Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page Operation Search DSC-TX55 Before Use User Guide Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Operation Search Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 2
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use Operation Search Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing The images used in this User Guide Using 3D Functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Using MENU items (Shooting) Names of parts Using MENU items (Viewing) List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Using the wrist str
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting Operation Search Shooting Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom (Still images) Using 3D Functions Shooting movies Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting movies Using MENU items (Viewing) Zoom (Movies) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Setting REC mode Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Printing Mov
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing Operation Search Viewing Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Using 3D Functions Wide Zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions Operation Search Using 3D Functions Before Use 3D Functions Shooting 3D Functions Viewing File name of the 3D image Using 3D Functions Shooting 3D images Using MENU items (Shooting) 3D Still Image Using MENU items (Viewing) 3D Sweep Panorama Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Sweep Multi Angle Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV B
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing MENU items (Shooting) Using 3D Functions Movie shooting scene Using MENU items (Shooting) Easy Mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Scene Selection Changing settings Movie button Flash Viewing images on a TV Self-Timer Using with your computer Defocus Effect Printing Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Sti
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing MENU items (Viewing) Using 3D Functions Easy Mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Date Select Using MENU items (Viewing) Calendar Changing settings Image Index Slideshow Viewing images on a TV Delete Using with your computer Paint Printing Retouch 3D Viewing View Mode Troubleshooting Precautions/Abo
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings Operation Search Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing camera settings Viewing Shooting Settings Using 3D Functions Movie format Using MENU items (Shooting) AF Illuminator Using MENU items (Viewing) Grid Line Changing settings Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Viewing images on a TV Wind Noise Reduct. Using with your computer Scene Recog.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Operation Search Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Shooting Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Using 3D Functions Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer Operation Search Using with your computer Before Use Recommended computer environment Shooting Recommended computer environment (Windows) Viewing Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using 3D Functions Using the software Using MENU items (Shooting) “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Using MENU items (Viewing) “Music Transfer” Changing settings Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music Transfer” (Maci
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Printing at a shop Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 13
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before Use If you have problems Shooting If you have problems Viewing Troubleshooting Using 3D Functions Battery pack and power Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting still images/movies Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing images Changing settings Deleting Computers Viewing images on a TV Memory card Using with your computer Internal memory Printing Printing Touch Panel/Screen Others Troubleshooting
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera Operation Search Precautions/About this camera Before Use Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing On the internal rechargeable backup battery Using 3D Functions Battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Charging the battery pack Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Record
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using 3D Functions Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Before Use How to use this User Guide Viewing images on a TV How to use this User Guide Using with your computer The images used in this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Printing Names of pa
Setting REC mode Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Movie Mode Program Auto iSweep Panorama Background Defocus Picture Effect Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus 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 Using 3D Functions 3D Functi
MENU items (Shooting) Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Scene Selection Movie button Flash Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Cont.
View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Scene Recog.
File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top 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) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environmen
Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Deleting Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel/Screen Others Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages Back to top Precautions/About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movie
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Learning about the camera’s functions Viewing In-Camera Guide Using 3D Functions Leaving the settings to the camera Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Sele
Scene Selection (Hi-Speed Shutter) Self-Timer (2sec) ISO Shooting with backlight Superior Auto Scene Selection (Backlight Correction HDR) Flash (On) Scene Recognition Shooting in dark places Scene Selection (Hand-held Twilight) Scene Selection (High Sensitivity) Scene Selection (Anti Motion Blur) Flash (Slow Synchro) ISO Changing focus position Tracking focus Focus Face Detection Changing image size Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Deleting images
Viewing on TVs Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Creating a disc of movies in AVCHD view Creating AVCHD discs Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 24
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of
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. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed. Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
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 Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > The images used in this User Guide Operation Search The images used in this User Guide Before Use Shooting The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Flash Microphone Lens cover Speaker Lens Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Screen/Touch panel
W/T (zoom) lever Hook for wrist strap Thread groove Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Multi connector (Type3b) Battery/Memory card cover Memory card slot Access lamp HDMI connector Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 30
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing List of viewing mode icons Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
Database file full/Database file error Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO speed NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Close Focus Flash mode Red-eye reduction Flash charging Wind Noise Reduction Display Indication 9 Number of recordable images (Dual Rec) Battery remaining Low battery warning Touch panel invalid 1.
Destination HDR Painting effect Color hue Extracted Color AF range finder frame Spot metering crosshairs Image size/Panorama image size/Quality Number of recordable images 96 Write Date List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Image size/Panorama image size/Quality Burst Images Main image in the burst group Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) 3D images Playback folder 12/12 33 Image number/Number of images recorded in the selected date range or
Database file full/Database file error warning Overheating warning Enlargement unavailable Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2011-1-1 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 Display Indication 500 Shutter speed F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Operation Search Using the wrist strap Before Use Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the paint pen > Using the paint pen Operation Search Using the paint pen Before Use Shooting The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel. It attaches to the wrist strap. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Notes Do not carry the camera by holding the paint pen. The camera may drop.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Taking advantage of the touch panel > Taking advantage of the touch panel Operation Search Before Use Taking advantage of the touch panel Shooting Viewing 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 Print Top page > Before Use > Customizing the desired items > Customizing the desired items Operation Search Customizing the desired items Before Use 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. Note You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory/memory card > Using the internal memory Operation Search Using the internal memory Before Use Shooting On image data stored in the internal memory Viewing The camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record still images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory/memory card > Using a memory card Operation Search Using a memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing “Memory Stick” media Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory S
“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. “Memory Stick” media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick Micro *1 Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) *1*2 *1 “Memory Stick Micro” media is equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions 1. Touch the (In-Camera Guide).
The operation guide for the selected mode is displayed. 5. Drag the screen to see the summary, operation guide and details. The operation guide and details may not be displayed, depending on the selected function. When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected mode automatically. 6. To end [In-Camera Guide], touch Guidance . Description Shoot/ playback guide Search for various operation functions in shooting/ playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated and compose the shot. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Operation Search Zoom (Still images) Before Use Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1.
Using optical zoom only Still Image Size: [16M] [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Zooming images without deterioration Still Image Size: other than [16M] [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom]: [Clear Image Zoom] (close [On] to the original image quality) [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Zooming to the maximum zoom range [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] When [Clear Image Zoom] is [Clear Image Zoom] not available may not be availab
In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode In Picture Effect mode In Background Defocus mode When the Smile Shutter function is activated. When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. When (Backlight Correction HDR) mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Operation Search Shooting movies Before Use Shooting 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Touch (Movie button) to start recording. 3. Touch (Movie button) again to stop recording.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Operation Search Zoom (Movies) Before Use Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Zoom Image size Movie mode ( ) ( Optical Zoom scale without deterioration zoom (including 5× optical scale zoom) Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom 5× -- 4× -- ) Maximum zoom scale 20× Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operation Search Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Touch (Movie button) on the screen to start recording a movie.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Shooting mode functions Operation Search Shooting mode functions Before Use Shooting You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2. (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto). Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera 3.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Operation Search Superior Auto Before Use Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. (REC Mode) (Superior Auto). Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 3.
Portrait Infant Spotlight Low Light Tripod Move : 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 Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Mode Operation Search Movie Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to record movies. You can select various settings using the menu for movie mode. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2. (REC Mode) (Movie Mode) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 3. Touch (Movie button) to start recording. Printing 4.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Operation Search Program Auto Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > iSweep Panorama Operation Search iSweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2.
Touch / on the screen to select the shooting direction. Pan the camera to shoot. 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.
image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again. 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Background Defocus Operation Search Background Defocus Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the subject stands out from the background. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 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.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Picture Effect Operation Search Picture Effect Before Use 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. Using 3D Functions 2. Using MENU items (Shooting) (REC Mode) (Picture Effect) desired mode If you want to select other Picture Effect mode, select from REC mode.
hue using MENU [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 MENU [Extracted Color]. (Partial Color) Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2. Using MENU items (Shooting) (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) desired mode If you want to select other Scene Selection mode, select from REC Mode.
Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. The camera combines the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting. (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 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. (Fireworks) Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one.
(Hand-held Twilight) — (High Sensitivity) — — (Gourmet) — (Pet) — (Beach) — (Snow) — (Fireworks) — — — (Hi-Speed Shutter) Functions available in Picture Effect Flash SelfTimer Close Focus Face Detection Tracking focus — — — (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Monochrome) — (Miniature) — (Toy camera) — (Pop Color) — (Partial Color) — (Soft High-key) — * [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Operation Search Tracking focus Before Use Shooting The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving (Tracking focus). Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the position of the subject, focus and exposure.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Operation Search Viewing still images Before Use Shooting 1. Touch Viewing (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Select an image with / .
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Operation Search Playback zoom Before Use Shooting To save enlarged images Viewing Enlarges the image being played back. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Touch the area you want to enlarge.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Wide Zoom Operation Search Wide Zoom Before Use 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 Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Operation Search Viewing burst images Before Use Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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]. [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont.
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. 2. Touch / to display each image in a burst group. 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 Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Operation Search Viewing movies Before Use Shooting 1. Touch Viewing (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 2. Select a movie with / . Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3. Touch on the screen.
Chapter advance 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 Mode) (Folder view (MP4)) or (View (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 Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panoramic images > Scrolling the panoramic images for display Operation Search Scrolling the panoramic images for display Before Use Shooting You can scroll panoramic images by touching while panoramic images are being displayed. In playing back, touch the screen to display the operation buttons.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > 3D Functions > 3D Functions Operation Search 3D Functions Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera is compatible with 3D functions. The following three modes are installed on this camera. Images recorded using the 3D functions can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV. The basic differences among the three 3D modes are described here.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > 3D Functions > File name of the 3D image Operation Search File name of the 3D image Before Use Shooting A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot using 3D functions into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) File name on the computer Usage For playing back 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer DSC0 .JPG DSC0 .
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > 3D Still Image Operation Search 3D Still Image Before Use Shooting The camera shoots an image that can be played back as 3D on a 3D TV. Viewing 1. (REC Mode) (3D Shooting) (3D Still Image) Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > 3D Sweep Panorama Operation Search 3D Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. The recorded image can be played back on a 3D TV. Viewing Using 3D Functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. Notes 3D shooting is not suitable for the following situations: When there is a large subject Moving subjects When the main subject is too close to the camera Images with little contrast, such as the sky, a sandy beach, or lawn 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your computer, the camera may not operate correctly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Shooting 3D images > Sweep Multi Angle Operation Search Sweep Multi Angle Before Use Shooting As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one stereoscopic image. It shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left, and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Viewing 3D images > Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Operation Search Before Use Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
stereoscopically on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using 3D Functions > Viewing 3D images > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Operation Search Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions 1. Turn off both the camera and the TV. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
to play back/pause and / to scroll the images. Scroll Playback panorama image. When playing back a 3D image shot in [16:9] image size, scrolling playback is not available. Continuously plays back only 3D images. Touch image to the next/previous one. / to change 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Viewing You can display and easily select the functions that can be used on the currently displayed screen during shooting. Using 3D Functions 1. Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Touch the MENU icon to display the MENU screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting scene Operation Search Movie shooting scene Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in movie mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. (REC Mode) (Movie Mode) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Portrait), (Night Scene), (Close Focus), (Backlight Portrait), (Spotlight) or (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Low Light) are displayed on the first line. If the camera (Move) are displayed on the second line. recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) or The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. For details, see “Scene Recognition.” [Details] Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Using 3D Functions Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Movie button Touch Flash Touch Still Image Size MENU [Still Image Size] [Small] size. Self-Timer MENU Exit Easy Mode To end Easy Mode, touch MENU . . [Self-Timer] desired mode, select between [Large] or select between [On] or [Off] mode. [Exit Easy Mode] [OK]. Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing For still images: Using 3D Functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Snap) Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur. (Anti Motion Blur)* 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. The camera combines the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting.
held Twilight)* Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing 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.
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. (HiSpeed Shutter)* Notes When you shoot images using (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie button Operation Search Movie button Before Use Shooting You can quickly start shooting movies from all shooting modes. Viewing 1. Touch (Movie button). Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. To stop recording, touch (Movie button).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Flash Operation Search Flash Before Use Shooting 1. Viewing (Flash) 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Using 3D Functions (Self-Timer) desired mode If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU.
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the screen. When the camera detects the faces of the number of subjects set, the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and prevents faces from being cut out of the screen. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Defocus Effect Operation Search Defocus Effect Before Use Shooting Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. Viewing 1. Using 3D Functions (REC Mode) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Operation Search Before Use Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie. Using 3D Functions 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Still Image Size(Dual Rec)) desired size If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen, touch MENU.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Operation Search Before Use Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing 3D Still Image Size Using 3D Functions Image size in Easy Mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama T
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images 1. (Still Image Size) desired size When the button is not displayed on the left of the screen, touch MENU. Still image Usage guidelines size (4608×3456) (3648×2736) (2592×1944) (640×480) Displaying on the screen For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A3 size For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size For e-mail attachments Images are displayed in 4:3 aspect ratio.
(4608×3456) For prints up to A3+ size (4608×2592) For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing up to A3 size Note When you print still images recorded at a 16:9 aspect ratio or panoramic images, both edges may be cut off. Image size in Easy Mode 1. MENU (Still Image Size) desired size Large Shoots images in [16M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama 1.
Notes If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the supplied software “PMB”. “PMB” allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] to 50% etc. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie Quality/Movie Size Operation Search Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Shooting 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. Select a movie recording format by touching MENU (Settings) (Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Settings) [Movie format] in shooting mode.
Movie image size Average bit-rate Description 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. Movies recorded with movie mode set to [AVC HD 24M (FX)] cannot be saved to a DVD disc or as an AVCHD disc. Save them to a Blu-ray disc. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Cont. Shooting Settings Operation Search Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Shooting Viewing The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. Using 3D Functions 1. MENU (Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Macro Operation Search Macro Before Use Shooting Viewing Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. Using 3D Functions 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Macro) desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > HDR Painting effect Operation Search HDR Painting effect Before Use Shooting Viewing When you select Using 3D Functions 1. MENU (HDR Painting) in Picture Effect, set the effect level.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Area of emphasis Operation Search Area of emphasis Before Use Shooting When you select Viewing 1. MENU Using 3D Functions (Miniature) in Picture Effect, set the part you want attention on. (Area of emphasis) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Sets area of emphasis at the top.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Color hue Operation Search Color hue Before Use Shooting Viewing When you select Using 3D Functions 1. MENU (Toy camera) in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Extracted Color Operation Search Extracted Color Before Use Shooting Viewing When you select Using 3D Functions 1. MENU (Partial Color) in Picture Effect, select the color to extract.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV Operation Search EV Before Use 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 Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) (EV) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search ISO Before Use Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. Viewing 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing / / Troubleshooting Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically, however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur. Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions. In such case, shoot with the below tips in mind. Select a higher ISO sensitivity so that the shutter speed is faster. Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Push) Use this mode when [Auto] and other settings do not provide accurate colors. 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.
2. MENU 3. Touch (White Balance) (One Push Set) [One Push] [OK] The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again. Notes If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use automatic white balance. Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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.
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. If tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode Operation Search Metering Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting Advanced mode Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 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.
(Advanced) turn green. When two frames are shot, the two images are displayed side by side immediately after shooting. When [Anti Blink] is displayed, 2 images are taken automatically and the image with the eyes open is selected automatically. [Details] Notes The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using zoom functions other than the optical zoom. (Portrait), (Night Portrait) or (Backlight Portrait) are not recognized in tracking focus mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Soft Skin Effect Operation Search Soft Skin Effect Before Use Shooting Viewing When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. MENU (Smile Shutter) Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. 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, select MENU [Smile Detection Sensitivity], then set the value to [Slight Smile]. Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection Sensitivity Operation Search Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Viewing Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before Use 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink Operation Search Anti Blink Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie SteadyShot Operation Search Movie SteadyShot Before Use Shooting The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) indicates settings that can be changed, while Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Menu items Viewing images on a TV Using with your comput
Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below or Menu items (Still images) Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Movie button Flash Self-Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size Cont.
White Balance* 1 Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect* 2 Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* 3 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot In-Camera Guide (Settings) *1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Hand-held Twilight) or (Anti Motion Blur), (High Sensitivity). *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the screen. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Note When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Date Select Operation Search Date Select Before Use Shooting Selects the desired image to view by date. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Touch (Date Select). Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Calendar Operation Search Calendar Before Use Shooting Viewing This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Image Index Operation Search Image Index Before Use Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2. Touch (Image Index). Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Slideshow with music 1. MENU (Slideshow) 2. Desired setting [Slideshow with music] [Start] 3. To end slideshow, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit Slideshow]. Note [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.
Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Operation Search Delete Before Use Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect] or [Print (DPOF)]. Note When using the internal memory, the image is displayed in Folder View.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Paint Operation Search Paint Before Use Shooting Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Color Selects the color. 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
(Unsharp masking) 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 Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > 3D Viewing Operation Search 3D Viewing Before Use 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). [Details] Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Operation Search View Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing Allows you to select the display format for images. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Display Cont. Shooting Group Operation Search Before Use Display Cont. Shooting Group Shooting Viewing You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Operation Search Protect Before Use Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Using 3D Functions 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
This Folder) [AVCHD view] files at once. Touch [OK] after step 2. (Remove All AVCHD view files) Note When the internal memory is used to record images, still images are displayed in the Folder View.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Operation Search Print (DPOF) Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Operation Search Rotate Before Use Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Volume Operation Search Volume Before Use Shooting Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. MENU (Volume) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Exposure data Operation Search Exposure data Before Use Shooting Sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Number of images in index Operation Search Number of images in index Before Use Shooting Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. Viewing 1. Touch (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2. Touch (Image Index).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Operation Search Before Use MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Shooting Viewing In the table below, one.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Operation Search Changing camera settings Before Use Shooting You can change the settings on the Viewing (Settings) screen. 1. Touch MENU to display the Menu screen. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Movie format Operation Search Movie format Before Use Shooting You can set the recording method used to record movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Operation Search AF Illuminator Before Use Shooting 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 Viewing pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) indicator appears at this time. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Operation Search Grid Line Before Use 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. Using 3D Functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Operation Search Clear Image Zoom Before Use Shooting Zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 5× optical zoom) Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
16M Approx. 10× 10M Approx. 12.6× 5M Approx. 17.8× VGA Approx. 72× 16:9(12M) Approx. 10× 16:9(2M) Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the total zoom scale (including 5× optical zoom).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Wind Noise Reduct. Operation Search Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Shooting Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions 2. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Wind Noise Reduct.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Scene Recog. Guide Operation Search Scene Recog. Guide Before Use Shooting You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Red Eye Reduction Before Use Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
[Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: In Background Defocus mode In 3D shooting mode When (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held Twilight), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Operation Search Blink Alert Before Use Shooting When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Operation Search Write Date Before Use Shooting Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Operation Search Beep Before Use Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Operation Search Panel Brightness Before Use Shooting Using 3D Functions 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. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Operation Search Language Setting Before Use Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Operation Search Display color Before Use Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Black White Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Operation Search Demo Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or playback movies in [AVCHD view]. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Operation Search Initialize Before Use Shooting Viewing Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize] the images are retained. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > CTRL FOR HDMI Operation Search CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use 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). [Details] Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Operation Search USB Connect Setting Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the multi-use terminal USB cable. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Operation Search USB Power Supply Before Use 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 multi-use terminal USB cable. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Operation Search LUN Setting Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Operation Search Download Music Before Use Shooting You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Operation Search Empty Music Before Use 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. Using 3D Functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Operation Search Power Save Before Use Shooting Using 3D 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 draining the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Operation Search Format Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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 Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Operation Search Create REC.Folder Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Operation Search Change REC.Folder Before Use 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] Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Select a folder with / [OK].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Operation Search Delete REC.Folder Before Use Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.Folder] Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2. Select a folder with / [OK].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Operation Search Copy Before Use 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. Using 3D Functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Operation Search File Number Before Use Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before Use Shooting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Setting Before Use Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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) Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Turn off both the camera and the TV.
[AVCHD view]. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV. Notes Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format. [Beep] is fixed to [Shutter]. 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide 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 Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing 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 the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold sepa
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 Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV using a USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Windows) Shooting Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer” and “PMB Portable”, and when importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using “Music Transfer” and “PMB Portable” and when importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Operation Search “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Before Use Shooting “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import]. Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Operation Search “Music Transfer” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings “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. You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Shooting 1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Shooting 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. Double-click (SONYPMB). 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Operation Search Before Use Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting 1. Connect the camera to your computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied) (A). When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Windows) Shooting Viewing “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Shooting 1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized the folder where the images you want to import are stored. icon on the desktop Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Deleting the USB connection Operation Search Before Use Deleting the USB connection Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 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 Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > “PMB Portable” Operation Search “PMB Portable” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows/Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows/Macintosh) Shooting Viewing When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the procedure below to make the selection. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to 5 are unnecessary the next time you use “PMB Portable”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Operation Search Before Use Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Shooting Characteristics of each type of disc Viewing Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies converted from high-definition 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 “PMB” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. 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 Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating AVCHD discs Operation Search Creating AVCHD discs Before Use Shooting An AVCHD disc with HD picture quality can be created from movies in [AVCHD view] imported to a PC using the supplied “PMB” software. Viewing 1. Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 2. Start “PMB”. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs Operation Search Before Use Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs Shooting Viewing DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using the supplied “PMB” software and by selecting a movie in [AVCHD view] imported to the PC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating Blu-ray discs Operation Search Creating Blu-ray discs Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) You can create Blu-ray discs from movies in [AVCHD view] imported to a PC. The PC in question must be capable of creating Blu-ray discs. BD-R (not re-writable) or BD-RE (re-writable) discs can be used. Multi-session recordings cannot be made.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Operation Search Printing still images Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing at a shop Operation Search Printing at a shop Before Use Shooting You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Operation Search If you have problems Before Use Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing 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: Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Cannot turn on the camera.
For details, see “Battery pack” [Details]. The battery is not charged even if the Power/charge lamp turns off and charging is finished. This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Operation Search Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Changing settings Check the free capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Zoom does not work. You cannot use the optical zoom when: Shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode Shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode Shooting in Sweep Multi Angle mode You cannot use zoom functions other than optical zoom when: Shooting in Background Defocus mode Shooting in Picture Effect (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].
Macro shooting cannot be turned off. There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a distant subject. The date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure. [Details] The image colors are not correct.
The buttons and icons no longer appear. If you touch seconds. , all indicators will disappear. Touch on the right of the screen for few While you touch the upper right of the screen during shooting images, the buttons or icons are temporarily turned off. The buttons and icons will reappear when your fingers move away from the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Operation Search Viewing images Before Use Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Deleting Operation Search Deleting Before Use Shooting Cannot delete an image. Viewing Cancel the protection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Operation Search Computers Before Use Shooting “Memory Stick Micro” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick Micro” media.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using “PMB” and play it back. [Details] Images once exported from a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”. Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 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 Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Operation Search Internal memory Before Use Shooting Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Shooting Cannot print an image. Viewing Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Touch Panel/Screen Operation Search Touch Panel/Screen Before Use Shooting Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. Viewing The touch panel may not react the operation when sticking the protection film on. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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 Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Operation Search Others Before Use Shooting The lens gets fogged. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Operation Search Self-diagnosis display Before Use Shooting If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera ) will differ depending on the state of the is working. The last two digits (indicated by Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 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.
Release the protection. [Details] 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.
The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View]. Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to repair the image database file? Movies in [AVCHD view] cannot be recorded or played because the Image Database File is corrupt. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover the Image Database File.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Do not use/store the camera in the following places Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation Functions built into this camera Changing settings On image data compatibility Viewing images on a
On moisture condensation 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, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
If water droplets or other liquids splash on the screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction. Exposing the screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the screen. The screen may be discolored or a malfunction may result. Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Operation Search Before Use On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) How to store the battery pack On battery life Compatible battery pack Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this
The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the screen becomes dark, then the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack Operation Search Charging the battery pack Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Operation Search On cleaning Before Use Shooting Cleaning the lens and flash Viewing Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Using 3D Functions Cleaning the flash Using MENU items (Shooting) Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Operation Search Before Use Number of still images Shooting Viewing The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Operation Search Before Use Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing 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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Operation Search Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting Viewing 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. Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Operation Search On TV color systems Before Use Shooting To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system. Check the color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Using the tripod adaptor Operation Search Using the tripod adaptor Before Use Shooting Using the tripod adaptor (supplied), you can attach the camera to a tripod. Viewing 1. Insert the tripod adaptor into the thread groove of the camera and screw it in. Do not screw the tripod adaptor in too firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens Operation Search Carl Zeiss lens Before Use Shooting 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 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Operation Search AVCHD format Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > License Operation Search License Before Use Shooting Notes on the License Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list “C Library”, “zlib” and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting Viewing Using 3D Functions Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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.
