SONY 2-68o-ts6-, tt Dig#*a# S,i## Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Using the menu Handbook Before operating tile unit, please read this handbook and "Instruction Manual" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for f_ature reference. Using the Setup screen Owner's Record Tile model and serial numbers are located on tile bottom. Record the serial nmnber in tlle space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you cat1 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
CAUTION To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to opmate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested und found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the PCC Rules.
Noteson usingyour camera Typesof "MemoryStick"thatcan be used (notsupplied) The IC recording medimn used by this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There two types of "Memory Stick". Notes on recording/playback arc "MemoryStick Duo":you can use a "MemoryStick Duo"with your camera. "MemoryStick":you cannot use a "MemoryStick" with your camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 83.
•Exposing tileLCD screen orthe lens todirect sunlight forlong periods may cause malf_anctions. Becaref_Jt when placing the camera near awindow oroutdoors. •Donot press against the LCD screen. The screen may bediscolored and that may cause a malf_anction. •hnages may trail across on theLCD screen ina cold location. This isnot amal*_Jnction. •This camera isequipped with apower zoom lens. Becareful nottobump the lens. and be care*_Jl nottoapply force toit.
Forfull use of the digitalstill camera iges easily _et more friendly with your camera • Shoot with yol_tr favorite --_ page 24 • Enjoy various • Change settings shooting/playback the dethult settings _ (Progranl auto shooting) using the lllentl .
Tableof contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 3 Basic techniques for better images ........................................................... Focus - Focusing on a subject successfully ..................................................... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ........................................................... Color - On the effects of lighting ....................................................................
Viewing menu .......................................................................................... 32 [_ (Folder) (Protect) DPOF r[_ (Print) (Slide) (Resize) D_ (Rotate) (Setup) Using Setup items .............................................................................. 37 Camera .............................................................................................. Digital Zoom Dale/Time 38 Red Eye Reduction Auto Rex ie_ rib Internal Memory Tool .....................................
Viewing image filesstored onacomputer withyourcamera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ................................................................... 55 Using the"Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) ............................................. 56 Using yourMacintosh computer ...................................................... 60 Howtoprintstillimages ............................................................... 62 Printing images directly using aPictBridge compliant printer .................
Basictechniquesfor better images This section describes the basics so you can enjoy yore" camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on. \, Press tile shuner button t_fly down straight away. Press tile shuner button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator Flashing"_lit/I)eeps Then press tile shutter button fully do_n. If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Exposure; ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too tll{lc'h light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image 10 The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. [EV]: AiIo'_vsyou to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera.
Adjustingthe ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating ho_ much light an image pickup de_ice (equivalent to photo fihns) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images diflier depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISOI adjusts the sensitivity --+ page 29 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright imagc e_en when shooting image tends to become nois}. in a dark location, llowe_ er, the _o Low ISO sensitivity Records a st_r]ootller it'aagc.
and the image is displayed in fine detail. "linage size" is shown by the number ef pixels. Although you cannot see the difli:rcnces on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time difrcr when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Selecting the image size for use Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e mail The default settings are marked _ith 8- 5M (2592x 19441 .._(_.
Identifying parts See the pages eperation. in parentheses for details ef [] [] [] AC Adapter cord cover To use the AC-LSSK AC Adapter (net supplied) ® [] ® [] [] [] [] Shutter [] Mede button [] Microphone [] Lens [] POWER [] Flash [] Self-timer [_ Buzzer dial (24) button /lamp lamp Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. [] ,_CSBj.ck [] A/V OUT jack [] Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5ram (7/32 inch).
[] LCD screen (20) [] For shooting: ZOOllt (W/T) button For _iewing: _/@; (Playback zoom) button/[_ (lndex) button [] 1[_1 Screen status button (20) [] Hook for wrist strap [] MENU button (26) [] Control button Menu on: A./V/4/_'/O Menu off: ,_/
Indicatorson the screen See the pages operation. in parentheses for detail'; of [] Battery remaining When shootingstill images • @ I_]LTvGAFNE_] AE/AF [_ _-/m_ z'_ _ 25i _ _,,6__ mode (24, 30) balance (20) .:÷:. Standby/Recording .._ _ "_'_ {) [] Mode I_ p dial (Scene Selection) Mode _ a movie dial (24) Flash mode Flash c]larging @ STB¥ 1oo:oo:oo 1oo:oo:3o1 r_ .
[] [] iii_i_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_iiiiiiiN_i!_!i_i!_ I_sM a._ 1_3M Image c\_ size Low batte_ k-_fa k-'TaA + FINE STD _'_il Recording (28) [ folder (41 ) Remaining rnemory _ AF range linder lrame (9 [] internal capacity (21 ) f_] Remaining ' Memo_' Duo" capacit} (2I) 00:00:00 [00:00:30] Recording time Imaximum recordable time] (2I) 30 Remaining recordable _'2 (23, Spot metering cross hair hnage quatit} (29) • This does not appeal wh
When playing backstill images [] Battery remaining I_sM a.z I_aa_a Image size E% L%A Recording mode (24, 30) Playback Protect (33) Print order (DPOF) (66) When playing backmovies II_ _[_ _ mark Changelk_lder(32) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. O_x1.3 Zoom scaling [] [] _t( PictBridge connecting _[NI Recording %lder (41) (63) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. [_, Playback l_Ider (32) • This does not appear when using the internal memory.
[] iii_i_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_iiiiiiiNi_i!_!i_i!_ @ Do not disconnect cable +2,0EV EV IS0400 ISO nu tuber [] Metering @ @,<- _ the USB (65) level value (28) (29) mode (28) Flash _ White balmlce (2t,_) 33 Shutter F2,8 Aperture speed value Playback image [] 2006 1 1 ........
Changing the screen display Each tilne you press the [E][ Screen status button, the display changes as follox_ s.
Numberof still imagesandrecordingtime of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for too'des that can be recorded on a "Melnory Stick Duo" and internal nlenlory (10 MB) formatted with this eanlera. The values nlay vary depending on the shooting conditions. The numberof still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upperline and [Standard]on the lower line.
Whenyoudo not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 10 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even _\hen there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the canlera, you can record images using this internal nlcntory. When a "Memory is inserted Stick Duo" (not supplied) [Recording]: Images are recordc,d on the "MemoryStick Duo". [Playback]: Images on tilt.,"MemoryStick Duo" are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Batterylife and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate nmnber of images that can be recorded/_ iewed and the battery lili: when you shoot images in [NormalI mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient/cmperaturc of 25'C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory necessary. Note that the actual than those indicated conditions of use.
Usingthe modedial Set the mode dial to the desired function. _ Mode dia Control button _ _: Shooting movies _: Playback/Edit Still image shootingmodes j_: Autoadjustment mode Allex_s easy sheeting _ith the settings adjusted auteznatically. =*_,_ __ [] _ : SceneSelectionmode Allows you to sheet _ith preset settings according to the scene. P: Program auto shooting mode Allo_ s you to shoot _ith the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
SceneSelection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of lunctions is determined by the camera. (_/: you can select the desired setting) ..) _J "° ...... _ ® $SL ,/ AUIO ....... _r_ .:._:.
Us#_g _fle mer_u Using menu items Control 4 | Turn 2 on the power and button set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Press the 3 Select MENU the to display desired on the control menu menu. item with 41/1_ button. • If"the desired item is invisible, until it appears on thL, Scl'ec'n. ke0p pl'essing _/_" • Press O after selecting an item when the mode c a is set to O_ • 4 Select the setting with j Jr.
Menu items For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 The menu items available _ary depending on the mode dial position. Only the ax ailable items are displayed on the screen. (X/ : available) Mode dial position: a P Scene H V _/ '/ _/ [] Menufor shooting(page28) [] (EV) [] V' _/ WB (White Bal) (Metering Mode) _/ _/ ISO ",/ '7 _/ ,,/ '/ V _/ _/ _/ V V" _J.
Shooting menu The default settings are marked For detai/s on the operation _ with _. Manually Toward page 26 adjusts the expesm'e. Tovr ard + {" +9.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically b} the camera. g -2.0EV Toward : Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure _+ page 10 • The compensation value can be set in I/3EV increments.
For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, x_hen the colors of a image look strange. _,6,_(Incandescent) Adjusts %r places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. i_i! (Fluorescent) Adjusts Ior fluorescent lighting. (Cloudy) Adjusts Ior a cloudy sky. ":+.
For details on the operation _ Selects button. whether the camera perfornls Burst (l_) continuous shooting or not when page 26 you press the shu/ler Records the maximum number of images in succession (relL,r to the R)llowing table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When "Recording" disappears, you can shoot the next imagE. Normal Does not shoot continuously. Onthe [Burst] • The flash is set to _'_ (No flash).
For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 Adjusts the saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal - ((_) Adjusts the sharpness + ([_]) To_'card : Darkens the color. of the image. Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal - ([_]) Toward :Soltens the image. See page 37.
For detai/s on the operation _ page 26 Viewingmenu The default Selects Duo". settings the folder are marked containing with _. the image OK Cancel (_) Select the desired D _02 Fold_Name:I_2MSDCF you want to play back when using a "Memory Stick the felle_ving procedure. (See ancels the selection. Iblder with _11/1_on the control button. 2_2 Crated: N_ of F_a_: 9 Select Folder _" _ BACK'_T @ Select IOK] with ._._then press 0.
For detai/s on the operation _ Protects images Protect Exit against accidental (o-.._) page 26 erasure. See the lollo_ing Ex is t le Protect procedure. on UtlCt on. To protect images in single-image mode (_) Display the image you want to protect. @ Press MENU @ Select Io'-_] (Protect) with _11/1_on the control button, The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator to display the menu. (_) To protect other images, select the desired then press O. appears on the image.
For details on the operation _ page 26 To cancelthe protection In single-image mode Press • in step @ or (_) of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode (_) Select the image Ik_r which you want to re,move protection index mode." @ Press • to turn the _ @ Repeat the operation indicator in step (_) ol **To protect images gray. above lbr all images to be unprotected. @ Press MENU, select I()K] with I_, and then press •.
For details on the operation _ page 26 Image Folder All Plays back all images in the selected lolder. stored on the *'Memo_' Stick Duo". Repeat ON Plays back images Off After all the images ends. Start See tile loltowing procedure. Cancels the s de show. Cancel @ Select Ilnterx'al], @ Select IStart] with V/I_ The slide shoxv starts. Ilmage] and IRepeat] in a continuous toop. have been played wit]l A/V/_II/I_ on tile control back, the slide show button. tllen press _.
For detai/s on the operation _ Rotates Rotaes Determines Cancel Cancels @ Display a still image. an image. See the Ibltowing OK page 26 the rotation. procedure,. See the Ik)llowing procedure. rotation. the image to be rotated. @ Press MENU to display @ Select ID..?..=] (Rotate) the menu. with _11/I)-on the control button, then press O. (_) Select IC "_1 with A, then rotate the image with 41/_. (g) Select IOK] with A/T, then press 0. • You may not be abte • When viewing the software.
Ushtg _fleSefd# s_ree_ Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. • JV/•/I_ button Mode dial h, Control 1 Turn 2 button on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. ca 3 After pressing 1_on the control button, R go to the u_ (Setup) setting, then press 1_ again. 4 Press 4JV/4/I_ on the control button to select the item you want to set. Tile fl'amc' of" tile sc'lc'ctc'd 5 itmn turns yello_L Press • to enter the setting, s.
a Camera For detai/s on the operation _ page 37 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3x). When the zoom scale exceeds 3x. the camera uses either sniart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Snlart zoom) (_0_×) Enhtrges the image digitally with atmost no distortion. This is not awdlable when tile image size is set to I5M] or 13:2]. • TI....... i................. lc of"S,nart ...... is sl..... in the following table.
For detai/s on the operation _ Selects how to superinlpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before page 37 shooting. • The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the _ indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower right corner of the screen during playback only. Day&Time Superimposes the date, hour, and minute. Date Superimposes tile year, month and day. • The date is inserted ill the order you select.
Internal MemoryTool Fordetai/s on the operation_ page 37 This item does not appear _hen a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with _. Forzllats the internal • Note that fom/aning tlleZltory. irrevocably erases all data in the intmnal memory, including even protected images. Cancel Cancels the lormatting. @ Select IOK] with • on the control button, then press O.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation _ page 37 This item appears only when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with 8- Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially forma/ted, and can be used immediately. available "Memory Stick Duo" is already • Note that fbrmatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. OK Cancel See tile lollowing procedure. (ance s tile lk_rmatt ng.
For details on the operation _ Changes the folder currently used for recording OK Cancel I Select REC. _lD_02 images. See tile li_ltowing ( ancels c]langing (_) Select IOK] with • on the control button, The folder selection screen appears. Folder I Fotller Name:t_2MSDCF No of R_m: o Crated: page 37 procedure. tile recording lolder. then press 0.
SetupI ._._" The default Selects settings the brightness For detai/s are marked on the operation _ page 37 with 8- of the LCD backlight NormalBright when using the camera with batteries. Brightens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up tile battery charge faster. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press the shutter button.
2 Setup2 For detai/s on the operation _ page 37 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to fites in sequence even if the recording lblder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick Duo" contains a l]te with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts fi'om 0001 each time tile R_Ideris changed.
For detai/s on the operation _ page 37 Sets the date and time. OK Select IOK] with • on the control button, and press O. Them perlk_rm the procedure explained in 'Set the clock". Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
U_ W you_ computeg Enjoying yourWindows computer For details on using a Macintosh Copying images to your computer (page 49) Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing photos organized by date • Editing images Printing images 46
The following reconmlended enviromnent is ;i conlputer connected fOl" to the camera. Recommendedenvironmentfor copyingimages OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windo_,cs 2000 Proli:ssionat, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP florae Edition or Windows XP Proli.,ssional • If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at tile same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
Installingthe software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 4 Follow 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • _Vhen tile restarting • When the supplied so_iware is installed, the USB driver is insmlled automatically. on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an examplE. You can copy images from the camera to yore" computer as follows. Fora computer with a "Memory slot Stick" Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
When a USB connection is Established the first time, your computer runs a pregram to rEcognizE Wait for a whilE. for automatically the camera. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate tile computer until tile indicators turn white. • If"USB Mode NormaP' does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 44). To the '_ USB jack • For Windows 2000/Me, follow tile procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer" on page 51.
2 Click [Next]. The in:ages sa_ed onthe "Memory Stick Duo" of the canlera appear. • If no "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted, images in the internalmemory appeal. 3 Click 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. O OThe "Completing the Scanner and ('amera Wizard" screen appears. O The "Pictm-eName and Destination" screen appears.
1 Double-click [Removable [My Computer] Disk] _ [DCIM]. 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. • If the "Removable Disk" icon is not displayed, see page 76. Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. • On the storage files, 52 see page destination 54.
This section describes the procedure for viex_ing copied images in the "My Doc {m_ents" folder. 1 Click [Start] _ [My Documents]. Perform the procedures beforehand when: • Disconnecting listed the USB cable • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memo U Stick Duo" into the camera af_er copying images fiom the internal memory • Turning of} the camera • For Windows 2000/Me/XP (_) Double-click on the tasklray. Double-click @ Click _ The contents of the "My folder are displayed.
The image files recorded x_ith yore" camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo". Example: viewing folders onWindows XP • hnage files are named as follows. V1U1K1U1 stands for any number within the range fiom 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image rite are the same. Still image files: DSC01-WIUWI.JpG Movie files: MOV01qlZ]U1U1.AVI Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV01qUIlZ]K1.
Viewingimage files storedona computerwith yourcamera(usinga "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a "Memory Stick Duo", you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick Duo". • Step 1 is not necessary if tile file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Usingthe "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) You can use still images and movies fl'om the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the "Cyber-shot Viewer" and gives basic instructions. Follow in,ages these steps to import t'r(nl_ the camera. and _ie_ Importing images Make With the "Cyber-shot Viewer" you can: sure "Media Check Tool"* is running. • Import images shot with tile camera and display them on tile monitor.
3 Import the images. Viewing images in "Viewed folders" arranged date on a calendar To start importing images, click the [Import t button. by shooting @(-'lick the ICatendar] tab. Years _llen images _ere shot are listed. @Click the year. hnages shot that year are displayed, arranged on tile calendar by shooting dale. By default, images are imported into a folder created in "My Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. @To display inlages b> month, click tile desired month.
Hour display Displayingimages in full-screen mode screen Te display ;i slide sho_ of current images in t'ulbscreen mode, click the v;: button. • To list images flom a particular year or month, click that period on tile le_ of tile scrc, en. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thunlbnail te display the inlage by, itsell in a separate x_inde_. • You can edit displayed the toolbar button.
Updating image registration information Preparingimagesstoredon the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the "Viewed folders". From the IFilel menu, choose {Register Viewed Folders...l to display the settings screen for "Viewed folders" registration. To update image inl_mlmtion, choose [Update Databaset from the IToolsI menu. • Updating the database may take a while.
UsingyourMacintoshcomputer You can copy imagesto yOLII" computer. • The suppliedso,wareisnotCOml_atible with MacintoshCOml_uters. Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure asthat described in "Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 49. The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommendedenvironmentfor copyingimages 2 OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 91_ 92 orMac OS X (vlO.
Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting • Removing • Inserting camera tile USB a "Memory a "Memory al_er copying cable Stick Stick images Duo" Duo" into fiom tile tile internal memory • Turning off the camera Dragand dropthe drive icon or the iconofthe "Memory Stick Duo"to the "Trash" icon, The c;111lel'_l is disconnected t'rom the computer. • If you are using procedure computer above Mac alier OS X vl0.0, you have perfurm turnc'd the your ofT.
Pd#_#_gstiN F_h%_es Howto printstill images You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a /SCPictBridge compliant printer. You can print images wifl_ a "MEmory Stick" compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. You can copy images to a computer using the "Cyber-shot ViEWEr" sol/ware in the supplied CD-ROM and print the images.
Printing imagesdirectlyusinga PictBridgecompliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. MENU button _d(PictBridge • "PictBrMge" (CIPA: Camera is based Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer _\ith the USB cableh tm tile CIPA & hnaging standard. Index button Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single inlage on a printing sheet.
iii!i!iiiii! i 1 Connect the _ (USB) jack on your Regardless el what the mede dial is set to, the print menu appears v_hen you complete Stage 2. camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. Select the desired printing method with _ on the control button, then press 0. [All In This Folder] To the _ (USB) jack Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] Prints all the images \_ith a _ (Print order) tnark (page 66) regardless of the displayed image.
[Size] To print images on the index screen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perfornl "Stage 1: Preparing the canlera" (page 63) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 64), then proceed with the ]'ollowing. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select {CancelI to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows. [Date] Select lDay&Titnel or [Datel to insert the date and time on images.
Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly fl'om the camera.
To remove 1 Display 2 the mark in index mode Select the images h'om which you want to relnove the lll;ll'k in step 5, then press 0. the index screen. Press MENU to display the menu. To remove all the marks in the folder Select IAII In This Folder] in step 4, then press 0. Select [Off], then press 0. _,1 Select DPOF with 41/1%then press O. 4 Select [Select] with JJV, then press O. • You cannot add a _ ltl_llkill [All Ill This Fotder].
go_mecdW your_amom la youg TV Viewingimageson a TV screen You can view images on a TV screenby cennccting thecamera to a TV. 3 Set the mode dial to [_, and turn on the camera. Tm-n eff beth yeur camera and the TV before cennccting the camera and the TV _ith the A/V cable. I Connect Mode dial the A/V cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV. To audio/video jacks input Images shot with the camera the TV screen.
On TV color systems If you \_ant to vie\_ images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the color system of the country or region when the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Uanada, Uentra] America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting II yogi experience tro_lblc _,ith yo_tr camera, try the following '_okttions. 1 0 Check the items on pages71 to 80. 0 Removethe batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, andturn on the power. V initialize the settings(pages 43) 0 ConsultyourSonydealer or local authorizedSonyservice facility. Please understand that yogi give your checked _,hen yo_t send your camera 7O 1 O consent that the contents to be repaired.
The battery remaining indicator is displayed • This phenomenon 85). indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly. occurs when you use the camera • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel remaining Ina} not be correctly indicated. Primary in an extremely Battery battery remaining hot or cold location (not supplied), the displayed (page time • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than 1_. • Set the mode dial to 1_ when shooting movies. The subject is not visible on the screen. • Set the mode dial to an other position than [] (page 24). The image is out of focus. • The su/_ject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode.
The date and time • While shooting, arc" displayed. are not displayed. the date and time are not displayed. Only during playback, the date and time The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time. The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 28). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind tile su/2ject.
Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo' is lult. Delete unnecessary images. • The battery' level is low. install charged batteries or replace with new ones. Refer to "Conlputers" (page 75) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Setthe mode dial to [] (page 24). • The lbIder/l]le name has been changed on your computer.
Your camera • Cancel cannot delete tile protection • Set tile _rhe-protect You have deleted an image. (page 34). swhch on tile 'Memory an image Stick Duo" It) tile recordin_ poshion (pa_e 83. by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cttnnot restore it. We recommend on an image (page 33), or set the write-protect switch on the 'Memory LOCK position (page 83) to prevent accidental erasure. that you set protection Stick Duo" to the You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
You cannot copy images. • Connect tile camera and your computer correctly using tile USB cable (page 50). • Follow the designated copy procedure lk)r your OS (pages 50, 60). • When you shoot images with a "Memory Stick Duo" lkmnatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a _Memory Stick Duo" Iormatted by your camera (page 4I). After making a USB connection, automatically. • Start Media Check Tool' (page "Cyber-shot Viewer" does not start 5b).
Images are not displayed correctly with "Cyber-shot Viewer". • Make sure the folder ol the images is registered in "Viewed folders'. displa}ed e_en if the folder is registered in "Viewed folders" update You cannot find images imported with "Cyber-shot It tile images are not the database (pa_e 59. Viewer". • Look in the "My Pictures' lblder. • If you have changed the delitult settings, reli.,rto (page 59) and check what Ik_Ideris used Ik_r importing. You want to change the "Folder to be imported".
• If"Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 50). The computer recognizes the "Memory Stick PRO Duo". The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a Memory Stick Duo' inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick Duo' inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For lurther inibrmation, reli:r to the operating instructions supplied with it. • If you select IExit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again, if you stilt cannot print your images, disconnect the cable, turn the printer ol/and then on, then connect the cable again. • Movies cannot be printed.
Your camera does • Use the type • The batte_ Metal not work. of batteries level Hydride is low you can (The batteries(not use with f-\_ indicator this camera appears). (page Install 85). new batteries or charged Nickel- supplied). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The milltlte, built-in microcomputer iIIsert tile batteries is not workhlg add tutti Oli tile properly. Remow, the batteries, and then, alk'r one camera.
Warning messages Memory If the following the instructions. Turn the messages power • A problem error. off and appear, Stick locked • You are using tile Memory Stick Duo' with tile write-protect switch, and tile switch is set to tile LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 83). follow on again with the lens has caused an • The battery level is low. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal llydride batteries (not supplied).
Cannot record Connect to PictBridge device • The camera cannot record images in tile selected lolder. Select a dil]L,rent I_)lder (page 42). • You tried to print inlages beR_re the printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge comptim_t printer. File error • An error occurred playing back. whik, the image was File protect • Release Image the protection (page 34).
Others Onthe "Memery Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of "Memory Stick" that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Notes on usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the wl'ite-protect switch to LOCK _itb a fine-tipped object.
• Do not use or store under the "Memory the following conditions: temperature locations tligb interior of a car parked Locations tlumid exposed locations substances Stick such as tile hot in direct to direct or locations Duo" sunlight sunlight with corrosive present Notes on usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor(notsupplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Duo" \_ith a "Memory Stick" compliant device, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Onthe batteries Batteriesyoucan use with your camera On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries camera • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malf_anction of the battery charger.
Effectiveuse of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Batteries LII'L'discharged even \_ben they arL,not used. We recommend you charge tile batteries just before using them. • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery lii_: is sholtened under such circumstances. To use file battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it. and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.
Precautions @ Do not leave the camera in the followingplaces • In an extremely hot place Ill places such as in a cal"parked in tile sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
ii Index A D A/V cable .............................. 68 Internal Memory Tool .......... 40 39 Internal rechargeable battery 87 ............................ 39 IS() ........................... 10, 11, 29 J Date ...................................... 10 Date/Time Auto Focus ............................. 9 Day&Time ........................... 39 Auto Review ......................... 39 Daylight ............................... 29 AVI .......................................
P RERhct ............................... PAL ...................................... PC ................... Picture Pixel eflL_ct ......................... ............ Playback/Edit Prim 12 ........................ zoom .87 ......... .38 hali%_ ay down Index .......... Prim image order .9 .62 mode ................... Stil_le .63 mode ........ 6.3 mark ................... .66 Printing at a shop ................. .66 Priming directly .63 ................... mode ..............
Trademarks • CUbE_hot is a trademark of"Sony Corporation. • "Memory Snck ', _,_, "Memory Snck PRO '. MEMORY5TIEK PRO "Memory Stick Duo", MEMORY STI[KDUO,"MemoryStickPRO Duo", MEMORY STIER PR0 DUO, "MagicGate", and MZkG ICGZ_TE are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microso_L Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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