Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting DSC-H300 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Table Of Contents User Guide DSC-H300....................................................................................................................i Before Use......................................................................................................................................1 How to use this User Guide....................................................................................................19 Names of parts....................................................................
Movie shooting scene.............................................................................................................72 Panorama Shooting Scene.....................................................................................................73 Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................74 Color hue..........................................................................................................
Download Music...................................................................................................................121 Empty Music.........................................................................................................................122 Eye-Fi...................................................................................................................................123 Power Save............................................................................................
Memory card.........................................................................................................................167 On cleaning..........................................................................................................................170 Number of still images..........................................................................................................171 Recordable time of movies..................................................................................
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Before Use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Viewing Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the shoulder strap Using the shoulder strap Using the internal memory Using the
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control button Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing camera settings Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Conten
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Viewing Zoom Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Shooting movies Shooting movies Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject Viewing images on a TV List of mode dial functions Using with your computer Intelligent Auto Printing Program Auto Troubleshooting Picture Effect Precautions / About this c
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Useful shooting functions Image Index Useful viewing functions Deleting images Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Troubleshooting Scrolling panoramic images for display Precautions / About this camera Back t
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing MENU items available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functions Using shooting functions Useful viewing functions Tracking focus Changing settings DISP (Display Setting) Viewing images on a TV Flash Using with your computer Self-Timer Printing
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode Viewing MENU items (Viewing) Useful shooting functions Beauty Effect Useful viewing functions Delete Changing settings Slideshow Viewing images on a TV View Mode Using with your computer Protect Printing Print (DPOF) Troubleshooting Rotate Back to top Precautions
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Viewing Grid Line Useful shooting functions Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 8
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Viewing Using the software Useful shooting functions “PlayMemories Home” Useful viewing functions Installing “PlayMemories Home” Changing settings “Music Transfer” Viewing images on a TV Software for Mac Using with your computer Connecting the camera to a computer Printing Import
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Printing Printing still images Printing still images Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Viewing Troubleshooting Useful shooting functions Batteries and power Useful viewing functions Shooting still images/movies Changing settings Viewing images Viewing images on a TV Computers Using with your computer Memory card Printing Internal memory Troubleshooting Printing Precautions / About this camera Contents l
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Precautions / About this camera Precautions Precautions Viewing On the internal rechargeable backup battery Useful shooting functions Batteries Useful viewing functions Memory card Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Printing Number of still images Troubleshoo
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Confirming the operation method Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the shoulder strap Using the shoulder strap Printing Troubleshooting
Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Shooting panoramic images Manual Exposure Shooting Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Using shooting functions Tracking
Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings Bracket Setting Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection DRO Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing) Beauty Effect Delete Slideshow View Mode Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Back to top Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
Language Setting Initialize Function Guide Video Out USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye-Fi Power Save Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.
Importing images to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Back to top Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Batteries and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Precautions / About
Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 18
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use Confirming the operation method How to use this User Guide Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in t
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camera in the order indicated. ) (A). Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by . indicates information that is useful to know.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Confirming the operation method Names of parts Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Mode dial: (Scene Selection)/ (Program Auto)/ Panorama)/ (Intelligent Auto)/ (Manual Exposure Shooting)/ (Sweep
Microphone USB / A/V OUT terminal LCD screen (Playback) button (Delete) button Control button MENU on: MENU off: / / / / / / MENU button MOVIE (Movie) button ON/OFF (Power) button Battery/Memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Tripod socket hole Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 23
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Confirming the operation method List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions List of shooting mode icons Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this
Cont. Shooting Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value +2.
Display Indication Self-timer Write Date Face detection Database file full/Database file error Destination Histogram AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery charge remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Movie size Protect Print order (DPOF) ×2.
2013-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in selected date range, folder 12/12 Playback media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi mode display Changing folders Metering Mode Flash mode White Balance ISO400 ISO number Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure Compensation 500 Shutter speed F4.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the shoulder strap > Using the shoulder strap Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory The camera has approximately 55 MB of internal memory. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using the control button Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the control button Shooting Moving the selection frame on the MENU screen, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Confirming the operation method Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Confirming the operation method Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing 1. Press the Useful shooting functions 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Changing camera settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Changing camera settings Shooting You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting still images 1. Set the mode dial to button. Shooting Viewing (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 35×. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting movies 1. Set the mode dial to Shooting (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode dial functions Before Use Confirming the operation method List of mode dial functions Shooting Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Confirming the operation method Intelligent Auto Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to Useful shooting functions 2. Shoot with the shutter button. (Intelligent Auto).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Program Auto Before Use Confirming the operation method Program Auto Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the mode dial to Useful viewing functions (Picture Effect) desired mode 2. MENU If you want to select another Picture Effect mode, select from MENU.
(Soft Highkey) Use the following procedures to add effects to panoramic images and movies. When (Sweep Panorama) mode is selected: MENU [Panorama Shooting Scene] [Picture Effect] desired mode [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Panorama Shooting Scene].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Confirming the operation method Scene Selection Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to Useful shooting functions 2. Select the desired mode on the control button. If you want to select another Scene Selection mode, select from MENU. Useful viewing functions (Scene Selection).
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
(Fireworks) Notes (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or When you shoot images using (Fireworks) modes, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shooting panoramic images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting panoramic images Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to Viewing images on a TV 2. Select a shooting direction using button. Using with your computer Printing (Sweep Panorama).
Vertical direction Horizontal direction First press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such a case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
recorded smoothly. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the AE/AF locked angle and shoot again. You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations: You pan the camera too quickly or too slowly. There is too much camera shake.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Confirming the operation method Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting Viewing You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the mode dial to Useful viewing functions 2.
You cannot select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) when the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing still images Shooting 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing 2. Select an image with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Playback zoom Shooting Enlarges the image being played back. Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side ( ) during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Confirming the operation method Image Index Displaying images of the desired folder Viewing images with the Calendar Displays multiple images at the same time. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful viewing functions 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side ( ) to display the image index screen.
To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date with the control button and press . using To cancel the calendar display and return to the index screen, select the control button, then press .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Confirming the operation method Deleting images Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Shooting Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Useful viewing functions 3. Press [OK] (Delete) button desired mode on the control button .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing movies Shooting 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing 2. Select a movie with the control button. Useful shooting functions 3. Press . The playback bar appears, and a movie playback starts. Useful viewing functions On the movie viewing screen Changing settings Select the image you want to display using / on the control button, and press .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panoramic images > Scrolling panoramic images for display Before Use Confirming the operation method Scrolling panoramic images for display Shooting You can scroll panoramic images by pressing the center button on the control button while panoramic images are being displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Functions available in REC modes Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that ca
(Soft Snap) *1 — — (Landscape) — *2 — (Night Portrait) — (Night Scene) — — — (High Sensitivity) — — (Gourmet) (Pet) — — — — — — *2 (Beach) *2 (Snow) — (Fireworks) — — — *1 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection]. *2 [White Balance] for [Bracket Setting] cannot be selected. Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Self- Face Smile Tracking Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation method MENU items available for each shooting mode Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indic
* In [Advanced Flash] mode, the maximum still image size you can select is [5M]. MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below Menu items or indicate the available modes. (Still images) (Panoramic images) (Movies) Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Picture Effect Easy Mode Color hue Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect* 2 Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance* 1 Focus Metering Mode Cont.
(High Sensitivity). *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Confirming the operation method Tracking focus The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Point the camera at the subject, and press The target frame appears. on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use Confirming the operation method DISP (Display Setting) Shooting Histogram Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. This setting is also applied when an image is displayed immediately after shooting it.
1. Press (Display Setting) on the control button, then select [Detailed Info]. Notes The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. The histogram does not appear in the following situations: When recording/playing back movies When viewing vertical orientation images When rotating still images When shooting/viewing panoramic images The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Confirming the operation method Flash Viewing 1. Press the flash unit pop-up button to raise the flash. When the flash unit is not raised, the flash mode is set to automatically. You cannot change the setting. Useful shooting functions 2. Press Useful viewing functions 3. Select the desired mode with the control button. Shooting (Off) (Flash) on the control button.
[5M] automatically. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again. When not using the flash, keep the flash down.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Confirming the operation method Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Shooting 1. Press Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Before Use Confirming the operation method Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Press Printing 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Movie shooting scene Before Use Confirming the operation method Movie shooting scene Shooting You can select the movie shooting mode when the camera is set to [Movie Mode]. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Panorama Shooting Scene Before Use Confirming the operation method Panorama Shooting Scene Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in [Sweep Panorama] mode. Useful shooting functions 1. MENU (Panorama Shooting Scene) desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Sweep Panorama) Shoots a regular panoramic image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Easy Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Easy Mode Useful shooting functions Scene Recognition Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Useful viewing functions 1.
on the control button desired mode Select between [On] or [Auto] mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Color hue Before Use Confirming the operation method Color hue Shooting When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Viewing 1. MENU (Color hue) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Normal) Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings. (Cool hue) Adds a cool bluish hue and darkens the surroundings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Extracted Color Before Use Confirming the operation method Extracted Color Shooting When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Viewing 1. MENU (Extracted Color) desired mode Useful shooting functions Extracts red only. Useful viewing functions (Red) Changing settings (Green) Extracts green only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin Effect, and the effect level. Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy Mode Image
Notes When you print still images recorded at a 16:9 aspect ratio or panoramic images, both edges may be cut off. Image size in Easy Mode 1. MENU [Still Image Size] desired size Large Shoots images in [20M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama 1. MENU (Panorama Image Size) desired size (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) Shoots images using standard size. (Vertical: 3424 × 1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) Shoots images using wide size.
Notes A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Exposure Compensation Before Use Confirming the operation method Exposure Compensation Shooting You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > ISO Before Use Confirming the operation method ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. In Movie mode, [ISO] is fixed to [Auto]. Shooting Viewing 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > White Balance Before Use Confirming the operation method White Balance To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if the image color appears unnatural. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Daylight (White as Standard) Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) Notes When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] or [One Push Set]. To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Focus Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen 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.
Notes 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. If the tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked. Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Metering Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Cont. Shooting Settings Shooting You can select Single Shooting or Continuous Shooting as the shooting mode. Viewing 1. MENU (Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Bracket Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Bracket Setting Viewing You can set the type of the bracket shooting. In bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Confirming the operation method Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Viewing 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Big Smile) Changing settings (Normal Smile) Detects a big, normal or slight smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Face Detection Before Use Confirming the operation method Face Detection When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > DRO Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing DRO The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > Functions available for each view mode > MENU items available for each view mode Before Use Confirming the operation method MENU items available for each view mode Shooting Viewing Useful viewing functions Menu items Date View Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Folder view (Still) (Beauty Effect) Printing (Delete) Troubleshooting (Slideshow) Precautions / About this camera Internal Memory
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Beauty Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Beauty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, retouching for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth. You can set the effects from level 1 to 5. An image on which the Beauty Effect is used is saved as a new file.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Confirming the operation method Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete image using (Delete) button [Details]. Shooting Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Confirming the operation method Slideshow Continuous Playback Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
1. MENU (Slideshow) [Slideshow with music] button Displays the setting screen. on the control 2. Select a desired setting. 3. [Start] 4. Press to end the slideshow. Notes [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images. Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Mode] is [Date View].
The movies are played back without their audio. Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slideshow.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method View Mode Displaying the Calendar Allows you to select the display format for images. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode. 2. MENU (View Mode) desired mode on the control button Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Date View) Displays images by date.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Confirming the operation method Protect To cancel protection Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. The Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Confirming the operation method Print (DPOF) Useful shooting functions Clearing the DPOF mark DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. The Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Confirming the operation method Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. Useful viewing functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Confirming the operation method Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Shooting Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Confirming the operation method Disp. Resolution Shooting Adjusts the image quality on the screen for shooting. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) desired mode (Shooting Settings) [Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Digital Zoom Useful shooting functions Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 35×) Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 35×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Confirming the operation method Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. Shooting Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
When the Smile Shutter function is activated.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Confirming the operation method Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Confirming the operation method Beep Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Changing settings On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Monitor Brightness Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Monitor Brightness You can select the screen brightness from level 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Language Setting Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Confirming the operation method Initialize Initializes the settings to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Shooting Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Initialize] [OK] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Notes Be sure not to remove the batteries while initializing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Before Use Confirming the operation method Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. MENU mode (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired Useful viewing functions Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Sets whether to display the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Video Out Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use. [Details] 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method USB Connect Setting Sets how to make a USB connection when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method LUN Setting Shooting Sets USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Before Use Confirming the operation method Download Music Shooting You can change background music tracks using “Music Transfer”. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Before Use Confirming the operation method Empty Music Viewing You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Confirming the operation method Eye-Fi Useful shooting functions Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Useful viewing functions 1.
When uploading image data, [Power Save] is not available. If the (error) icon is displayed, eject and re-insert the Eye-Fi card, or turn the power of the camera off and on again. If the (error) icon is still displayed, the Eye-Fi card may be corrupted. For details, contact Eye-Fi, Inc. Wireless LAN communication may be interrupted by other communication devices. If data reception is insufficient, move the camera closer to the access point. Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Memory Mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Power Save Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Create REC.Folder Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1. MENU [OK] (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Change REC.Folder Shooting Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Viewing 1. MENU Useful shooting functions 2. Select a folder with Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Delete REC.Folder Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing 1. MENU Useful shooting functions 2. Select a folder with Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Confirming the operation method Copy Shooting Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use Confirming the operation method File Number Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Area Setting Shooting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Viewing 1. MENU setting (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Home You use the camera in your area.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Date & Time Setting Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) desired setting Useful shooting functions (Clock Settings) Useful viewing functions 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with button. Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Confirming the operation method Recommended computer environment Shooting Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” Before Use Confirming the operation method “PlayMemories Home” Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Below are examples of the functions available when using “PlayMemories Home.” You can import images shot with the camera to a computer. You can play back images imported to a computer. You can share images using “PlayMemories Online.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Installing “PlayMemories Home” 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Run]. [Install] www.sony.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list “Music Transfer” “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delet
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Confirming the operation method Software for Mac For details on software for Mac, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Notes The available software varies depending on the area.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Importing images to a computer Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see Help for “PlayMemories Home”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to a computer > Disconnecting the camera from the computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use Confirming the operation method If you have problems Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. Useful shooting functions 2. Remove the batteries for one full minute. Then re-insert the batteries and turn on the camera. Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Batteries and power Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Batteries and power The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again. The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images.
You cannot use the digital zoom in the following situations: The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi]. The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash in the following situations: [Cont. Shooting Settings]is set to [Continuous Shooting].
reddish. This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or movies. (“Bright areas” refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings.) Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing images Cannot play back images. Viewing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions When the battery level is low, insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately). Useful viewing functions Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Changing settings Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied).
Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder view. [Details] Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings You have formatted a memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing Useful shooting functions There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Others The lens gets fogged. Viewing Useful shooting functions Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera turns off with the lens portion extended.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Confirming the operation method Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).
faster). Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again. Format the media again. [Details] The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. This is a read- only memory card. The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.
Cannot display file 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. [Details] File protected Release the protection.
been deleted on a computer, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View]. It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Import all of the images to the computer using “PlayMemories Home”, and format the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Confirming the operation method Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Precautions Internal memory and memory card back up On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On image data compatibility Notes on the screen and lens Viewing images on a TV Using with your com
On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use Confirming the operation method On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and ot
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Batteries Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Batteries On the battery About the remaining battery charge Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera On alkaline batteries (supplied) On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precau
Lithium batteries Manganese batteries Ni-Cd batteries * Before using batteries, read the following precaution for each type of battery. Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries can be charged using a battery charger (sold separately). As for unsupported batteries, operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery. On alkaline batteries (supplied) Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged.
To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slideshow mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Memory card Memory card Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media When using “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Sti
SD card (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage location. A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) *1 Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) *2 MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1*2 Memory Stick PRO Duo *2*3 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo *2*3*4 Memory Stick Micro (M2) *2 Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) *2*3 *1 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use Confirming the operation method On cleaning Shooting Cleaning the lens and flash Viewing Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Useful shooting functions Cleaning the flash Changing settings Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Number of still images Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use Confirming the operation method On TV color systems Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color televi
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use Confirming the operation method License Shooting Notes on the License Viewing This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
