VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T10 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 110.
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 ............................................................ 7 Color – On the effects of lighting................................................................
Table of contents Viewing menu .........................................................................................
Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................68 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................70 Copying images to your computer...........................................................71 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................
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 switch, the menus (page 30), 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. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly.
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 Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 38).
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.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Identifying parts P Multi connector (bottom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack Cable for multi-use v mark terminal 3 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack. Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Display Indication Flash charging When shooting still images Zoom scaling (19, 54) 1.3 Red-eye reduction (55) Sharpness (44) Contrast (44) AF illuminator (56) ON Metering mode (37) When shooting movies VIVID NATURAL SEPIA B&W Color mode (34) B Display Indication Macro/Magnifying Glass (20) AF mode (54) S AF M AF AF range finder frame indicator (35) Focus preset distance (35) 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display Display Indication 3:2 5M Image size (23) 3M 2M 1M • VGA 16:9 7M FINE 640 STD 640 Indication AF range finder frame (35) 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. 160 FINE STD 101 Image quality (40) Recording folder (59) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining 60min Recording mode (18, 41) M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 Image size (23) 160 Protect (45) - Print order (DPOF) mark (91) When playing back movies Change folder (45) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display 101 E Indication Indication Histogram (16, 22) Recording folder (59) • • This does not appear when using internal memory. 101 Display PictBridge connecting (88) Playback folder (45) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on 16 Histogram display (page 22) • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight. • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting – When the menu is displayed.
Basic Operations Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 56 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. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted B When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted B Internal memory [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Mode switch Shutter button v/V/b/B button (STEADY SHOT) button Zoom button z button Control button (Image Size/Delete) button (EV) button 1 Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select . . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
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 Subjects difficult to focus on are: – – – – – – – Distant from the camera and dark The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on SL : 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 easily (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 Self-timer lamp Basic Operations Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, press V again. • If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may prevent blur.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press the (EV) button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the button again. Toward – Toward + • For details on the exposure, see page 7. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the image size Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with .
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Mode switch v/V/b/B button z button Shutter button MENU button Control button 1 Select with the mode switch. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button, then select a mode with v/ V. • For details on modes, see the next page. • The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. 4 Press MENU to turn off the menu. 5 Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V (page 33).
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Hi-Speed Shutter Twilight Portrait* Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions that cannot be combined with 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 Mode switch (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button v/V/b/B button (Playback zoom) button z button MENU button (Slide Show) (Delete) button 1 Select button Basic Operations Control button with the mode switch. 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.) Press b/B to rewind/fast forward. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press v/V to adjust the volume.
Viewing/deleting images Viewing 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. To delete images in index mode (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the indicator on the selected image.
Viewing/deleting images To end the slide show Press either or select [Exit] with V during pause, then press z. • You cannot play back a slide show while using PictBridge connecting. To change the setting You can select the desired setting for the slide show. For details, see page 47.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode switch z button MENU button Control button 1 Set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 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 switch is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Scene Menu for shooting (page 33) (Camera) — 9 (Focus) — — — — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — — — — — (P.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 Menu for viewing (page 45) — — — - (Protect) (Folder) — — — — DPOF — — — — (Print) (Slide) — — — — — — — — (Resize) — — — — (Rotate) — — — — (Divide) — — — — (Setup) — — — — Trimming* — — — — *Available only for playback zoom.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . (Camera): Selecting the still image camera mode Select the still image camera mode. Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program ( ) 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.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the brightness of the image 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. Vivid (VIVID) Sets the image to bright and deep color. Normal • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
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) 7.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 3.0m 1.0m 0.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.
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) ( ) 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 the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Incandescent (n) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios.
Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto For details on the operation 1 page 30 ) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Adjusts the White Balance automatically. ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Small number Using the menu • For details on the white balance, see page 8. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( ).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. 40 Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). Standard (STD) Records with standard quality (high compression).
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. Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button. • This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. • You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 43).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 • You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: – Smart zoom – Flash – Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – Extracting or deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode – Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when (Camera) is set to [Auto] • When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 BRK (Bracket Step): Shifting the EV in the [Exp Brktg] mode Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted. ±1.0EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. • BRK (Bracket Step) is not displayed in some Scene modes. (Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode 1/7.5 (1/7.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward – Toward + Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal –( ) Toward –: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Toward + Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –: Softens the image. (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 53.
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 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. - 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z. To protect images in index mode 1 Press (Index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored. • It may take some time to protect an image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 • When set to [Simple], [Nostalgic], [Stylish] or [Active]: – Only still images are displayed. – When images are shot by Multi Burst, the first frame of continuous images is displayed. • Music is not played (set to [Off]) during a [Normal] slide show. The sound of movies will be heard. Music The preset-Music differs depending on the effect you select. Music 1 The default setting for a [Simple] slide show.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 • You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred). • A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is 180 seconds. • If you cannot play back a Music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format Music] (page 62) and transfer the music again.
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 [ 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 A 3 2 Using the menu Divide B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode switch 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. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 4 Press z to enter the setting. Using the Setup screen 3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
Camera 1 1 For details on the operation 1 page 53 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 53 • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom.
Camera 1 For details on the operation 1 page 53 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation 1 page 53 The default settings are marked with . STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. Continuous Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 53 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably 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 53 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 irrevocably 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 53 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. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 53 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 64 MB or larger 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 the copying • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 53 The default settings are marked with . Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show. See pages 48, 83, 85. Format Music If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perform [Format Music]. When [Format Music] is performed, all the Music files are erased. Use the supplied software “Music Transfer” to activate [Download Music].
Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 53 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z. • Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 53 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.
Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 53 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 67 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).
Viewing images on a TV screen 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. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.” • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 4 Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera.
Viewing images on a 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 cable for multi-use terminal. 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.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 84). This section describes the English version of screen contents.
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, 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. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
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.
Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer. “USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.
Copying images to your computer 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. 1 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 2 The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 2 Click [Next].
Copying images to your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 76).
Copying images to your computer 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 1 2 2 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. 1 The contents of the “My Documents” folder are displayed.
Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. 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. – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM • For more information about folders, see pages 45 and 59.
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 “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” and gives the basic instructions. “Picture Motion Browser” overview Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera. Importing images 1 Make sure “Media Check Tool”* is running. With the “Picture Motion Browser” you can: Look for a the taskbar.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 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 82.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Hour display screen • To stop the slide show, click the on the lower left of the screen. 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. Displaying images in full-screen mode Using your computer • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 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”. 1 Choose [Import Settings] t [Location for Imported Images] from the [File] menu. The “Location for Imported Images” screen is displayed. 1 Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu. The settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration is displayed.
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CDROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want.
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 v10.4) USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.
Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on the computer. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in [MAC] folder. The installation of the software starts.
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 101). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 87) 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. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi connector 3 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [This image] Prints a displayed image. • If you select [This image] and set [Index] to [On] in step 2, you can print a set of the same images as an index image. 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 cable for multi-use terminal while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Index] Select [On] to print as an index image.
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 88).
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 28). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 94 to 103. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 104. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 63). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). Replace it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. The power turns off suddenly.
Troubleshooting Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly. Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 13). This is not a malfunction. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) recording mode.
Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro/Magnifying Glass) does not work. • (Twilight mode), mode (page 26). (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 22). The screen is too dark or too bright.
Troubleshooting Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 27). • The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 78). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
Troubleshooting The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 46). Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 69 for Windows, and page 84 for Macintosh. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot.
Troubleshooting The “Removable disk” icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera. • Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears.
Troubleshooting Picture Motion Browser Images are not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser”. • 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 82). You cannot find images imported with “Picture Motion Browser”. • Look in the “My Pictures” folder.
Troubleshooting Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory. • Data on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory. Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
Troubleshooting Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again.
Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. 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 65). You want to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 65).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick locked Cannot record • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • The camera cannot record images in the with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108). selected folder. Select a different folder (page 60). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 27).
Warning indicators and messages Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to PictBridge device • The printer is canceling the current print job.
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and 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” 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.
On the “Memory Stick” • 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 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (T type). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your 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. • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Index Index A Computer ............................. 68 Fireworks mode ....................25 AC Adaptor...........................11 Copying images ...... 71, 84 Flash ..................................... 38 Adjusting EV ........................22 Macintosh ..................... 84 Flash forced off ....................20 AE/AF lock indicator ...........36 Recommended environment ............ 69, 84 Flash forced on ..................... 20 Software........................ 70 Flash mode ......
Index J O JPG........................................77 Optical zoom .................. 19, 54 Changing the display.....16 OS................................... 69, 84 Indicator ........................12 L Screen LCD backlight .........16, 62 Overexposure ......................... 7 Self-diagnosis display.........104 Landscape mode ...................25 Language...............................62 P Self-timer..............................21 LCD Backlight......................62 P.Quality ...
Index TV.........................................66 Twilight mode.......................25 Twilight Portrait mode..........25 U Underexposure........................7 USB Connect ........................64 V VGA .....................................23 Video Out .............................65 Viewing menu.......................45 Vivid .....................................34 Volume..................................27 W Warning indicators and messages......................104 WB..........................
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