Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-H90 Shooting User Guide Viewing Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Printing Using the internal memory Troubl
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Shooting still images Zoom Shooting movies Shooting movies Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Scene Selection Sweep Panora
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Viewing Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Troubleshooting Scrolling the panorama images for display Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Co
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) Scene Selection Changing settings Easy Mode Viewing images on a TV Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Using with your computer Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) Slideshow Changing settings View Mode Viewing images on a TV Retouch Using with your computer Delete Protect Printing Print (DPOF) Troubleshooting Rotate Precautions / About this camera Contents list In-Camera Guide Playback ME
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing settings Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing camera settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Changing settings Grid Line Viewing images on a TV Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Shooting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 8
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Using with your computer Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Changing settings Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing images on a TV “Music Transfer” Using with your computer Printing Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the c
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Printing still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Printing still images Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 10
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Troubleshooting Shooting If you have problems Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Changing settings Shooting still images/movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing images Using with your computer Computers Memory card Printing Internal memory Troubleshooting Printing Precautions / About this camera Contents list Others Warning
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera Before Use Precautions / About this camera Shooting Precautions Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Using MENU items (Viewing) Battery pack Changing settings Battery charger Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Troubleshooti
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Shooting Viewing Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Troubleshooting P
Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Cont.
Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
Date & Time Setting Back to top Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) “Music Transfer” Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection
Back to top Precautions / About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Battery charger Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 17
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting Viewing Selecting a topic to display Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting This User Guide explains how
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 ( ) (A). Operate the camera in the order indicated. 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 Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Shutter button Mode dial For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever Self-timer lamp/Smile
MENU button / (In-Camera Guide / Delete) button Hook for wrist strap Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Access lamp Memory card slot Battery/Memory card cover USB / A/V OUT jack Tripod receptacle Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 22
Cyber-shot User Guide Search 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 Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
DRO Cont. Shooting Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling Display Indication Anti Blink AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.3 Aperture value +2.
Face detection Database file full/Database file error warning Destination Overheating warning Eco mode AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs Histogram REC Standby Recording a movie/Movie standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View mode Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2012 1 1 Recorded date/time of the pl
9:30 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in date range, selected folder 12/12 Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display Changing folder Metering Mode Flash mode White balance ISO400 ISO number Database file full/Database file error warning Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display +2.0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Using the wrist strap Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Using the internal memory Shooting Viewing On image data stored in the internal memory Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The camera has approximately 27 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Before Use > In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Press the MENU button. Changing settings 2. Select the desired MENU item using Viewing images on a TV 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. Do not cover the flash with your fingers.
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 Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Before Use Zoom Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 16×. 1. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to T side to zoom in, W side to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Shooting Viewing Set the mode dial to the desired function. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Before Use Program Auto Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting Viewing You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press Changing settings 3. Select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) using control button. on the control button.
exposure readjustment is recommended. You cannot select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) when the self-timer is set to [Selfportrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2. Select the desired mode on the control button. If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.
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 color. (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. (Beach) Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes, etc., where a considerable portion of the image is white.
Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted. (Advanced Sports Shooting) Note (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode, the When you shoot images using 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 Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Before Use Sweep Panorama Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). Using with your computer 2. Select a shooting direction with Printing 3.
Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. 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 case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Mode Before Use Movie Mode Shooting Viewing Allows you to record movies with their audio. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press the shutter button. Changing settings 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing Functions available in REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
(Gourmet) (Pet) — — — — — — *2 (Beach) *2 (Snow) (Fireworks) (Advanced Sports Shooting) — — — — — — — — *2 * 1 [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected. * 2 [White Balance] for [Bracket Setting] cannot be selected. Functions available in Picture Effect Flash SelfFace Smile Timer Detection Shutter Tracking Cont. Shooting Settings / focus Bracket Setting (Toy camera) — * (Pop Color) — * (Partial Color) — * (Soft High-key) — * * [Bracket Setting] cannot be selected.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Shooting Viewing Even if a subject is moving, the camera continues to focus automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Point the camera at the subject, then press on the control button. The target frame appears.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Shooting Viewing Histogram Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Changing settings Displays only images.
The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. The histogram does not appear when: Recording/playing back movies Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting/viewing in Sweep Panorama mode A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: The flash strobes. The shutter speed is slow or fast. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Flash Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Flash) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Auto) (On) (Slow Synchro) Printing Troubleshooting (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Flash always operates.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Shooting Viewing When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press (Smile) on the control button. 2. Wait for a smile to be detected. When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
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 Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Shooting Viewing Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing (Off) (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select an image with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Playback zoom Shooting Viewing Enlarges the image being played back. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to 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 Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Viewing Displays multiple images at the same time. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. ) to display the image index screen. 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to W side ( Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Before Use Delete button Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the 2. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing / (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a movie with the control button. 3. Press . The playback bar appears, and a movie playback starts.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display Before Use Scrolling the panorama images for display Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can scroll panorama images by pressing center button on the control button while panorama images are being displayed. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to W side to display the whole image again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Changing settings 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When the mode dial is set to steps below. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Scene Selection) and if you want to select another scene, follow the (Scene Selection) desired mode Changing settings Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
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 color. (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. (Beach) Allows you to record images without compromising atmosphere in snowy scenes, etc., where a considerable portion of the image is white.
Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted. (Advanced Sports Shooting) Note (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode, the When you shoot images using 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 Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Shooting Viewing On Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto).
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Before Use Shooting Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting movies Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing
Large Shoots images in [16M] 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. (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) (360°) Shoots images using a 360 degree. Horizontal: 11520 × 1080 Image size when shooting movies The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Cont. Shooting Settings Shooting Viewing You can select Single Shooting or Continuous Shooting as the shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Cont. Shooting Settings) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Single Shooting) The camera shoots a single image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Bracket Setting Before Use Bracket Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can set the type of the bracket shooting. In the bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV Before Use EV Shooting Viewing You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Before Use ISO Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. You can only set [Auto] and cannot select the ISO sensitivity when shooting a movie. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode Changing settings Using with your computer Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting Viewing To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
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]. [One Push Set] cannot be selected while charging the flash. To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Before Use Focus Shooting Viewing Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 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.
Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1. Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder (A), and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock). 2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Shooting Viewing Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Metering Mode) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Shooting Viewing Advanced mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Advanced mode In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows (Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, when it recognizes (Night Scene) and (Tripod) conditions are recognized at the same time. which tend to blur or when You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Soft Skin Effect Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Soft Skin Effect) desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Off) Using with your computer (Low) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Viewing Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Big Smile) Viewing images on a TV (Normal Smile) Detects a big, normal or slight smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Before Use Face Detection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > DRO Before Use DRO Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink Before Use Anti Blink Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie SteadyShot Before Use Movie SteadyShot Shooting Viewing The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Movie SteadyShot) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Standard) Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU Changing settings (Program Auto) or (Picture Effect) (Manual Exposure Shooting).
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Color hue Before Use Color hue Shooting Viewing When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Color hue) Changing settings desired mode (Normal) Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings. Using with your computer (Cool hue) Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Extracted Color Before Use Extracted Color Shooting Viewing When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Extracted Color) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Red) desired mode Extracts red only. Using with your computer (Green) Extracts green only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Press the MENU button. Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting MENU items not available in some REC modes Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings MENU items not available in Scene Selection / Picture Effect mode In the table below, check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
MENU items not available in Scene Selection / Picture Effect mode The icons below or indicate the available modes. Menu items Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Shooting Viewing Continuous Playback Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Press the Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
[Slideshow with music] is not available for panorama images. Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Mode] is [Date View]. Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View.
Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” to your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Before Use View Mode Shooting Viewing Displaying the Calendar Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing images taken with a different camera Using MENU items (Viewing) Allows you to select the display format for images. 1. Press the Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU Changing settings 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control MENU. button [OK] Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Delete Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the / (Delete) button. [Details] Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Changing settings 2. MENU (Delete) Viewing images on a TV on the control button 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Protect Shooting Viewing To cancel the protection Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. The 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Print (DPOF) Shooting Viewing Clearing the DPOF mark Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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 Changing settings 1. Press the Viewing images on a TV 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Rotate Shooting Viewing Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. MENU Troubleshooting 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Press the MENU button. Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Before Use Shooting MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) In the table below, check mark indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Shooting Viewing You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use AF Illuminator Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Grid Line Shooting Viewing With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Disp. Resolution Shooting Viewing Selects the display quality on the screen for shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Shooting Viewing Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 16×) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 16×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Before Use Blink Alert Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Write Date Shooting Viewing Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Beep Shooting Viewing Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Viewing images on a TV On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Before Use Panel Brightness Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer You can select the screen brightness from levels 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 Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Language Setting Shooting Viewing Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Before Use Display color Shooting Viewing Sets the color of the screen display. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Black Viewing images on a TV White Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or other functions. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Initialize Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU Changing settings Note Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Before Use Function Guide Shooting Viewing You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Displays / hides the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Video Out Before Use Video Out Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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 Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eco Mode Before Use Eco Mode Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use USB Connect Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use LUN Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Before Use Download Music Shooting Viewing You can use “Music Transfer” to change background music tracks. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Before Use Empty Music Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Shooting Viewing Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Format Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Create REC.Folder Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Change REC.Folder Shooting Viewing Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select a folder with Changing settings 3. [OK] Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing / (Memory Card Tool) [Change REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Delete REC.Folder Shooting Viewing Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select a folder with Changing settings 3. [OK] Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera / (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Copy Shooting Viewing Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use File Number Shooting Viewing Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [File Number] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is Series changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Shooting Viewing Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Home Viewing images on a TV You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Date & Time Setting Shooting Viewing Sets the date and time again. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with Viewing images on a TV 3. [OK] / / / on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search 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 Shooting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 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 Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows), “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home”. “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Shooting Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Insert a fully charged battery pack into the camera. 2.
Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [PlayMemories Home] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Before Use “Music Transfer” Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Software for Mac Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking [FOR_MAC.URL] in [PMHOME]. Press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Shooting Connecting the camera to the computer Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, then press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied) (A). (Playback) button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Shooting Importing images to a computer Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Deleting the USB connection Before Use Deleting the USB connection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Printing still images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use If you have problems Shooting Viewing If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”. If a code such as “C/E: Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Cannot turn on the camera.
Charging stops temporarily and standby mode results when the temperature is outside the range suitable for charging. Charging resumes and the CHARGE lamp lights when the temperature returns to the range suitable for charging. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). For details, see [Details]. The camera emits a sound when shaken. When you shake the camera without the power turned on, you may hear a sound. This is not a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Cannot record images.
When (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. 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 when: Cont. Shooting Settings is selected. [Details] (Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), selected in Scene Selection.
The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details] Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Viewing images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Cannot play back images. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Computers Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Your computer does not recognize the camera. When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack. Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Cannot insert a memory card. Insert the memory card in the correct direction. 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 Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Internal memory Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. The memory card is full.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. The battery pack is discharged.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Before Use Self-diagnosis display Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. ) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Shooting Viewing If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
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. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card.
Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 1280x720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card. 1280x720 (Standard) is not supported with this memory card.
It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Use “PlayMemories Home” to back up all images to a PC and use it to format a memory card. Image Database File error Cannot recover Import all of the images to the computer with “PlayMemories Home”, and format the memory card. [Details] To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PlayMemories Home”. Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Difficult situations for this camera > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Shooting Situations this camera has difficulty handling Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Viewing Internal memory and memory card back up Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying On operating temperatures Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On moisture condensation On image data compatibility Notes on the screen and len
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 Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use Shooting On the internal rechargeable backup battery Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Shooting Viewing On charging the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Effective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery life Viewing images on a TV Compatible battery pack Using with your computer Printing On charging the battery pack Troubleshooting P
When [Eco Mode] is set to [Standard] or [Max], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the screen becomes dark, then the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery charger Before Use Battery charger Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list NP-BG1 type (supplied), NP-FG1 type (sold separately) battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Memory card Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Viewing images on a TV Using with your com
When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data. Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children.
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Using MENU items (Viewing) Cleaning the flash Changing settings Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Shooting Number of still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) (Units: Images) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Size Viewing images on a TV Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Shooting Recordable time of movies Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. (h (hour), m (minute), s (second)) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Quality / Size Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can use the battery charger (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use On TV color systems Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use License Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes on the License This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
