in single image or index mode Select Date List with A V on the control button then press A list of dates calendar is displayed Select the date
6. Y VE Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically M7 se Daylight Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky at sundown night scenes the presence of neon signs or fireworks z4 Fluorescent Light 1 Fluorescent Light 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting IV m4 Fluorescent Light 2 Fluorescent Light 2 Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent Light 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting zQ Incandescent Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio suonguny Guijooys ay buisp s 9 08 Shooting menu For details on the operation page 43 4w Flash Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies e For details on the white balance see page 10 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select Fluorescent Light 1 Fluorescent Light 2 or Fluorescent Light 3 e When shooting with a flash in other than Flash mode White Balance is set to Auto e When Underwater mode is selected in the Scene Selection you can use Underwater White Balance instead of White Balance Underwater White Balance Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode AmS P do fas fll fo PE 1S ory Adjusts the color tone during q Underwater mode page 29 a Auto The camera automatically adjusts co
7. oo Select OK with A then press After the connection is made the A indicator appears e To print all the images of a date folder favorites select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with 4 and place a VW mark in the check box 110 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4 Printing 2 Select OK with A then press The image is printed 1 Select print settings with A W lt e Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the 3 PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen indicator Printing 2 5 Exit Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed e The designated number of images may not SETI 5 Completing the printing all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images Make sure the screen has returned to Layout Stage 2 and disconnect the cable for multi Selects the number of image you want use terminal from the camera to print side by side on a sheet Size Selects the size of the printing sheet Date Selects Day amp Time or Date to insert the date and time on images e When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you select page 87 This function may not be provided depending on the printer sahew jins Gunung E 111 Printing at a shop You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot
8. For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a combination of functions is determined by the camera Some functions are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode V you can select the desired setting l mM a ez 8 Be NE TE ey eo e a ron elv v vO olere oe ne Be Tobe oto Smile Detection Smile Detection Sensitivity pei SS St Coy aes Sse Sa nC Reduction simer v vij vivijvj viviviv_ Flash for White Balance cannot be selected 2 Off for Face Detection cannot be selected 3 You can use Underwater White Balance instead of White Balance Shooting still images Scene Selection Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile the shutter is released automatically Select Smile Shutter mode from the mode dial 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the camera at the subject to be shoot 8 Press the shutter button all the way down The Smile Shutter enters standby Smile Detection mark Number of images Smile Detection frame Orange Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity indicated by lt 4 the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images After recording the image the Smile Shutter lamp lights page 15 4 Press the shutter button all
9. Viewing Cyber shot Step up Guide When you install Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide is also installed Cyber shot Step up Guide further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories Viewing on Windows Double click J Step up Guide on the desktop To access Step up Guide from the Start menu click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Step up Guide Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the stepupguide folder in the stepupguide folder to your computer 2 Select stepupguide language and then GB folder stored in the CD ROM supplied and copy all the files in the GB folder to the img folder in the stepupguide folder that you copied to your computer in step 1 Overwrite the files in the img folder with the files from the GB folder 3 After copying is complete double click stepupguide hqx in the stepupguide folder to uncompress it then double click the generated file stepupguide e If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed install the Stuffit Expander Jajnduroa noA Buisn a 107 108 B Printing still images S How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 122 Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page 109 You can print images by connecting
10. 76 e This does not appear when using internal memory Number of recordable images Recording Media Memory Stick Duo Internal memory Recordable time hours minutes seconds 16 iE Scene Recognition 51 D a R a Display Indication Qo os Self timer 27 Self diagnosis display 125 Ji Database full 128 Spot metering cross hair 54 AF range finder frame 55 Histogram 21 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images Low battery warning 125 Oe Image size 46 c a eM e E is displayed only for FR the DSC W170 FINE Hstb Hado M is displayed only for the DSC W150 ae PictBridge connecting 110 E 2a a a Filter by Faces 64 So T C 32 00 2 0EV 500 F3 5 101 0012 lt gt BACK NEXT 2008 1 1 9 30 AM v VOLUME Favorites 62 A gt 0 00 12 Protect 71 101 0012 2008 1 1 9 30 AM PLAY lt gt BACK NEXT v VOLUME Print order DPOF mark 112 Zoom scaling 33 Votume G3 PictBridge connecting 111 Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal while the mark is displayed Playback feoo Comer 07 0012 Foldere mmer 2008 1 1 Recorded date time of the 9 30 AM playback image STOP Function guide for playing PLAY image lt gt BACK Selecting images NEXT v VOLUME Adjusting volume 20 Indicators on the screen Histogram 21 e appears
11. Zoom button 26 For viewing Q Q Playback zoom button 33 Es Index button 34 Hook for wrist strap 9 Mode dial 24 HOME button 41 15 16 Identifying parts 14 Control button Menu on A W lt 4 gt 43 Menu off DISP S 21 26 27 12 T Slideshow button 35 Multi connector Used in the following situations e Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer e Making a connection to audio video input jacks ona TV e Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer Tripod receptacle e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur 15 Battery Memory Stick Duo cover Battery insertion slot Memory Stick Duo slot Access lamp Battery eject lever Indicators on the screen Each time you press A DISP on the control button the display changes page 21 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images T fez G a p 96 LTN Weis wO on Ny D Dw 2t 1S0400 MA 125 F3 5 2 0EV a amp e The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode When shooting movies 2 0EV W WY pany a Batteryremaining Low battery warning 125 Fon Ger e Image size 46 a We F94 Ea FINE sTo 320 e is displayed only for the DSC W170 e FF is displayed only for th
12. as follows Viewing images saved on your computer Editing images Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online Creating a disc with the images shot requires CD or DVD disc writing drive Printing or saving still images with the date Adding changing Music for slideshow using Music Transfer Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista CPU Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster Recommended Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Memory 256 MB or more Recommended 512 MB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 400 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 dots or more 64 bit editions and Sta
13. disconnect it page 99 e You are trying to play back movies during HD 1080i output Movies cannot be viewed at high definition image quality Set COMPONENT to SD page 81 Guljooysajqnos Deleting Cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 71 119 120 Troubleshooting Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown e Check Recommended computer environment on page 93 for Windows and page 105 for Macintosh Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader Writer support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer pages 97 105 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Your computer does not recognize the camera Turn on the camera e When the battery level is low insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor not supplied page 97 e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 81 e Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied page 97 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal 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 comput
14. e When there are no folders in a Memory Stick Duo create a folder page 76 with the camera first then copy the image files Jajnduroa anoA Buisn T 103 104 Using the Music Transfer supplied You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied You can also delete or add these files whenever you want Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on the camera 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen 2 Select T Slideshow with lt gt on the control button select JJ Music Tool with A V then press 3 Select Download Music with A V then press The message Connect to PC appears 4 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer 5 Start Music Transfer 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to add change Music files e To restore the music preset at the factory to the camera Perform Format Music in step 3 Execute Restore defaults on Music Transfer All Music files return to the preset music and Music in the Slideshow menu is set to Off e You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using Initialize page 79 however other settings w
15. not supplied To audio video input Ln jacks 4 COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN 0000 gt Playback button 2 Green Blue Red Gas Control button HD Output Adaptor 3 Cable not supplied To the multi connector HOME button 2 Turn on the TV and set the input e Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 90 Viewing images ona TV 3 Press the gt Playback button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Press lt P gt on the control button to select the desired image e Set COMPONENT to HD 10801 in Main Settings 2 by selecting _ Settings on the HOME screen page 81 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 You cannot view movies output in HD 1080i signal format Set COMPONENT to SD when viewing movies page 81 On PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard By connecting Sony s PhotoTV HD compatible devices using an HD output adaptor cable not supplied whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors e The settings are also required to be made on the TV For details refer to the operating instruction of the TV On TV color systems If you want
16. Exposure Bracket e When shooting under brighter conditions the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish excluding when ISO is set to ISO 80 93 94 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Metering Mode Selecting the Metering Mode DES BE Gm A NAAA Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Le Spot Measures only a part of the subject Spot metering Only for still image e 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 For details on the Exposure see page 9 e When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 55 e You can select the metering mode only when Face Detection is set to Off Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Focus Changing the Focus method mS BE Am A es EEC You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is d
17. Number of Files Created 2008 1 1 10 30 10 AM Select the desired folder with lt gt and OK with A then press To cancel changing the recording folder Select Cancel in step then press e You cannot select the 1OOMSDCF folder as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to another folder Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo Insert a Memory Stick Duo having sufficient free capacity Select Copy with A V on the control button then press The message All data on internal memory will be copied appears Select OK with A then press Copying starts To cancel copying Select Cancel in step then press e Use a fully charged battery pack If you 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 You cannot select images to copy e The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the Memory Stick Duo after copying then format the internal memory Format in Internal Memory Tool page 78 e A new folder is created on the Memory Stick Duo and all the data will be copied to it You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it The DPOF Print order marks on the images are not copied sumas ay Guizi
18. V on the control button Select Add All in Date Range with lt gt and then press Select the Favorites group you want to add the images to with A W lt 4 gt then press Select OK with A then press To remove from Favorites Select the image you want to remove by performing the same procedure as in To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group The disappears e Select Remove All in Date Range Remove All in Favorites to remove all the images of the selected date or Favorites group tp Slideshow Playing back a series of images This item has the same function as pressing Ty Slideshow button See page 35 65 66 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 C Retouch Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file The original image is retained To retouch the still images Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single image 2 Press the MENU button Select Retouch with A F on the control button then press after selecting the desired mode with lt P gt Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below E Trimming Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped Press W T to zoom in on the trimming range Set the point with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Select Image Size wi
19. a person s face When the camera detects a face that can be retouched a frame appears around the face Select Level with A F then press Select level of retouch with A V then press again Select OK with A F then press e Retouching may not be possible depending on the image suonauny Guimain ay Guisy B 69 70 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 my Multi Purpose Resize Changing the image size according to usage SAME You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images then record them as the new files You can convert images to the 16 9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e mail attachments Changes the aspect ratio from 4 3 3 2 to 16 9 and saves as 2M Blog E mail F Changes the aspect ratio from 16 9 3 2 to 4 3 and saves as VGA size Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single image Press the MENU button Select the Multi Purpose Resize with A V on the control button then press after selecting the desired size of the image with lt P gt Press W T to zoom in from the area you want to trim Set the point with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Select OK with A then press e For details about the image size see page 11 e You cannot resize movies e You cannot resize the images from VGA to HDTV e Enlarging the image and multi resizing can re
20. as possible The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing 32 Viewing images lt q Eo gt a button A lt 4 button J Eas Index Q Playback zoom button R SH MENU button Co HOME button Q gt gt Playback button Playback zoom button Control button 1 Press the gt Playback button e If you press the gt Playback button when the camera is powered off the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode To switch to the shooting mode press the p gt Playback button again 2 Select an image with lt gt on the control button Movie Press to play back a movie Press again to stop playback Press to fast forward lt to rewind Press to return to normal playback Press to display the volume control screen then press lt gt to adjust the volume e Movies of image size 320 are displayed in a smaller size e Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back Press the HOME button select g Folder View from E View Images then play back the images Q Q To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q while displaying a still image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the position with A W lt gt To cancel the playback zoom press Shows the displayed area of the whole
21. camera shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using scene recognition is displayed next to a scene recognition mark A total of two shots If the camera does not recognize the scene it only shoots one image In this case the image is shot just as if scene recognition was set to Off suonsun Guijooys ay buisp z About Scenes that Are Recognized The following scenes can be recognized The camera identifies the optimum scene and displays each mark When the shutter is pressed halfway down while a mark is displayed the mark color turns green and scene recognition is confirmed J Twilight amp Twilight Portrait Q Twilight using a tripod Backlight gA Backlight Portrait e Scene recognition does not function in the following situations During burst shooting When using digital zoom e The flash is set to auto Flash Auto or EN Flash forced off e When the Face Detection function is set to Off and Scene Recognition is set to Auto or Advanced Face Detection is changed to Auto 01 92 Shooting menu For details on the operation page 43 e When the Face Detection function is Off amp Twilight Portrait and g4 Backlight Portrait scenes cannot be detected e Q 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 s
22. cancel formatting Select Cancel in step then press Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images Q Select Create REC Folder with A V on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF C ok Cancel _ Select OK with A then press A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder To cancel the folder creation Select Cancel in step then press e When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCP folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to O99MSDCP e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For details see Image file storage destinations and file names page 99 Manage Memory For details on the operation amp page 74 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images Select Change REC Folder with A V on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Change REC Folder Ba 102MSDCF 4
23. destinations and file names 99 Image quality eee 11 IMAGE S126 asscsncossseeaiovecvss 11 46 Jncandescent s aceindaaredacksedeaeese 57 ndex screen wecccceesstsnccectaderane 34 TM CALOR xa sescises ace nteeesaneecaaaeese 17 Jnitialize sxessancenaceeczensiomcesaxes 79 Install erene 94 Internal memory 006 23 Internal Memory Tool 78 ISO eniinn 9 10 53 J JPG casa e 100 L Landscape mode 44 29 Language Setting 88 LCD Sereen psy en sseresvvencepavins 21 M Macintosh computer 105 Recommended environment 105 IVT AGED sceninis 27 Main Settings 1 000 10asaaeennee 79 Main Settings 23 sccssentscersssnass 81 Manage Mem0try 06 76 Mass Storage 81 Memory Stick Duo 130 Memory Stick Tool 76 Menu TUS occeedecevextancntatinnceues 44 Shooting s cxaseecKartancennces 46 Viewing 63 Metering Mode 004 54 Mode Dial sesisrsrisnesseiiisrss 24 MONIO irensnuiriiniei 84 MPO ececsiiisreidsoieines 100 MTP pesntpseessderpdustdetuaceersanst 81 Multi ALD siccosi werresdennseanaisonnens 55 Multi Connector 89 97 110 Multi pattern metering 54 Multi Purpose Resize 70 Music Tool assesses 104 Music Transfer 104 106 N NR slow shutter 18 NTSC cecrecrmteecoeoeccee inca 82 0 Optical zoom 06 26 84 OS cea eee 93 105 Overexposu
24. destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory Example viewing folders on Windows Vista MS Desktop IB dig Public Computer amp Local Disk C amp DATA D cag RECOVERY E DVD RW Drive F s Removable Disk d DCIM a 100MSDCF J 10LMSDCF a D de H 999MSDCF Jj MISC J MSSONY Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using the camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only Jajnduroa noA Buisn 7 99 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in this folder are available only for viewing e You cannot record play back any images to the MISC folder e Image files are named as follows Still image files DSCOJWUIU JPG Movie files MOVOOOHOL MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOININIO THM KINO stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same e For more information about folders see pages 73
25. image In this case the center is enlarged f To store enlarged images see Trimming page 66 suoneiadg a1seg 7 33 34 Viewing images Z3 To view an index screen Press Gatj Index to display the index screen while a still image is displayed Select an image with A W lt P To return to the single image screen press A In the default setting images are displayed in Date View when using the Memory Stick Duo or in Folder View when using the internal memory You can change the View Mode by selecting 3 View Images on the HOME screen page 62 e Each time you press fa Index the number of images on the index screen increases e When using a Memory Stick Duo you can select the desired date folder with A V after selecting the bar with lt Viewing still images as a slideshow Still images are played back sequentially with music and effects added A a DISP lt q wh N d button A V lt 4 gt button Control button gt Playback button IT Slideshow button Suonjeiadg a1seg C 1 Press the Ty Slideshow button The setup screen appears v OV ikt exit i All Image Filter by Faces Off Effects Basic Music Music2 Other Settings 2 Press the Ty Slideshow button again The slideshow starts e You cannot play movies e Settings other than Image and Filter by Faces are stored until th
26. in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser e The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Exiting the Picture Motion Browser Click 4 button on the top right corner of the screen Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera e When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied and the USB AV DC IN cable for multi use terminal not supplied e When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Turn on the computer then press the gt Playback button gt Playback button Connecting the camera to your computer Cable for multi use terminal Connecting appears on the screen of the camera USB Mode Connecting de Access indicators M When a USB connection is established for
27. interval becomes longer depending on the setting for the image size e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops e The focus white balance and exposure are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images On the Exposure Bracket e The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images e When you adjust the exposure manually page 52 the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness e The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode The recording interval may be longer depending on the scene conditions e If the subject is too bright or too dark you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Scene Recognition Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot cafes P ido Jams fll fo PLS EAI The camera automatically detects shooting conditions such as backlight or an night scene and then takes the shot igs Off Does not use the Scene Recognition ae Auto The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using the optimal settings If the camera does not recognize the scene it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to Off Current setting mark Scene Recognition mark igg Advanced The
28. leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot Otherwise a malfunction may result Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo 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 On the Memory Stick Duo Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick
29. 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 PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 109 PTP MTP When you connect the camera to a computer the copy wizard starts automatically and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer with Windows Vista XP Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 97 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD 10801 according to the TV connected page 89 Y HD 1080i Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i capable High Definition TV SD Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not compatible with an HD 1080i signal sumas ay Guiznwojsng E 82 Settings For details on the operation page 74 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 91 NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Wide Zoom Display During playback on High Definition TV still images at a 4 3 and 3 2
30. the PC AU FULL The number of images exceeds that for which date management by the camera is possible Delete images from the Date View my Others i Using the camera abroad Power sources You can use the camera the battery charger supplied and the AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction s1a n0 E 129 130 On the Memory Stick Duo A Memory Stick Duo is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick Duo that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick Duo functions Memory Stick type Recording Playback O 1 Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Or with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick O Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo 1 The camera is not compatible with high speed data transfer using a parallel interface ae Memory Stick Duo MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 3 640 Fine size movies ca
31. the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software and print the images You can insert the date on the image and print it page 96 Printing at a shop page 112 You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DPOF Print order mark on the images which you want to print out in advance Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association e You cannot print movies e If the A indicator flashes on the screen of the camera error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera for connection to the printer using the cable for multi use terminal When USB Connect is set to Auto the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected Skip Stage 1 if this is the case MENU button Control button J IW HOME button
32. the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while ss is displayed on the screen during the communication session Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed When the indicator changes to uysB you can start using the computer again e If Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 81 Jajnduroa noA Buisn 7 97 98 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Copying images to a computer 1 Connects the camera to a computer as described in Connecting the camera to your computer After making a USB connection the Import Media Files screen of Picture Motion Browser appears automatically 2h Import Media Files Select the camera or media that includes the media files you want to import into the computer Drive Removable Disk K z Folder to be imported Save in a new folder 1 25 2008 Save in the existing folder Location If you use the Memory Stick slot refer to page 101 e If the AutoPlay Wizard appears close it 2 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button Importing Media Files Pictures 1 25 2008 Estimated time remaining 1 min By default images are imported into a folder created in Pictures in Windows XP 2000 My Pictures that is n
33. to undo the zoom e When the zoom scale exceeds 5x the camera uses the Digital Zoom function For details on the Digital Zoom settings and the image quality see page 84 e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie 4 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Press gt 4 on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight default setting 4 Flash forced on 4s_ Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Flash forced off e The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity e While charging the flash is displayed Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode WY Macro Shooting close up Press lt Q on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Normally put the camera in this mode WY Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close up subjects Set Macro On when shooting close subjects suoneiadg a1seg S The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro e Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended Using the self timer Press W S on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator
34. usually takes a second after you press the shutter button Be also 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 In such a case you can correct the red eye using Retouch in the viewing menu after shooting page 66 e When the Face Detection function is not used the flash will not strobe to reduce red eye phenomenon even when Auto is selected suonsuny Guijooys ay buisp a DRO Optimizing the brightness and contrast Cafersyf P iso ms Pla gt PETS fe foul Analyzes the scene to be shot and improves the image quality by automatic correction oR Z PAJ DRO standard The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene DRE DRO plus The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of the images area by area e DRO is an abbreviation for Dynamic Range Optimizer a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image e Depending on shooting conditions it may not be possible to obtain correction effects e Note the following points when DRO plus is set Time is required for image processing You can select only from ISO AUTO ISO 80 to ISO 400 When Burst bracket shooting is selected DRO plus is can
35. with the camera to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF you can make a DPOF Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need 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 Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DPOF Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later e You can also print the images with the DPOF Print order mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot mark movies e You can make a DPOF Print order mark on up to 999 images When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle e If a Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop e Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it 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 When you want t
36. 01MSDCP page 99 e Follow the correct procedures page 103 e When you copy images to a computer without using Picture Motion Browser the images are not displayed in Date View mode View the images in Folder View mode Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo Insert it in the correct direction You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake e All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Copy the image to the Memory Stick Duo with sufficient free capacity Guljooysajqnos p Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory This feature is not available 121 122 Troubleshooting See PictBridge compliant printer together with the following items 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 manufact
37. 26 Smart ZOOM csccewsisesenvetesaeseee 84 Smile demo mode 80 Smile Detection 60 49 p xapuy 135 136 Index Smile Detection Sensitivity 49 Smile Shutter mode 29 31 Snow mode sssr 29 Soft FOCUS saiceveneruscmauctouesiaw 67 Soft Snap mode 00 29 Software 94 96 104 Spot AAP ocaetncenentaussotesaientniss 55 Spot metering 0 0 eee 54 Spot metering cross hairs 54 LEAT Y SOL svesecsratedcesucdansetenses 61 T TEU cdc ncccatesonicntancctenids 66 Troubleshooting 114 TV 89 Twilight mode eee 29 Twilight Portrait mode 29 U URdErex POSUTE 5 55 ciscseassvassvssnes 9 Underwater ceciccnsscivecuesenncteest 29 Underwater White Balance EEE E ER 58 Unsharp masking 67 USB Connect 81 Using the camera abroad 129 V VOA N 12 13 Video Out osasse 82 View Mode eee 62 63 Viewing 1MageS eee 33 Viewing menu ssessseeeeeee 63 Vi Vid eresien 60 Vol m sirieni 33 W Warning indicators and WIGSSA SCS ice tpannkcecartaias 125 White Balance eee 57 Wide Zoom Display 82 Windows computer 92 Recommended environment 0 93 Notes on the License C Library Expat and zlib software are provided in the camera We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owne
38. Duo is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Settings etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played 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 Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with sufficient free capacity then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 77 To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 97 98 or 101 102 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot copy image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory e By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi use terminal you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory 23 24 Basic Operations E Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Mode dial Auto Adjustment mode Allows
39. Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera Notes on using Memory Stick Micro not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Micro with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro into a Duo sized M2 Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Micro into the camera without a Duo sized M2 Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the camera e Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it s1a 0 E 131 132 On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not be fully 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 recommend 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
40. Not using the self timer o Setting the 10 second delay self timer X Setting the 2 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates SS SS yi Self timer lamp S To cancel press W X again e Use the 2 second delay self timer to prevent blur of an image The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed e In Easy Shooting mode you can select only Non 10 sec or Oorr Off 27 28 Shooting still images Scene Selection MENU button A Ss button A V lt gt button Control button Mode dial Select the mode 0 23 fail amp in the mode dial 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection 0 gh a4 m with the mode dial 2 Shoot with the shutter button Select the mode 3 7 8 e in SCN 1 Select SCN with the mode dial 2 Press the MENU button and select from 7 lt _ with A lt gt on the control button page 46 3 Shoot with the shutter button e For details on the mode see next page To cancel the Scene selection Set the mode dial to anything other than the Scene Selection mode Shooting still images Scene Selection Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions Modes selected from the mode dial Modes selected fro
41. Off Function Guide Setting Function Guide to Off turns off emg the function guide page 79 maa e The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode e Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode 2 Select a desired menu item with A V on the control button e If the desired item is hidden keep pressing A F until the item appears on the screen 3 Select a setting with lt gt Face Detection an iai If the desired setting is hidden keep pressing lt P until the setting appears on the screen e Select an item in playback mode and press 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu 43 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting shooting viewing and the mode dial position in the shooting mode Only the available items are displayed on the screen V available Shooting menu page 46 Scene Selection gy eh O o g elle Face Detection V V vV Smile Detection vV a Smile Detection ye m Sensitivity REC Mode V V V Scene Recognition V a EV V V vV V ISO V _ Metering Mode V V FOCUS V V White Balance m V v V Underwater White y Balance Flash Level V e Red Eye Reduction V V V DRO me V Color Mode V V SteadyShot V V V x
42. SONY Cyber shot Digital Still Camera Cyber shot Handbook DSC W150 W170 Before operating the unit please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the Instruction Manual and the Cyber shot Step up Guide and retain them for future reference 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK Table of contents So Using the shooting J functions SL gt A Using the viewing y functions Customizing the settings E Viewing images on a TV R Using your computer S Printing still images gt Troubleshooting Others 3 294 896 12 1 Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of Memory Stick that you can use not supplied Memory Stick Duo You can use a Memory Stick Duo with the camera Memory Stick You cannot use a Memory Stick with the camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 130 When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied SONY q 4 Memory Stick Duo 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 1f the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of
43. Shooting Settings V V V V 1 2 The items that can be selected are limited compared to other modes page 26 The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode page 30 Menu items Viewing menu page 63 i Delete Date List Y Add Remove Favorites L Retouch o amp Protect i Print Fy Select Folder GP View Mode Q Filter by Faces Ty Slideshow mf Multi Purpose Resize DPOF E Rotate suonjeiadg a1seg 7 49 46 la Using the shooting functions Ci Y Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below For details on how to operate the menu see page 43 The selectable mode is displayed in white Ola lal gt Te 8 le loge Modes selected from the menu screen when Unavailable the mode dial is set to SCN The default settings are marked with y Scene Selection Selecting the Scene Selection Selects the scene selection in the menu You can shoot images with the settings pre adjusted to match various scene conditions page 28 Image Size Selecting the Image Size MS P ido Jams Lal fa gt PE S odie For details see page 11 For still images z DSC W170 only Selects image size for shooting still images fe fe le e e e Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode L
44. The displayed options vary depending on the selected View Mode page 62 39 40 Deleting images When you select This Image You can delete the selected image Select OK with A then press When you select Multiple Images You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously Select the images you want to delete then press The YW mark is checked in the checkbox of the image Single Image Index Display B 2008 1 1 Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press To delete all the images of a date folder select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with lt and place a YW mark in the check box When you select All Images in Date Range All In This Folder You can delete all the images of the selected date folder Select OK with A then press Learning the various functions HOME Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera and can be called up regardless of the mode setting shooting viewing A button A V lt gt button A EN E SV N gy HOME button Control button a Shootin o D bi gt Category Bassan ltem Guide 2 Select a category with lt gt on the control button 3 Select an item with A V then press e You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connecti
45. ad Typ mee Picture Motion Browse V24 208 348 PM Fle F toden D Ea wat E ves Rat pare Errotea u Dus D coe The image files are copied to the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder e When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name page 103 you may not play back that image with the camera For Windows 2000 Double click My Computer Removable Disk after connecting the camera to your computer Then perform from step 4 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick Duo you can view that image again on the camera by exporting copying the image file to the camera using the Picture Motion Browser e You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size e Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera 1 Connect the camera to your computer an
46. aeeees 28 NTS WIG IMAGES seee erea EEA 33 Viewing still images as a slideshow ssssssssessssssserrrreserrrrreerrrrrerrrrrrreeen 35 Deelung MAJE S eioi saris AAE EEEE EEEE EEEa 39 Learning the various functions HOME Menu eeeeeeeeeees 41 PTS VTS UA as cect ee rst ate ersten oe ced one Pe reese ae E caeee Settee 44 OO RIGS HG sses a ea Ae ai 46 Scene Selection Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size Selecting the Image Size Flash Flash setting Face Detection Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV Adjusting the light intensity ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode Selecting the Metering Mode Focus Changing the Focus method White Balance Adjusting the color tones Underwater White Balance Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode Table of contents Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO Optimizing the brightness and contrast Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot Selecting the anti blur mode p Shooting Settings Selecting the Shooting Settings Using the viewing functions Selecting the View Mode cccccc
47. amed with the date of importing e For details on the Picture Motion Browser refer to PMB Guide Viewing images on your computer When importing is complete the Picture Motion Browser starts Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed oceopl tiz iij zzz s ti ER Be er i Bie D e The Pictures in Windows XP 2000 My Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them For details see the PMB Guide 32 13 1 9 Example Month display screen Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step to below before e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera G Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray Windows Vista 2 bees CY 4x 16 42 Double click here Windows XP Windows 2000 ca Ms 12 00 Ph Double click here Click amp USB Mass Storage Device Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected e Step is unnecessary for Windows Vista XP Image file storage
48. and 76 100 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser You can copy images to your computer without Picture Motion Browser as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images e Even when you are using Windows 95 98 98 Second Edition NT Me you can copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot on your computer e If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized see page 120 For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images e The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo e The camera is not compatible with Windows 95 98 98 Second Edition NT Me of the Windows operating system Use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader Writer to copy images from a Memory Stick Duo to your computer To copy images in the internal memory to your computer copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo first then copy them to your computer Copying images to a computer Windows Vista XP This section describes an example of copying images to the Documents For Windows XP My Documents 1 Prepare the camera and a computer Perform the same procedure as descri
49. ansfer Picture Package Jajnduroa noA Buisn 7 95 96 On the Picture Motion Browser supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser Picture Motion Browser overview With the Picture Motion Browser you can e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer e Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e You can view image files stored on a computer with the camera by copying them to a Memory Stick Duo e Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more e Print or save the still images with the date e Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive e Upload the image to the Web e For details refer to PMB Guide Starting the PMB Guide Double click the PMB Guide icon on the desktop To access PMB Guide from the Start menu click Start gt All Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility gt Help gt PMB Guide Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser Starting the Picture Motion Browser Double click the 2 Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start All Programs
50. arge Shoots images in 10M DSC W170 only or 8M DSC W150 only size For movie E FINE Fine Selects image size for recording movies ie Flash Flash setting 8 5 MG AE AN EN MT EB nak Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight suonsuny Guijooys ay buisp a 41 48 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Face Detection Detecting the face of subject aj P sof Of as a P 1 8 e Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus flash exposure white balance and red eye reduction settings automatically el Off Does not use Face Detection function Sl Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Face Detection mark Face Detection frame Orange Face Detection frame White E a s Child Priority Focuses with priority on children s faces zx ele Adult Priority Focuses with priority on adults faces e The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom e When the Scene Selection mode is set to pA Soft Snap mode the Face Detection function is activated e When the Scene Selection mode is set to pA Soft Snap mode the default setting of Face Detection is Auto e Although Fa
51. aspect ratio are played at a 16 9 aspect ratio Images are displayed with the upper and lower sides slightly cut off lO Does not use Wide Zoom Display e The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4 3 and 3 2 images Movies 16 9 images and portrait images cannot be zoomed e The image displayed on the LCD screen of the camera does not change Settings For details on the operation amp page 74 Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with 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 fOf Does not use AF illuminator e If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast focus will not be achieved A distance of up to approximately 2 0 m 6 feet 6 3 4 inches zoom W 1 7 m 5 feet 7 inches zoom T is recommended 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 Semi manual is set page 56 M Landscape mode J Twilight mode or ie Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode e When you use AF illuminator th
52. at small image size 640x480 for e mail attachments 16 9 6M For viewing on HDTVs and 3264x1840 printing up to A4 8x10 16 9 2M 2 For viewing on HDTVs 1920x1080 1 2 Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 122 DSC W170 W150 The default settings are marked with Movieimage size Frame Second Usage guidelines 640 Fine 640x480 Approx 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV ZY 640 Standard 640x480 Approx 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on TV 320 320x240 Approx 8 Shoot at small image size for e mail attachments e The larger the image size the higher the image quality e The higher the number of frames per second the smoother the playback image 13 14 Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps 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 gt A Retina How can the Red eye phenomenon be reduced e Set Red Eye Reduction to On page 59 Select ifo High Sensitivity m
53. bed in Preparing the camera and the computer on page 97 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi use terminal Perform the same procedure as described in Connecting the camera to your computer on page 97 e If Picture Motion Browser is already installed then Import Media Files is started on Picture Motion Browser but select Cancel to finish Jajnduroa noA Guisn T 101 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser 3 Click Open folder to view files For Windows XP Open folder to view files OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop AutoPlay Removable Disk K E Always do this for pictures Pictures options ey Import pictures rey View pictures aos ED View pictures General options Open folder to view files Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel e When the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure gt For Windows 2000 4 Double click DCIM 5 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy e On the storage destination of the image files see page 99 102 6 Click the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder Then right click on the Documents window to display the menu and click Paste Ma Daamodi
54. ce Detection is fixed to Auto when Easy Shooting mode is selected no face detection frames are displayed e Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected However only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be detected when PS Soft Snap mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode e 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 e The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down e Faces may not be detected correctly when It is too dark or too bright Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses masks hats etc The subjects are not facing the camera e Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Smile Detection Setting the Smile Detection function Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function For details on the Smile Shutter see page 31 Auto Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically 1 Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on child s face e Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on adult s face e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions Smile Detection Sensitivity Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity oof r polola kmli This sets the smile d
55. celed and DRO standard is set 09 60 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects mS P do Jas Pale PES fled You can change the brightness of the image accompanied by effects Sets the image to a color vt Vivid 3 e You can select only Normal Sepia or B amp W when shooting movies Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 SteadyShot Selecting the anti blur mode ees P Piso es faa fd PETS Le lode Selects the anti blur mode Y a Shooting Activates the anti blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down i Continuous Always activates the anti blur function You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject e Battery consumption is faster than in Shooting mode a is Off Does not use anti blur mode e In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode SteadyShot is set to Shooting e For movies you can set Continuous or Off only The default setting is set to Continuous e The anti blur function may not work properly in the following cases When camera shake is too strong When the shutter speed is slow for example shooting night scenes My Shooting Settings Selecting the Shooting Settings eof P Piso Jas Pla fa gt PE S fs foul Selects the settings for the shooting
56. d start up the Picture Motion Browser pages 96 97 2 Select the still images to be exported on the main window 3 From the Manipulate menu select Open with External Program Image Export Tool 4 Thereafter follow the instructions on the screen and export the image files to the Memory Stick 33 Duo e For details on Picture Motion Browser see PMB Guide To export images to the camera without using the Picture Motion Browser e Images copied by the procedure below cannot be played back using Date View Filter by Faces or cannot be registered to Favorites Play back these images on the camera using Folder View page 62 Skip step and if the file name set with your camera has not been changed Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOOD Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for DOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in Computer in Windows XP My Computer Right click the OOOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOL stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999
57. duce the image quality Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 o Protect Preventing accidental erasure Fe PalO Protects images against accidental erasure The On Protect indicator appears on a protected image Of This Image Protects unlocks the currently selected image e This item appears only in single image mode Oa Multiple Images Selects and protects unlocks multiple images To protect an image Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single image mode Press the MENU button Select Protect with A V on the control button This Image with lt gt and then press To select and protect images Press the MENU button while displaying images in single image mode or in index mode Select Protect with A V and select Multiple Images with lt gt then press suonauny Guimain ay Guisy C In single image mode Select the image you want to protect with lt gt then press The gt is attached to the selected image Press lt gt to display other images you want to protect then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press In index mode Select the image you want to protect with A W lt 4 gt then press The Y is attached to the selected image To protect other images repeat step To select all the images of a date folder favorites select the bar with lt then press Press t
58. e DSC W150 Mode dial Menu Scene Selection 28 Mode dial Program Auto 24 m4 24 White balance 57 58 71 7TIWN2 Burst mode Bracket mode 50 4 Os WB Metering mode 54 TINS IN WB Face Detection 48 Smile Ot SU 20 3 20 7 Detection 49 SteadyShot 61 e In the default setting when the shutter button is pressed halfway down one of these indicators appears depending on the SteadyShot setting o OFF DRO 59 Plus Ng Vibration warning e Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if the vibration warning appears you can still shoot images However we recommend that you turn on the anti blur function using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera page 8 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Number of images 31 eS N Zoom scaling 26 84 17 18 Indicators on the screen AE AF lock 25 REC Recording a movie Standby Standby a movie 80400 NR slow shutter 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 12500 00 Shutter speed s aeee 2 0EV Exposure Value 52 Recording time minutes seconds w A co AF range finder frame indicator 55 1 0m Semi manual value 56 Macro 27 Recording folder
59. e HOME screen 2 Select Manage Memory or amp Settings with lt gt on the control button y Shooting Settings Clock Settings D Language Setting 3 Select an item with A V then press 4 Select the desired setting with A V then press Main Settings 1 The HOME screen is displayed by pressing lt 14 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 5 Select a setting with A V then press e Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode To cancel the setting change Select Cancel if it is shown as an option on the screen then press If not press lt e This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off e The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again sumas ay Guiziwojsng E 19 76 lt Manage Memory For details on the operation amp page 74 Ta Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images Select Format with A V on the control button then press The message All data on Memory Stick will be erased appears Select OK with A then press Formatting starts To
60. e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen 2 Select 8 Settings with lt gt on the control button and select 9T Main Settings with A V then press 3 Select Main Settings 2 with A V and select USB Connect then press 4 Select PictBridge with A V then press The USB mode is set sahew jins Gunung 7 109 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2 Connecting the camera to fie printer g 3 Press the MENU button select Print with A V on the control button then press 1 Connect the camera to the printer a LC Thismage Oe Multiple Images The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen we To the multi connector Stage 3 Selecting images you want to print Select This Image or Multiple To the Cable for multi use Images with A V then press USB jack terminal When you select This Image You can print the selected image Move on to Stage 4 When you select Multiple Images You can print multiple selected images Select the image you want to print with A V lt gt then press 2 Turn on the printer Press the gt W appears on the selected image Playback button and turn on the 2 Press the MENU button to display the camera mes
61. e next time they are changed e Sometimes the Filter by Faces function cannot be used with images shot using earlier Sony models To end the slideshow Press the Ty Slideshow button e You cannot pause the slideshow To adjust the volume of the music Press to display the volume control screen and then press lt P to adjust the volume 39 36 Viewing still images as a slideshow To change the setup On the setup screen in Step 1 select each item with A F then press The items that can be set are as follows The default settings are marked with Image This setting is fixed to Folder if a Memory Stick Duo not supplied is not inserted Plays back all the still images in order E Folder Plays back the still images in the selected folder of the selected date or in Favorites g This date l e Folder and This date can only be selected when using the a Favorites 1 6 associated View Mode Filter by Faces This setting is fixed to Off if a Memory Stick Duo not supplied is not inserted Zz All people Displays images filtered by the selected conditions E Children e Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden e Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using Infants earlier Sony models Smiles Viewing still images as a slideshow Effects Simple A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval e The playback interval is adjustable This
62. e normal AF range finder frame is disabled and 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 sGuljas ay Guiznwmojsng E Grid Line With reference to the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position EE Does not display the grid lines e The grid lines are not recorded 83 84 Settings For details on the operation page 74 AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down This mode shortens the time needed for focusing e Battery consumption is faster than in Single mode e AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated e When using semi manual Single is automatically selected Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 5x When the zoom scale exceeds 5x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image Smart zoom will not be dis
63. e settings are reset to the default setting To cancel initializing Select Cancel in step then press e Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing sumas ay Guiziwojsng D 19 80 Settings For details on the operation page 74 Smile demo mode You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode fOn Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode Select Smile Shutter mode from the mode dial page 29 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down The demonstration starts e If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds the demonstration starts automatically even if the shutter button is not pressed e You can temporarily exit the demonstration after it starts by pressing the shutter button all the way down e Although the shutter is released when the camera detects a smile no image is recorded e Always set to Off to take an actual Smile Shutter shot Settings For details on the operation amp page 74 T Main Settings Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi use terminal lt 2 Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 97 and 109 e If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant
64. ect Add Remove Favorites with A V on the control button and select This Image with lt gt and then press Select the Favorites group you want to add the image to with A W lt P then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group Press the MENU button while displaying images in single image mode or in index mode Select Add Remove Favorites with A V on the control button and select Multiple Images with lt gt and then press Select the Favorites group you want to add the images to with A W lt P then press In single image mode Display the image you want to add with lt gt then press A O is attached to the selected image Press lt gt to display other images you want to add then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press In index mode Select the image you want to add with A W lt P then press A is attached to the selected image Repeat step to add other images To select all the images of a specified date select the bar with lt then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press To add all the images of a specified date Press the MENU button while displaying images in index mode suonauny Guimain ay Guisy C Select Add Remove Favorites with A
65. eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaeeeeeeeeeeaeaaseeeeeeeeeees 62 Date View Display by date Pa Folder View Display by folder CY Favorites Displaying images registered as Favorites VICwWNO MEMU oris 63 i Delete Deleting images SP View Mode Switching the View Modes Date List Selecting the playback date when using Date View Q Filter by Faces Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions Q Add Remove Favorites Adding Removing Favorites TH Slideshow Playing back a series of images L Retouch Retouching still images Dj Multi Purpose Resize Changing the image size according to usage o amp Protect Preventing accidental erasure DPOF Adding a Print order mark uh Print Printing images using a printer E Rotate Rotating a still image PJ Select Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 74 B Manage Memory esse sects Sacdevscetecerescse conan ahacdvae lt detaceensacceuacontaieedents 76 Ta Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool ccccccssseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeenes 76 Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Copy Ta Memory Tool Internal Memory ToOol ccccsececceessseeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 78 Format Bee Settings yosonr uinntunoayertnteivbennaimnntanaintwntninnsiesnuadenaasdanaenaiiinnsstanaumabninsstumannninds 79 Table of contents T Main Settings Main Settings 1 0 0 ceeeceeeese
66. eeeeeeeeeeasaeeeeeees 79 Beep Initialize Function Guide Smile demo mode YF Main Settings Main Settings 2 0 0 cceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeneeeeees 81 USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display x Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 83 AF Illuminator Digital Zoom Grid Line Conversion Lens AF Mode My Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2 0 0 eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 86 Auto Orientation Auto Review O Clock GERING eee ee ence ee Rene ee ee eee ne eer 87 IBY Language Setting cccccccseccsseecssecessecessseecssecesseeeesseeesseeesaeens 88 Viewing IMAGES ON a TV eee cee eeeee cece eee te tree seater eee aaeae eee eeesaaaeeeeeeaaaeeeeeas 89 Enjoying your Windows computer cc cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeees 92 Installing the software SUPPIIC ccc ecceceseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeesanees 94 On the Picture Motion Browser supplied ccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 96 Copying images to your computer using the Picture Motion Browser Sabena tebe E EEE AN E A EA N E E A A 97 Copying images to a computer without Picture Motion Browser 101 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick DUO xxxc auaidscnsesaaneniosunwinka kenara EEEE PER ANENE rE RNA ESEN 103 Using the Music Transfer supplied cseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeaneeees 104 Using your Macintosh COMPUTET
67. eeeeseeeseeeee 7 55 Auto Orientation 00 86 Auto RevieW eseeseesseee 86 B B amp W renane 60 Battery charger 133 Battery pack cc cssccnccesensaces 132 Beach mode sciecacesiedesnncetonts 29 ICE o 79 BIU seein ease 8 BRB ersoniesieniininii n 50 BUTS ipie 50 otuatihesteewanqecbaceaacess 97 110 Center AP i iicavanaceusnined 55 Center weighted metering 54 Change REC Foldet v7 Clock Settings eee 87 ClOUdY sscoreatincedeochatiocsndachations 57 COlOT ocesesccorspiastncnseurenapinraeens 10 Color Mode ceeeeceeeeeeeeeee 60 COMPONENT c cecscasssestents 81 Computer ye svscsnendvesinemaveants 92 Copying images 97 105 Macintosh 0c0 105 Recommended environment 93 105 DOL WAC trv nccaeiernccinest 94 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the GAMETA wigcssiccconigacessnates 103 WiINdOWS cceeeeeeeeeee 92 Connecting Computer s eeesseeeeeeee 97 Printer cosiicossiiisicsesoss 110 fl E E E E 89 Conversion Lens 66 85 CODY ves vastnsaevvacks Gsareravnsanenioass 77 Copying images to your COMIPULET sinietecareinmencears 97 Create REC Foldet 76 Cross Filter dressers 68 D Dat ocedasevendecedasstoonebaccuenwasteas 87 Date LiStisesienssriesesires 63 Date View eseeseseeesseeese 62 Daylight xpxescssnvennaeanivesssenonress 57 DElEtE deea 39 63 Format 76 78 Deleting images 4 39 Digital ZOOM
68. effect allows you to enjoy your images at your own set pace Basic A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo A high tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes Face 1 Basic Delivers a mid tempo slideshow with effects such as zooming in on faces and displaying multiple images side by side Suitable for various scenes bringing out the best of images that include faces Face 2 Nostalgic A slower more emotive slideshow with effects such as zooming in on faces and displaying multiple images side by side to bring out the best of images that include faces Face 3 Stylish A lively high tempo slideshow with effects such as zooming in on faces and displaying multiple images side by side to bring out the best of images that include faces Music The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select You can custom set any music with any effect as desired It is also possible to choose from multiple background music BGM selections mse Ted eign sieno O mss Te ea eing tora Nos siso mse Te deat seing tora Soins O mss Te deat seig tora aciei mse Te deat seing tora a rsisi mser Te ea seig ora ae Noval iow mss Me eat eig tora ase iN sow E esr fea i amonen ASE suonesado siseg 7 37 38 Viewing still images as a slideshow Other Settings Interval The se
69. er e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 97 Cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 97 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 101 and 105 e When you shoot images with a Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a Memory Stick Duo formatted by the camera page 76 After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 97 Cannot play back images on your computer e If you are using Picture Motion Browser refer to PMB Guide page 96 e Consult the computer or software manufacturer Troubleshooting You do not know how to use Picture Motion Browser e Refer to PMB Guide page 96 The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 97 Cannot print an image e Refer to the operation manual of the printer Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 1
70. er connecting the printer to the camera disconnect and then reconnect the cable for multi use terminal The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 111 or the printer 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 Cannot reset the file number e If you replace a recording medium you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera To initialize file numbers perform Format pages 76 78 and then perform Initialize page 79 However the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings including date will be initialized The camera does not function with the lens portion extended e Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving e Insert a charged battery pack then turn on the camera again Guljooysajqnos a 123 124 Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The lens does not move when you turn off the camera e The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack 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 a
71. er than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo a Guljooysajqnos T 115 Troubleshooting Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode e Press the shutter button all the way down e No image is shot unless a smile is detected page 31 e Smile demo mode is set to On Set Smile demo mode to Off page 80 This subject is not visible on the screen e The camera is set to the playback mode Press the gt Playback button to change to the recording mode page 33 Anti blur function does not work e The anti blur function does not work when Y appears on the display The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes e Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down do not press it fully down suddenly e Confirm that the Conversion Lens setting is correct page 85 Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 18 This is not a malfunction e DRO is set to DRO plus page 59 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 10 cm 4 inches W 50 cm 1 foot 7 3 4 inches T from the front of the lens when shooting page 26 e Twilight mode ad Landscape mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still i
72. erminal Turn on the printer For further information 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 cable for multi use terminal again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal turn the printer off and then on then connect the cable for multi use terminal again e Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using cameras other than the camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Troubleshooting Printing is canceled e Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi use terminal before the L PictBridge Connecting mark disappears 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 The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer a iS 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 111 Cannot select the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected e When you use paper of a different size aft
73. es light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity To adjust the ISO sensitivity see page 53 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 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions Example The color of an image affected by light sources Wee Dayligh Cloudy Characteristics of White standard Bluish Green tinged Reddish light Saal gt PG al a The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Balance page 57 Basic techniques for better images Quality On image quality and image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels the image becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size VGA
74. etection level using the Smile Shutter function For details on the Smile Shutter see page 31 E Low Detects a big smile ALL E High Detects even a slight smile e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions suol3un Guijooys ay buisp R 49 00 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method ej e Pe Of as a 8 Ploy Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button V4 a Normal Does not shoot continuously e Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button E T Y e The flash is set to EA Flash forced off W BRK 0 3EV Records a series of three images with the exposure values E BRK 0 7EV automatically shifted Exposure Bracket The larger the bracket step value the larger the shift of the BRK 1 0EV exposure value e When you cannot decide the correct exposure shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode shifting the exposure value You can select the image with the best exposure afterward e When the mode dial is set to QJ the Exposure Bracket mode is not available e The flash is set to G Flash forced off On the Burst e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e The recording interval is approximately 0 62 seconds DSC W170 or 0 51 seconds DSC W150 The recording
75. function The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in fp Shooting Settings on the HOME screen See pages 42 83 suonsuny Guijooys ay buisp a 61 62 When using the camera with a Memory Stick Duo you can select how images are played back View Mode from the HOME screen When using internal memory images are displayed only in Folder View mode View Images O gt Th amp a Pa Folder View Q Favorites Display images by date taken Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen Select E View Images with lt gt on the control button Select the desired View Mode with A V then press Date View Display by date Separates the images stored on the Memory Stick Duo by the date and displays The default setting is Date View Fa Folder View Display by folder Displays images for each folder created using Create REC Folder of the Memory Tool Ifa new folder has not been created all images are located in the 101MSDCF folder For details on the folder see pages 73 76 Favorites Displaying images registered as Favorites This feature displays images registered as favorites page 64 Favorites WYO Favorites 1 Display images having the Number of images most recently date registered as Favorites Select the Favorites group you want to play back with A W lt gt on the control button then press o
76. gain page 87 e The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off You want to change the date or time e Set the date and time again page 87 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears the self diagnosis function on the camera is working The last two digits indicated by OC will differ depending on the state of the camera If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times the camera may need repair Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 00 e There is trouble with the camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 00 e The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the Memory Stick Duo several times The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo pages 76 78 The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with the camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo E 61 00 E 62 00 E 91 00 e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 79 then turn the power on again If the followi
77. he MENU button Select OK with A then press e Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media even if the images are protected and these images cannot be restored e It may take some time to protect an image 71 72 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection and unlock it by taking the same steps as in To select and protect images The On Protect indicator disappears DPOF Adding a Print order mark FSF O Adds a print order mark DPOF to the image you want to print See page 112 DPOF This Image Attaches a DPOF mark to the currently selected image Clears the DPOF mark when the selected image has a DPOF mark bPOF Multiple Images Selects images and attaches DPOF marks to them Clears DPOF marks already attached ih Print Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera See page 109 BR Rotate Rotating a still image Rotates a still image Display the image to be rotated Press the MENU button to display the menu Select Rotate with A V on the control button then press Select 3 then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A F then press e You cannot rotate protected images or movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras e When viewing images on a comp
78. he camera shake is reduced automatically However this is not effective for subject blur e Besides camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in Twilight mode or gg Twilight Portrait mode In that case shoot with the above tips in mind Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the too much light proper value in the Auto Adjustment Whitish image mode However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Correct exposure Adjusting EV Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera page 52 Metering Mode Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure page 54 Underexposure too little light Darker image 10 Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receiv
79. hutter results when a scene is recognized as a Q Twilight using a tripod Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting e The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are displayed regardless of the screen display settings page 21 e Sometimes these scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation EV Adjusting the light intensity a P Piso Jas flan Po PE SL oy Manually adjusts the exposure Toward Darkens an image The exposure is determined automatically by the camera Toward Brightens an image e For details on the Exposure see page 9 e The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments 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 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity mS Pf so Pes Pala fd ES Poy Selects the ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity ASS Auto You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity select a larger number However images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions suonsun Guijooys ay buisp a e For details on the ISO sensitivity see page 9 e You can select only from ISO AUTO ISO 80 to ISO 400 when set to Burst or
80. ifficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode Z W Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically e This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame AF range finder frame Only for still image AF range finder frame indicator fey Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically e Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want suonguny Guijooys ay buisp s Se AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Ka Spot AF Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically e Using the AF lock function 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 fm AF range finder frame indicator 99 06 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set distance Semi manual e Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in semi manual mode e This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance oo unlimited distance e Use Semi manual when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing such as when shooting a subject through a net or window e AF stands for Auto Focus e When you use Digital Zoom or AF ill
81. ill also be reset e For details on using Music Transfer see the on line help in Music Transfer Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 5 USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Music Transfer OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 5 CPU iMac eMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac G3 G4 GS5 series Mac mini Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 250 MB Notes on connecting the camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above 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 Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e There a
82. indicator stops flashing and remains lit AE AF lock indicator 2 Press the shutter button fully down Suonjeiadg a1seg G 25 26 Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode When shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on e The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm 4 inches W 50 cm 1 foot 7 3 4 inches T from the front of the lens e When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound In addition the AF range finder frame disappears Recompose the shot and focus again 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 EASY Shooting in Easy Shooting mode Set the mode dial to EASY The text size increases and indicators become easier to see The camera shoots images with the optimum settings so the only settings that you can change are Image Size Large Small page 47 Flash Auto Off page 47 and Self Timer 10 sec Off page 27 W T Using the zoom Press T to zoom press W
83. ing indicator Z 60 Min On the battery charger On the battery charger e Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP BG type or NP FG type battery packs 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 When the CHARGE lamp flashes remove the battery pack being charged and then inserting the same battery pack into the battery charger again until it clicks When the CHARGE lamp flashes 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 pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with 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 S OUIO a 133 134 Add Remove Favorites 64 Adjusting EV 006 22 92 AE AF lock indicator 25 56 AF Mluminator ceeee 83 AF l0CK ase secsseostectaneeatanseiceess 56 AF MOU Goce lesctcecinntvoscsoccanneie 84 AF range finder frame 55 APG Eiitniniccnucionwcuas 9 Auto Adjustment mode 25 Auto Focus sssses
84. ing 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 On page 59 e 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 Red Eye Correction page 66 Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 2 The image seen through the finder does not match with the actual recordable range e The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close In this case to confirm the recordable range use the LCD screen e Images cannot be confirmed through the finder while the digital zoom is in use Cannot shoot images in succession The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images page 39 The battery level is low Insert the charged battery pack The same image is shot several times e REC Mode is set to Burst Or Scene Recognition is set to Advanced pages 50 51 Troubleshooting Viewing images Cannot play back images e Press the gt Playback button page 33 e The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 103 e Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer o
85. ith A V then press suonauny Guimain ay Guisn B 67 68 Viewing menu 2 Fisheye Lens E Cross Filter Radial Blur For details on the operation amp page 43 Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Select Level with A F then press Select level of retouch with A V then press again Select OK with A Y then press Adds starburst effects to light sources as ym pp rhage gp dee Select Level with A F then press Select level of retouch with A V then press again 2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W T Select OK with A Y then press Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Adjust the desired range to retouch with W T Select OK with A Y then press Viewing menu EJ Retro Happy Faces For details on the operation amp page 43 This softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera Select Level with A F then press Select level of retouch with A V then press again 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W T Select OK with A F then press This feature puts a smile on
86. lor tones underwater so they appear natural Underwater 1 Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong gt Underwater 2 Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong s 4w Flash Adjusts for use of flash underwater e Depending on the color of the water sometimes good adjustment is not possible regardless of whether Underwater 1 or Underwater 2 is selected e When shooting with a flash in other than Flash mode Underwater White Balance is set to Auto Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Cafes P igo es alfa fo 1 8 Le lod Adjusts the amount of flash light fH Makes the flash level lower ton Norma ee o plete Makes the flash level higher e To change flash mode see page 26 e If the subject is too bright or dark this adjustment may have no effect Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Red Eye Reduction Setting the Red Eye Reduction function aj POF s fal P e Pe The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red eye phenomenon when using the flash SY 128 Auto When the Face Detection function is activated the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red eye phenomenon E On The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon E Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It
87. m the menu screen Ifo High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile the shutter is released automatically For details see page 31 aa Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc ad Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes etc a Twilight Portrait Se Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere 2 Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings 7 Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes amp Snow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white 8 Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor Underwater Allows you to shoot underwater in 4 natural colors when using a water S proof housing suojeiadg a1seg C When you shoot images using Twilight Portrait J Twilight or Fireworks mode the shutter speed becomes slower and blurring occurs frequently so use of a tripod is recommended 29 30 Shooting still images Scene Selection Functions you can use in Scene Selection
88. mages e The Semi manual function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 55 e Confirm that the Conversion Lens setting is correct page 85 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 56 Zoom does not work e You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size page 84 e You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies e You cannot change the zoom scale when The Smile Shutter is in standby page 31 Shooting movies e Confirm that the Conversion Lens setting is correct page 85 116 Troubleshooting The flash does not work The flash is set to Flash forced off page 26 e You cannot use the flash when REC Mode is set to Burst or Exposure Bracket page 50 i o High Sensitivity mode J Twilight mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 30 Shooting movies e Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on when aa Landscape mode 7 amp Beach mode g Snow mode or 4 Underwater mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 26 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 page 14 The close up shoot function Macro does not work ad Landscape mode J Twilight mode or Fireworks mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 30 Macro shoo
89. n be recorded 4 The camera is not compatible with 8 bit parallel data transfer Supports 4 bit parallel data transfer equivalent to Memory Stick PRO Duo e This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro e A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used e Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data on a hard disk of your computer Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo put it in the case supplied with it Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water Do not
90. n press the shutter shutter button straight away halfway down flashing gt lit beeps button fully down _am Ram Saem When focusing is difficult Focus page 55 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur below Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image This is called Camera shake On the other hand if the subject moved when you took the image it is called subject blur Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button and the entire screen is blurred Subject blur l g y fe E Cause Even though the camera is steady the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed Notes What you can do to reduce the blurring e Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady e 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 What you can do to reduce the blurring e Select i o High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection e Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster and press the shutter button before the subject moves e The anti blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that t
91. nded battery pack The power turns off suddenly If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again e The battery pack is dead page 132 Replace it with a new one 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 battery pack is discharged Insert a charged battery pack The battery pack is dead page 132 Replace it with a new one Cannot charge the battery pack e You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor not supplied Use the battery charger to charge the battery Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 39 Change the Memory Stick Duo e You cannot record images while charging the flash e When shooting a still image set the mode dial to a position other than e Set the mode dial to when shooting movies e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to oth
92. ng messages appear follow the instructions D 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 BG1 battery pack supplied or NP FG1 battery pack not supplied System error e Turn the power off and then on again Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in the camera page 130 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Memory Stick type error The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in the camera page 130 Guljooysajqnos R 125 Warning indicators and messages Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the access controlled Error formatting Memory Stick Error formatting internal memory e Format the media again pages 76 78 Memory Stick locked e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position No memory space on internal memory No memo
93. o superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop Marking a selected image MENU button Control button gt Playback button 1 Press the gt Playback button 2 Select the image you want to print 3 Press the MENU button to display the menu 4 Select DPOF with A V on the control button and select This Image with lt gt then press The DPOF Print order mark is attached to the image To remove the mark Select the images from which you want to remove the mark then repeat steps 3 and 4 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images 3 9 5 Select OK with A then press The DPOF mark appears on the screen Single Image 1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single image mode or in index mode 2 Select DPOF with a on the control button Multiple Images with lt gt and then press 3 Select an image to mark with the control button then press The U mark is attached to the selected image single Image To cancel the selection Select Exit in step 5 then press To remove the mark Select the images that you want to remove the marks then press in step 3 To mark all the images of a date folder favorites To mark all the images of a date folder favorites select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with lt and place a YW mark in the check box 4 Press
94. ode in Scene Selection page 29 The flash is turned off automatically e When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch on the viewing menu page 66 or with the supplied software Picture Motion Browser The White circular spots 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 4 r Q lt _ gt 20 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 ifo High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is turned off automatically Even though you selected 1 0 High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection the shutter speed might be slower under low light conditions or in a dark place In that case use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 POWER button 2 Shutter button 25 POWER lamp 4 Flash 26 5 Microphone 6 Lens Speaker Finder window 9 Self timer lamp 27 Smile Shutter lamp 31 AF illuminator 83 19 1 AE AF lock lamp green 2 Flash charge lamp Record lamp orange Finder 4 LCD screen 21 5 MENU button 43 6 gt Playback button 33 For shooting W T
95. on is made e The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again suoneiadg a1seg C 41 Learning the various functions HOME Menu Pressing HOME displays the following items Only the available items are displayed on the screen Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen Categories Shooting CS View Images TF Slideshow i Print aB Manage Memory eS Settings Items Shooting page 24 Date View page 62 Folder View page 62 Favorites page 62 Slideshow page 35 Music Tool page 104 Download Music Format Music Print page 109 Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool page 76 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool page 78 Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 page 79 Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode Main Settings 2 page 81 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 page 83 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 page 86 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings page 87 Language Setting page 88 Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied 42 Learning the various functions HOME Menu Using the menu items MENU button button A V lt 4 gt button Control button suoneiadg a1seg C Face Detection oi Siro Mae Sl
96. r recorded with another camera e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 99 e Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode Exit standby mode by pressing the shutter button all the way down e This is caused by copying images on the PC to the Memory Stick Duo without using the Picture Motion Browser page 103 Play such images in Folder View page 62 e Sometimes a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with earlier Sony models cannot be played back Play such images in Folder View page 62 The date and time are not displayed e The display indicators are turned off Show the display indicators by pressing A DISP on the control button page 21 The image appears rough right after playback starts e This may happen due to image processing This is not a malfunction Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black e Auto Orientation is set to On page 86 Cannot hear music during slideshow e Transfer music files to the camera with Music Transfer page 104 e Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct page 35 The image does not appear on the TV screen 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 89 If the USB connector of the cable for multi use terminal is connected to another device
97. re eco vczcicesseserecananes 9 P PAL riian innis 82 Partial Color gacszcueecavsdere cnet 67 O E EE 92 PictBridge aeeeeeee 81 109 Picture Motion Browser 96 Pixel senesinin erreen 11 Playback Zoom ssoeseneeeeeo 33 Precision digital zoom 84 Pressing halfway down 7 PU ik ode avecaceetencSuecteteid 72 108 Print order mark 72 112 Printing at a shop 112 Printing directly 0 109 Program Auto mode 24 PIO tsyo eee 71 PEP iniii 81 R Radial Bits i scscassancivessnasiaes 68 REG Mod siicssnsieeutanusntaners 50 Red Eye Correction 66 Red Eye Reduction 59 Retouch 66 REO ee wae 69 TR OUALC cadeskecennssvernncennstiowecente 12 S Scene Recognition 51 Scene Selection 28 46 Screen Changing the display 21 Jndicator spsucsodecnreatnneninne 17 LCD backlight 21 SD oracoessis aeente nee 81 Select Folder 9 cstusevezsvniexeccnass 73 Self diagnosis display 125 Self timer op exc crsnyeenenentvienneeds 27 Semi manual se csecsuiareseacarccneres 56 DG oJ Te E E 60 SODES eee EE 79 Shooting MOViE aircsyaniicnateucceezanaents 25 Still image 5 schcjacatosncbawnes 25 Shooting Settings 1 83 Shooting Settings 2 86 Shutter speed sussesscasianloccusnsess 9 SINE lE iioii 84 Slideshow cceeeeeeeeee 35 65 Slow synchro ssesseesseeeseseee
98. re four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage PictBridge and PTP MTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PictBridge and PTP MTP see page 81 e When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as described in Preparing the camera and the computer on page 97 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi use terminal Perform the same procedure as described in Connecting the camera to your computer on page 97 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 99 Jajnduroa noA Buisn 105 106 Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memor
99. ress the shutter button halfway down the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image e You cannot use the Auto Review when Burst Bracket shooting Scene Recognition is set to Auto or Advanced Settings For details on the operation amp page 74 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time Select Clock Settings from S Settings on the HOME screen Clock Settings BATI moy omy A E am o Caneel Press on the control button Select the date display format with A V then press Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V then press Select OK then press e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM To cancel the clock setting Select Cancel in step 6 then press sumas ay Guiziwojsng E 87 88 Settings For details on the operation page 74 IE Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages Ea Viewing images ona TV E 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 Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi use terminal Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for m
100. rs of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read licensel pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat and zlib software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDF Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com 137 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
101. rter Edition are not supported Notes on connecting the camera to a computer e The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above 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 Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are four modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage PictBridge and PTP MTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PictBridge and PTP MTP see page 81 e When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Jajnduroa noA Guisn T 93 Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure e Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears r shot Application Software
102. ry space on Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files page 39 Read only memory e The camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo 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 on the Memory Stick Duo e The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo for example 123MSDCF and 123 ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder pages 76 77 126 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 099 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera Read only folder e You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera Select another folder page 77 File protected e Release the protection page 71 Image size over limit e You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera iy Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient ligh
103. shooting with the settings adjusted automatically page 25 Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy to see indicators page 26 Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio page 25 1 0 g Taal amp SCN Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene You can select J 7 8 22 B in the menu when the mode dial is set to SCN page 28 You can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 44 Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode Shutter button Macro button Zoom button gt Poma Flash button we QI DISP button Mode dial MENU button _ _ an timer button button A V lt gt button Control button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial When shooting still images Auto Adjustment mode Select f y When shooting movies Select HH 2 Hold the camera with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it Position the subject in the center of the focus frame 3 Shoot with the shutter button When shooting still images Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the
104. t Use the flash turn on the anti blur function or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera 640 Fine is not available 640 Fine size movies can be recorded only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than 640 Fine Warning indicators and messages Macro is invalid e The macro is unavailable under the current settings page 30 Flash settings cannot be changed e The flash is unavailable under the current settings page 30 Maximum number of images already selected e You can select up to 100 image files from Multiple Images e When you select all image files of a date folder favorites the maximum number is 999 e You can add up to 999 image files as Favorites and you can add the DPOF Print order mark to a maximum 999 files Cancel the selection Low battery power e When copying an image recorded in the internal memory to the Memory Stick Duo use a fully charged battery Printer busy Paper error No paper Ink error Low ink No ink e Check the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted RQ e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal Processing The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may
105. take time depending on the printer e If you select all image files of a date folder favorites this may take time for processing Error Playing Music e Delete the Music file or replace it with anormal Music file e Execute Format Music then download a new Music file Error Formatting Music e Execute Format Music Operation cannot be executed for movie files e You have selected a function that is not available for movies 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 another camera Operation cannot be executed a when using a PictBridge connection e Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer Guljooysajqnos Operation cannot be executed during HD 1080i output e Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a High Definition TV 127 128 Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for retouch e Retouching may not be possible depending on the image Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction Self Timer is invalid e The self timer is unavailable under these settings page 30 Recover data Recovering data e Date information or other data is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on
106. th A F then press Select an image size to record with A V then press again Select OK with A F then press e The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image e The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate Eo Red Eye Correction Corrects the red eye phenomenon caused by flash Select OK with A V then press e You may not be able to correct the red eye phenomenon depending on the image Viewing menu Fey Unsharp masking E Soft Focus E Partial Color For details on the operation amp page 43 Sharpens the image within a chosen frame Set the area frame of the desired image to retouch with A W lt P gt then press the MENU button Select OK with A F then press e Depending on the image correction may not be sufficient or quality of the image may be reduced Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with A W lt P gt then press the MENU button Select Level with A F then press Select level of retouch with A V then press again Adjust the desired range to retouch with W T Select OK with A F then press Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with A W lt gt then press the MENU button 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W T Select OK w
107. the MENU button sahew jins Gunung 7 113 Troubleshooting Y2 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 115 to 124 If a code such as C O0O0 0O0O appears on the screen see page 125 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power Initialize the settings page 79 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 Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action Battery pack and power 115 Memory Stick Duo Shooting still images movies 115 Internal memory Deleting 119 PictBridge compliant printer 122 Computers 120 114 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack e Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever 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 e The battery pack is dead page 132 Replace it with a new one e Use a recomme
108. 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 in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions e For details on the usable battery pack see page 132 Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany 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 Black white red blue or green dots 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 Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction Be careful not to bump the movable lens and be careful not to apply force to it The images
109. the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter mode e When the Smile Shutter is in standby the Record lamp Orange flashes e Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the Memory Stick Duo or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded e You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with Smile Detection page 49 e If a smile is not detected set the Smile Detection Sensitivity page 49 e You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame Orange smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down e The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding brightness changes e Faces may not be detected correctly when It is too dark or too bright Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses masks hats etc The subjects are not facing the camera e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions e You cannot use the Digital Zoom function e You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby Suoneiadg a1seg 7 31 Shooting still images Scene Selection Hints for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level
110. ting cannot be released e There is no function for releasing a macro In Wauto Auto mode telephoto shooting is possible even in the macro shooting condition 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 playback Cannot insert dates on image e The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images page 122 By using Picture Motion Browser you can print or save images with the date page 96 The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down e The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 52 The screen is too dark or too bright e Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 21 Guljooysajqnos R The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 54 or adjust the exposure page 52 117 118 Troubleshooting The image is too bright e Adjust the exposure page 52 The image colors are not correct e Set Color Mode to Normal page 60 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The camera is attempt
111. to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi use terminal 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 Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Al e uo safew buimaiy 7 91 92 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 105 Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version e Installing the software as follows Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Copying images to your computer page 97 e Copying images to your computer using Picture Motion Browser e Enjoying images using Picture Motion Browser and Music Transfer
112. torted according to the image size SQ This is not available when The image size is set to 10M 3 2 8M or 16 9 7M DSC W170 only The image size is set to 8M 3 2 7M or 16 9 6M DSC W150 only e The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of Precision digital zoom approximately 10x including the optical zoom 5x However PQ note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded fOf Does not use the digital zoom Settings For details on the operation amp page 74 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom Including optical zoom 5x DSC W170 DSC W150 Approx 7 0 x Approx 6 3 x e You cannot use the Digital zoom when Smile Shutter mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode The LCD screen is off Shooting movies Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens not supplied Attach a lens adaptor not supplied then attach a conversion lens ae a Tele Dz Attaches a tele conversion lens E Wide Lh Attaches a wide conversion lens e When using the built in flash the flash light may be blocked causing the shadow to appear e Check the image composition on the LCD screen when shooting e Macro is fixed to Pum Auto sumas ay Guizwojsng e The available zoom area is limited e The a
113. trobes The shutter speed is slow or fast e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras e When you set the LCD screen to off the digital zoom does not function When you select 4 Flash mode Self timer 4 Macro the image is displayed for about two seconds During playback the image information is m 1 displayed e If you turn the power off and on again while the LCD screen is off the indicators will be on Histogram display LCD screen off The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to up 21 22 Changing the screen display Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press A DISP on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Number of pixels Brightness e The histogram also appears when playing back a single image but you cannot adjust the exposure Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory e Movies with the image size set to 640 Fine cannot be recorded using the internal memory When a Memory Stick
114. tting is fixed to Auto when Simple is not selected as the Effects Sets the display interval of images for a Simple slideshow After all the images have been played back the slideshow ends To add change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during slideshow You can transfer music using J Music Tool in TF Slideshow on the HOME screen and the Music Transfer software supplied installed on a computer For details see pages 104 and 106 e You can record up to eight pieces of music on the camera The eight preset pieces Musicl Music8 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 playback a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file execute Format Music page 104 and transfer the music again Deleting images Ee Index button A a Yy button A V lt 4 button MENU button gt Playback button Control button suol eiado 31S8g E 1 Press the gt Playback button 2 Press the MENU button while displaying in single image or index mode 3 Select j Delete with A V on the control button 4 Select the desired deletion method with lt gt from among This Image Multiple Images and All Images in Date Range All In This Folder then press e
115. ulti use terminal supplied L To audio video L input jacks VIDEO AUDIO Yellow Black gt Playback button Control button To the multi connector e If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal to the left audio jack 2 Turn on the TV and set the input e Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Press gt Playback button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Press lt P on the control button to select the desired image 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 Al e uo safew buimaiy T 89 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV You can view an image with high quality recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD High Definition TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable not supplied Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV Images shot in VGA image size cannot be played back in HD format e In Wide Zoom Display still images with an aspect of 4 3 or 3 2 can be displayed with an aspect of 16 9 page 82 e In Multi Purpose Resize the aspect can be converted to 16 9 for high definition viewing page 70 1 Connect the camera to an HD High Definition TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable
116. uminator 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 You can change the focus method only when Face Detection is set to Off e You can select only Multi AF or co when shooting movies e The semi manual distance setting contains some errors and this error increases when the zoom is set to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center AF or Spot AF the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame In such cases do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock AF range finder frame Ji onie S AE AF lock indicator As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want 2 When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 43 White Balance Adjusting the color tones mS Pf So Yes Peale fd PETS fou Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural
117. urer 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 Picture Motion Browser you can print images with date page 96 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 If you use a photo printing service ask them to superimpose the dates on images PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge page 81 e Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal 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 cable for multi use t
118. used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using the camera Table of contents Notes on USING the camera cee ceeceeeee cece cee eee eee cee nee eeeseeaaaeeeesaeneeteesaeeeees 2 Basic techniques for better images ceceeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeees 7 Focus Focusing on a subject successfullly ccccccccccccseeseeeeesesseenneeeseeeseees T Exposure Adjusting the light intensity cccccsecscccscesseseceeeeeeeseeeaeesseseeees 9 Color On the effects of lighting ssss iuussssssrrrrrrrrrrsrrrrrrrrrrreerrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrr 10 Quality On image quality and image Size eeeseeiiiiiiseerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrn 11 Flash On using TST AS Ils adnate Sassen adios ettondd ace pla sedutsuibuaadediekddapaadsinexktredeouren esd 14 PCLT AG ANS sg see ace 2y Searer atc oaneeecs S 15 indicators on the SEGN sessirnir Aeae ena 17 Changing the screen display ccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeees 21 Using the internal memory ccceceeeeeeeee cee nee tence eaeeeeeeeaeaeeeessenseeeeseeaes 23 USING the mode Cal vic scsiccssisnasicensenresnepenwatpnemincandanepenodaamatecennietionsdniaenetees 24 Shooting images Auto Adjustment MOde ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 25 Shooting still images Scene Selection ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
119. uter the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 43 Select Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images BloG Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back G Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder EE 102MSDCF Number of Files 4 Created 2008 1 1 10 30 10 AM gt Select OK with A then press To cancel selecting the folder Select Exit in step then press On the folders The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo You can change the folder or create a new one e To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 76 e To change the folder for recording images gt Change REC Folder page 77 e When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Duo and the first or last image in the folder is displayed the following indicators appear eg Moves to the previous folder 3 Moves to the next folder FIN Moves to either the previous or next folders suonauny Guimain ay Guisy C 13 l Customizing the settings S Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using B Manage Memory or Settings on the HOME screen A button A V lt 4 gt button HOME button Control button 1 Press the HOME button to display th
120. vailable focusing area is limited e AF illuminator does not emit light e You cannot select semi manual e If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens not supplied the camera may also focus on close subjects in aA Landscape mode and Twilight mode e If you shoot images with a conversion lens not supplied you may not be able to record images in 3 Fireworks mode with its optimal effect e Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens 85 86 Settings For details on the operation amp page 74 Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with 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 Records the image with the correct orientation fOf 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 If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation you can rotate the image following the procedure on page 72 e You cannot use the Auto Orientation when pg Underwater mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image es 0 e If you p
121. when histogram ka display is disabled Tir Playback folder 73 e This does not appear when using internal memory 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder C Playback Media Memory Stick Duo Internal memory Changing folder 73 e This does not appear when using internal memory Le Metering mode 54 AWB 3 e White balance 57 witty Wz ZN 0 WA TIN2 TINS 7N 4WB 1S0400 ISO number 53 Self diagnosis display 125 Exposure Value 52 Shutter speed Changing the screen display e If you view images in bright outside light adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition A DISP Screen display button e The histogram does not appear in the following situations While shooting When the menu is displayed Each time you press A DISP on the When recording movies control button the display changes as During playback follows When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies Indicators on When the Favorites List is displayed When the Date List is displayed e During image playback you cannot turn the LCD screen off e A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash s
122. wojsng a 11 78 Manage Memory For details on the operation amp page 74 Ta Memory Tool Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images Select Format with A V on the control button then press The message All data on internal memory will be erased appears Select OK with A then press Formatting starts To cancel formatting Select Cancel in step then press _ Setti n gs For details on the operation amp page 74 T Main Settings Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button Beep YA Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control shutter button fOf Turns off the beep shutter sound Function Guide When you operate the camera the function guide appears Displays the function guide Does not display the function guide Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images stored in the internal memory are retained Select Initialize with A V on the control button then press The message Reset to default settings appears Select OK with A then press Th
123. y Stick Duo to the Trash icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below or the camera is disconnected from the computer e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files You can also delete or add these files whenever you want The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below e MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer e Music on CDs e Preset music saved on the camera To install Music Transfer e Shut down all other application software before you install Music Transfer e For installation you need to log on as Administrator Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Double click SONYPICTUTIL Double click the MusicTransfer pkg file in MAC folder The installation of the software starts To add change Music files See Adding Changing Music using Music Transfer on page 104 Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net
124. 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 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 page 35 playback mode until the power goes off e To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing On battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use 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 BG1 supplied can be used only in G type compatible Cyber shot models e If you use the NP FG1 battery pack not supplied the minutes also appear after the battery remain
125. you want to display with A W lt gt then press 63 64 Viewing menu For details on the operation page 43 Q Filter by Faces Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions EA This feature filters images and displays them QorF Off Images are not filtered 2A All people Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then Aa Children apane Ga Infants a Smiles e Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden e Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using earlier Sony models Add Remove Favorites Adding Removing Favorites Aw Select your favorite image and add remove from groups as favorites Ca This Image Add or remove the image you selected as favorites e This item appears only in single image mode Cai Multiple Images Select multiple images and add or remove them as favorites Add All in Date Range Add all the images in the selected date range and add them as favorites e This item appears only during list display in Date View Remove All in Date Remove all images within the selected date favorites list Range e The displayed messages vary depending on the selected View Mode ALL Remove All in e This item appears only in index mode Favorites To add an image to a Favorites group Select the image you want to add to a Favorites group while displaying images in single image mode Press the MENU button Sel

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