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J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\020TOC.fm master:Right_L1 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\020TOC.fm master:Right_L1_2 col Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” media that you can use (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with “Memory Stick” media compatible equipment You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately).
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J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:MNEU/HOME Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the Menu button. (Still Image) or (Movie) to switch to shooting 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. MENU button 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. Control button In the table below, indicates a function is available and — that it is unavailable.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:MENU/HOME_cont MENU items (Viewing) 1 Set the mode switch to to playback mode. (Playback) to switch MENU button Table of contents You can select the various viewing functions easily from the Menu button. (Playback) Operation Search 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 4 Press z on the center of the control button.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:MENU/HOME_cont Setting items (Settings) screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. MENU button Operation Search 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.
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J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch Operation Search Allows you to shoot still images (page 17). (Movie) Allows you to record movies with audio (page 20).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Changing the DISP (screen display) setting 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button. Each time you press DISP (screen display), the setting will change. Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information. Operation Search Indicators on MENU/Settings Search Indicators on* Sets screen brighter and displays the information.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:Right Histogram Table of contents A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. A Number of pixels B Brightness A Bright 1 Press DISP (screen display) repeatedly until the histogram is displayed.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\030PRE.fm master:Right_L1 The camera has approximately 12 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. B Internal memory When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t button. (Still Image). (Camera) t (Auto Adjustment) t z on the control zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on Index Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: – It is dark and the subject is distant.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t button. (Still Image). (Camera) t desired Scene Selection t z on the control 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right Functions you can use in Scene Selection Macro Flash SteadyShot Burst Smile Shutter * — — — — — — — — — — — — * [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected. MENU/Settings Search — — Red Eye Reduction — — — Face Detection Operation Search — White Balance Table of contents For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Movie Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 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. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). (Camera) t (Program Auto) t z on the control Operation Search 2 MENU t button. Table of contents Program Auto 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. 3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) button again. Face Detection frame Notes • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” media or internal memory becomes full.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 3×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Table of contents Zoom T button Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, see page 61. Operation Search Note • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 1 Press Table of contents Self-Timer (Self-Timer) on the control button. Each time you press (Self-Timer), the setting will change. Does not use the self-timer Sets the 2-second delay self-timer Operation Search Sets the 10-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, press again.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press (Macro) on the control button. Each time you press Table of contents Macro (Macro), the setting will change. Adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\040REC.fm master:Right_L1 1 Press Table of contents Flash (Flash) on the control button. Each time you press (Flash), the setting will change. Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Flash always operates. (Flash On) Flash does not operate. Operation Search Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\050PLAY.fm master:Right_L1 1 Set the mode switch to Table of contents Viewing still images (Playback). 2 Select an image with the control button.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\050PLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out. Press z to cancel playback zoom.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\050PLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Press the (Playback). (Index) button to display the image index screen. Press the button again to display an index screen with even more images. zDisplaying images of the desired folder MENU/Settings Search Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with v/V.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\050PLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 (Playback). (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\050PLAY.fm master:Right_L1 1 Set the mode switch to Table of contents Viewing movies (Playback). 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Playback feature z Pause B Fast forward b Fast rewind V Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with b/B. Operation Search Control button • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 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. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right When shooting movies Table of contents The image size is fixed to 320 × 240. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. zOn “image quality” and “image size” Operation Search A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. 1 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode Does not use anti-blur mode. (Auto) Activates the anti-blur function automatically when shooting conditions are likely to cause camera shake. You can stabilize images even when zooming up on a far subject. Notes In Movie mode, [SteadyShot] is fixed to [Off].
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents REC Mode You can select Normal (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Operation Search (Normal) Notes MENU/Settings Search • Burst shooting is not available in Movie Mode. • The flash is set to [Flash Off].
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Table of contents EV Note zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Adjusts the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t mode (Camera) t (Auto) / / / (ISO) t desired Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. [Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Auto adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t mode (Camera) t (Focus) t desired • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame 2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. • As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode Detects a big smile. (Medium) Detects a normal smile. (High) Detects even a slight smile. Notes MENU/Settings Search • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. Table of contents Face Detection Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 MENU t (Off) (Face Detection) t desired mode Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Adjusts the amount of flash light. 1 MENU t (Camera) t desired mode (–) (Program Auto) t (Flash Level) t Operation Search Makes the flash level lower. (Standard) (+) Table of contents Flash Level Makes the flash level higher. Note • Sometimes effects do not show up when the subject being shot is too bright or too dark.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Operation Search 1 MENU t Table of contents Red Eye Reduction (Red Eye Reduction) t desired mode 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\060MENUREC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. In shooting still images: 1 MENU t (Camera) t desired mode (Program Auto) t (Color Mode) t Operation Search In shooting movies: 1 MENU t (Color Mode) t desired mode Sets the image to standard color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color. (B & W) Sets the image to black and white.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Slideshow (Slideshow) t z on the control button 3 Select a desired setting. Operation Search 4 [Start] t z 5 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • You cannot play back movies. • Settings other than [Image] are stored until the next time they are changed.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right Repeat Table of contents Turns slideshow repeat on or off. On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Retouch Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Playback) to switch to playback mode. (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button (Trimming) Records the zoomed playback image. Press the button (T) to zoom in and press W to zoom out. 2 Set the zoom point with the control button.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. 1 Set the mode switch to Table of contents Multi-Purpose Resize (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 3 Zoom to the range you want to trim with the W/T (zoom) button.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of “Memory Stick Duo” media that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Set the mode switch to (This Image) (Multiple Images) (Playback) to switch to playback mode. t desired mode t z on the control button Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 MENU t (Playback) to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t z on the control button Operation Search 1 Set the mode switch to Table of contents Rotate 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\070MENUPLAY.fm master:Right_L1 When multiple folders are created in “Memory Stick Duo” media, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t Table of contents Select Folder (Playback) to switch to playback mode. (Select Folder) t z on the control button Operation Search 3 Select the folder with b/B.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Beep] t desired mode t z on the control button Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Table of contents USB Connect 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [USB Connect] t desired mode t z on the control button Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 70). NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Table of contents Auto Review 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Shooting Settings] t [Auto Review] t desired mode t z on the control button Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. Table of contents Format 1 MENU t (Settings) t [“Memory Stick” Tool] or [Internal Memory Tool] t [Format] t [OK] t z on the control button Operation Search Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Table of contents Create REC.Folder 1 MENU t (Settings) t [“Memory Stick” Tool] t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Changes the folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [“Memory Stick” Tool] t [Change REC.Folder] Table of contents Change REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Operation Search 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • The “100” folder cannot be selected as a recording folder.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] t [Clock Settings] t desired setting t [OK] t z on the control button Table of contents Clock Settings Midnight is indicated as 12:00AM, and noon as 12:00PM. • 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\080SET.fm master:Right_L1 Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\090TV.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\090TV.fm master:Right On TV color systems PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 79).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right Recommended computer environment Others XP*1 For importing images Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3/ Windows Vista SP1*2 USB jack: Provided as standard *1 64-bit *2 editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 You can install the supplied software (PMB) using the following procedure. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Table of contents Installing the software (supplied) The installation menu screen appears. Operation Search • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “PMB”. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. With the “PMB”: MENU/Settings Search • You can import images shot with the camera to the computer and display them on the computer. • You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and display them on the camera.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Enjoying images on your computer For details on the “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Guide”. Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 3 Turn on the camera and the computer. 4 Connect the camera to your computer. “Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right Importing images to a computer Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. The [Import Media Files] screen of “PMB” appears automatically. • If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. 2 Click the [Import] button to import images. The computer starts importing images. 3 View images on your computer. When importing is complete, the “PMB” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right Exporting images to view on the camera Table of contents You can export images in your computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, and view them on the camera. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. • If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. (PMB) on the desktop to start up “PMB”. Operation Search 2 Double-click 3 Select the images to export in the main screen.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista Operation Search AFolder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function. BFolder containing image data recorded using the camera.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Table of contents Using your Macintosh computer Recommended computer environment Operation Search Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right Importing and viewing images on a computer 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media with recorded images into the camera. 3 Turn on the camera and the Macintosh computer. 4 Connect the camera to your computer. MENU/Settings Search 2To the Operation Search 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\100PC.fm master:Right_L1 “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Table of contents Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” Viewing on Windows 1 Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\110PRN.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Printing still images You can print still images by the following methods. Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 83) Operation Search You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\110PRN.fm master:Right_L1 Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Note • You cannot print movies. Operation Search “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\110PRN.fm master:Right Printing (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. Do as following after step 1. 2MENU t [OK] t z 2 Desired item t [OK] t z Quantity Operation Search 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\110PRN.fm master:Right_L1 You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance in viewing menu.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 87 to 94. 3 Initialize the settings (page 59). On repairing cameras with internal memory included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Battery pack and power Table of contents Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. Operation Search • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Shooting still images/movies Smile Shutter function does not work. • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • The camera is set to the playback mode. Set the mode switch to (Still Image) or (Movie). Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. • (Landscape) or Table of contents • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. (Twilight) mode is selected in the Scene Selection. Macro shooting cannot be turned off. The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right The eyes of the subject come out red. Table of contents • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 46). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. • Light the room and shoot the subject. • Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu (page 50), or correct using “PMB”. Dots appear and remain on the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Computers • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 72 for Windows, and page 79 for Macintosh. Table of contents Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot. Operation Search • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Table of contents • Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 78). “Memory Stick Duo” media Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media. • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the correct direction. • All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right PictBridge compliant printer Cannot print images. Printing is canceled. • Confirm that you have disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the Connecting) mark disappears. (PictBridge • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Others • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Table of contents The lens gets fogged. The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. Operation Search • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right_L1 Table of contents Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. For use with compatible battery only • The battery inserted is not an NP-BK1 (supplied) battery pack. Operation Search • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Read only “Memory Stick” 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 Stick Duo” media. • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the “Memory Stick Duo” media (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 64, 65).
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\120TS.fm master:Right Maximum number of images already selected Table of contents • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • Up to 999 files can be selected when using [All in This Folder]. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection. Low battery power • When copying a image recorded in the internal memory to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, use a fully charged battery.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\130MS.fm master:Right_L1 You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Operation Search Note Table of contents Using the camera abroad — Power sources • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\130MS.fm master:Right_L1 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\130MS.fm master:Right “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera. Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Index • 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\130MS.fm master:Right_L1 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 On the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\130MS.fm master:Right_L1 Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • Only NP-BK 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. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger.
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\010COVIX.fm master:Index A EV ...........................................................................................36 Adjusting EV ......................................................................36 Exporting images ..............................................................77 AF range finder frame ....................................................40 Exposure .....................................................................
J:\ichihashi\works\CX60980_990\GB_HB\4143374111DSCW180W190\010COVIX.fm master:Index_cont Slideshow .............................................................................48 Movie .....................................................................................20 Slow Synchro .....................................................................26 Multi AF ...............................................................................40 Smart zoom ...............................................
