Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page Operation Search DSC-W570/W570D/W580 Before Use User Guide Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Operation Search Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 2
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use Operation Search Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing The images and illustrations used in this User Guide Using MENU items (Shooting) Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Using the wrist strap Using the wrist stra
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting Operation Search Shooting Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting movies Shooting movies Setting REC mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Printing Sweep Panorama Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Movie Mode Fun
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing Operation Search Viewing Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Image Index Deleting images Delete button Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) REC Mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Scene Selection Changing settings Easy Mode Viewing images on a TV Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Panorama Shooting Scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Using with your computer Shooting Direction Printing Imag
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Slideshow Changing settings Send by TransferJet Viewing images on a TV View Mode Retouch Using with your computer Delete Printing Protect DPOF Troubleshooting Rotate Precautions/About this camera Contents list S
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings Operation Search Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing camera settings Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Using MENU items (Viewing) Grid Line Changing settings Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Operation Search Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Shooting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Tro
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer Operation Search Using with your computer Before Use Recommended computer environment Shooting Recommended computer environment (Windows) Viewing Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using the software Using MENU items (Viewing) “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing settings “Music Transfer” Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Inst
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Printing at a shop Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 11
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before Use If you have problems Shooting If you have problems Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting still images/movies Changing settings Viewing images Viewing images on a TV Deleting Computers Using with your computer Memory card Printing Internal memory Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions/About this camera Contents l
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera Operation Search Precautions/About this camera Before Use Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing On the internal rechargeable backup battery Using MENU items (Shooting) Battery pack Using MENU items (Viewing) Battery charger Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Printing Recordable t
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Using MENU items (Shooting) Search by Operation Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Before Use How to use this User Guide Using with your computer How to use this User Guide Printing The images and illustrations used in this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Troubleshooti
Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) REC Mode Scene Selection Easy Mode Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Panorama Shooting Scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Shooting Direction Image
Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Slideshow Send by TransferJet View Mode Retouch Delete Protect DPOF Rotate Select Folder In-Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
TransferJet Eye-Fi Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Delete REC.
Printing at a shop Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Deleting Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages Back to top Precautions/About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Battery charger Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordabl
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Leaving the settings to the camera Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Scene Recognition Shooting movies Movie Mode Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Shooting portraits Scene Selection (S
Changing screen display DISP (Screen Display Settings) Function Guide Display color Deleting images Delete button Format Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom Retouch (Trimming (Resize)) Editing images Retouch Playing back a series of images in order Slideshow Printing images with the date “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing clock settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Initializing settings Initialize In-Camera Guide In-Camera Guide Printing images Printing still images Viewing on TVs Vi
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera, how to
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed. Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by . indicates information that is useful to know.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > The images and illustrations used in this User Guide Operation Search Before Use The images and illustrations used in this User Guide Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Images used in this User Guide The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list ON/OFF (Power) button/Power lamp Shutter button Flash Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Microphone Lens LCD scree
/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button MENU button Control button Menu on: / Menu off: / / / / / / /Tracking focus Access lamp Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Speaker Battery/Memory card cover Multi connector (Type3a) Memory card slot (TransferJet™) mark Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 27
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
/ is displayed only on DSC-W570/W580. Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Anti Blink Burst Settings DRO Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F2.7 Aperture value +2.
Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Face detection Database file full/Database file error warning Destination Overheating warning AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View mode TransferJet settings 30
Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2010 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in date range, selected folder 12/12 Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display Changing folder Metering Mode Flash mode White balance / is displayed only on DSC-W570/W580. ISO400 ISO number Database file full/Database file error warning Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display +2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Operation Search Using the wrist strap Before Use Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Operation Search Using the internal memory Before Use Shooting The camera has approximately 27 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button.
Functions available in the selected function are displayed. 4. Select the desired function, then press on the control button. The operation guide for the selected function is displayed. 5. Use / to switch the display from summary to operation to details. The operation guide and details may not be displayed, depending on the selected function. When you select [Use this function], the camera switches to the selected mode automatically. 6. To end [In-Camera Guide], press / (In-Camera Guide) button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Operation Search Zoom Before Use Shooting You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 5×. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Operation Search Shooting movies Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing (Movie), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode switch functions Operation Search List of mode switch functions Before Use Shooting Set the mode switch to the desired function. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Allows you to shoot still images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Still Image). (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) on the control button 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Operation Search Program Auto Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode switch to Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. MENU (Still Image).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Still Image). (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.
(Twilight) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.). (Underwater) (DSCW570/W580 only) Notes When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Operation Search Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing images on a TV (Sweep Panorama). 2. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully.
Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Mode Operation Search Movie Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to record movies with their audio. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie Mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Press the shutter button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Changing settings Note You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [Self-Timer] and [Flash] indicate the available modes.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Screen Display Settings) Operation Search DISP (Screen Display Settings) Before Use Shooting 1. Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Operation Search Flash Before Use Shooting 1. Press Viewing (Flash) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) (On) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Slow Synchro) (Off) Printing Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Flash always operates.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. Press Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Smile) on the control button. 2. Wait for a smile to be detected. When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
value to [Slight Smile]. Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press Using MENU items (Shooting) (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) (Off) Changing settings (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Operation Search Viewing still images Before Use Shooting 1. Press the Viewing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select an image with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Operation Search Playback zoom Before Use Shooting Enlarges the image being played back. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. 1. Press The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2. Adjust the position with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Operation Search Image Index Before Use Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Index) button to display the image index screen. 2. Press the Press the button again to display an index screen with more images.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Operation Search Delete button Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 2. / (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Operation Search Viewing movies Before Use Shooting 1. Press the Viewing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a movie with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Press . The playback bar appears, and a movie playback starts.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display Operation Search Scrolling the panorama images for display Before Use Shooting You can scroll panorama images by pressing Viewing on the control button while panorama images are being displayed. Press the W (zoom) button to display the whole image again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Viewing You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > REC Mode Operation Search REC Mode Before Use Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (REC Mode) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Intelligent Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting When you want to select another scene, follow the steps below. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using Macro mode. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.). (Underwater) (DSCW570/W580 only) Notes When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU Changing settings 2. [OK] Viewing images on a TV 3.
Flash desired mode on the control button Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Operation Search Before Use Movie shooting scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Movie shooting scene) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Underwater) Adjusts the setting automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Panorama Shooting Scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Operation Search Before Use Panorama Shooting Scene (DSC-W570/W580 only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Sweep Panorama mode. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting Direction Operation Search Shooting Direction Before Use Shooting Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. Viewing 1. MENU (Shooting Direction) desired direction Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Right) Pan from left to right. Changing settings (Left) Pan from right to left. Pan from down to up.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Image Size/Panorama Image Size Operation Search Before Use Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting movies Viewing images on a TV The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an ima
(Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images Image size (4608×3456) Usage guidelines No.
(Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) Shoots images using standard size. (Vertical: 3424 × 1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) Shoots images using wide size. (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) Image size when shooting movies The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Burst Settings Operation Search Burst Settings Before Use Shooting You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. Viewing 1. MENU (Burst Settings) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Single) Changing settings The camera shoots up to 100 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV Operation Search EV Before Use Shooting You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search ISO Before Use Shooting Viewing Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or (DSC-W570/W580 only) in Scene Selection. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (ISO) (Underwater) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
Note You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) Notes Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent White Balance 1], [Fluorescent White Balance 2] or [Fluorescent White Balance 3]. When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] or [One Push Set].
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Underwater White Balance (DSC-W570/W580 only) Operation Search Before Use Underwater White Balance (DSC-W570/W580 only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in [Scene Selection], (Movie Mode (Underwater)) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or (Underwater Sweep Panorama) mode in [Panorama Shooting Scene]. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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. The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen. 1.
appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode Operation Search Metering Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Metering Mode) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Multi) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Divides into multiple regions and measures each region.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting Advanced mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection).
In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows when it recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, which tends to blur. You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Soft Skin Effect Operation Search Soft Skin Effect Before Use Shooting Viewing When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection Sensitivity Operation Search Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Viewing Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Big Smile) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Detects a big smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before Use Shooting Selecting the priority face (Tracking focus) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
1. Press on the control button during Face Detection. The target frame appears. 2. Place the target frame over the detected face, and press The frame changes to an orange-colored 3. To cancel face priority, press . . again. It may not be possible to detect the selected face correctly depending on the surrounding brightness, the subject’s hairstyle, etc. In this case, select the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > DRO Operation Search DRO Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink Operation Search Anti Blink Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, Using MENU items (Shooting) cannot be changed. The icons below indicate the available modes. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode. For details, see each topic.
In-Camera Guide (Settings) * 1 [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to mode. (High Sensitivity) * 2 [Off] for [Soft Skin Effect] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) mode. * 3 [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected when Scene Selection is set to Snap) mode. (Soft Skin) or (Soft Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and indicators become easier to see. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Easy Mode) To end Easy Mode, MENU [OK] on the control button [Exit Easy Mode].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2.
Note [Slideshow with music] is not available for movies and panorama images. Image Selects the group of images to be shown. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when [View Mode] is [Date View]. Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View. Note The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Repeat 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. Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to your computer. [Details] You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Operation Search Send by TransferJet Before Use Shooting Receiving images using TransferJet Viewing Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Using with your computer TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
Receiving images using TransferJet 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive 2. Closely align the images. A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Tips for sending and receiving data successfully Closely align the (TransferJet) mark on the camera and other device. The transfer rate and range differ depending on the angle at which the (TransferJet) marks are aligned.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Operation Search View Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to select the display format for images. Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) desired mode on the control button Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Date View) Displays images by date.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU. [OK] Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Operation Search Delete Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the / (Delete) button. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Delete) desired mode on the control button 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Operation Search Protect Before Use Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > DPOF Operation Search DPOF Before Use Shooting Clearing the DPOF mark Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Operation Search Rotate Before Use Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Select Folder Operation Search Select Folder Before Use Shooting Viewing When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) on the control button 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > In-Camera Guide Operation Search In-Camera Guide Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Operation Search Before Use MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, one.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Operation Search Changing camera settings Before Use Shooting You can change the settings on the Viewing (Settings) screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Operation Search AF Illuminator Before Use Shooting The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Operation Search Grid Line Before Use Shooting With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV On Displays the grid lines.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Operation Search Disp. Resolution Before Use Shooting Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode High Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom Before Use Shooting Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 5×) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Auto Orientation Operation Search Auto Orientation Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Red Eye Reduction Before Use Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Operation Search Blink Alert Before Use Shooting When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Operation Search Beep Before Use Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Changing settings High Viewing images on a TV Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Operation Search Language Setting Before Use Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Operation Search Function Guide Before Use Shooting You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) On Displays the function guide. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Off Does not display the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Operation Search Display color Before Use Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings White Sets the background color of the LCD screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Operation Search Demo Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or other functions. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Operation Search Initialize Before Use Shooting Viewing Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > COMPONENT Operation Search COMPONENT Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Video Out Operation Search Video Out Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. [Details] Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Operation Search USB Connect Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the Cable for multi-use terminal. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Operation Search LUN Setting Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Operation Search Download Music Before Use Shooting You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Operation Search Empty Music Before Use Shooting Viewing You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Operation Search Power Save Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) 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).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Operation Search TransferJet Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Operation Search Eye-Fi Before Use Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1.
the camera off and on again. If the (error) icon is still displayed, the Eye-Fi card may be corrupted. For details, contact Eye-Fi, Inc. Wireless LAN communication may be interrupted by the other communication devices. If data reception is insufficient, move the camera closer to the access point. For details on content that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Memory Mode.” This product does not support “Endless Memory Mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Operation Search Format Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC. Folder Operation Search Create REC. Folder Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC. Folder Operation Search Before Use Change REC. Folder Shooting Viewing Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) (Settings) 2. Select a folder with / (Memory Card Tool) [Change REC. Folder] on the control button. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC. Folder Operation Search Delete REC. Folder Before Use Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select a folder with Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting / (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Operation Search Copy Before Use Shooting Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Operation Search File Number Before Use Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before Use Shooting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Setting Before Use Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with Changing settings 3. [OK] / / / on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Operation Search Before Use Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
colors. You must change the setting of TV. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV. Notes You cannot play back images in Easy Mode during TV output. Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format. When you shoot movies while the camera and a TV are connected using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), the image being shot is not displayed on the TV. Before you use this function, select MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) to select [HD(1080i)] for [COMPONENT].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer” and “PMB Portable”, and importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied softwa
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Operation Search “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Operation Search “Music Transfer” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click (SONYPMB). 3. Double-click the [MusicTransfer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Operation Search Before Use Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized the folder where the images you want to import are stored. icon on the desktop Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Deleting the USB connection Operation Search Before Use Deleting the USB connection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > “PMB Portable” Operation Search “PMB Portable” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing For Windows, when using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the procedure below to make the selection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV When using with a Macintosh computer, it is necessary to set the region the first time. Perform the setting as explained below.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Operation Search Printing still images Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing at a shop Operation Search Printing at a shop Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Operation Search If you have problems Before Use Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”. If a code such as “C/E: Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Cannot turn on the camera.
The CHARGE lamp (on the supplied battery charger) has two flash patterns, fast flash (approx. 0.15-second intervals) and slow flash (approx. 1.5-second intervals). If the lamp flashes quickly, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger again (until it clicks). If the lamp flashes quickly again, this may indicate a battery pack problem. If the lamp flashes slowly, the charger is in standby mode and charging has temporarily stopped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Operation Search Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
Zoom does not work. You cannot use the optical zoom in Sweep Panorama mode. You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details] You cannot use the digital zoom when: Shooting movies. The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi]. The flash does not work.
White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish. 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.) Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Operation Search Viewing images Before Use Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Deleting Operation Search Deleting Before Use Shooting Cannot delete an image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cancel the protection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Operation Search Computers Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot. Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using “PMB” and play it back. [Details] Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder view.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Insert the memory card in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Operation Search Internal memory Before Use Shooting Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. The memory card is full.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Shooting Cannot print an image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Operation Search Others Before Use Shooting The lens gets fogged. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The battery pack is discharged.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Operation Search Self-diagnosis display Before Use Shooting If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera ) will differ depending on the state of the is working. The last two digits (indicated by Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
Error formatting memory card Format the media again. [Details] Memory card locked You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. Read only memory card The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card.
You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details] File protected Release the protection. [Details] Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light.
a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View]. It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Use “PMB” to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore a memory card or internal memory.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Functions built into this camera On image data compat
On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Operation Search Before Use On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) About the remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery life Compatible battery pack Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Co
The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the LCD screen becomes dark, then the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery charger Operation Search Battery charger Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Only NP-BN1 type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) “Memory Stick” media When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your c
Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction. “Memory Stick” media 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.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Operation Search On cleaning Before Use Shooting Cleaning the LCD screen Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Using MENU items (Viewing) Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Operation Search Before Use Number of still images Shooting Viewing (Units: Images) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Size Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Operation Search Before Use Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Operation Search Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Operation Search On TV color systems Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Intelligent Pantilter Operation Search Intelligent Pantilter Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures automatically, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens Operation Search Carl Zeiss lens Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > TransferJet standard Operation Search TransferJet standard Before Use Shooting TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > License Operation Search License Before Use Shooting Notes on the License Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
