Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-RX1/RX1R Shooting User Guide Viewing Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 strap Using the shoulder strap Using the control wheel Printing Using the control wheel Troubleshooting Usin
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting still images Zoom (Still images) Shooting movies Changing settings Shooting movies Viewing images on a TV Zoom (Movies) Using with your computer Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Printing Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Program Auto Aperture Priority Contents
Creative Style Flash Comp. Smile/Face Detect. Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Printing Viewing panoramic images Troubleshooting Scrolling panoramic images for display Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Still shooting menu Image Size Changing settings Aspect Ratio Viewing images on a TV Quality Panorama: Size Using with your computer Panorama: Direction Printing Clear Image Zoom Troubleshooting Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR Precautions/About this came
Func. of Right Button Func. of Down Button Smart Telecon./Zoom MOVIE Button Exp.comp.set Bracket order Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Lens Comp.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Playback menu Still/Movie Select Changing settings Delete Viewing images on a TV Slide Show Image Index Using with your computer Rotate Printing Protect Troubleshooting Specify Printing Picture Effect Precautions/About this camera Contents list Volume Set
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Memory Card Tool menu Format Changing settings File Number Viewing images on a TV Folder Name Select REC Folder Using with your computer New Folder Printing Recover Image DB Troubleshooting Display Card Space Precautions/About this camera Clock setup menu Date/Time Setup Contents li
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Shooting Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautio
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Software for Mac “Image Data Converter” Using with your computer Printing Installing “Image Data Converter” Importing imag
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 2013 Sony Corporation 12
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Computers Using with your computer Memory card Printing Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions/About this camera Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Charging the battery pack 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 Troubleshootin
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Shooting Before Use Viewing 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 strap Using the shoulder strap Using the control wheel Troubleshooting Precautions/A
Aperture ring Macro switching ring Focusing ring Focus mode dial Exposure compensation dial Using the C (Custom) button Using the AEL (AE lock) button Using the Fn button Using the Fn (Function) button Functions that can be selected using the Fn button Drive Mode Flash Mode ISO Metering Mode Autofocus Area White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Comp. Smile/Face Detect. Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port.
Using MENU items (Shooting) Still shooting menu Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator Color Space AEL w/ shutter Memory Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Movie shooting menu File Format Record Setting SteadyShot Auto Slow Shutter Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct.
Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) Playback menu Still/Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index Rotate Protect Specify Printing Picture Effect Volume Settings Playback Display Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Memory Card Tool menu Format File Number Folder Name Selec
Upload Settings USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50i-compatible models) Audio signals Version Language Demo Mode Initialize Back to top Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended compute
If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Precautions/About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Numbe
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Changing settings Marks and notations used in this User Guide Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting This User Guide explains how to u
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 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 Front side Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Rear side/Sides Top side Bottom Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Front side Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Hooks for shoulder strap AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp Lens hood index Lens Ape
(Flash pop-up) switch Light sensor Charge lamp Micro USB connector HDMI micro jack (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the camera switches from the internal microphone to the external microphone. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
Shutter button Exposure compensation dial C (Custom) button Power switch Mode dial Multi interface shoe* 1 Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the multi interface shoe. However, if the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.
Battery insertion slot Memory card slot Access lamp Lock lever Speaker Tripod socket hole Battery/Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 27
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 Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate camera status. on the control wheel.
Overlay icon AF Illuminator Memory card/Upload 100 Number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images 24M/10M/4.6M/20M/8.7M/3.
Auto Port. Framing Exposure compensation/Metered manual Flash compensation EV scale (for viewfinder mode only) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display Indication REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus status 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the strap > Using the shoulder strap Before Use Using the shoulder strap Shooting Viewing Attach both ends of the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The (Display Contents) function is assigned to the up button on the control wheel. You can assign the desired functions to the left, right, and down buttons.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting Viewing 1. Press the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired MENU item using Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Press the (Delete) button. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed. Changing settings / Viewing images on a TV on the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 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 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes 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. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Shooting Viewing Available zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Zoom scale Enlarge images when shooting. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Changing settings 2. MENU Viewing images on a TV 3 [Func. of C Button], [Func. of AEL button], [Func. of Left Button], [Func. of Right Button] or [Func. of Down Button] Using with your computer 3.
images using [Clear Image B Zoom] (close to the original image quality) [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] [Clear Image Zoom] may not be available for some settings. [Details] Zooming to the C maximum zoom range Zoom scale The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size. The table below summarizes the zoom scales when [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] are set to [On], and [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto Mode). To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the mode dial to (Movie). Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Enlarge images when recording a movie. The digital zoom always operates and enlarges images up to 4×. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. MENU 3 [Func. of C Button] 3. MENU 3 [Smart Telecon./Zoom] 4.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 (Auto Mode) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 42
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Viewing Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Features of Auto shooting modes Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. 1. Set the mode dial to Changing settings (Auto Mode). 2.
REC Mode (Intelligent Auto) (Superior Auto) (Program Auto) When to use Use when you want the camera to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot some images continuously. Use when you shoot images under difficult conditions, such as low light or backlit scenes. (Intelligent Auto) Use when you want to shoot a higher-quality image than in mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot images with the optimal settings. For details on the Scene Recognition function, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details] 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Aperture Priority Before Use Aperture Priority Shooting Viewing Allows you to adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture (F value). (Aperture Priority).
Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 48
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Shutter Priority Before Use Shutter Priority Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed value. (Shutter Priority).
Shutter speed of 0.4 seconds or longer is indicated by [˝], for example, 0.4˝. When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Viewing BULB Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Manual shift You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Set the mode dial to Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Manual Exposure). 2.
3. Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture (F value). 4. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Notes Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Before Use 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to 1/2/3. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Shoot with the shutter button. Changing settings Notes Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Before Use Movie Shooting Viewing You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to your desired settings while recording movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the desired mode (Movie). on the control wheel. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [Off], the mode selection screen does not appear.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Before Use Sweep Panorama Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic 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 Using with your computer 2. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully. (Sweep Panorama).
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.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the desired mode (Scene Selection). on the control wheel. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [Off], the mode selection screen does not appear.
Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. (Handheld Twilight) Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with a night view in the background. (Night Portrait) Notes (Night Scene) or (Night Portrait) modes, the shutter speed is When you shoot images using 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 > 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 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Functions available in [Scene Selection] In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that can be changed, while — indicates function that cannot be chan
— (Landscape) — (Sunset) — (Night Scene) (Hand-held Twilight) * — — — (Night Portrait) * Smile Shutter cannot be selected.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Shooting Viewing The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press on the control wheel. The target frame appears. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Contents) Before Use DISP (Display Contents) Shooting Viewing Displaying histogram Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using the Quick Navi screen 1. Press (Display Contents) on the control wheel, then select a desired mode. 2 [DISP Button(Monitor)] or [DISP Selectable modes can be set using MENU Changing settings Button(Finder)].
Histogram Suited for shooting with a viewfinder (sold separately). For viewfinder In playback mode Shows recording information. Display Info. Displays the histogram and recording information. Histogram Does not show recording information. No Disp. Info. Graphic display The graphic display shows the shutter speed and the aperture value graphically in the picture, so that you can easily understand the exposure system.
Displaying histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side (A), and a dark image when skewed to the left side (B). 1. Press (Display Contents) repeatedly in shooting mode to display histogram. Notes The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
5. Select the desired item using / / / on the control wheel. Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Auto Mode/Scene Selection/Image Size/Quality/Drive Mode/Flash Mode/ Smile/Face Detect. /Metering Mode/White Balance/ DRO/Auto HDR /Creative Style/Picture Effect/Auto Port. Framing/Flash Comp./ISO/Aspect Ratio/Soft Skin Effect/Autofocus Area 6. Set the item using the control wheel or the control dial. Select an option using the control wheel and adjust it using the control dial.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Aperture ring Before Use Aperture ring Shooting Viewing You can manually set the aperture (F value). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Turn the aperture ring to change the aperture value.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Macro switching ring Before Use Macro switching ring Shooting Viewing You can switch the camera to close-up shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Turn the macro switching ring and select the desired mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Focusing ring Before Use Focusing ring Shooting Viewing You can adjust the focus manually. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Turn the focusing ring and select the desired distance. The focal length is displayed on the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Focus mode dial Before Use Focus mode dial Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the focus mode dial to the desired mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Exposure compensation dial Before Use Exposure compensation dial Shooting Viewing You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial to the desired value.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Using the C (Custom) button Before Use Using the C (Custom) button Shooting Viewing Pressing the C (Custom) button allows you to recall previously registered functions. 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 For details on registering settings, see “Func.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Using the AEL (AE lock) button Before Use Using the AEL (AE lock) button Shooting Viewing Using with your computer When the contrast between the subject and the background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light using a spot where the camera can obtain the correct exposure and fix the exposure in advance.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using the Fn button > Using the Fn (Function) button Before Use Using the Fn (Function) button Shooting Viewing The Fn button executes settings or functions that are used frequently when shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Fn (Function) button in shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Drive Mode Before Use Drive Mode Shooting Viewing You can set a drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Fn (Drive Mode) desired mode Select detailed settings using / if the selected mode has such options.
sides after pressing the shutter button. Notes When [Drive Mode] is set to [Bracket: Cont.], [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off]. When the battery level is low, or a memory card is full, the burst stops.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Flash Mode Before Use Flash Mode Shooting Viewing Sets the flash settings. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Fn (Flash Mode) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Flash Off) Flash does not operate. Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is a backlight.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > ISO Before Use ISO Shooting Viewing 1. Fn Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (ISO) desired mode In case you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] or [ISO AUTO], press on the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a desired value.
Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may be darker. Notes When [ISO] is set to a value lower than ISO 100, the range for recordable subject brightness (dynamic range) may decrease. For movies, the value between ISO 100 to ISO 6400 is available. When [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], the camera overlays the images. It takes more time to record an image, and the flash does not operate.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Shooting Viewing Selects [Metering Mode] that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Fn (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 Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Autofocus Area Before Use Autofocus Area Shooting Viewing Using Flexible Spot Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can change the focusing area. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1.
A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/gray: fixed) 1. Use the control wheel to adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus, . then press To reset the setting, press again. Notes Once you change the focusing area, the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting Viewing To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
Balance function. Daylight (White as Standard) Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode 1. Fn (White Balance) [Custom Setup] 2. Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color filter) are displayed. 3. Select a register number using / on the control wheel, then press .
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > DRO/Auto HDR Before Use DRO/Auto HDR Shooting Viewing D-Range Optimizer Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1. Fn Changing settings (DRO/Auto HDR) desired mode Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
(Exposure Difference Level)* Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0EV, three images will be composed; –1.0EV, optimal exposure and +1.0EV images. * The EV number that appears with the mark indicates the current setting value.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Creative Style Before Use Creative Style Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness as you like for each [Creative Style] mode. Unlike with [Scene Selection], where images are shot automatically, you can adjust the exposure (shutter speed/aperture value), etc. Changing settings 1.
(Saturation) the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are (Sharpness) accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. Notes When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Flash Comp. Before Use Flash Comp. Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Adjusts the amount of flash light. Separately to the exposure compensation, flash compensation changes the amount of flash light to change the exposure for the main subject within the range of flash light. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Smile/Face Detect. Before Use Smile/Face Detect. Shooting Viewing Using Smile Shutter Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts [Autofocus Area], [Flash Mode], [Exposure Comp.], [White Balance] and [Red Eye Reduction] settings automatically.
2. Press / on the control wheel to select a desired smile detection sensitivity. You can select the sensitivity to detect a smile from the following three levels; (On: Normal Smile) or (On: Big Smile). Smile), 3. Wait for a smile to be detected. When a face is detected and the smile level exceeds the (On: Slight point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing When the mode dial is set to [Scene Selection], select another scene following the steps below: Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Fn (Scene Selection) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Allows you to blur away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. (Handheld Twilight) Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with a night view in the background. (Night Portrait) Notes (Night Scene) or (Night Portrait) modes, the shutter speed is When you shoot images using 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 > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Movie Before Use Movie Shooting Viewing You can select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to [Movie]. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Fn (Picture Effect) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) If you select a mode with optional settings, select the desired setting using Changing settings control wheel.
(Soft High-key) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to be left using / . (Partial Color) Creates an intense, high-contrast image in black and white. (High Contrast Mono.) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect using / .
(Miniature) Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors. (Watercolor) Allows you to shoot an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. You can set the effect intensity using / . (Illustration) Notes The following [Picture Effect] modes are effective for movies. [Toy Camera] [Pop Color] [Posterization] [Retro Photo] [Soft High-key] [Partial Color] [High Contrast Mono.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Auto Port. Framing Before Use Auto Port. Framing Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed into its optimal composition. Both the original and trimmed images are recorded. The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Auto Mode Before Use Auto Mode Shooting Viewing Selects the automatic shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Fn (Auto Mode). (Auto Mode) desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Intelligent Auto) Shoots in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Using with your computer (Superior Auto) Shoots in [Superior Auto] mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > 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 [Soft Skin Effect], and the effect level. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Quality Before Use Quality Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Selects the image quality for still images. This function is available using the Fn button only when using the Quick Navi. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Fn (Quality) desired mode Changing settings File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Aspect Ratio Before Use Aspect Ratio Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. This function is available using the Fn button only when using the Quick Navi. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Fn 3:2 (Aspect Ratio) desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 3:2 Suitable for standard prints. 16:9 For viewing on a wide TV, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Image Size Before Use Image Size Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) [Image Size] determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing 1. Press the 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 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select an image with the control dial.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Display the image you want to enlarge, and press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Enlarge) button. Viewing images on a TV 3. Adjust the zoom scale by turning the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) (Image index) button to display the image index screen. 2. Press the You can select the number of images to be displayed; MENU Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 1 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Deleting images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can delete the currently displayed image. 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 (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. MENU 1 [Still/Movie Select] [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. To return to still image playback mode, select [Folder View(Still)]. 3. Select a movie with the control wheel. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 4.
Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panoramic images > Scrolling panoramic images for display Before Use Scrolling panoramic images for display Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) You can scroll panoramic images by pressing the center button on the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press (Playback) button to display the whole image again.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV You can change the settings for shooting or execute functions. In the “Using MENU items (Shooting)” section, the following MENU items are explained. (Still shooting menu) (Movie shooting menu) (Custom menu) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Image Size Before Use Image Size Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing [Image Size] determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Aspect Ratio Before Use Aspect Ratio Shooting Viewing Sets the aspect ratio of still images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Aspect Ratio] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 3:2 Viewing images on a TV 16:9 For viewing on a wide TV, etc. Suitable for standard prints.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Quality Before Use Quality Shooting Viewing Selects the image quality for still images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Quality] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to (RAW) process images on a computer for professional purposes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Panorama: Size Before Use Panorama: Size Shooting Viewing Sets the image size when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Panorama: Size] desired size Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Shoots images at standard size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Panorama: Direction Before Use Panorama: Direction Shooting Viewing Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Panorama: Direction] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Right Pan the camera from the left to the right. Viewing images on a TV Left Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images. The camera zooms images with the original image quality first depending on the selected image size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) With [Digital Zoom], the camera can zoom over the scale that can be achieved using [Clear Image Zoom], although the quality of the resulting image will deteriorate. [Details] Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Long Exposure NR Before Use Long Exposure NR Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) When you set the shutter speed to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > High ISO NR Before Use High ISO NR Shooting Viewing The camera reduces noise, especially when shooting with a high ISO. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 2 [High ISO NR] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Viewing images on a TV Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Color Space Before Use Color Space Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > AEL w/ shutter Before Use AEL w/ shutter Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Memory Before Use Memory Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to register up to three often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall the settings by setting the mode dial to 1/2/3. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to the setting you want to register. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] In the table below, a ch
DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Comp. Smile/Face Detect. Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port. Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size Still shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] The icons below indicate the available modes.
Metering Mode Autofocus Area White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Comp. Smile/Face Detect. Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port. Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled by setting the mode dial to 1/2/3, the conditions for whether settings can be changed remain the same as in the above table.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > File Format Before Use File Format Shooting Viewing You can set the recording method used to record movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [File Format] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera AVCHD movies are recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Record Setting Before Use Record Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Notes A telephoto image is produced when [VGA 3M] image size is selected. When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], it will take time, as the image quality must be converted. To save [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > SteadyShot Before Use SteadyShot Shooting Viewing Sets whether to use the [SteadyShot] function when shooting movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [SteadyShot] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Activates/Does not activate SteadyShot. Using with your computer Notes The SteadyShot function is available only for movie shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Auto Slow Shutter Before Use Auto Slow Shutter Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in case if the subject is dark. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Auto Slow Shutter] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On Adjusts/Does not adjust the shutter speed automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Audio Recording Before Use Audio Recording Shooting Viewing When recording a movie, sets whether to record sounds. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Audio Recording] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On When recording a movie, sets whether to record sounds.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Wind Noise Reduct. Shooting Viewing Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Wind Noise Reduct.] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Sets whether to reduce wind noise. Using with your computer Notes If [Wind Noise Reduct.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while — indicates settings that cannot be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > FINDER/LCD Setting Before Use FINDER/LCD Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When using the FDA-EV1MK viewfinder accessory (sold separately), sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Red Eye Reduction] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV On The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use [Red Eye Reduction].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Auto Review Before Use Auto Review Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Auto Review] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 10 Sec Using with your computer 5 Sec Printing 2 Sec Troubleshooting Off Displays for the set time.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > DISP Button(Monitor) Before Use DISP Button(Monitor) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When shooting, set available screen display mode by pressing the DISP (Display Contents) button on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [DISP Button(Monitor)] The items marked with Changing settings desired mode are available. 2. Press the MENU button to set.
Suitable when using a viewfinder (sold separately).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > DISP Button(Finder) Before Use DISP Button(Finder) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When shooting using a viewfinder (sold separately), set available screen display mode by pressing the DISP (Display Contents) button on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [DISP Button(Finder)] The items marked with Changing settings desired mode are available. 2.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Level Before Use Peaking Level Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [Peaking Level] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV High Strongly emphasizes the outline.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Color Before Use Peaking Color Shooting Viewing Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 2 [Peaking Color] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Red Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Using with your computer White Enhances outlines in white.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > MF Assist Before Use MF Assist Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in [Manual Focus] or [DMF] modes. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU Changing settings 2. Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged 5.9 times. You can also enlarge the image 11.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Focus Magnif. Time Before Use Focus Magnif. Time Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded version for the [MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [Focus Magnif. Time] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2 Sec Enlarges the image for two seconds.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Live View Display Before Use Live View Display Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to display the effect of a function on the screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation value. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [Live View Display] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Setting Effect ON Displays/Does not display the effect of functions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of C Button Before Use Func. of C Button Shooting Viewing AEL toggle Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) AF/MF Control Toggle Locking the exposure in spot metering mode Focus Magnifier Changing settings Smart Telecon./Zoom Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Deactivate the LCD Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the C (Custom) button. 1.
AEL toggle When it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for a subject, this function allows you to lock the exposure by focusing on and measuring the light of an area that has the desired brightness. 1. MENU 3 [Func. of C Button] [AEL toggle] 2. Aim the camera at an area to which you want to match the exposure. The exposure is set. 3. Press the C (Custom) button. The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up. 4. Focus on your subject and shoot it. 5.
Related Topic Drive Mode Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port. Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp. White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Focus Magnif.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of AEL button Before Use Func. of AEL button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the AEL button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Func. of AEL button] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Drive Mode Viewing images on a TV Flash Mode Using with your computer Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Printing Smile/Face Detect.
Drive Mode Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port. Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Left Button Before Use Func. of Left Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the left button on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Func.
Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port. Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Right Button Before Use Func. of Right Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the right button on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Func.
Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port. Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Down Button Before Use Func. of Down Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the down button on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Func.
Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port. Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Smart Telecon./Zoom Before Use Smart Telecon./Zoom Shooting Viewing Selects which function to use when [Smart Telecon./Zoom] is assigned to a button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Smart Telecon./Zoom] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Smart Telecon. Uses the smart teleconverter. Viewing images on a TV Zoom Uses the zoom.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > MOVIE Button Before Use MOVIE Button Shooting Viewing Sets the mode that activates the MOVIE button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [MOVIE Button] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Always Viewing images on a TV Movie Mode Only Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Exp.comp.set Before Use Exp.comp.set Shooting Viewing Sets whether to adjust the exposure within the flash light range. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 4 [Exp.comp.set] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Ambient&flash Adjusts the exposure for ambient and flash light. Viewing images on a TV Ambient only Adjusts the exposure for ambient light only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Bracket order Before Use Bracket order Shooting Viewing Selects the order in exposure bracket and white balance bracket shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 4 [Bracket order] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 0 - + Shoots in the order Standard, Dark, and Bright. Viewing images on a TV - 0 + Shoots in the order Dark, Standard, and Bright.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Lens Comp.: Shading Before Use Lens Comp.: Shading Shooting Viewing Sets whether to compensate for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 4 [Lens Comp.: Shading] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Viewing images on a TV Off Compensates/Does not compensate for the shaded corners of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Before Use Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Shooting Viewing Sets whether to reduce the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 4 [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Viewing images on a TV Off Reduces/Does not reduce the color deviation at the corners of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Lens Comp.: Distortion Before Use Lens Comp.: Distortion Shooting Viewing Sets whether to compensate for distortion on the screen caused by the lens. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 4 [Lens Comp.: Distortion] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Viewing images on a TV Off Compensates/Does not compensate for distortion on the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Face Priority Tracking Before Use Face Priority Tracking Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When the camera detects faces while using the tracking focus function, sets whether to give priority to a face. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Face Registration Before Use Face Registration Shooting Viewing New Registration Using MENU items (Shooting) Order Exchanging Using MENU items (Viewing) If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu items not available in [Scene Selection] In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be
Face Priority Tracking — Face Registration — — * [Setting Effect OFF] cannot be selected. Custom menu items not available in [Scene Selection] The icons below indicates the available modes. Menu items FINDER/LCD Setting Red Eye Reduction Grid Line Auto Review DISP Button(Monitor) DISP Button(Finder) Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Live View Display * Func. of C Button Func. of AEL button Func. of Left Button Func. of Right Button Func. of Down Button Smart Telecon.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Using MENU items (Viewing) You can change the settings for the viewing, or execute functions. In the “Using MENU items (Viewing)” section, the following MENU item is explained. (Playback menu) 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Still/Movie Select Before Use Still/Movie Select Shooting Viewing Switches the display mode between still images and movies (View Mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Still/Movie Select] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Folder View(Still)) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Displays still images. (Folder View(MP4)) Displays MP4-format movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Delete Before Use Delete Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the Delete button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Delete] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Viewing images on a TV After step 1, select an image to be deleted, then press (Multiple Img.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Slide Show Before Use Slide Show Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in [Slide Show] on a 3D TV connected to the camera. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Slide Show] The setting screen appears. Changing settings 2. Select the desired setting. Viewing images on a TV 3. [Enter] Using with your computer 4.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Viewing Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Image Index] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (4 Images) Displays four images. Viewing images on a TV (9 Images) Displays nine images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Rotate Before Use Rotate Shooting Viewing Rotates a still image counterclockwise 90°. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Rotate] [Enter] Repeat this step until the image is displayed in the desired direction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Protect Before Use Protect Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Protect] desired mode Changing settings You can select and protect multiple images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Specify Printing Before Use Specify Printing Shooting Viewing 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. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration, and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Volume Settings Before Use Volume Settings Shooting Viewing Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 2 [Volume Settings] desired value Using MENU items (Viewing) Adjusting the volume during playback Changing settings Viewing images on a TV The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Playback Display Before Use Playback Display Shooting Viewing Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in portrait orientation. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 2 [Playback Display] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Auto Rotate Viewing images on a TV Manual Rotate Displays in landscape orientation. Displays in portrait orientation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Before Use Shooting Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while — indicates settings that cannot be changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV You can change the settings for memory cards or the camera. In the “Changing camera settings” section, the following MENU item is explained. (Memory card tool menu) (Clock setup menu) (Setup menu) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Format Before Use Format Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Formats the memory card. 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > File Number Before Use File Number Shooting Viewing Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [File Number] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 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 Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Folder Name Before Use Folder Name Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Select REC Folder Before Use Select REC Folder Shooting Viewing Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select a folder with Changing settings 3. Press Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1 [Select REC Folder] / on the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > New Folder Before Use New Folder Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Recover Image DB Before Use Recover Image DB Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Display Card Space Before Use Display Card Space Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Displays the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. The number of recordable still images is also displayed. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock setup menu > Date/Time Setup Before Use Date/Time Setup Shooting Viewing Sets the date and time again. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press 1 / [Date/Time Setup] to select the desired item, and set the numeric value using / . Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera 3. [Enter] Contents list Daylight Svg.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock setup menu > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Menu start Before Use Menu start Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item previously set. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Menu start] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Top Always displays the first screen of the menu.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Delete confirm. Before Use Delete confirm. Shooting Viewing Sets [Delete] or [Cancel] as the default setting for the delete confirmation screen. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Delete confirm.] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings “Delete” first Viewing images on a TV “Cancel” first Sets which is selected at first.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Mode Dial Guide Before Use Mode Dial Guide Shooting Viewing Sets whether to display the mode dial guide (description for each shooting mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 1 [Mode Dial Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Sets whether to display [Mode Dial Guide].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > LCD Brightness Before Use LCD Brightness Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The brightness of the screen is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor. You can set the brightness of the screen manually. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Viewfinder Bright. Before Use Viewfinder Bright. Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When using a viewfinder accessory (sold separately), the camera adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder automatically using the light sensor. You can also adjust the brightness manually. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 1 [Viewfinder Bright.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > LCD Quality Before Use LCD Quality Shooting Viewing Sets the screen display quality. Select [Standard] to save the battery consumption. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 2 [LCD Quality] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings High Displays images in high picture quality. Viewing images on a TV Standard Displays images in standard picture quality. Select this to reduce the battery consumption.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Power Saving Start Time Before Use Power Saving Start Time Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the length of time until the camera turns off automatically. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > HDMI Resolution Before Use HDMI Resolution Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use CTRL FOR HDMI Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 2 [CTRL FOR HDMI] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV On Sets whether to operate the camera using a TV remote control.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Upload Settings Before Use Upload Settings Shooting Viewing Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Upload Settings] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1.
instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB Connection Before Use USB Connection Shooting Viewing Sets how to make a USB connection when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB LUN Setting Before Use USB LUN Setting Shooting Viewing Sets [USB Connection] mode when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [USB LUN Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Multi Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The built-in software “PlayMemories Home” can be used.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB Power Supply Before Use USB Power Supply Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to use [USB Power Supply] function when the camera is connected to a computer or USB device using the micro USB cable. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 3 [USB Power Supply] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV On Uses [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50i-compatible models) Before Use Shooting PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50i-compatible models) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Plays back movies recorded with the camera on a PAL/NTSC system TV. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 3 [PAL/NTSC Selector] desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV PAL Plays back movies recorded with the camera on a PAL system TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Audio signals Before Use Audio signals Shooting Viewing Selects whether the camera produce or turn off the sound when you operate the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU 3 [Audio signals] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control wheel/shutter button, etc. Viewing images on a TV Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Version Before Use Version Shooting Viewing Displays the software version installed on this camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Language Before Use Language 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 Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can set whether to use a demonstration of movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 4 [Demo Mode] desired mode Changing settings Automatically starts the movie demonstration when no operation is performed for about one minute.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Initialize Before Use Initialize Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Initializes the settings to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU 4 Reset Default Resets all settings to default settings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Before Use Shooting Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Shooting Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote control sup
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Cyber-shot User Guide 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 The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Image Data Converter” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.
When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 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) Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] Changing settings [Run]. www.sony.
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, click [Start] [PlayMemories Home] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. For Windows 8, select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] menu of “PlayMemories Home.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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]. Set MENU 3 [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Image Data Converter” Before Use “Image Data Converter” Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Below are examples of the functions available when you use “Image Data Converter.” You can edit RAW images using multiple correction functions, such as tone curve or sharpness.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “Image Data Converter” Before Use Installing “Image Data Converter” Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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. Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) “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 Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > To disconnect your camera from the computer Before Use Shooting To disconnect your camera from the computer 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. Turning off the camera. 1. Click the disconnect icon ( ) on the tasktray.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Before Use Shooting Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Characteristics of each type of disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with
definition image quality (STD) and a standard definition image quality (STD) disc is created. Types of discs that can be used with “PlayMemories Home” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PlayMemories Home.” For information on Blu-ray discs, see “Creating Blu-ray discs.” [Details] DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL: Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW: Can be re-written and used again. Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Before Use Shooting Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) An AVCHD disc with HD picture quality can be created from AVCHD movies imported to a PC using the “PlayMemories Home” software. Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Before Use Shooting Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using the “PlayMemories Home” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. Changing settings 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating Blu-ray discs Before Use Creating Blu-ray discs Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV You can create Blu-ray discs from AVCHD movies imported to a PC. The PC in question must be capable of creating Blu-ray discs. BD-R (not re-writable) or BD-RE (rewritable) discs can be used. Multi-session recordings cannot be made.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 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 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 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 Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the lock lever is locked. Cannot turn on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot record images. Changing settings Check the free capacity of the memory card. If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] Change the memory card. Viewing images on a TV You cannot record images while charging the flash.
When the Smile Shutter function is activated. [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash in the following situations: [Drive Mode] is set to [Bracket: Cont.]. [Details] (Night Scene) or (Hand-held Twilight) mode is selected in [Scene Selection]. Shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode Shooting in movie mode Set the flash to [Fill-flash] when [Scene Selection] mode is set to Action) or (Landscape), (Sports (Sunset) mode.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. [Details] Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Correct the image using “PlayMemories Home.” [Details] Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Cannot shoot images in succession. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 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. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 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 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 Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is ) will differ depending on the state of the camera. working.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date, and time.
Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. Turn the power off. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again. Because you have been recording for a long time, the temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level. Stop recording. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [File Format] to [MP4].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > 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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Viewing Memory card back up Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places On operating temperatures Changing settings On moisture condensation Viewing images on a TV Functions built into this camera Using with your computer What is 1080 60p/50p? On image data compatibility Notes whe
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. Functions built into this camera This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 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 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) Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack Changing settings On battery life Viewing images on a TV Compatible battery pack Using with your computer On charging the battery pack Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About
Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store the camera in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year while storing. To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag, etc. to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack Before Use Charging the battery pack 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 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media When using “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Changing settings Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Memo
A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operations When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data.
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately). “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor Notes on using “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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Shooting Viewing Cleaning the lens and flash Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 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 Shooting Number of still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 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. 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 > 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 AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens Before Use Carl Zeiss lens Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Before Use AVCHD format Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i* 1 or 720p* 2 specification using high-efficiency compression coding technology.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use License Shooting Viewing Notes on the License 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 This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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.
