Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W370 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-176-667-12(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.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording.
On moisture condensation The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Operation Search The images used in this Handbook Table of contents • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Notes on using the camera MENU/Settings Search Shooting Operation Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 14 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 15 Using the mode dial ·····················
MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 Table of contents MENU (Shooting) MENU (Viewing) Operation Search MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Settings TV Viewing images on a TV ····································· 96 MENU/Settings Search Setting items ······················································· 12 Index Computer Using with your computer·································· 100 Using the software ········································
“Memory Stick Duo” media································ 121 Battery pack ······················································ 123 Battery charger·················································· 124 Index ································································· 125 Operation Search Index Table of contents Others MENU/Settings Search Index 7GB
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 19 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 25 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 51 Sweep Panorama ················································ 23 Shooting best shots of your pet Pet ············································································ 25 Shooting moving objects Movie Mode···············
Focus ······································································ 48 Face Detection ····················································· 54 Changing image size Image Size····························································· 40 Deleting images Delete ································································ 36, 63 Format ···································································· 88 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom ············································
Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Operation Search ON/OFF (Power) button 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. MENU button Control button In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
MENU items (Viewing) 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Control button 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. MENU button Operation Search 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. Table of contents You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.
Setting items Table of contents You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. Control button 3 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired setting, then press z. Shooting Settings MENU/Settings Search Categories 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. Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
Categories Area Setting Date & Time Setting Notes Table of contents Clock Settings Items • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button Table of contents Identifying parts C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator F ON/OFF (Power) lamp G Speaker H Lens Operation Search E Microphone I LCD screen (Playback) button (33) K For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (28) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (34, 35) L Hook for wrist strap* M Mode dial (17) N (USB)/A/V OUT jack MENU/Settings Search J O Terminal cover P HDMI jack (Delete) button (36) R MENU button (10) Inde
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images A Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size When shooting movies Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment, Program Auto, Sweep Panorama, Movie Mode) MENU/Settings Search Scene Selection Operation Search Display • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
B D Display z AE/AF lock Self-timer ISO400 ISO number Destination NR slow shutter Overheating warning 125 Shutter speed Face Detection F3.6 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value Database file full/Database file error AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a movie 0:12 Recording time (m:s) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2010 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image C Display Indication Spot metering cross-hairs +2.
Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Table of contents Using the mode dial Operation Search Allows you to record movies (page 27). (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 23). (Program Auto) (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 19). Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to-see indicators (page 20).
The camera has approximately 19 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. B Internal memory On image data stored in the 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.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note zOn Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Table of contents Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. zFunctions available in Easy Shooting mode MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [Large] or [Small] size.
When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. (Delete) button MENU button • [View Mode] is set to [Date View] when using a memory card. Operation Search You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] t z.
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 dial to Table of contents Program Auto (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Table of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Operation Search 1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. Sweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. 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.
Note Functions you can use in Scene Selection Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer Burst Settings *2 *1 Anti Blink — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Index — — MENU/Settings Search — White Balance Operation Search For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
Allows you to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). Table of contents Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 7×. 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 7×, see page 71. • Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.
1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Exposure Data) (Playback mode only) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Exif data for the recorded image is also displayed. (Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information. MENU/Settings Search Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. 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. The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. 3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again. Face Detection frame Notes • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function.
1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. 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. (2sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [10sec] or [Off]. • In Movie Mode, [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] cannot be selected.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Table of contents Viewing still images zViewing images taken with a different camera MENU/Settings Search • For registration, use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to register unregistered files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
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. You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming (Resize)].
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. 3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press z. Note • When the mode dial is set to Operation Search Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 63). 1 Press the 2 Table of contents Delete (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button Deletes all images in date range, the selected folder at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2. Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
1 Press the Table of contents Viewing movies (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Playback feature z Stop B Fast forward b Fast rewind V Displays the control panel. Operation Search Control button Displaying the control panel Displaying the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume.
Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie. Table of contents zOn the movie viewing screen , or appears on the movie viewing screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (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. 1 MENU t Table of contents Image Size (Image Size) t desired size Image size Usage guidelines (4320×3240) For prints up to A3+ size No.
When shooting Sweep Panorama images Shoots images using standard size. (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Wide) Table of contents (Standard) Shoots images using wide size. Operation Search (Vertical: 4912×1920) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) When shooting movies Movie image size Usage guidelines 9 Mbps Shoots highest quality movie for display on HDTV. 1280×720(Standard) 6 Mbps Shoots standard quality movie for display on HDTV. VGA 3 Mbps Shoots at an image size suitable for WEB upload.
In Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). Table of contents Flash 2 MENU t [Flash] t z on the control button 3 Select the desired mode. Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Off Does not use the flash.
You can select single-image mode or burst mode. 1 MENU t (Single) Shoots a single image. Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Operation Search (Burst) (Burst Settings) t desired mode Table of contents Burst Settings Notes MENU/Settings Search Index • The Burst mode is not available in Easy Shooting mode, Sweep Panorama, Movie Mode, or smile shutter. • The flash is set to [Off].
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 Notes zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images Lower EV setting – Correct exposure MENU/Settings Search Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Operation Search • In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t Table of contents White Balance (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. [Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
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. 2 MENU t button Table of contents To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control Notes zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
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 Table of contents Focus (Focus) t desired mode Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
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.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t Table of contents Metering Mode (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). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Table of contents Scene Recognition Example of an image where (Backlight) has activated.
more convenient! (Advanced mode) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes MENU/Settings Search • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 MENU t (Auto) Does not use Face Detection function. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. (Child Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face. (Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
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. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( ).
In Program Auto, the camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). (DRO) t desired mode (Off) (DRO standard) Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically. Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
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. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode (Auto) When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded. (Off) Does not use the Anti Blink function.
Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t button (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control (Slideshow with music) Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to the very last image. Plays back images in succession along with effects and music. 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button.
Slideshow with music (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control Displays the setting screen. Table of contents 1 MENU t button 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z Operation Search 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • You cannot play back panoramic images. • Settings other than [Image] are stored until the next time they are changed. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.
1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec Table of contents Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 5 sec 10 sec The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Note • The interval setting is invalid for movie playback. On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends.
Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents View Mode (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays images by the date. (Folder view (Still)) Displays only still images. (Folder view (Movie)) Displays only movie files. • When using the internal memory, the view mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are played from the same folder.
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Retouch (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. Records the zoomed playback image. (Red Eye Correction) Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with the control button t z.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 36). 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2. 2MENU t [OK] t z Deletes all images in date range, or the selected folder at once.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (Multiple Images) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
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. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) (Multiple Images) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and order printing multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t z on the control button Operation Search 1 Press the 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.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Select Folder) t z 4 Select the folder with b/B. 5 [OK] t z zViewing images across multiple folders When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last images in the folder.
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. Table of contents AF Illuminator 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use the AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Table of contents Grid Line 2 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.
Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Table of contents Disp. Resolution 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Disp. Resolution] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays a standard-quality image for shooting. High Displays a high-quality image for shooting. Notes MENU/Settings Search • The battery charge is used up more quickly when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. • In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 7×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Table of contents Digital Zoom 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 14×, including the optical zoom 7×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom).
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. Table of contents Auto Orientation 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto 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. • 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. Table of contents Blink Alert 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto 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 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. High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide.
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Table of contents Demo Mode 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t z on the control button Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode. Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds. Off Does not perform a demonstration.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button Table of contents Initialize (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
When you connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. Table of contents HDMI Resolution 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode t z on the control button 1080i Outputs with HD (High Definition) image quality (1080i). 480p/576p Outputs with SD (Standard Definition) image quality (480p/576p).
This setting allows TV’s remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 98. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode t z on the control button Allows remote controlled operation. Off Disallows remote controlled operation.
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 99). 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).
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 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.
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. Table of contents LUN Settings 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode t z on the control button 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 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t Table of contents Download Music The message “Connect to PC” appears. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Operation Search 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
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 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Table of contents Format Music (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] camera You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset ones. 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). The LCD screen darkens after about 30 seconds of no operation. The camera turns off after another 30 seconds of no operation.
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Creates a folder in the memory card 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 Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 90) and select the folder for viewing images (page 67).
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Change Table of contents Change REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • The following folder cannot be selected as a recording folder. – “100” folder – A folder with a number that has only either “sssMSDCF” or “sssMNV01”.
Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete Table of contents Delete REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • 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.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Table of contents Copy (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] 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. • Images cannot be copied individually.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button 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.
Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting. Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination.
Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button Table of contents Date & Time Setting 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. Date & Time Format 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. MENU/Settings Search Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
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).
Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Table of contents 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). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. Operation Search • PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
On TV color systems PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay MENU/Settings Search PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
“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.
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the computer, then press Table of contents Connecting the camera to the computer (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer.
Deleting the USB connection Table of contents Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • • • • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Windows XP 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help. Start “PMB Portable” (Windows) 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives. MENU/Settings Search When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language.
Start “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMB Portable] appears on the desktop. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer. 2 Click [PMBPORTABLE] folder, then click [PMBP_Mac]. 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].
Notes Operation Search You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type 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 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed. 5 Desired item t [Start] t z Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 109 to 116. 3 Initialize the settings (page 79). Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly. • The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). • Refer to page 124 for details. Cannot record images. Smile Shutter function does not work. Index • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Zoom does not work. Table of contents • You cannot use the optical zoom when shooting in Sweep Panorama. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 71). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: – Shooting movies. – The Smile Shutter is working. Cannot select the Face Detection function. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. MENU/Settings Search • You cannot use the flash when: – Burst mode is selected (page 43).
• This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. Smearing is not recorded on still images, but is recorded as streaks or uneven colors on Sweep Panorama images or movies. (“Bright areas” refers to the sun or electric lights which are much brighter than surroundings.) Table of contents White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Cannot display images in index mode. Cannot hear music during slideshow. • Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (pages 101, 102). • Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 58). • Slideshow is played back with [Continuous Playback]. Select [Slideshow with music] and play back. • If the dedicated A/V cable is connected to the camera, disconnect it. The image does not appear on the TV. Deleting Cannot delete an image.
After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically. After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start. • Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi]. • Set [USB Connect] to [Auto] or [Mass Storage]. • Connect the computer to the network. • If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Help” (page 101). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Operation Search Cannot play back images on your computer. Table of contents • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
Printing Cannot print an image. Table of contents See “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. • Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. • When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. Table of contents • 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. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. Cannot print the image at the size selected. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Table of contents Warning messages • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • The battery inserted is not an NP-BK1 (supplied) battery pack.
No images No still images Table of contents • No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized Folder error Operation Search • You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera.
• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger. Turn the power off and on again Table of contents 1280×720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card 1280×720 (Standard) is not supported with this memory card • A lens malfunction has occurred. Maximum number of images already selected Operation Search • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection.
• The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted images. Table of contents No internal memory space remaining Delete images? • Unable to register to the database file or play back in [Date View]. Import all the images to a computer using “PMB” and recover the memory card or internal memory. MENU/Settings Search • Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal memory (page 88).
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.
Operation Search • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
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 effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents Battery pack Effective use of the battery pack On battery life Index • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
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. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Numerics D 1080i.......................................................................................80 Date & Time Setting .......................................................95 480p/576p ............................................................................80 Delete ...............................................................................36, 63 Table of contents Index Delete REC.Folder ...........................................................91 Demo Mode ........................
Identifying parts ................................................................14 Precision digital zoom ....................................................71 Image Index ........................................................................35 Print ................................................................................65, 107 Image Size ...........................................................................40 Print order mark ........................................................
U USB Connect ......................................................................83 USB/A/V OUT jack ........................................96, 103, 107 Table of contents Unsharp masking ..............................................................62 V VGA .......................................................................................40 Video Out .............................................................................82 W Warning messages................................................
Notes on the License MENU/Settings Search MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
