Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual .................................................................................. 3 Safety and Handling Precautions.............................................................. 3 Using this Menu ..................................................................................... 4 Introduction ...............................................................
Setting TV Settings............................................................................... 44 Setting LCD Brightness ......................................................................... 44 Setting Battery Type ............................................................................. 45 Setting Format ..................................................................................... 45 Reset All ..............................................................................................
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Battery Information • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. • Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion. • When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel warm.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: • Windows XP/Vista/Win7 • Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above • Memory: 512MB or above • HDD space: 200MB or above • 16bit color display monitor • Microsoft DirectX 9.
Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package.
Camera Views Front View 1. 2. 3. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Microphone Lens Back View 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Top View 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Flash Zoom dial Shutter button Power button Mode dial 16. Battery/Memory card compartment Tripod screw hole Bottom View 17.
Right View 18. Strap ring 19. 20. 21. 22. Flash button Strap ring Speaker USB/TV/HDMI Out Left View Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image. Zoom dial In photo and movie mode, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in. In Playback mode, spin to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out to enter thumbnails.
Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: No. Description 1 Self-timer/Rotate Button 2 Macro Button 3 Display Button 4 Flash Button 5 OK Button Button OK Flash/Right Macro/Left Up/Self-timer/ Rotate Description 1. 2.
Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 128MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 85MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images and videos recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory. External storage Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. Then also supports SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 64GB.
Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap 1. Pass the strap through the strap ring by outside. 2. Then pass it through the buckle as the inner loop like the illustration. 3. Put the strap in the strap holder. 4. Take up the slack and make sure the strap is tight from the buckle. Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that child do not hang the strap around their neck.
3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown. 4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. 5. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 6. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera. 7.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera. 1. Place the battery in the charger as shown. 2. Plug it into a power outlet. • The light of the LED on the charger is orange when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed. • It is recommended that you fully discharge the battery before recharging. • Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.
Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout No. Item Description 1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash settings. 3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates Self-timer settings. 4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout No. Item Description 1 Recorded time Displays recorded time. 2 Recording status Indicates recording status. 3 PIV available Indicates that you can capture screenshot without stopping movie recording. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected.
Playback mode of videos: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: • Basic • Full • None • Guideline • The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 21 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 105 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 32 on how to setup digital zoom. To adjusts the optical zoom: 1. Spin the Zoom dial to zoom in or zoom out an image. 2.
Using Self-timer The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera. To activate Self-timer: Self-timer/Up button • Press the Self-timer/Up button on your camera repeatedly until your desired Self-timer mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip. To set the Focus mode • Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor. Macro/Left button Your camera supports the two focus modes: Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.5m. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen. Super Macro.
To delete attached voice memo: 1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Single. 2. A delete voice memo option will be added to the selection. 3. Select and press OK to delete voice memo only and back to single navigation. 4. Or select Yes to delete both image and its voice memo. To delete multiple files: 1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Multi. 2. The images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. or keys to move through the files. 3. Use the 4.
Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model). 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Movie button to start recording. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom out an image. To stop recording, press the Movie button.
Mode dial There are 8 recording modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Continuous Shooting, HDR, Manual Exposure, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Shot and Program. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording. For detail operation, please see the following sections. The table below shows the available settings for Mode dial.
Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Handheld Night Shot and Night Portrait - and selects the ideal settings. Intelligent scene icon.
Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids. Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes. Sports This feature captures still images in high speed motions. Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings. Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects. Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
Using Party Mode Let the Party mode on! It can be difficult to get everyone on a party. While you have the whole gang together, take a group or family portrait. Party mode features on Red-eye reduction flash and face tracking. You’ll miss fewer shots, and have more time to focus on enjoying the party. Using Soft Skin mode When the soft skin mode is activated, it makes wrinkles and lines look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin.
Using Love Portrait Want to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show your smiles together. If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button. Using Self Portrait When you are the one taking the picture for yourself, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. With your long arm’s help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode.
Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again. Record Menu The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. To go to Record Menu: Turn on the camera by pressing Power button.
White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously. Icon Item Description Auto White Balance The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions. Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. Icon Item Description Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses.
Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5X, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom. or keys to go through the selection. 2. Use the 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
Setting Stabilizer This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. 1. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu. or keys to go through the selection. 2. Use the 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Using the Movie Menu You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings.
Playback You can playback the still images, video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see "Photo Mode Screen Layout" on page 15. Still Image Video 3. Use the or keys to view next/previous image/video. 4.
Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom to view an image of up to 10X. • Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image. Playing Videos 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images.
Using Movie Edit When a video clip is paused, press the Delete button to enter Movie Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in the lower left corner of the screen while the time bar and movie length display in the bottom of the screen. Start Point End Point Preview Edit Panel Save Movie Length Return Time Bar Set Start/End point 1. Press Up/Down key to select to set start point to trim the beginning of the movie or 2. Press Left/Right key to move on each 1/30 second interval.
Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 39 on how to record voice memo. on the camera. 1. Press the Playback button 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image file with voice memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See picture on the right. 3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording. 4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume.
Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: • Single. Select one file to lock/unlock. • Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to lock/unlock. • Lock All. Lock all files • Unlock All. Unlock all files. To protect/unprotect a single file: 1.
Voice Memo A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. To record voice memo: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the Playback button on the camera. or keys to scroll and select an image to attach voice memo to. Press the Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. Select Voice Memo. Select Start, then press the OK button to start recording. Press the OK button again to stop recording. Time left (n seconds) for recording.
DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images. To set DPOF: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2.
Copy Use this feature to copy images between internal memory and memory card. To copy images between internal memory and memory card: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 4. Select Copy and choose a method you want to copy images to. After choosing, available settings are as follows: • Selected images. Select images to the storage device you prefer. • All images. Copy all images to the storage device you prefer. To copy selected images: 5.
Movie Paste Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size and fps) into one video. To combine two videos: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the or keys to scroll and select the original video. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Movie Paste. The videos with the same specification as the original video are displayed on the LCD monitor. or keys to scroll and the or keys to 5. Use the mark/unmark the second video. 6.
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections. key. 4. To select an item, press the OK button or 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
Setting Date & Time Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format. 1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time or keys, the numeric value. By holding down the values changes continuously. 2. Press the OK button to apply changes. Setting Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1.
Startup Image You can activate the system startup image for camera. The captured image can't be set as startup image in this camera. Setting Battery Type Select the type of the battery to ensure the camera shows the correct battery level on screen. Available settings are: • Alkaline • Ni-MH • Lithium Setting Format This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or Memory card) and erases all stored images and data. If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray.
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match the TV’s video out format. See "Setting TV " on page 44. 3.
4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select or key and press Computer by using the the OK button. 5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting… 6. Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor 7. Access the files in the camera by your PC. • • The camera’s internal memory and memory card would display as removable drives in PC. After the connection, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera. 3. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Printer by using the key and press the OK button. or 4. Enter the print mode and print the selected images.
Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Print Select. An image can then be selected to print. • Print All. Prints all images. • Print DPOF. Prints the images which are set DPOF. To set Print Select 1. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image for printing. or key to 2. Specify the number of copies. Use the increase/decrease number. 3.
Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured image and video files. File Naming File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. The highest file number is 9999, if exceeds 9999, the camera will start over the file number from 0001.
Specifications Sensor Lens LCD monitor Sony 16M CMOS Focal Length: 4.5 (W) ~ 94.5 (T) mm 21X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom 3.0" Color LCD Normal: Wide: 50 cm ~ infinity Tele: 500 cm ~ infinity Focusing Range Macro: Wide: 2 cm ~ infinity Tele: 60 cm ~ infinity Super Macro: 1 cm ~ infinity Aperture Shutter File Format Resolution (Photo) Resolution (Movie) Scene Mode Mode dial 1:3.1~5.8 Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual: 15 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 1/2 - 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks: 2 sec.
Storage Internal memory: 128MB flash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed), SDXC card (up to 64GB guaranteed) OSD Language Interface USB/AV/HDMI OUT TV system NTSC/PAL (selected by Setup MENU) Battery Operating Temperature Operating Humidity AA battery X4 0º C - 40º C 0% - 90% Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimensions Weight 112.5 x 75.9 x 63.
