Table of contents Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-G3 © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-105-994-11(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. Table of contents Search for information by function. Search for information in a listing of HOME/MENU items. Index HOME/MENU Search HOME/MENU Search Operation Search Operation Search Search for information by operation. Search for information by keyword. Index Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t).
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. • 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. Other memory cards cannot be used.
Notes on using the camera HOME/MENU Search Shooting Operation Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 HOME/MENU Search ········································· 11 Using the touch panel ········································· 15 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ······· 16 Album/Photo Library Function ·····························
HOME items························································ 11 HOME/MENU Search HOME Operation Search Viewing still images············································· 37 Image Index ························································ 38 Slideshow···························································· 39 Delete·································································· 42 Wide Zoom·························································· 43 Temporarily Rotated Display···········
Viewing images on a TV ··································· 128 Table of contents TV Computer Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 131 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 133 On “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) ····134 Enjoying images on your computer··················· 135 Uploading images to a media service ··············· 139 Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) ··············· 141 Using your Macintosh computer···········
Index ································································· 174 Table of contents Index Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Index 7GB
Leaving the settings to Auto Adjustment ·················································· 20 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 21 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 78 Gourmet ································································· 21 Shooting close to objects Macro ······································································ 29 Close focus enabled ························
Deleting images Delete ······························································ 42, 110 Format ···································································· 54 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom ····················································· 37 Trimming ······························································ 106 Displaying full-screen images DISP (Screen Display) ······································· 16 Wide Zoom ······················································
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ··························· 145 Cyber-shot Station ············································ 172 Table of contents Information about optional accessories Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Index 10GB
Table of contents HOME/MENU Search HOME items On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad categories for selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images. to display the HOME screen. Operation Search 1 Touch 2 Touch the desired category t desired item t Item Category HOME/MENU Search Press the shutter button halfway down to return to shooting mode. Click on an item under “Items” in the table below to jump to the corresponding page.
Print Table of contents Items Print Communication Items Network Manage Memory Operation Search Web–Upload Images/Browse the Web DLNA–Be Viewed DLNA–Send and View Network Settings Items Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Memory Tool – Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.
MENU items (Shooting) Table of contents You can select the various shooting functions easily from the button. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch to display the Menu screen. Operation Search 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t appears when the desired item is already selected. REC Mode Menu items Scene Selection HOME/MENU Search In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable.
MENU items (Viewing) Table of contents You can select the various viewing functions easily from the button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the Menu screen. Operation Search 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode t appears when the desired item is already selected.
You can make function settings on the camera by touching buttons displayed on the screen. Advances to the next screen. Table of contents Using the touch panel Returns to the previous screen. Returns to the shooting/playback mode. Displays the hidden items so that the items you want to set are shown on the screen. Notes Touching the screen to set the focus Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus.
Touch on the screen to change to the display selection screen. Table of contents Changing the DISP (screen display) setting Operation Search Note • Settings other than [Brightness] should be made separately for shooting and playback. This sets whether or not to display the operation buttons and icons on the screen. The operation buttons and the icons are displayed. (Simple) Only the operation buttons are displayed. (Image Only) The operation buttons and the icons are not displayed.
Wide Zoom Table of contents In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Operation Search Note • Wide Zoom is not available for movies or 16:9 images. A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
The camera has approximately 4 GB* of internal memory. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can use this internal memory to record images and enjoy viewing images shot in the past. In addition, “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied) lets you further enjoy images in various ways. For details on “PMB”, see the “PMB Guide”. Export images using “PMB” Calendar display lets you easily search imported images by date.
A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera. You can access media services via an access point, or play back images using a DLNA-enabled (Digital Living Network Alliance-enabled) device on a home network. HOME/MENU Search Enjoying the images using “BRAVIA” and “RoomLink” (pages 124, 125) You can perform operations and browse images stored on the camera using a “BRAVIA” or other DLNA-enabled device connected via a home network. You can also send images to the DLNA-enabled device for viewing.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t or Table of contents Auto Adjustment (Auto Adjustment) t to focus on Index 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.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Select the desired mode. Operation Search To select / / / / : (REC Mode) t desired mode t To select / / / / : (REC Mode) t (Scene Selection) t desired mode t HOME/MENU Search (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance.
(Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Table of contents (Hi-Speed Shutter) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. Operation Search Note • When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents Smile Shutter (REC Mode) t (Auto Adjustment) t or t (Smile icon) 4 To stop shooting, touch (Smile icon) again. 1 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 2 Face Detection frame Notes Index • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” or internal memory becomes full.
Allows you shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The settings you can change are Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Table of contents Easy Shooting 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Easy Shooting) t Note Operation Search 2 • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The setting buttons for Focus, Metering Mode, ISO and EV will appear on the bottom of the screen. Also you can select various settings using the menu. Table of contents Program Auto 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Movie Mode (Movie Mode) t 3 Press the shutter button fully down. Operation Search 4 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Table of contents Zoom T side 2 Press the zoom (W/T) button. Operation Search Press the T side of the zoom (W/T) button to zoom in and press the W side to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 71. Note • The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Table of contents Self-Timer 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Self-Timer) t desired mode t Not using the self-timer Setting the 10-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch . (Self-Timer 2sec) Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Note • In (Easy Shooting) mode, you can select only (Self-Timer 10sec) or (Off).
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents Macro/Close focus (Macro) t desired mode t (Macro On) The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro on when shooting close subjects.
1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Flash) t desired mode t (Flash On) (Slow Synchro) Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Flash does not operate. Notes • • • • • The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed. Even with flash forced on, the flash may not operate in some cases, such as during burst.
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. The following steps are used in movies, see page 87. (Program Auto) mode. For details on focusing when shooting Operation Search 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t 3 (Focus) t desired mode t Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Note zQuickly choosing the priority subject Operation Search Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Table of contents • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode The following steps are used in (Program Auto) mode. For details on using metering modes when shooting movies, see page 86. 2 3 (REC Mode) t Operation Search 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t 3 (ISO) t desired number t / / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Notes HOME/MENU Search / (Program Auto) t Operation Search (Auto) Table of contents ISO • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. The following steps are used in see page 85. (Program Auto) mode. For details on other shooting modes, Table of contents EV 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 (EV) t desired EV setting t Operation Search 2 (Program Auto) t • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
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.
Table of contents Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with / . 1 Touch the area you want to enlarge. Operation Search Viewing an enlarged image (playback zoom) The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by pressing the T side of the zoom (W/T) button. HOME/MENU Search 2 Adjust the zoom scale and position.
Displays multiple images on the screen at the same time. To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image on the index screen. Table of contents Image Index 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Image Index) t touch / to turn the pages zChanging the display format Touch Operation Search 2 (View Mode) to change the way images are displayed (View Mode).
Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t 3 Touch the screen and then touch [Exit] to end the slideshow. Operation Search (Slideshow) t desired mode t [Start] Table of contents Slideshow Notes Image Selects the group of images to be shown. Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order.
Effects 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. Active A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes. Face 1:Basic A mid-tempo slideshow suitable for various scenes that makes the most of images that include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed together.
Interval 1 sec Table of contents Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
Deleting images in single-image mode Table of contents Delete 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Deleting images in index mode 2 Touch mode. 3 (Image Index) to display in index (Delete) t touch the image you want to delete t t [OK] • Touch an image with mark to release the HOME/MENU Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Operation Search 2 Display the image you want to delete t (Delete) t [OK] mark.
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 2 Touch Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Wide Zoom (Wide Zoom). (Wide Zoom) Note • Wide Zoom is not available for movies and 16:9 images. HOME/MENU Search 3 To cancel Wide Zoom, touch again.
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Temporarily Rotated Display 2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display) (Temporarily Notes • Temporarily rotated display is not available for movies or horizontal orientation images. • Touching / cancels temporarily rotated display.
Table of contents Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with / . 3 Touch B (Playback). Operation Search Button Action Volume control B Normal playback x Stop M/m Fast forward/fast rewind , then select HOME/MENU Search Notes • Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Touch [Folder View] from (View Images 1) to play back these images.
The camera automatically presents images against a background like a homemade photo album. You can also save images against different backgrounds. t Operation Search 1 (View Images 2) t [Scrapbook] t / . Touch an image to close-up the image. Touch the image again to return to the original screen. HOME/MENU Search 2 Turn the page with Table of contents Scrapbook Index Button 1 Action Save Saves the image in 3M format in the internal memory or on a “Memory Stick Duo”.
You can save scrapbook images by the following methods. [Save This Page]: Saves the page you are currently viewing. [Select pages and save]: Selects and saves multiple images. 1Touch / to save. Table of contents zTo select the save method to display the image, then touch the image 3Touch t [OK]. [Save All Pages in Scrapbook]: Saves all images in the scrapbook. Operation Search 2Repeat step 1 to select more images.
Separates the images by the date. This is useful for checking when you took particular photos because the images are divided up by date. 1 t Table of contents Date View (View Images 1) t [Date View] t / . HOME/MENU Search Note • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View].
Automatically separates images by date and frequency, and displays the images in groups. 1 t (View Images 1) t [Event View] Table of contents Event View t • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View]. zTo select the playback image by the event list Event List Index Touch (Event List) in index mode and you can select the event group containing the image you want to play back from the Event List.
Displays images for each Favorites group in which you have registered images (page 102). 1 t (View Images 1) t [Favorites] t Table of contents Favorites Operation Search 2 Touch the Favorites number you want to display. Note • When images recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View].
Displays images for each folder created using [Create REC.Folder] of the [Memory Tool]. 1 t (View Images 1) t [Folder View] Table of contents Folder View t / . • The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory. The “101MSDCF” or “101_SONY” folder exists initially when the camera is new, and all images are recorded in it.
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to add or change background music tracks. 1 Table of contents Download Music t (View Images 2) t [Music Tool] t t [Download Music] t Operation Search 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, and add or change music files (pages 141, 144).
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 Table of contents Format Music t (View Images 2) t [Music Tool] t t [Format Music] t t [OK] Operation Search 2 Restore the music preset at the factory to the camera using “Music Transfer” (page 141).
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. 1 t Tool] t Table of contents Format (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Format] t t [OK] Operation Search Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Creates a folder in the recording media for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Create REC.Folder] t t Notes zOn the folders • After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 56) and select the folder for viewing images (page 99). HOME/MENU Search • You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 t Tool] t (Manage Memory) t [Memory t [Change REC.Folder] t • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to another folder. HOME/MENU Search Notes Operation Search 2 Select the folder you want to record t touch [OK]. Table of contents Change REC.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Beep] t t desired mode t Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
You can select whether or not function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Function Guide] t t desired mode t Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Operation Search On Table of contents Function Guide Note HOME/MENU Search • The guide is displayed during playback even if [Function Guide] is set to [Off].
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 Table of contents Initialize t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Initialize] t t [OK] Operation Search Notes • [Password Lock] is not released even if you initialize the settings. • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. 1 Table of contents Calibration t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Calibration] t HOME/MENU Search Notes • To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected. • If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
You can set whether to view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Demo Mode] t t desired mode Table of contents Demo Mode t Demonstrates the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter mode. Off Does not perform a demonstration. Select this setting when shooting using the Smile Shutter. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 Table of contents USB Connect t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [USB Connect] t t desired mode The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 135, 147). PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 147).
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 Table of contents LUN Settings t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [LUN Settings] t t desired mode The images both on the “Memory Stick Duo” and in the internal memory are displayed. Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer.
Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected (page 128). 1 Table of contents COMPONENT t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [COMPONENT] t t desired mode 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. Notes • You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when viewing movies.
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 130). 1 Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Set to the aspect ratio of television to be connected for playback. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [TV TYPE] t t desired mode t Select this item to play back the images on a wide screen television. 4:3 Select this item to play back the images on a 4:3 ratio television.
You can set a password to prevent the playback of images in the internal memory. 1 t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t t [Password Lock] t 2 The password re-input screen appears t Input the same 4-digit number again t [OK] t [OK] If you enter the incorrect number, a message window appears. Touch the message window and input the correct password number again.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. 1 Table of contents AF Illuminator t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [AF Illuminator] t t desired mode Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Grid Line] t t desired mode t Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the auto focus operation mode. 1 t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [AF Mode] t t desired mode t Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. Notes • The battery charge is used up more quickly in [Monitor] mode than in [Single] mode. • AF mode setting is invalid when: – The Scene Recognition is set to other than [Off]. – The Face Detection function is activated.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Table of contents Digital Zoom t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Digital Zoom] t t desired mode Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. • Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images. • Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly.
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 1 Table of contents Auto Review t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t t [Auto Review] t t desired mode On Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. • When you press the shutter button halfway down, the display of the recorded image disappears and you can shoot another image immediately, even if Auto Review is set to [On].
Sets the date and time. 1 t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] t t [Clock Settings] t Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images. Table of contents Image Size 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
When shooting movies Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 For viewing on a TV screen (high picture quality) 640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 For viewing on a TV screen (standard picture quality) Approx. 8 For sending as an e-mail attachment 320 (320×240) Operation Search Movie image size Table of contents The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.
Table of contents Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. Current setting icon Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes the following types of scenes. When the camera determines the optimal scene, it displays the corresponding icon. (Backlight), When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is recorded with the same settings as Scene Recognition [Off].
Notes Index When the Anti Blink function operates but the camera can record only images with the subject’s eyes closed, the message “Blinked eye detected” appears on the LCD screen. When Scene Recognition is set to [Auto], the Anti Blink function does not operate, but the message “Blinked eye detected” still appears on the LCD screen when an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded.
Selects the flash setting from in Easy Shooting mode. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Easy Shooting) t t [Flash] t desired mode t Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Off Does not use the flash.
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 redeye reduction settings automatically. Table of contents Face Detection Face Detection icon Operation Search Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
• Use an appropriate lighting level. • Make sure the subjects’ faces are not hidden by hats, masks, sunglasses, etc. • Make sure the subjects are facing the camera.
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Auto Adjustment) t t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode t Detects a big smile. (Medium) Detects a normal smile. (High) Detects even a slight smile. Note HOME/MENU Search (Low) Operation Search 3 (REC Mode) t or Table of contents Smile Detection Sensitivity • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
You can select Normal (single-image), Burst or Exposure Bracket as the shooting mode. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (REC Mode) t desired mode t Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Index • The Burst mode is not available in (Easy Shooting) or movie mode. • The flash is set to (Flash Off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. For details on EV setting in (Program Auto) mode, see page 35. Table of contents EV 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (EV) t desired EV setting t Notes HOME/MENU Search • [EV] is not available in (Easy Shooting) mode. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. For details on metering modes in Table of contents Metering Mode (Movie) (Program Auto) mode, see page 33. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 t (Movie) t Operation Search 2 (Metering Mode) t desired mode t (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. For details on focus methods in Table of contents Focus (Movie) (Program Auto) mode, see page 31. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 3 (REC Mode) t t (Movie) t Operation Search 2 (Focus) t desired mode t (unlimited distance) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Table of contents White Balance 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
Adjusts the amount of flash light. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Program Auto) t (Flash Level) t desired mode t Makes the flash level lower. (Standard) (+) Makes the flash level higher. Note HOME/MENU Search (–) Operation Search 3 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Flash Level • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
Images of subjects who are not blinking can be automatically selected and saved when Snap) is selected in the Scene Selection. (Soft Table of contents Anti Blink 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Soft Snap) t (Anti Blink) t desired mode t When the Face Detection function is active, the camera switches to the optimal settings when it detects that the subject’s eyes are closed, and automatically selects the images in which the subject’s eyes are open.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 2 t mode t (Red Eye Reduction) t desired When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (On) The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (Off) Does not use Red Eye Reduction. HOME/MENU Search (Auto) Operation Search 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO is an abbreviation for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. Table of contents DRO 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t 3 t (Program Auto) t Operation Search 2 (DRO standard) t desired mode t (DRO standard) (DRO plus) Does not adjust.
Table of contents Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Color Mode) t desired mode t Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white. Index (Vivid) HOME/MENU Search Sets the image to standard color. Operation Search (Normal) Notes • You cannot select [Color Mode] in (Auto Adjustment), Scene Selection or mode.
Table of contents SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (SteadyShot) t desired mode t (Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode. Notes • In (Auto Adjustment), (Easy Shooting) or (Gourmet) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous].
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.” Table of contents zHints for preventing blur Camera shake • Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady. • 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.
This feature selects the date to be played back when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. Table of contents Date List 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t (Date View) t 3 t (Date List) t 4 Select the date you want to display from the calendar.
This feature selects the event group to be played back when using Event View. You can enter a desired event name for each group using the “PMB” software (supplied). For details on entering the event name, see the “PMB Guide”. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Event View] is already set. 2 t (View Mode) t Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Event View) t 3 t Table of contents Event List (Event List) t 4 Select the event group you want to display.
When multiple folders are created, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. Table of contents Select Folder 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t (Folder View) (Select Folder) t / t [OK] t select the t 3 t folder with • When multiple folders are created and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.
Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents View Mode (View Mode) t desired mode t Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. Touch (Event List) to select the event group to view. (Favorites) Displays images registered as Favorites. Touch the number of the Favorites you want to display.
This feature filters images and displays them. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Filter by Faces) t desired mode (Off) Images are not filtered. (All people) Images are filtered according to specified conditions and then displayed. (Smiles) Notes • When the [View Mode] is set to [Folder View], you cannot use the Filter by Faces function. • Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using other cameras.
Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as Favorites. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Add / Remove Favorites Note • When the [View Mode] is set to [Folder View], you cannot add or remove images as Favorites. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (View Mode) t t 4 / (Event View) t to select the date or event you want to register. t (Add / Remove Favorites) t (Add All in Date Range) or (Add All in Event) t t touch the Favorites number to which you want to add the image t [OK] 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
This camera comes with the “PMB Portable” application to make it easy to upload images to a media service. You can easily find the images to be uploaded by registering them as Sharemark images. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Add / Remove Sharemark Note Registering the currently displayed image Operation Search • When the [View Mode] is set to [Folder View], you cannot add or remove images as Sharemark. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (View Mode) t t 4 / (Event View) t to select the date or event you want to register. t (Add / Remove Sharemark) t (Add All in Date Range) or (Add All in Event) t t touch the Sharemark number to which you want to add the image t [OK] 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Table of contents Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Retouch) t desired mode t (Trimming) Operation Search 2 Records the zoomed playback image. (Red Eye Correction) HOME/MENU Search Touch / t set the point with v/ V/b/B t t select an image size to save with / t t [OK] • The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point. Table of contents (Fisheye Lens) Touch the center point of the desired image to retouch t t select level of retouch with / t t [OK] (Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light sources. (Radial Blur) Operation Search Adjust the desired length to retouch with / t t select level of retouch with / t t [OK] Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still image.
Table of contents Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and records it as a new file. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Paint) t 4 Touch the / button t select the saved image size t [OK] 1 / Index Button Action Save Saves the image in VGA or 3M format in the internal memory or on a “Memory Stick Duo”. 2 Pen Paints characters or graphics. 3 Eraser Makes corrections. 4 Stamp Applies a stamp to the image.
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. 2 t mode t 3 Touch / to trim t (Multi-Purpose Resize) t desired / / to specify the area you want t [OK] Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size. (Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Note • You cannot delete images when the [View Mode] is set to [Favorites]. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t Selecting and deleting multiple images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Delete) t (Multiple Images) t In single-image mode 1 Touch / to display the image, then touch the image you want to delete. 2 Repeat step 1.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect Protecting the currently displayed image 2 Display the image you want to protect t t (Protect) t (This Image) t 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Protect) t (Multiple Images) t HOME/MENU Search Selecting and protecting multiple images Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 3 Select images.
1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t / t Event) or (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to protect. (Protect) t (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in This Folder) t t [OK] (Set All in 1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t 3 Touch 4 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. / (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to unlock.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a mark on images of “Memory Stick Duo” that you want to print out later. The mark is displayed for registered images. (Print order) Table of contents DPOF Notes Order printing the currently displayed image 2 Display the image you want to order print t t t (This Image) t Selecting and order printing multiple images HOME/MENU Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t / (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to order print. t t (Set All in Date Range), (Set All in This Folder) t t [OK] (Set All in Event) or 1 Press the 2 t (View Mode) t (Folder View) t 3 Touch 4 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. / t Event) or (Date View), (Event View) or to select the date, event or folder you want to cancel.
Rotates a still image. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Display the image to be rotated. 3 4 t Operation Search 1 Press the Table of contents Rotate (Rotate) t Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
Table of contents Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Volume Settings) t / Operation Search 3 Adjust the volume by touching t [Exit] slideshow Movie playback: Touch to display the volume control screen, then touch the adjust the volume. Touch [Exit] to turn off the volume control screen. Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch the adjust the volume.
A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera. Connect the camera to a network via an access point. The time zone and access point need to be configured before the operation. 1 Creates and saves the access point connection settings. Nickname Enters the camera nickname displayed by the device you want to connect with. Network Power Save Sets whether to reduce power consumption when uploading images or browsing the Web. Time Zone Selects the region in which you live.
Access Point 1 Operation Search t (Communication) t [Network] t t[ Network Settings] t t [Access Point] t t [Create New] t [Auto Scan] t t select the access point you want to use t Table of contents Set the access point to use the network function of this camera. The network setting method differs according to the network environment. An example of settings for a home network is described here. The SSID information confirmation screen is displayed.
Setting items Input the name to be displayed on the wireless network. • The same name as the SSID is displayed before this setting is made. SSID Table of contents Connection Name Description Input the name for identifying the wireless network. • If [Auto Scan] is selected, the name will be automatically retrieved. Select the encryption type from the following list according to access point settings.
The number of characters and numbers allowed for the encryption key differs depending on the encryption type and input characters. Character input WEP 10 characters or 26 characters 0 – 9, A – F or a –f, can be used. Five characters or 13 characters consisting of single-byte alphanumeric and symbol characters can be used. Uppercase and lowercase characters are treated as separate characters. WPA-PSK(AES), WPA-PSK(TKIP), WPA2-PSK(AES) 64 characters 0 – 9, A – F or a –f, can be used.
You can access media services via an access point to upload images or browse the Web. This section describes operations using a home network. Table of contents Web–Upload Images/Browse the Web 1 Make sure there is a usable access point nearby. t t[ Operation Search 2 (Communication) t [Network] t Upload Images/Browse the Web] t 3 Touch [Connect]. 4 Log in to a media service. 5 Upload images according to the on-screen instructions.
Closing the browser t [OK]. Table of contents 1 Press the WLAN (wireless network) button, or touch Operation buttons on the internet browser Operation Search Button HOME/MENU Search 1 Action Switches screen display Displays Sony portal site / / / Update/Cancels loading data Scroll key Index v/V/b/B Next/Previous page Zoom in/zoom out Closes the browser 2 Button Action Switches screen display URL display • You can enter a URL address manually by touching the tab.
Button Action • You can confirm registered addresses when sending an e-mail, etc. Web Browser Settings Table of contents Address Book registration and display Web Browser Setting items Display Mode Settings Sets the Web browser display mode. Character Encoding Selects the character encoding to be used. Detailed Display Settings Makes detailed display settings on the Web browser. Home Page Sets the home page to be displayed. Proxy Sets whether a proxy is used.
Operate the DLNA-enabled “BRAVIA” via the home network and set the camera so that images stored in the camera can be viewed. 1 Table of contents DLNA–Be Viewed t (Communication) t [Network] t t (Be Viewed) t Operation Search 2 Touch [Connect]. If there are multiple access points, touch [Access pt. to connect to] to select the access point. 3 Select the image to be shared on the network. 4 Select the sharing method. • You can share only still images. • You can select up to 100 images at a time.
Operate the camera over your home network to send images to a “BRAVIA” that supports a renderer function. 1 Table of contents DLNA–Send and View t (Communication) t [Network] t t (Send and View) t The camera searches for connectable devices. Detected devices are displayed on the LCD screen. To connect to the same device as previously, touch [Last Connected Device] t go to step 4. Operation Search 2 Touch [Search ext. devices]. 3 Touch the device you want to connect with.
Table of contents Sending multiple images at the same time (Slideshow) Using slideshow is useful when you want to send multiple images at once. 1 Touch (Slideshow) in index mode while the connection is made. Operation Search 2 Touch the image you want to begin the slideshow from. The camera sends images to the device in order. Note • You may not be able to use the slideshow function depending on the device. 1 Touch (Slideshow) t t desired item t desired setting t in index mode. 2 Touch [OK].
When manual character input is needed, touch the input field to display the keyboard screen. 2 When you are finished with input, touch screen. on the bottom right of the Operation Search 1 Operate the touch panel using paint pen. Table of contents Using the keyboard Note HOME/MENU Search • The input language is the display language of the camera.
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. See “TV TYPE” (page 66). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 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 multi-use terminal (supplied).
You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV. Green/Blue/Red 1 To audio/video input jacks (Playback) button White/Red HOME/MENU Search COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN Operation Search 1 Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied).
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony 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. On TV color systems 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.
For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 142).
Recommended computer environment Recommended environment for importing images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP1* USB jack: Provided as standard * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes Index • The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • Log on as Administrator. Table of contents Installing the software (supplied) 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. Operation Search • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/ 2000, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). • The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “PMB”. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. With the “PMB”: • • • • You can import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. You can export images in your computer to the camera, and display them on the camera. You can enter the desired event name to [Event List] in the camera, and display them on the camera.
Table of contents Enjoying images on your computer For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”. Connecting the camera to the computer Operation Search 1 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 /A/V / DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied). When importing/exporting images on the “Memory Stick Duo”, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera.
Importing images to a computer After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2 Import the images. Operation Search To start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “Pictures” (in Windows XP/2000, “My Pictures”) that is named with the event name of [Event List].
Exporting images to view on the camera Table of contents You can export images in your computer to the camera, and view them on the camera. This section describes the procedure for automatically selecting and exporting images that have not been exported to the internal memory. You can export the images to “Memory Stick Duo” or even export them manually. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. 2 Double-click 3 Click (PMB) on the desktop to start up “PMB”.
The image files recorded with the camera are grouped Example: viewing folders on as folders on the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Windows Vista Duo”. HOME/MENU Search Index Notes Operation Search ADrive used by “PMB Portable”. This folder appears only when [LUN Settings] is set to [Multi]. BDepending on the Windows settings, this folder may not appear on the screen.
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help. 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives. • If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer]) t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMB_P.
Notes on “PMB Portable” Operation Search HOME/MENU Search • Some websites require registration procedures and/or fees to use their services. In using such services, you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned. • Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators.
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. The music formats you can transfer with “Music Transfer” are listed below: • MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer • Music on CDs • Preset-music saved on the camera t Music] t (View Images 2) t [Music Tool] t t [Download The message “Connect to PC” appears.
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. When images is exported to the camera, view them in the Folder View mode (page 51). Table of contents Using your Macintosh computer Recommended computer environment 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 Notes Index • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
Importing and viewing images on a computer 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal. Table of contents 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Operation Search 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer. 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer” Table of contents 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: • MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your computer • Music on CDs • Preset-music saved on the camera • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”.
“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Table of contents Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” Viewing on Windows Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click “stepupguide.
You can print still images by the following methods. Table of contents Printing still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 147) You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. HOME/MENU Search Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer Operation Search You can print images by connecting the camera directly to 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. Note • You cannot print movies. Operation Search “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Table of contents Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 1: Preparing the camera 1 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.
Stage 3: Printing t (Print) t desired item t Index [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed. HOME/MENU Search 2 Touch the desired setting item to make the print settings. Operation Search Printing the currently displayed image In single-image mode, select [This Image] as the desired item. Selecting and printing multiple images Select [Multiple Images] as the desired item. In single-image mode 1 Touch / to display the image, then touch the image you want to print.
You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot 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 (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop (page 113). Table of contents Printing at a shop When taking a “Memory Stick Duo” to a shop • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 151 to 160. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 161. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. HOME/MENU Search 3 Initialize the settings (page 59). Operation Search 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
Battery pack and power • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Table of contents Cannot insert the battery pack. Cannot turn on the camera. Operation Search • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 170). Replace it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack.
Smile Shutter function does not work. Table of contents • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • Set the shooting mode to (Auto Adjustment). • [Demo Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off] (page 61). The subject is not visible on the screen. • The camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the shooting mode. • The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Close focus enabled) does not work. (Landscape) mode or (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection (page 22). • When (Close focus enabled) mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches). Table of contents • Macro shooting cannot be turned off. (Auto) mode, telephoto shooting The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Table of contents • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 92). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. • Light the room and shoot the subject. • Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 106). Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3). • The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 42).
Cannot hear music during slideshow. The image does not appear on the TV. Operation Search • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV (page 65). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 128). • If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device, disconnect it (page 137). • You are trying to play back movies during HD(1080i) output. Movies cannot be viewed at highdefinition image quality.
Cannot import images. Table of contents • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 135). • Follow the designated import procedure for your OS (pages 136 and 143). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by the camera (page 54). After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
Wireless network • For details on the verification method used for the encryption key (WEP key or WPA key), see the operation manual for the access point or the information listed on the bottom panel of the device. • The number of characters and numbers that can be input differs depending on the encryption type (page 120). • To check the MAC address, enter an invalid SSID and test the connection to force a connection failure. The MAC address of this camera will be displayed after the connection test.
Internal memory • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it. Table of contents Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • You cannot copy image data in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. Import images to the computer, and then export them to a “Memory Stick Duo” (pages 136, 137). • You cannot copy images stored in a “Memory Stick Duo” to the internal memory.
Cannot print images. • Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the Connecting) mark disappears. (PictBridge Operation Search Printing is canceled. Table of contents • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal. • Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed.
Others • If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To initialize file numbers, format the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory (page 54), and then initialize the settings (page 59). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it.
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Operation Search 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 ss) 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.
Reinsert the Memory Stick Table of contents • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly. • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in the camera (page 168). • The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged. • 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 168). • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the access controlled. • Format the media again (page 54).
File error Table of contents • An error occurred while the image was playing back. No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. Read only folder • You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder (page 56). • Release the protection (page 111).
Table of contents Printer busy Paper error No paper Ink error Low ink No ink • Check the printer. • Check the printer. • Check if the image you want to print is corrupted. Processing... • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Error Playing Music HOME/MENU Search • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multiuse terminal.
Image management file error Access Point not found • Check the Access Point settings. • Check the settings on the Access Point side. • Check that you are in the active area of the Access Point. • Check the Access Point settings. • Check the settings on the Access Point side. • Check that you are in the active area of the Access Point. • Check the settings of the DLNA device you are attempting to connect to.
Cannot connect to network Selected device settings incompatible Table of contents • Check the state of the Access Point. • Check that you are in the active area of the Access Point. • Check the state of the connected device. Not enough available system memory Slideshow not supported • To send images connect to a device that supports Slideshow. Operation Search • There is not enough memory. Terminate the network connection.
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. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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.
Operation Search • 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.
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. Table of contents On the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search • Only D-type, T-type, R-type and E-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • The batteries that are compatible with this camera are D type batteries. The supplied battery is NP-BD1 (D type). • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger.
Using the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) enables faster charging than the supplied battery charger, easy connection to a TV, and lets you enjoy even HD picture quality. Table of contents On Cyber-shot Station The CSS-HD2 Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) is compliant to the camera. In order to mount the camera on the CSS-HD2, the supplied station plate H must be attached to the camera. Operation Search For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber-shot Station.
Operating the Cyber-shot Station with the remote Table of contents When the remote supplied with the CSS-HD2 is used with this camera, the following operations are available. For details on buttons not described here, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Cyber-shot Station. Operation Search 1 (Slideshow) Action Displays the setting screen of the slideshow (page 39). Although the screen differs when button on the camera is touched, setting items do not change.
A Computer ............................................................................131 Access Point..............................................................117, 118 Exporting images.....................................................137 Add / Remove Favorites ..............................................102 Importing images.............................................136, 143 Add / Remove Sharemark ...........................................104 Macintosh ...................................
J Face Detection ...................................................................81 JPG ........................................................................................138 Fast forward/Rewind .......................................................45 Favorites ...............................................................................50 L File name ............................................................................138 Landscape ...................................................
PictBridge ....................................................................62, 147 Snow.......................................................................................21 Pixel ........................................................................................77 Soft Focus ..........................................................................106 Playback .........................................................................37, 45 Soft Snap .........................................
Notes on the License 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.
Password release number Table of contents For details on the Password Lock function, see page 67. To release the password lock of the camera, enter the following number.
