Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Using your computer DSC-S500 Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV “Instruction Manual” (separate volume) Digi tal Still Cam era Troubleshooting Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.
Read this first For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in Europe This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • Do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens Warning on copyright • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.4% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Instruction Manual” (separate volume) Digit ill al St Came ra Preparation Shoot images easily View/delete images Printing images Troubleshooting Others Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 26 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 28 • Change the default settings t page 39 1 2 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer Th
Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................5 Notes on using your camera .....................................................................6 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................12 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 12 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 34 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 39 Camera .............................................................................................. 40 Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Internal Memory Tool.............................................
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................48 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................50 Copying images to your computer...........................................................51 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 26), the menus (page 28), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 31 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 6M 2816 2,816 pixels × 2,112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels 640 2112 480 Pixels Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 6 7 2 3 N AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 8 4 9 5 q; 2 qa 3 qs qf qd 5 4 A Shutter button B Mode dial (26) C Flash D Microphone E Lens F POWER button G POWER lamp H Self-timer lamp I Buzzer J (USB) jack K A/V OUT jack L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
qg qk ql w; wa qj ws O For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button Enjoying the camera qh For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button P LCD screen (22) Q R (Image Size/Delete) button (Screen status) button (22) S Hook for wrist strap T MENU button (28) U Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: V / / / Access lamp 17
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Battery remaining When shooting still images z AE/AF lock 101 VGA Indication Recording mode (26, 32) 30 White balance (31) STBY REC 33 Mode dial (Scene Selection) F2.8 +2.0EV Mode dial (26) SL When shooting movies Flash mode Flash charging Red-eye reduction (41) 101 STBY Standby/Recording a movie 00:00:00 [00:00:30] Sharpness (33) Saturation (33) Metering mode (30) + Picture effect (33) B +2.
C D Display 6M 3:2 Display Indication Image size (15) E Low battery warning (25, 84) Image quality (32) + Spot metering cross hair (30) VGA 3 2 0 FINE STD 101 Recording folder (43) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) AF range finder frame E Display Indication Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (23) 33 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value 00:00:00 [00:00:30] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) +2.
When playing back still images A Display 101 1.3 Indication 101 VGA Battery remaining 12/12 6M 3:2 +2.0EV 2M 33 3M Image size (15) VGA 3 2 0 F2.8 Recording mode (26) N Playback - Protect (35) Print order (DPOF) mark (68) BACK/NEXT Change folder (34) When playing back movies • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
D Display Indication +2.0EV EV level value (30) ISO number (31) Metering mode (30) Flash Enjoying the camera PictBridge connecting (67) • Do not disconnect the USB cable, while the icon is displayed. White balance (31) 33 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value Playback image E Display Indication 2006 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image DPOF Menu (28) • During movie playback, pressing MENU does not show the menu bar.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” and internal memory (approx. 25 MB) formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality, see page 15.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has approx. 25 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 88). • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies : Playback/Edit Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. : Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 28 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: : available) Scene Menu for shooting (page 30) (EV) (Metering Mode) — — — — — ISO — — — — — — (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 13 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). Standard (STD) Records with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the image quality t page 15 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( Sepia ( ) ) Off Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect. Adjusts the saturation of the image. + (5) Toward +: Brightens the color. Using the menu (Saturation) Normal – (5) Toward –: Darkens the color. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 28 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. VGA 2/9 Using the menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. Using the menu Off 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 28 (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then Using the Setup screen 1 Turn on the power. press B again. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 39 The default settings are marked with . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [6M] or [3:2].
For details on the operation 1 page 39 Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting. On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. On Use the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 39 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 39 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation 1 page 39 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 39 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 39 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation 1 page 39 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 71 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 62). This section describes the English version screen contents.
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the 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 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images. If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized, see page 80.
3 Set the mode dial to , then press POWER to turn on the camera and the computer. • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Mass Storage POWER Memory Stick Switch on Access indicators* MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 1 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. 2 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing.
6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 52. Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer 2 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]. 1 2 • For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer” on page 52.
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 57), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. 2 Double-click the desired image file.
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “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 the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and gives basic instructions. Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera. Importing images “Cyber-shot Viewer” overview With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor.
3 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. 2 Viewing images in “Viewed folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar 1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 61. 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the “Cyber-shot Viewer” starts.
Hour display screen Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button. • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration. 1 Changing the “Folder to be imported” To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen. To display the “Import Settings” screen, choose [Image Import Settings...] from the [File] menu.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • “Cyber-shot Viewer” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.
To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 65) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant 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. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection. MENU button Index button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. 2To the jack (USB) [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] USB cable 1To the USB jack Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 68) regardless of the displayed image.
[Index] To print other images Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1. Select the size of the printing sheet. To print images on the index screen [Date] Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 65) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 66), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears.
Printing at 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 from the camera.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder].
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. VGA 2/9 101-0002 BACK/NEXT Mode dial 2006 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 1To audio/video input jacks A/V cable Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
On TV color systems If you want to view 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 TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 73 to 83. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 45). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 88). • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 23). If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images. – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 86). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] (page 32). – (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) is selected in the Scene Selection. – When the mode dial is set to . • Set the flash to (Flash forced on) to shoot still images when (Landscape mode) or (Beach mode) is selected in the Scene Selection. The close-up (Macro) function does not work. • (Twilight mode), Selection (page 27).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 41).
The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV (page 47). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 70). • The USB cable is connected to the USB jack. Disconnect it according to the correct procedure (page 55). The image does not appear on the screen. • If the A/V cable is connected, disconnect it (page 70). No recorded sound is played back with movies on the camera.
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 49 for Windows, and page 62 for Macintosh. Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera. • When the battery level is low, install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • Use the supplied USB cable (supplied) (page 52). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
You cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 56). • Operate correctly (page 57). “Cyber-shot Viewer” Images are not displayed correctly. • Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 61).
You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 86). “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot. • Check whether the computer and the card reader support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. • When printing images using your own printer, try canceling the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print the image again (page 67). Cannot select the print size. • Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size. Cannot print the image at the size selected. • If you have changed the paper size after having the USB cable connected, then connect the printer again.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again. Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. • This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. The battery remaining indicator is not displayed. • When the AC Adaptor is used, the battery remaining indicator is not displayed.
Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Turn the power off and on again Memory Stick locked • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 86). • A problem with the lens has caused an error. E • The battery level is low. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 44). File error No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s). • You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while a folder that holds only movies was selected. You cannot print movies. • An error occurred while the image was playing back. File protect • Release the protection (page 36).
Others On the “Memory 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.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type supplied supported rechargeable LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries a a — HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries* — a a ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery — a — Manganese batteries** — — — Lithium batteries** — — — Ni-Cd batteries** — — — * NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc. ** Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • 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 malfunction of the battery charger. • Do not carry or store the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries with metallic objects.
Precautions x Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the 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.
Index Index A A/V cable ..............................70 Aperture ................................13 Auto Focus............................12 Auto Review .........................41 AVI........................................56 Copying images to your computer ....................... 51 Internal Memory Tool...........42 Create REC. Folder .............. 43 Internal rechargeable battery............................90 Cyber-shot Viewer................ 58 ISO............................
O Screen Changing the display .... 22 Warning messages ................ 84 OS...................................49, 62 Indicator........................ 18 WB ....................................... 31 Overexposure........................13 LCD Backlight.............. 45 White balance ....................... 31 Sepia..................................... 33 Windows computer............... 48 Setup ........................ 33, 38, 39 P P.Effect..................................33 Camera..........
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