VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S730 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference.
Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo” You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick” You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 95. When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8 Color – On the effects of lighting................................................................
Table of contents Viewing menu .........................................................................................
Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................60 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................62 On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) ............................................64 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”...65 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”...........
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash 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 20), and the menus (page 30). 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. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. What you can do to reduce the blurring • Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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.
Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 37).
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” 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.
Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon” Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Identifying parts I AC adaptor cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 5 4 • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. • You cannot charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries by the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. J Access lamp K Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 18). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining z AE/AF lock (21) Recording mode (21, 39) White balance (37) WB STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) (25) Mode dial (Program Auto) (20) Camera mode SL Flash mode (22) Flash charging When shooting movies Zoom scaling (22, 49) 1.
Indicators on the screen C E Display Indication 7M 3:2 3M VGA 16:9 101 5M Display Image size (24) Indication Histogram (18) Recording folder (52) 125 Shutter speed • This does not appear when using internal memory. F2.8 Aperture value +2.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (21) 7M 3:2 5M 3M VGA 16:9 Image size (24) Playback mode Protect (42) - Print order (DPOF) mark (80) When playing back movies Changing folder (41) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display 101 E Indication Display Histogram (18) Recording folder (52) • • This does not appear when using internal memory. 101 Indication PictBridge connecting (77) Playback folder (41) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity 2008 1 1 9:30 AM DPOF BACK/ NEXT appears when histogram display is disabled.
Changing the screen display v DISP (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting – When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies. During playback – When the menu is displayed.
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 22 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.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 21 : Program Auto mode 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. (For details on the functions available t page 31) : Movie recording mode Allows you to record movies.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Macro button Shutter button DISP button Flash button Zoom button Mode dial (Image Size) button Control button Basic Operations Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button 1 Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select . . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (From the front of the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (page 23) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Using the self-timer Press V ( Basic Operations (No indicator): Macro Off : Macro On (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther (13 7/8 inches or farther) from the front of the lens) • Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the still image size Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 10. The default setting is marked with . *1) *2) 24 Image size Guidelines 7M (3072×2304) Up to A3/11×17" print 3:2*1 (3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print 3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print VGA (640×480) For E-mail 16:9*2 (1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV No.
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Shutter button 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ). Basic Operations Mode dial • For details on modes, see the next page. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection (page 20).
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Twilight Portrait* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. Twilight* Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures.
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.
Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button (Playback zoom) button MENU button z button (Delete) button Control button (Playback) button 1 Press (Playback). • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.
Viewing/deleting images To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z. (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the indicator on the selected image.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button MENU button Mode dial z button Control button (Playback) button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback). • Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 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.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 Shooting menu (page 32) The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color. Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color. Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color. Rich (RICH) Sets the image to bright color. Normal Sets the image to standard color.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (EV): Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. Using the menu • For details on the Exposure, see page 8. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 9 (Focus): Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject (Focus preset). • Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. 0.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen) or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) ( ) (Only for still image) Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluorescent ( Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Shooting menu Daylight ( For details on the operation 1 page 30 ) Auto Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks. Adjusts the White Balance automatically. • For details on the white balance, see page 9. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( ). • Except in [Flash] ( WB ) modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Burst ( ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. Normal (Flash forced off). Does not shoot continuously.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode, see page 22. • If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Toward + Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images 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. Using the menu 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The - indicator appears on a protected image. 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. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [Protect] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Slide): Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). Interval 3 sec Sets the slide show interval. 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Image You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size Small size You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M 3M VGA Cancel Cancels resizing. Using the menu 5M For details on guidelines for selecting the image size, see page 24. 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Rotate): Rotating a still image 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 [Rotate] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 Trimming: Recording an enlarged image Records an enlarged image (page 28) as a new file. Trimming See the following procedure. Return Cancels trimming. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is retained.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial MENU button z button Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. 3 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. 4 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 48 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 [7M] or [3:2].
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 48 Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is complete.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z. Using the Setup screen • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Copying starts. To cancel copying Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press z. • Use batteries with enough power remaining.
1 Setup1 For details on the operation 1 page 48 The default settings are marked with . Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter 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. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages. Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Setup2 2 For details on the operation 1 page 48 The default settings are marked with . USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76).
Setup2 For details on the operation 1 page 48 Clock Set Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup2) screen. 2 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 5 Select [OK] with B, then press z. To cancel the clock setting Using the Setup screen Select [Cancel], then press z.
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied dedicated A/V cable. Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
Viewing images on a TV 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 dedicated 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.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 72). Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version. • Under Windows Vista, some names and operations may differ from those described below.
Enjoying your Windows computer 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 SP4, Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* • 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. • Log in as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 4 Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SonyPicture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully.
Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture Motion Browser Guide”, are created on the desktop. • Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. • Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser Guide”.
On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser”. “Picture Motion Browser” overview With the “Picture Motion Browser” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with Connecting the camera to your computer 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer 1 Connects the camera to a computer as described “Connecting the camera to your computer”. Viewing images on your computer When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser” appears automatically.
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the dedicated 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.
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” • Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.AVI – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. • For more information about folders, see pages 41 and 52.
Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” 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.
Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” 3 Click [Open folder to view files] t [OK](Only for Windows XP) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 6 Double-click the [My Documents] (For Windows Vista: “Documents”) folder. Then, rightclick on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 1 2 2 • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000” on page 70. 4 Double-click [DCIM].
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “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”. • Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed. • You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” 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/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Using your Macintosh computer To delete the USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from the computer.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows Start from the shortcut icon on the desktop. Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 89). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 76) 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.
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 with the dedicated USB cable. Index button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 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 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. [Index] indicator Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3: Printing” (page 77).
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.
Printing at a shop To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. Marking in index mode To remove the mark in index mode 1 Display the index screen Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. (page 29). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. 3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 83 to 91. 2 Remove the batteries, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 55). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked.
Troubleshooting 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. • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 28). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. . The subject is not visible on the screen.
Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. • (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 89). By using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print or save images with the date (page 64).
Troubleshooting Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2). Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 28). • The battery level is low. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied). Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 28). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 71).
Troubleshooting Computers Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 61 for Windows, and page 72 for Macintosh. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot. • Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
Troubleshooting The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo”. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 65). Cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Troubleshooting Printing See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items. 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. • When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
Troubleshooting Printing is canceled. • You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the (PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 57).
Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. E • The battery level is low. Insert new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on again.
Warning messages Cannot record Connect to PictBridge device • The camera cannot record images in the • You tried to print images before the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 53). printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. File protect • Release the protection (page 42). No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s).
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” functions.
On the “Memory Stick Duo” 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. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type A B C 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 • Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large difference between the available shooting time and the available playback time.
Index Index A Connecting AC Adaptor...........................13 Changing ....................... 53 Adjusting EV ..................18, 33 Printer ........................... 77 Creating.........................52 AE/AF lock indicator .....21, 35 TV................................. 58 Selecting........................ 41 AF lock ...........................21, 35 Copy..................................... 54 Format ............................51, 52 AF range finder frame ..........
Index M Print ...................................... 75 Shutter speed ..........................8 Macintosh computer .............72 Index mode ................... 76 Recommended environment ...................72 Single image mode........ 76 Single image mode printing ..........................76 Print order mark ................... 80 Slide Show ............................44 Macro....................................23 Printing at a shop.................. 80 Slow synchro ......................
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