Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-TX30 Operating the camera User Guide Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Before Use Operating the camera How to use this User Guide Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Print
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera Before Use Operating the camera Operating the camera Operating the camera Shooting Taking advantage of the touch panel Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing camera settings Customizing the desired items Changing settings Customizing the desired items Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precau
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Operating the camera Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom (Still images) Useful shooting functions Shooting movies Useful viewing functions Shooting movies Changing settings Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Printi
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Viewing Operating the camera Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Wide Zoom Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Viewing movies Using with your computer Printing Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About th
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions Before Use Useful shooting functions Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing MENU items available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functions Menu items available for shooting Useful viewing functions Tracking focus Changing settings Flash LED Light Viewing images on a TV Macro Using with your computer Photo Creativity Printing
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions Before Use Useful viewing functions Operating the camera Functions available for each view mode Shooting MENU items available for each view mode Viewing Useful shooting functions MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Useful viewing functions Date Select Changing settings Calendar Image Index Viewing images on a TV Number of images in index Using with your computer Slideshow Printing Delete Beauty Effect Troubleshooting Ret
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Operating the camera Shooting Settings Shooting Movie format Viewing AF Illuminator Useful shooting functions Grid Line Useful viewing functions Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Changing settings Wind Noise Reduct. Viewing images on a TV Scene Recog. Guide Using with your computer Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Printing Write Date Troubleshooting Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Operating the camera Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Shooting Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Using with your computer Operating the camera Recommended computer environment Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Useful shooting functions Using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Useful viewing functions Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Changing settings “Music Transfer” Software for Mac Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Importing images to a computer Connecting th
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Printing Operating the camera Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 11
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Troubleshooting Operating the camera If you have problems Shooting If you have problems Viewing Useful shooting functions Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Useful viewing functions Shooting still images/movies Changing settings Viewing images Computers Viewing images on a TV Memory card Using with your computer Internal memory Printing Printing Touch Panel/Screen Troubleshooting Others Precautions / About th
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera Before Use Precautions / About this camera Operating the camera Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing On the internal rechargeable backup battery Useful shooting functions Battery pack Useful viewing functions Charging the battery pack Memory card Changing settings On cleaning Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Operating the camera Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Printing Us
Background Defocus Program Auto 3D Still Image iSweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Menu items available f
ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Number of images in index Slideshow Delete Beauty Effect Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont.
Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Power Save Version Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.
Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Back to top Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel/Screen Othe
Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 19
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Operating the camera Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Searching a topic by keyword Useful shooting functions Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Useful viewing functions Marks and notations used in this User Guide The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. . The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Lens cover Flash Self-timer lamp / Smile Shutter lamp / AF illuminator Lens LED light Microphone MOVIE (Movie) button OL
Speaker (built-in) ON/OFF (Power) button W/T (zoom) lever Shutter button Hook for wrist strap Multi/Micro USB Terminal * Charge lamp Memory card slot Battery eject lever Battery/Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Access lamp HDMI micro jack Tripod receptacle * Supports Micro USB compatible device.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Operating the camera List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode.
HDR Painting effect Color hue Extracted Color Illustration effect Display Indication Magnifying Glass Plus Red-eye reduction AE/AF lock NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number +2.0EV Exposure value Focus Flash mode Wind Noise Reduction Flash charging Display Indication 9 Number of recordable images (Dual Rec) Battery remaining Low battery warning 1.
Image size/Panorama image size/Quality AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs Self-timer Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording Number of recordable images 96 Write Date Destination Touch panel invalid Enable/Disable touch panel List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Image number/Number of images recorded in selected date range, folder 12/12 Image size/Panorama image size/Quality Burst Images Main image in the burst group Pl
Protect Print order (DPOF) Overheating warning Enlargement unavailable Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2013-1-1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning View mode Metering Mode Flash mode White Balance +2.0EV Exposure value Wide zoom Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number 500 Shutter speed F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Using the wrist strap Operating the camera Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped or submerged.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Using the internal memory Operating the camera Shooting On image data stored in the internal memory Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting The camera has approximately 48 MB of internal memory.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions This camera is equipped with built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Touch MENU. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Taking advantage of the touch panel Before Use Taking advantage of the touch panel Operating the camera Shooting The available functions may differ according to the screen mode. Touch the screen to perform operations such as enlarging desired images or selecting a function with your finger.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing You can display and easily select the functions that can be used on the currently displayed screen during shooting. Useful shooting functions 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions 2. Touch the MENU icon to display the MENU screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Operating the camera Shooting You can select the various viewing functions easily from the screen. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. Touch MENU to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Operating the camera Shooting You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing 1. Touch MENU to display the Menu screen. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Customizing the desired items > Customizing the desired items Before Use Customizing the desired items Operating the camera Shooting You can customize the buttons to the desired shooting modes or MENU items and layout, so that you can conveniently locate frequently used buttons.
Reducing the number of icons in the customization area Touch a MENU icon inside the customization area and drag it to the right. Notes You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated and compose the shot. Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Useful viewing functions Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality. Changing settings 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Zooming images without deterioration [Still Image Size]: other than [18M] [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom] (close to the original image quality) [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] Zooming to the maximum [Clear Image Zoom] may not be zoom range available for some settings. [Details] Zoom scale The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. (REC Mode) (Movie Mode) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 4. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Useful shooting functions Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality. Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images. Up to 10 still images can be shot during one movie recording. 1.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shooting mode functions Before Use Shooting mode functions Operating the camera Shooting You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Features of Auto shooting modes Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
(Superior Auto) (Program Auto) light or backlit scenes. Use when you want to shoot a higher-quality image than in (Intelligent Auto) mode. Continuous shooting, Smile Shutter Use when you want to shoot using customized shooting settings with Scene the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted Recognition automatically. Notes In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may be unable to shoot low light or backlit scenes clearly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Operating the camera Shooting Viewing The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
Infant Spotlight Low Light Tripod Move (Bright) Move (Dark) : Overlaying processing Hand-held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Backlight Correction HDR The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and (overlay) appears on the screen. Notes When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to record an image. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the subject stands out from the background. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Troubleshooting 2.
Zoom scale and position of the subject When you shoot a flower and a small item from close up, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. For shooting people, move a short distance away from the subject and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. To lock the focus on the subject more easily, use the tracking focus function of the camera. [Details] Notes When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Program Auto Before Use Program Auto Operating the camera Shooting Viewing 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. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > 3D Still Image Before Use 3D Still Image Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Shooting a 3D image. Images recorded using the 3D functions can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV. Useful shooting functions 1. (REC Mode) (3D Still Image) Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > iSweep Panorama Before Use iSweep Panorama Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible. Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera.
Notes If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using (Color hue). (Toy camera) Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using (Extracted Color). (Partial Color) Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.
To add an effect when shooting panoramic image [Panorama Shooting Scene] If you set [REC Mode] [Picture Effect] desired mode, the following Picture Effect modes are effective: [Pop Color] [Partial Color] [Soft High-key] To add an effect to a movie The following Picture Effect modes are also effective for movies and Dual Rec shots. [Toy camera] [Pop Color] [Partial Color] [Soft High-key] When set [REC Mode] to (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing Useful shooting functions For still images: Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. Changing settings (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) desired mode If you want to select other Scene Selection mode, select from REC Mode.
Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance. Shoots vivid blue sky and flora colors. (Landscape) Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. (Backlight Correction HDR) * Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere.
Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color. (Gourmet) * Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) * Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. (Hi-Speed Shutter) * Notes (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode, the When you shoot images using shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Select an image with / .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Playback zoom Operating the camera Shooting To save enlarged images Viewing Enlarges the image being played back. Useful shooting functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Wide Zoom Before Use Wide Zoom Operating the camera Shooting In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed over the entire screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Touch Printing (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Operating the camera Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only].
3. To exit tilt playback, touch the screen. Unfold If you touch , only the main image is displayed. You can display a line-up of images by following the procedure below. 1. Display the main image in playback mode, then touch The images are displayed in the index. When images are displayed in an index, . is displayed on the main image. / to display each image in a burst group. 2. Touch You can also select an image to be displayed by touching the thumbnail image at the bottom of the screen. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Select a movie with / . Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3. Touch on the screen.
Chapter rewind Frame advance Frame rewind Volume settings Closes the control panel To display only movies on the index screen You can view only movie thumbnails on the index screen by touching MENU (View Mode) (Folder view (MP4)) or (AVCHD view). (Folder view (MP4)): Displays MP4-format movie thumbnails on the index screen. (AVCHD view): Displays AVCHD-format movie thumbnails on the index screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panoramic images > Scrolling the panoramic images for display Before Use Scrolling the panoramic images for display Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can scroll panoramic images by touching the playback icon while panoramic images are being displayed. In playing back, touch the screen to display the operation buttons.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a checkmark indicates a user-
— (Night Portrait) — (Night Scene) — — (Hand-held Twilight) — (High Sensitivity) — (Gourmet) (Pet) — — — — (Beach) (Snow) (Fireworks) (Underwater) — — — — — — (Hi-Speed Shutter) * [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each shooting mode Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions In the table below, a checkmark indicates settings that can be changed, while Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with you
Soft Skin Effect* 3 Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* 4 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below Menu items or indicate the available modes. (Still images) Movie shooting scene Photo Creativity Easy Mode Flash LED Light*1 Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality / Movie Size Cont.
Illustration Effect Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance* 2 Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect* 3 Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* 4 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) *1 You can only set when [Macro] is set to [Magnifying Glass Plus]. *2 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Hand-held Twilight) or (Anti Motion Blur), (High Sensitivity).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Operating the camera Shooting Viewing The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving (Tracking focus). Useful shooting functions 1. Aim the camera at the subject and touch the place you want to focus.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Flash Before Use Flash Operating the camera Shooting 1. Viewing (Flash) desired mode If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when the subject is backlit.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > LED Light Before Use LED Light Operating the camera Shooting When [Macro] is set to [Magnifying Glass Plus], you can illuminate a subject with the LED Light. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Macro Before Use Macro Operating the camera Shooting Viewing The camera is set to Macro mode automatically. You can focus closer if the [Magnifying Glass Plus] is set. Also, you can illuminate the subject with the LED light. Useful shooting functions 1. (Macro) desired mode.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Photo Creativity Before Use Photo Creativity Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display. When shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can change the settings easily and shoot images. 1. Touch (REC Mode) 2.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Cont. Shooting Settings Operating the camera Shooting The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. Viewing 1. MENU (Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Operating the camera Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Useful shooting functions (Self-Timer) desired mode If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie shooting scene Before Use Movie shooting scene Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in movie mode. Useful shooting functions 1. (REC Mode) (Movie Mode) Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Useful viewing functions 1.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > HDR Painting effect Before Use HDR Painting effect Operating the camera Shooting When you select [HDR Painting] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Area of emphasis Before Use Area of emphasis Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Miniature] in Picture Effect, set the part you want attention on. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Color hue Before Use Color hue Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Extracted Color Before Use Extracted Color Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Illustration Effect Before Use Illustration Effect Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Illustration] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Defocus Effect Before Use Defocus Effect Operating the camera Shooting Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. Viewing 1. (REC Mode) (Background Defocus) Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Soft Skin Effect Operating the camera Shooting Viewing When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Before Use Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Operating the camera Shooting Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie. Up to 10 still images can be shot during one movie recording. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Operating the camera Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama The image size determines the size of the image file
3D Still Image Size 1. (Still Image Size) desired size (4896×3672) For prints up to A3+ size (4896×2752) For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing up to A3+ size Image size in Easy Mode 1. [Still Image Size] desired size Large Shoots images in [18M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama 1. (Panorama Image Size) desired size When the button is not displayed on the left of the screen, touch MENU.
If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the software “PlayMemories Home”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
MP4 12M 12 Mbps Shoots at 1440×1080 size MP4 6M 6 Mbps Shoots at 1280×720 size MP4 3M 3 Mbps Shoots at VGA size Notes A telephoto image is produced when [MP4 3M] image size is selected. When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [AVC HD 24M (FX)], it will take time as the image quality must be converted. To save [AVC HD 24M (FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Exposure Compensation Before Use Exposure Compensation Operating the camera Shooting You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Viewing 1. MENU Useful shooting functions (Exposure Compensation) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO Before Use ISO Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or [Underwater] in Scene Selection. In movie mode, [ISO] is fixed to [Auto]. Useful shooting functions 1.
When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. The flash does not operate with these settings. You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to burst shooting mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance Before Use White Balance Operating the camera Shooting To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Daylight (White as Standard) Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode 1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Focus Before Use Focus Operating the camera Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1.
Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame. Notes When you use the following functions, the AF range finder frame is disabled and a dotted line appears instead. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. Zoom functions other than optical zoom AF illuminator When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Operating the camera Shooting Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Operating the camera Shooting Advanced mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Notes The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using zoom functions other than the optical zoom. (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait) or (Backlight Portrait) are not recognized in tracking focus mode. The available flash settings are [Auto], [Advanced Flash] or [Off]. These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Operating the camera Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. MENU (Smile Shutter) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
You can select or register the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the selected face is registered in the camera memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face. [Details] If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Detection Sensitivity] to [Slight Smile]. Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Operating the camera Shooting When shooting movies, sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Face Detection Before Use Face Detection Operating the camera Shooting When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Anti Blink Before Use Anti Blink Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Skin] or [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will automatically select, display and record the image in which the eyes are not blinked. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie SteadyShot Before Use Movie SteadyShot Operating the camera Shooting The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > Functions available for each view mode > MENU items available for each view mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each view mode Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions In the table below, a checkmark indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. The 4 MENU items displayed under MENU vary depending on the selected mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Notes When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Date Select Before Use Date Select Operating the camera Shooting Selects the desired image to view by date. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Touch MENU Printing (Date Select). Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Calendar Before Use Calendar Operating the camera Shooting This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Touch MENU Printing (Calendar).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Image Index Before Use Image Index Operating the camera Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2. Touch (Image Index) or slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Number of images in index Before Use Number of images in index Operating the camera Shooting Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2. Touch (Image Index) or slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Operating the camera Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
3. To end continuous playback, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit Slideshow]. Notes [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images recorded in [Standard] or [Wide] size Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.
1 sec 3 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Delete Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Notes When using the internal memory, the image is displayed in Folder View. To delete the images in the internal memory, remove the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Beauty Effect Before Use Beauty Effect Operating the camera Shooting Useful shooting functions Allows you to apply a cosmetic effect on a recorded still image to make a person in the image look better; for example, retouching for smoother skin, larger eyes or whiter teeth. You can set the effects from level 1 to 5. The effected file is saved as a new file. The original image is retained as is.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Useful shooting functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Touch the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch [Next] [OK]. Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration, and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Useful shooting functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Paint Before Use Paint Operating the camera Shooting Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2.
Exit Exits paint mode. Frame Adds a frame. Selects the desired frame with Revert Undoes the last action. Clear all Erases all painting. / .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > 3D Viewing Before Use 3D Viewing Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Useful shooting functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Before Use View Mode Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select the display format for images. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Display Cont. Shooting Group Before Use Display Cont. Shooting Group Operating the camera Shooting You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Protect Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Useful shooting functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
When the internal memory is used to record images, still images are displayed in the Folder View.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Print (DPOF) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Rotate Operating the camera Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Volume Before Use Volume Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. MENU Printing (Volume) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Exposure data Before Use Exposure data Operating the camera Shooting Sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Movie format Before Use Movie format Operating the camera Shooting You can set the recording method used to record movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use AF Illuminator Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions 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 indicator appears at this time. Useful viewing functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Grid Line Operating the camera Shooting With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 5× optical zoom) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
5M Approx. 18× VGA Approx. 76× 16:9(13M) Approx. 10× 16:9(2M) Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Sets the total zoom scale (including 5× optical zoom).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Wind Noise Reduct. Operating the camera Shooting Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Wind Noise Reduct.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Scene Recog. Guide Before Use Scene Recog. Guide Operating the camera Shooting You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Operating the camera Shooting Viewing The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Before Use Blink Alert Operating the camera Shooting Viewing When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Write Date Operating the camera Shooting Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Disp. Resolution Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the image quality of the image displayed on the screen. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Standard Displays the image on the screen in standard image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Beep Operating the camera Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Before Use Panel Brightness Operating the camera Shooting Viewing You can select the brightness level from 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Language Setting Operating the camera Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Before Use Display color Operating the camera Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Black Troubleshooting White Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Operating the camera Shooting Viewing You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Initialize Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize] the images are retained. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use CTRL FOR HDMI Operating the camera Shooting Viewing This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use USB Connect Setting Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Before Use USB Power Supply Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Sets whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use LUN Setting Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Before Use Download Music Operating the camera Shooting You can change background music tracks using “Music Transfer.” Viewing 1. MENU Useful shooting functions (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Before Use Empty Music Operating the camera Shooting Viewing You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Before Use Power Save Operating the camera Shooting Useful shooting functions Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Version Before Use Version Operating the camera Shooting Displays the software version installed on this camera. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Format Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Create REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Change REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Change REC.Folder] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Select a folder with / [OK].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Delete REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.Folder] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Select a folder with / [OK].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Copy Operating the camera Shooting Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use File Number Operating the camera Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Sets the area in which you are using this camera. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Date & Time Setting Operating the camera Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Before Use Operating the camera Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Useful viewing functions 1.
Notes Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format. Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using both output terminals. When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals, no video or sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause problems with the camera and/or connected equipment. The camera may not work properly with some HD TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a video on your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Operating the camera Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to
Delete Deletes recorded images. PB Zoom Plays back enlarged images. Wide Zoom Plays back 4:3 aspect ratio still images in 16:9 aspect ratio when you view a single image. In that case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. Rotate Rotates a still image. View Mode Selects the display format for viewing multiple images. Exit Exits from the playback operations. Notes When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are limited.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Operating the camera Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Useful viewing functions 1. Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Continuously plays back only 3D images. Touch next/previous one. / to change the image to the Continuous Playback Exit 3D Viewing Ends 3D playback. You can change the zoom scale for 3D still images using the W/T (zoom) lever. Notes When you select [3D Viewing] mode, only 3D images are displayed. Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and equipment are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Operating the camera Recommended computer environment Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home.” “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Operating the camera Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1.
1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [PlayMemories Home] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Windows 8: select the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] in [PlayMemories Home].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Before Use “Music Transfer” Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Software for Mac Operating the camera Shooting For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Notes The available software varies depending on the area.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Operating the camera Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting 1. Connect the camera to your computer using the micro USB cable (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Operating the camera Importing images to a computer Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Deleting the USB connection Before Use Deleting the USB connection Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Before Use Operating the camera Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Shooting Characteristics of each type of disc Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray discs You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have
Standard definition image quality (STD) image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard definition image quality (STD) disc is created. Types of discs that can be used with “PlayMemories Home” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PlayMemories Home.” For information on Blu-ray discs, see [Details]. DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL: Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW: Can be re-written and used again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Printing still images Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use If you have problems Operating the camera Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”. If a code such as “C/E: Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Operating the camera Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Useful viewing functions Cannot turn on the camera.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Operating the camera Shooting Cannot record images.
Shooting in [iSweep Panorama] You cannot use zoom functions other than optical zoom when: Shooting in [Background Defocus] [Backlight Correction HDR] mode is selected in the Scene Selection Shooting in 3D mode The Smile Shutter is working. When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].
button halfway down. The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure. [Details] The image colors are not correct. Picture Effect is selected. [Details] Adjust [White Balance]. [Details] Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. There is a dark shadow on the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Viewing images Operating the camera Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Computers Operating the camera Shooting Your computer does not recognize the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Use the micro USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Insert the memory card in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Internal memory Operating the camera Shooting Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Printing Operating the camera Shooting Images are printed with both edges cut off. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Touch Panel/Screen Before Use Touch Panel/Screen Operating the camera Shooting Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings The touch panel may not react the operation when sticking the protection film on. If you touch an area other than that for the operation you want to perform, the operation may not work properly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Operating the camera Shooting The lens gets fogged. Viewing Useful shooting functions Moisture condensation has occurred. Pull out the battery and the memory card and open up the battery/memory card cover, then put down the camera in dry place until the moisture has evaporated. Useful viewing functions The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Before Use Self-diagnosis display Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. ) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Operating the camera Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
Writing to the memory card was not completed correctly Recover data Reinsert the memory card, and touch [OK] to recover the data. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. No still images There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode. The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.
Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card. MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card.
Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to repair the image database file? AVCHD movies cannot be recorded or played because the Image Database File is corrupt. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover the Image Database File. It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Use “PlayMemories Home” to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore a memory card. Image Database File error. Cannot recover data.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Operating the camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Operating the camera Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Useful shooting functions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying Useful viewing functions On operating temperatures Changing settings On moisture condensation Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Functions built into this camera On ima
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, pull out the battery and the memory card and open up the battery/memory card cover, then put down the camera in dry place until the moisture has evaporated. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use Operating the camera On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Operating the camera Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Useful shooting functions Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack Useful viewing functions On battery life Changing settings Compatible battery pack Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this cam
How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store the camera in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year while storing. To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack Before Use Charging the battery pack Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Memory card Viewing “Memory Stick” media Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Memory card The following memory cards are compatible with this camera.
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 “Memory Stick” media The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” media functions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Operating the camera Shooting Cleaning the lens and flash Viewing If the lens or flash becomes dirty (fingerprints, dust, etc.), gently wipe clean with a soft cloth. Useful shooting functions Cleaning the flash Useful viewing functions Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Operating the camera Number of still images Shooting Viewing The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Useful shooting functions (Units: Images) Useful viewing functions Changing settings Size Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Operating the camera Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Using the camera abroad Operating the camera Shooting You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use On TV color systems Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens Before Use Carl Zeiss lens Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Before Use AVCHD format Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i* 1 or
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use License Operating the camera Shooting Notes on the License Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” , “BRAVIA,” “PhotoTV HD.
