Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-TX7/TX7C © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-165-176-12(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. MENU/Settings Search Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Marks and notations used in this handbook MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens MENU/Settings Search Index • If water droplets or other liquids splash on the LCD screen and make it wet, immediately wipe off the screen with a soft cloth. Leaving liquids on the LCD screen surface can harm the quality and cause a malfunction. • Exposing the LCD 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 LCD screen.
Notes on using the camera Operation Search MENU/Settings Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Names of parts···················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 18 Using the touch panel ································
MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 Table of contents MENU (Shooting) MENU (Viewing) Operation Search MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 13 Settings TV Index Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 125 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 126 MENU/Settings Search Setting items ··········
Troubleshooting ················································ 143 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 152 MENU/Settings Search Using the camera abroad·································· 157 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 158 Battery pack ······················································ 160 Battery charger·················································· 161 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 162 AVCHD format ··············
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 26 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 34 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 65 Soft Snap ······························································· 34 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 34 Smile Shutter ························································ 45 Scene Recog
Shooting without blur Scene Recognition ·············································· 65 Backlight Correction HDR ································· 33 Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 31 Slow Synchro ························································ 47 ISO ··········································································· 58 EV ············································································ 57 Changing focus position Using the touch pane
Editing images Playing back a series of Slideshow ······························································ 74 images in order Changing date and time settings Area Setting ························································ 123 Date & Time Setting·········································· 124 Initializing settings Initialize································································· 105 Printing images Print ······································································· 140
Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can easily select the various shooting functions from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. Operation Search 2 Touch do not appear in 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. MENU/Settings Search In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
Table of contents Still/Movie mode button REC Mode Menu items Metering Mode — — Scene Recognition — — — — — — Face Detection — — — — — — Display Settings Notes — — — — — MENU/Settings Search • [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. • The four menu items displayed below differ according to each mode.
MENU items (Viewing) Table of contents You can easily select the various viewing functions from . 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. do not appear in the Operation Search The four menu items displayed below MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
Setting items 1 Touch Table of contents You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. to display the MENU screen. Operation Search 2 Touch (Settings) t desired category t desired item t desired setting. Shooting Settings MENU/Settings Search Categories Items Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Scene Recog.
Categories Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Table of contents Memory Card Tool Items Copy File Number Format File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Operation Search Internal Memory Tool Notes MENU/Settings Search • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
Camera Table of contents Names of parts A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E ON/OFF (Power) lamp G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens Operation Search F Flash I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (37) K (Still) mode lamp L (Movie) mode lamp M Zoom (W/T) lever (36, 38) N (Still)/ (Movie) mode button O Hook for wrist strap* MENU/Settings Search J P Battery eject lever Q Battery insertion slot Index R Tripod receptacle S Multi-conne
Multi-output stand v mark Table of contents Using AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (sold separately) 1 To DC IN jack – Connecting a USB Cable to a computer – Connecting an AV or HDMI Cable to a TV – PictBridge connection to a printer A Camera connector terminal MENU/Settings Search Use the multi-output stand for attaching the camera in the following cases. • Connecting the camera to AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (sold separately) will not charge the battery. Use a battery charger for charging the battery.
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode.
2 Display Indication Indication 125 Shutter speed Battery remaining F3.5 Aperture value Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder 4 Display Indication Focus Red-eye reduction z AE/AF lock NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed PictBridge connecting F3.5 Aperture value Metering mode ISO400 ISO number Flash +2.
The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or dragging the LCD screen with your finger. / / / Table of contents Using the touch panel Displays the hidden items so that the items you want to set are shown on the screen. Returns to the previous screen. • To operate the touch panel, press it lightly with your finger or the supplied paint pen. Pressing hard or using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen could damage the touch panel.
Touching the screen to set the focus Button/Operation method Touch the subject Table of contents Touching the subject on the touch panel displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. If there is a face in the frame, in addition to the focus, the brightness and hue are also automatically optimized. Action Adjusts the focus.
During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below on the LCD screen. You can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently locate frequently used buttons. These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback. 2 to display the MENU screen.
You can select the shooting mode according to the mode you want to shoot in. Table of contents Using the Still/Movie mode button Shutter button / mode button Operation Search / mode button to switch (Still) or (Movie) shooting Allows you to shoot still images. Switches to the still image recording mode set using (REC Mode) (page 25). (Movie) Allows you to record movies. Switches to the movie shooting scene set using [Movie shooting scene] (page 44).
The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. B Internal memory MENU/Settings Search B When there is no memory card inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch Table of contents REC Mode (REC Mode) t desired mode. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images. (Movie Mode) Allows you to record movies.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Adjustment) Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment (Intelligent Auto Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. Operation Search 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
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. Table of contents Program Auto 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) Operation Search 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Intelligent Sweep Panorama (iSweep Panorama) MENU/Settings Search 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully down.
panoramic image Shooting Direction: Image Size: (Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] (Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide] Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Index • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the exposure and white balance.
Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Movie Mode (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button fully down. . 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button fully down again.
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Anti Motion Blur (Anti Motion Blur) 3 Press the shutter button fully down. Notes MENU/Settings Search • The shutter beeps 6 times, however just one image is recorded.
Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. Table of contents Hand-held Twilight 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Hand-held Twilight) A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise. Notes MENU/Settings Search • The shutter beeps 6 times, however just one image is recorded.
You can shoot two images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation by combining 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. Table of contents Backlight Correction HDR 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t HDR) (Backlight Correction 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t desired mode (Scene Selection) t Operation Search (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. (Landscape) Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance.
(Fireworks) Table of contents (Underwater) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (such as Marine Pack). Operation Search (Hi-Speed Shutter) 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.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Table of contents Zoom T side 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 96. W side MENU/Settings Search Notes Operation Search Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom in and move to the W side to zoom out. • The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with / Table of contents Viewing still images .
Table of contents Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 3 Adjust the zoom scale and position. Operation Search The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. The image is further enlarged each time you touch the screen.
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 2 Touch Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Wide Zoom (Wide Zoom). (Wide Zoom) Note • Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files: – Movies – Panoramic images – Images displayed in a burst group – 16:9 images MENU/Settings Search 3 To cancel Wide Zoom, touch again.
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Temporarily Rotated Display 2 Select the vertical orientation image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). (Temporarily Notes • Temporarily Rotated Display is not available for the following images: – Movies – Panoramic images – Horizontal orientation images • Touching / cancels Temporarily Rotated Display.
Table of contents Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch / . on the LCD screen. Button/Operation method Action Volume control Adjusts the volume with / . Jumps to the start of the movie m Fast rewind Touch u or the LCD screen Normal playback/Pause y Slow playback M Fast forward Note MENU/Settings Search . Operation Search When you touch the LCD screen during playback, operation buttons are displayed.
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Table of contents Easy Mode 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Set the t mode button to (Still). (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes • The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. • The playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode]. Smile Shutter: Touch (Smile).
You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch . 3 To end recording the movie, touch .
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. Table of contents Movie shooting scene 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode 4 Press the shutter button fully down. 5 To end recording the movie, press the shutter button fully down again. Adjusts the setting automatically. (Underwater) Allows you to shoot a movie underwater in natural colors using the housing (such as Marine Pack).
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Smile Shutter) Operation Search 3 Wait detecting a smile. 4 To end the Smile Shutter, touch (Smile Shutter). t Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Face Detection frame Notes Index • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full.
Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing. 1 Operation Search • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. • You can select or register the selected subject for face detection with [Face Detection].
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Flash) t desired mode Table of contents Flash When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . (On) (Slow Synchro) Flash always operates. Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Flash does not operate. Notes • • • • • • Index The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.
In Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t 3 t [Flash] t desired mode Table of contents Flash (Easy Mode) t [OK] Off Flash does not operate. MENU/Settings Search Flashes when shooting in low light or backlight conditions.
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Self-Timer) t desired mode Table of contents Self-Timer When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch . (2sec) Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t 3 t [Self-Timer] t desired mode Table of contents Self-Timer (Easy Mode) t [OK] On Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch . MENU/Settings Search Does not use the self-timer.
Set the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Intelligent Sweep Panorama images. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (iSweep Panorama) (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Table of contents Image Size/Quality 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
(Standard) Shoots the images using standard size. Table of contents When shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama images (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Wide) Shoots the images using wide size.
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. Table of contents Burst 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Burst) t desired mode Records a single image. (High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession. (Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t Table of contents Macro (Macro) t desired mode The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. (Close Focus) Use this mode to shoot at close distances.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (EV) / to adjust exposure t [OK]. You can also adjust the exposure by touching z of the adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left. • [EV] is not available in Backlight Correction HDR mode or in Easy Mode. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater). Table of contents ISO 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (ISO) t desired number / / / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 125] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Table of contents White Balance 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (White Balance) Operation Search 3 Touch the desired mode t [OK] Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
Notes 2 t MENU/Settings Search 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Operation Search To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Table of contents • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Easy Mode • When [Flash] is set to [On] in Backlight Correction HDR mode, [White Balance] is not available.
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Scene Selection or (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene]. Table of contents Underwater White Balance 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Underwater White Balance) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
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. Table of contents Focus 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) AF range finder frame • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces. • When Scene Selection is set to (Underwater), focus operation is adjusted to underwater shooting.
Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
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 (Motion Detection). MENU/Settings Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 t Operation Search Example of an image when (Backlight) is activated. Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes the following types of scenes.
Notes Table of contents Operation Search • The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom. • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: – During burst shooting – When the Smile Shutter function is activated – When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] • The available flash settings are [Auto] and [Off].
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. Table of contents Face Detection Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (When touched) (Auto) (Face Detection) t desired mode Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during Face Detection. The selected face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes to an orange-colored . 3To cancel face registration, touch . MENU/Settings Search • When you remove the battery from the camera, the face registration is reset.
When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. Table of contents Anti Blink 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons. Settings] is set to [Off] Index zTo display the operation buttons when [Display MENU/Settings Search (Display Settings) t desired mode Operation Search t Table of contents Display Settings Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right to display the operation buttons.
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. Table of contents Easy Mode 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes Operation Search 2 • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. • The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode]. Index (Delete) : Deletes the currently displayed image.
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. Table of contents Calendar 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t 3 Touch (View Mode) t (Date View) Operation Search 2 (Calendar). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . / MENU/Settings Search 4 Select the month you want to display with then touch the desired date.
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch Table of contents Image Index (Image Index). 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page. Operation Search When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . Touch an image on the index screen to return to the singleimage screen for that image.
Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch Table of contents Slideshow (Slideshow) t desired mode. Plays back all the images in succession. (Slideshow with music) Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music. Continuous Playback 1 Select the image to start playback. 2 Touch (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback].
Slideshow with music Table of contents 1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music]. 2 Touch desired mode t [Start]. 3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then select from [Exit Slideshow]. Note Image Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is (Date View).
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow. Mute Does not use BGM. Note • The movies are played back without their audio. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto MENU/Settings Search Interval Sets the screen switching interval.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (Delete) t desired mode (All In This Group) Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once. After step 2, touch [OK]. (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple Images) Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2. 1Touch the image you want to delete.
mode when selecting images Touch to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen. Table of contents zYou can switch between index and single-image • You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
1 Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet into the camera and press the (Playback) button. 2 Operation Search TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Receiving images using TransferJet (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. Table of contents 1 Press the A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes Operation Search • Only images that can be displayed on the camera can be played. • If an Image Database File error occurs during saving, a Recover Image Database File screen will appear.
Table of contents Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Paint) (Paint) on the left MENU/Settings Search When using the internal memory, touch side of the LCD screen. 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied). 4 Touch the / button t select the saved image size. Index Button 1 Save Saves the image in VGA or 5M format in the internal memory or on a memory card.
Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. Table of contents Retouch 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Retouch) t desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming (Resize)) Records the zoomed playback image. Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. (Unsharp masking) Sharpens the image within a chosen frame. Index After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].
Allows you to select the display format for viewing images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents View Mode (View Mode) t desired mode Displays images by the date. Displays still images. (Folder view (MP4)) Displays movies in MP4 format. (AVCHD view) Displays movies in AVCHD format. Notes • When using internal memory, a Folder View is used with still images and movies displayed in the same folder. • Event View is not available on this camera.
You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (View Mode) t 3 t (Display Burst Group) t desired (Date View) • When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image. When Face Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed as the main image. Plays back all burst images one at a time.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Protect) t desired mode (This Image) (Multiple Images) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. After step 2, perform the following. 2Touch [OK] t [OK]. Index (Set All in This Folder) Protects all images in the date range or folder, or all AVCHD movies.
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. Table of contents DPOF 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t t desired mode (This Image) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and order printing multiple images. After step 2, perform the following.
Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 / (Rotate) t [OK] Notes • You cannot rotate movies, images displayed in a burst group, and protected still images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
Table of contents Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (Volume Settings) / Operation Search 3 Adjust the volume by touching t You can also adjust the volume by touching z in the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left. slideshow Movie playback: Touch the LCD screen to display the operation buttons, then touch Slideshow: / to adjust the volume.
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents Display Settings (Display Settings) t desired Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
This sets whether or not to display the shooting data of the currently displayed file. Table of contents Exposure data Exposure data 2 t (Exposure data) t desired mode Displays the shooting data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the shooting data. MENU/Settings Search (On) Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents Image index settings (Image index settings) t desired (12-up) Displays 12-up images. (28-up) Displays 28-up images.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. Table of contents Select Folder 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)] 3 with t (Select Folder) t select the folder / t [OK] • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode MP4 This recording method is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. mp4 (AVC) movies are recorded. MENU/Settings Search This recording method is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television. AVCHD movies are recorded.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. 1 Table of contents AF Illuminator t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode Operation Search Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. 1 Table of contents Digital Zoom t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Table of contents Auto Orientation t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. • Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Table of contents Scene Recog. Guide Scene Recognition Guide t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Displays the Scene Recognition Guide. Off Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Notes Index • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released.
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the LCD screen. 1 Table of contents Blink Alert t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Off Does not display the message.
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode (Main Settings) t High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. MENU/Settings Search Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LCD Brightness] t desired mode Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness. Bright Sets the LCD screen to high brightness. Operation Search Normal Table of contents LCD Brightness • This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light. • In [Bright] mode, the battery power may decrease faster.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Scene Recognition and Smile Shutter. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode 2 (REC Mode) t Adjustment) (Intelligent Auto Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 t (Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Table of contents Initialize (Main Settings) t Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Table of contents HDMI Resolution t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode Operation Search The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).
This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 128. 1 Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode Enables remote-controlled operation. Off Disables remote-controlled operation. • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV.
Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 Table of contents COMPONENT t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode Operation Search Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.
Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the Housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Housing. 1 t (Settings) t [Housing] t desired mode Table of contents Housing (Main Settings) t Changes the function of the buttons. Off Does not change any functions. • Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen. • Some functions are limited, and the icon positions on the LCD screen change.
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the USB cable. 1 Table of contents USB Connect t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer (with Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X).
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. 1 Table of contents LUN Settings t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images in the internal memory are displayed.
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 t (Settings) t [Download Music] (Main Settings) t 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Operation Search The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is displayed.
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. 1 t (Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] Table of contents Format Music (Main Settings) t Operation Search zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera 1Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
1 t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [TransferJet] t desired mode Communicates using TransferJet. Off Does not communicate using TransferJet. Notes Index • [TransferJet] is always set to [Off] during Easy Mode. • While aboard an airplane, set [TransferJet] to [Off]. In other cases, always follow all regulations governing the location in which the camera is being used. • The connection is cut if transfer cannot be made within about 30 seconds.
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. 1 t (Settings) t [Calibration] Table of contents Calibration (Main Settings) t MENU/Settings Search Notes • To stop the calibration process mid-way, touch [Cancel]. The adjustments made up to that point are not effected. • If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back-up any important data to a PC or other storage location.
Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 Table of contents Create REC.Folder t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] zOn the folders MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. 1 t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder. – “100” folder – A folder with a number that has either “sssMSDCF” or “sssANV01” only. • You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. 1 t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] / MENU/Settings Search Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder. • You can delete only empty folders.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 (Memory Card Notes MENU/Settings Search • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy images individually. • The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) MENU/Settings Search Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Table of contents Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired mode Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination area. zChanging Area Setting Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. MENU/Settings Search You use the camera in your area.
Sets the date and time again. 1 t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date & Time You can set the date and time. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). 3 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the AV Cable (supplied). Operation Search 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Operation Search 1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV.
Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). Operation Search 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Table of contents 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 the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). 3 Turn on the TV and set the input. 4 Press the (playback) button of the camera to turn on the camera.
Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Table of contents Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Windows) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 Others CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/ editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Operation Search 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. Table of contents Using the software 2 Click [Install].
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). Table of contents 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
2 Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. • When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Operation Search 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect an AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the multi-output stand (supplied) and a wall outlet (wall socket), and attach the camera to the multi-output stand.
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Table of contents 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk. The image is displayed. Operation Search 3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.
Operation Search This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office. • You can easily register the media services (such as blogs) you use frequently. For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help.
Starting up PMB Portable (Macintosh) When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop. Click [×] for any unnecessary drives. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder. The Region Selection screen appears. The User Agreement screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera. Table of contents Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Creation method Blu-ray disc playback devices (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Importing movies to a computer using “PMB” and creating a Blu-ray disc AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see page 138. Disc type Characteristics DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Can be re-written and used again. Operation Search • Always update to the latest available version of PlayStation®3 system software. • The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
DVD discs with standard definition image quality (SD) can be created using supplied “PMB” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. Table of contents Creating standard definition image quality (SD) discs 1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. • If software other than “PMB” starts automatically, exit that software. 3 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc. 4 Click , then select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)].
Notes Operation Search You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
4 t (Print) t desired mode Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 2Touch [OK] t [OK]. All in Date Range All in This Folder Prints all images in the selected date range and folder at once. Touch [OK] after step 4. Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.
Printing at a shop Table of contents 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 on the viewing menu so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. Notes Operation Search • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 143 to 151. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 152. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Table of contents • This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect. • The battery pack is dead (page 160). Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
The image is out of focus. Cannot select the Face Detection function. • You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the Metering Mode is set to [Multi]. • You cannot select Face Detection when the Close focus mode is activated. MENU/Settings Search • You cannot use the zoom during Intelligent Sweep Panorama shooting. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 96).
The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work. Table of contents Operation Search • (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection. • When Close focus mode is selected, the shooting distance is approximately 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inches to 7 7/8 inches).
Cannot shoot images in succession. Table of contents • You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated. • The internal memory or the memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 77). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. • Set [Burst] to [Off] (page 55). • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 65). Cannot play back images. The date and time are not displayed.
Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 133). • When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera (page 117). • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on. Index After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
Memory card • Insert it in the correct direction. Table of contents Cannot insert a memory card. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. • Check that the memory card has been securely inserted as far as it will go. Operation Search Data is being recorded to internal memory even though you inserted a memory card. Internal memory • There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
PictBridge-compliant printer Cannot print images. MENU/Settings Search • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
Touch panel • Perform [Calibration] (page 116). • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 109). Table of contents Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully. The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points. • Perform [Calibration] (page 116). The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 124).
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Operation Search If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
System error Camera overheating Allow it to cool Table of contents • Turn the power off and then on again. • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. • Turn the power off and then on again. Reinsert the memory card Memory card type error • The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera (page 3).
File found which was not recognized Folder error Table of contents • You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder. • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 118, 119). • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card.
• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in Date Range] or [All in This Folder] for DPOF, Protect or Print. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection. Processing... • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. • Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.
• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Table of contents Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. Operation Search • When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies.
You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents Battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Index • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • Only NP-BN-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • The CHARGE lamp on the supplied battery charger has the following two flash patterns. Fast flash: The lamp repeatedly flashes on and off at approximately 0.15-second intervals.
Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Operation Search The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i*1 or 720p*2 specification using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0 • Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras.
D A/V OUT (STEREO) jack..........................................125 Date.......................................................................................141 AF Illuminator ...................................................................94 Date & Time Setting .....................................................124 AF range finder frame ....................................................62 Delete .....................................................................................
N Hand-held Twilight..........................................................32 Names of parts ...................................................................16 HD(1080i) ..........................................................................108 HDMI Resolution ...........................................................106 O High Sensitivity .................................................................34 Optical zoom ................................................................
W Send by TransferJet .........................................................79 Warning indicators and messages ...........................152 Settings ..................................................................................14 White Balance ....................................................................59 Shooting Wide Zoom..........................................................................39 Movies............................................................................
Notes on the License Index The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.
