VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S950/S980 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” media that you can use (sold separately) For details on the usable battery pack, see page 103. “Memory Stick Duo” media Notes on the LCD screen and lens You can use “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
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 ...........................................................67 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................69 On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) .................................70 Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” ................................71 Copying images to a computer without “PMB” ........................................
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 34). 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 Balance] (page 44).
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 E DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) v mark (back) N “Memory Stick Duo” media slot O Batteries insertion slot P Access lamp 1 To DC IN jack 2 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery pack.
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 Low battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for the DSC-S950. Scene Selection (26) Mode dial (20) White balance (44) Burst mode (39) • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
Indicators on the screen B D Display Indication z AE/AF lock (21) Display Indication Self-timer (24) REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie Spot metering cross hair (41) ISO400 ISO number (40) AF range finder frame (42) 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (39) 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) Histogram (18) AF range finder frame indicator (42) 1.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for the DSC-S950. PictBridge connecting (83) Protect (52) Print order (DPOF) mark (85) When playing back movies Zoom scaling (30) VOL. Volume (30) PictBridge connecting (84) • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed.
Indicators on the screen C Display Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo” media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 ISO number (40) +2.0EV Exposure Value (39) 500 Shutter speed F3.
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 12 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 21 : Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. t page 22 : Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). : Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Macro button DISP button Shutter button Flash button Zoom (W/T) button Mode dial (Image Size) button Control button Basic Operations Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) When shooting movies: 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 approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound.
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Basic Operations (No indicator): Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice.
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, press V ( ) again. • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image.
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) To change the still image size Press (Image Size), and then press b/B to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 10. The default setting is marked with . For still images Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+(13×19") *1 No.
Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) Shutter button Mode dial MENU button 1 Select with the mode dial. 2 Press the MENU button, and select from the control button (page 36). 3 Shoot with the shutter button. • For details on modes, see the next page. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to anything other than the 26 .
Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Soft Snap Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Beach When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded.
Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) 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.
Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode) Shutter button 1 Select with the mode dial. Basic Operations Mode dial 2 Shoot with the shutter button. High Sensitivity mode Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). To cancel the High Sensitivity Set the mode dial to anything other than .
Viewing images v/V/b/B button (Index) button (Playback zoom) button MENU button z button (Delete) button Control button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press the (Playback) button 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 images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. Basic Operations • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. • When using “Memory Stick Duo” media, you can select the desired date/folder with v/V after selecting the bar with b.
Deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index) button MENU button z button Control button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press the 2 Press the (Playback) button. (Delete) button while displaying in single-image or index mode. 3 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z.
Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z. The mark is checked in the check box of the image. Index Display Basic Operations Single Image 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button MENU button z button Control button (Playback) button 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 34 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 34 The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 34. The selectable mode is displayed in white. Unavailable The default settings are marked with Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is set to . Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Selects the Scene Selection in the menu.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Selects the anti-blur mode. (Auto) Activates the anti-blur function automatically when shooting conditions are likely to cause camera shake. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. (Off) Does not use anti-blur mode. Using the menu • In Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Off]. • The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically. (Off) (Auto) Does not use Face Detection function. The camera selects a face to focus on automatically.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. (Flash forced off). On the Burst • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Selects the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity (Auto) High ISO sensitivity You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity number according to shooting conditions. • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 8.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 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. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 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 34 White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. (Auto) (Daylight) Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
Shooting menu (Flash) For details on the operation 1 page 34 Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies or when (High Sensitivity) is selected with the mode dial. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Using the menu • 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 Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. (Auto) When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (On) The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. (Off) Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. Sets the image to standard color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white. Using the menu (Normal) (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 55.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 The default settings are marked with . (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order (Slideshow). Image This setting is fixed to [Folder] if “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) is not inserted. All Plays back all the still images in order. Folder Plays back the still images in the selected folder.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Start See the following procedure. Exit Cancels the slideshow. 1 Select [Image], [Effects], [Interval] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v, then press z. The slideshow starts. To end the slideshow Press z. • You cannot pause the slideshow.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 (Retouch): Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired mode with b/B.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size. (Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The image. (This Image) (Protect) indicator appears on a protected Protects/unlocks the currently selected image. • This item appears only in single-image mode. (Multiple Images) Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images. To protect an image 1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode. 2 Press the MENU button.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by taking the same steps as in “To select and protect images”. The (Protect) indicator disappears. : Adding a Print order mark Adds a print order mark ( See page 85. ) to the image you want to print. (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. Using the menu Printing images shot with the camera.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel selecting the folder Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z. z On the folders The camera stores images in a specified folder of “Memory Stick Duo” media. You can change the folder or create a new one.
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 the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2 After pressing V on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then 3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. 4 Press z to enter the setting. Using the Setup screen press z. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press the MENU button.
Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 55 . 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/ shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. On Displays the function guide.
Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 55 . USB Connect Selects the USB mode 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 82). When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer.
Shooting Settings For details on the operation 1 page 55 The default settings are marked with . Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. On Displays the grid lines. Off Does not display the grid lines. • The grid lines are not recorded. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Shooting Settings For details on the operation 1 page 55 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×) Size Total zoom scale DSC-S950 DSC-S980 8M — Approx. 4.9× 5M Approx. 5.6× Approx. 6.2× 3M Approx. 7.1× Approx. 7.8× VGA Approx. 22× Approx. 25× 16:9 (2M) Approx. 7.6× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital zoom while shooting movies. Auto Review On Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review.
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 55 This item appears only when “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media. Commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data on “Memory Stick Duo” media, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 55 Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/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 2, then press z. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 55 This item does not appear when “Memory Stick Duo” media 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 [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Formatting starts.
Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 55 Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Settings] from the (Setup) screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 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], then press z. To cancel the clock setting Select [Cancel] in step 5, then press z. Using the Setup screen • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Language Setting For details on the operation 1 page 55 Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages.
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 78). Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version. Install the software (supplied) first (page 69) • Installing the software as follows: – “PMB” Copying images to your computer (page 71) • Copying images to your computer using “PMB”.
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*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • 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 on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). • The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
On the “PMB (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 “PMB”. “PMB” overview With the “PMB” 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. • You can view image files stored on a computer with the camera by copying them to “Memory Stick Duo” media.
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” Preparing the camera and the computer Connecting the camera to your computer 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal 1 Insert “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” 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 “PMB” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. • The “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”) folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. • Removing “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Inserting “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory.
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” • 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 54 and 60.
Copying images to a computer without “PMB” You can copy images to your computer without “PMB” as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media from the camera and insert it in the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
Copying images to a computer without “PMB” 3 Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 6 Click the [Documents] (For Windows XP: [My Documents]) folder. Then, right-click on the “Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000”. 4 Double-click [DCIM].
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo” media This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on “Memory Stick Duo” media, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “PMB” 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” media to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below, or the camera is disconnected from the computer. • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. • Removing “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Inserting “Memory Stick Duo” media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera.
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 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].
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 94). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 82) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media 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. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 3 Press the MENU button, select [Print] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. Dedicated USB cable 2 To the USB jack Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print Select [This Image] or [Multiple Images] with v/V, then press z.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4: Printing 1 Select print settings with v/V/b/ B. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed. • The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
Printing at a shop You can take “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the 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. Marking a selected image MENU button Control button • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images 5 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The 1 Press the MENU button while mark appears on the screen. Single Image displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z. Index Display 3 Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z. The mark is attached to the selected image.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 88 to 96. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 56). 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 Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 103). Replace it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. The power turns off suddenly.
Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 32). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media. • 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 flash does not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 23). • You cannot use the flash when: – [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] (page 39). – The mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity) (page 29) or (Twilight) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 28). – Shooting movies. • Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape) mode, (Beach) mode, or (Snow) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 23). Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
Troubleshooting The image is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (page 39). The image colors are not correct. • Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 47). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Troubleshooting The image appears rough right after playback starts. • This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction. The image does not appear on the TV. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV (page 57). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 65). Deleting/Editing images Cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 52). The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies.
Troubleshooting Cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 71). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 68 and 78). • When you shoot images with “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by your camera (page 60). After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. • There is “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to “Memory Stick Duo” media. • The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity. Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the computer to the internal memory. • This feature is not available.
Troubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 57). • Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again.
Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 84) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer.
Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. For use with compatible battery only Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be used in your camera (page 101).
Warning messages Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 60, 61). Macro is invalid • The macro is unavailable under the current settings (page 28). Flash settings cannot be changed • The flash is unavailable under the current settings (page 28).
Warning messages Processing... • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. • If you select all image files of a folder, this may take time for processing. Operation cannot be executed for movie files • You have selected a function that is not available for movies.
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) 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” media “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. • The CHARGE lamp may flash in the following. (BC-CSKA only) – When the temperature of the battery pack is too low. Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place. – When the temperature of the battery pack is too high.
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge battery packs other than an NPBK type battery pack in the battery charger supplied with the camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Index Index A Connecting Folder AC Adaptor...........................13 Computer ...................... 71 Changing .......................61 Adjusting EV ..................18, 39 Printer............................ 83 Creating .........................60 AE/AF lock indicator......21, 43 TV ................................. 65 Selecting ........................54 AF lock ...........................21, 43 Copy ..................................... 61 Format.............................
Index M Print order mark ............. 53, 85 T Macintosh computer .............78 Printing at a shop ................. 85 Trimming.............................. 50 Recommended environment...................78 Printing directly ................... 82 Troubleshooting....................87 Program Auto mode............. 20 TV......................................... 65 Macro....................................23 Protect .................................. 52 Twilight mode.......................
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