2-680-136-11(1) Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook Handbook Before operating the unit, please read this handbook and “Instruction Manual” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
CAUTION WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 83.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Dig In ita st lS ru till ct “Instruction Manual”(Separate Volume) Ca ion me ra Ma nu al Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26 • Change the default settings t page 37 1 2 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual • Copy your images to a computer and enjoy e
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 3 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images........................................................... 9 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 9 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10 Color – On the effects of lighting ..........................................
Viewing menu..........................................................................................32 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items ..............................................................................37 Camera ..............................................................................................38 Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Internal Memory Tool .....................................
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ............................................................................... 55 Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) ............................................... 56 Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 60 Printing still images How to print still images ..........................................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Focus Enjoying the camera This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker. Color Enjoying the camera ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Selecting the image size for use Pixel Example: Printing in up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) .
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 5 2 6 M AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 7 3 8 9 4 q; 2 3 qa qs qd A Shutter button B Mode dial (24) 5 4 C Microphone D Lens E POWER button / lamp F Flash G Self-timer lamp H Buzzer I USB jack J A/V OUT jack K Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.
O T U Enjoying the camera P Q R S N N LCD screen (20) O For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button P Screen status button (20) Q Hook for wrist strap R MENU button (26) S Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: T U / / / Access lamp (Image Size/Delete) button 15
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display Battery remaining When shooting still images z VGA VGA Indication AE/AF lock 101 101 Recording mode (24, 30) 30 White balance (29) STBY REC 33 Mode dial (Scene Selection) EV F2.8 +2.
C D Display 5M 3M Display Indication Image size E Low battery warning (23, 81) + Image quality (29) Spot metering cross hair (28) Recording folder (41) AF range finder frame (9) VGA 320 FINE STD 101 • This does not appear when using the internal memory. E Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Display Indication 33 Shutter speed Remaining “Memory Stick Duo” capacity (21) F2.8 Aperture value +2.
When playing back still images 101 1.3 Display 101 VGA A Indication Battery remaining 12/12 5M +2.0EV 3:2 1M 33 F2.8 3M Image size VGA 320 Recording mode (24, 30) BACK/NEXT N Playback - Protect (33) Print order (DPOF) mark (66) When playing back movies Change folder (32) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 1.
D Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (65) EV level value (28) ISO number (29) Metering mode (28) Flash White balance (29) 33 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value Enjoying the camera +2.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen status button, the display changes as follows.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” and internal memory (10 MB) formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 10 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 85).
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Shooting movies Control button : Playback/Edit Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode dial MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to . 400 200 100 80 Auto ISO WB ISO 4 Select the setting with v/V.
Menu items For details on the operation t page 26 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: P : available) Scene Menu for shooting (page 28) (EV) — — — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — — — — — (P.Quality) — Mode (REC Mode) PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 10 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation t page 26 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. n (Incandescent) WB(Fluorescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
For details on the operation t page 26 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Burst ( ) Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When “Recording” disappears, you can shoot the next image. Normal Does not shoot continuously. On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (No flash).
For details on the operation t page 26 (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Using the menu (Sharpness) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 37.
For details on the operation t page 26 Viewing menu The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using a “Memory Stick Duo”. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. VGA 2/9 Using the menu 1 Display the image you want to protect.
For details on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. Using the menu Off 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial MENU button z button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. Using the Setup screen 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting.
Camera For details on the operation t page 37 The default settings are marked with . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [5M] or [3:2].
For details on the operation t page 37 Date/Time Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting. • The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only. Day&Time Superimposes the date, hour, and minute. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is inserted in the order you select. Off Does not superimpose the date and time.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 37 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 37 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation t page 37 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 37 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 37 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation t page 37 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock”. Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer,!refer to “Using your Macintosh computer”!(page 60). This section describes the English version! screen contents.
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My (CYBERSHOTSOFT).
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the! camera and insert it in the Memory Stick! Duo Adaptor!(not supplied). Insert the Memory Stick Duo!Adaptor!(not supplied)! in the computer and copy the!images. If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized, see page 77.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 44).
2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear. • If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 2 1 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 4 Select a name and destination for 6 Click [Finish].
1 Double-click [My Computer] t 3 Double-click the [My Documents] [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 76. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. 1 2 • On the storage destination of the image files, see page 54.
Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 2 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and gives basic instructions. Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera. Importing images “Cyber-shot Viewer” overview With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor.
3 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. 2 Viewing images in “Viewed folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar 1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 59. 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the “Cyber-shot Viewer” starts.
Hour display screen Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button. • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Other functions Updating image registration information Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To update image information, choose [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu. To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration. • Updating the database may take a while.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.
To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 63) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cablel. MENU button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the jack (USB) Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
[Size] To print images on the index screen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 63) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 64), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder].
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable. 1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied) 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. VGA 2/9 101-0002 BACK/NEXT Mode dial 2006 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the color system of the country or region when the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 71 to 80. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 43) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 85). • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
• You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. . The subject is not visible on the screen. • Set the mode dial to an other position than (page 24). The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode.
The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Only during playback, the date and time! are displayed. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time. The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 28). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images. • The battery level is low. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones. Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 75) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 24). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 34). • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the recording position (page 83). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection on an image (page 33), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK position (page 83) to prevent accidental erasure. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the USB cable (page 50). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 50, 60). • When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a computer, you may not! be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by! your camera (page 41). After making a USB connection, “Cyber-shot Viewer” does not start automatically. • Start “Media Check Tool” (page 56).
“Cyber-shot Viewer” Images are not displayed correctly with “Cyber-shot Viewer”. • Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”. If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in “Viewed folders”, update the database (page 59). You cannot find images imported with “Cyber-shot Viewer”. • Look in the “My Pictures” folder. • If you have changed the default settings, refer to (page 59) and check what folder is used for importing.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 50).!The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable again. • Movies cannot be printed.
Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 85). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Install new batteries or charged Nickel- Metal Hydride batteries(not supplied). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the batteries, and then, after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 16.
Warning messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Turn the power off and on again Memory Stick locked • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 83). • A problem with the lens has caused an error. E • The battery level is low. Install new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied).
Cannot record Connect to PictBridge device • The camera cannot record images in the • You tried to print images before the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 42). printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. File protect • Release the protection (page 34). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
On the batteries Batteries you can use with your camera LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) (supplied / non-rechargeable) HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) (not supplied / rechargeable) • NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc.
Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them. • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Index Index A D Internal Memory Tool .......... 40 A/V cable..............................68 Date...................................... 39 Internal rechargeable battery 87 Aperture................................10 Date/Time ............................ 39 ISO ........................... 10, 11, 29 Auto Focus .............................9 Day&Time ........................... 39 Auto Review.........................39 Daylight ............................... 29 J AVI ..........................
P Setup 1.................................. 43 P.Effect .................................30 Setup 2.................................. 44 PAL.......................................44 Sharpness ............................. 31 PC ...................see “Computer” Shooting menu ..................... 28 PFX .......................................30 Shooting movies................... 24 PictBridge .............................63 Single-image mode .............. 63 Picture effect......................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • 90 , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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