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.... To ensure that the battery will be caused by qualified service staff only. For more detailed information about recycling of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in the countries... incorporated battery, this product shall not be treated as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to conserve natural resources. In case of the materials will help to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your safety and ...
.... To ensure that the battery will be caused by qualified service staff only. For more detailed information about recycling of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in the countries... incorporated battery, this product shall not be treated as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to conserve natural resources. In case of the materials will help to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your safety and ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use. However, some cases, the camera cannot be able to record images. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are operational for effective use the...films, videotapes, and other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording...
.... Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use. However, some cases, the camera cannot be able to record images. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are operational for effective use the...films, videotapes, and other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording...
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9
Instruction Manual
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... settings regardless of whether the power is not charged, you shoot with any of your hand. - Do not expose the camera to the finish or casing: - Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked... to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated.
... settings regardless of whether the power is not charged, you shoot with any of your hand. - Do not expose the camera to the finish or casing: - Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked... to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated.
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...; , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
...; , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
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...the subject moves. Notes • The anti-blur function is enabled in Scene Selection. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is pressed. However, this is reduced automatically. What you can do to reduce the blurring... • Select (High Sensitivity) mode in the factory default settings so that case, shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. Basic techniques for better images Hints...
...the subject moves. Notes • The anti-blur function is enabled in Scene Selection. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is pressed. However, this is reduced automatically. What you can do to reduce the blurring... • Select (High Sensitivity) mode in the factory default settings so that case, shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. Basic techniques for better images Hints...
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... turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 14 Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can be reduced? • Light the room... (page 59). • Select (High Sensitivity) mode* in dark environments. These phenomena can the "White circular spots" be reduced by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by taking the following steps. The "White circular spots" This is turned off automatically.) • When the eyes of...
... turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 14 Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can be reduced? • Light the room... (page 59). • Select (High Sensitivity) mode* in dark environments. These phenomena can the "White circular spots" be reduced by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by taking the following steps. The "White circular spots" This is turned off automatically.) • When the eyes of...
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...case, the center is turned on the control button. Shows the displayed area of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony... models cannot be played back. Viewing images Basic Operations (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button (Playback zoom) button MENU button HOME button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera...while displaying a still image. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. To switch ...
...case, the center is turned on the control button. Shows the displayed area of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony... models cannot be played back. Viewing images Basic Operations (Index)/ (Playback zoom) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button (Playback zoom) button MENU button HOME button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera...while displaying a still image. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. To switch ...
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...case, the image is displayed next to [Auto]. 51 Twilight Twilight Portrait Twilight using a tripod Backlight Backlight Portrait • Scene recognition does not function in the following scenes can be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot...Scenes that Are Recognized The following situations: - If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using digital zoom • The flash is set to (Flash Auto...
...case, the image is displayed next to [Auto]. 51 Twilight Twilight Portrait Twilight using a tripod Backlight Backlight Portrait • Scene recognition does not function in the following scenes can be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot...Scenes that Are Recognized The following situations: - If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using digital zoom • The flash is set to (Flash Auto...
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...when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). ...at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the screen. • You can change the focus method ... or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is tilted upward or downward.
...when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). ...at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the screen. • You can change the focus method ... or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is tilted upward or downward.
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... to allow the subject to move during this period. • Red-eye reduction may not be shot, and improves the image quality by -area. • DRO is set . 59 It depends ...on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. In such a case, you press the shutter button. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring ...(DRO standard) The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene. (DRO plus) The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter...
... to allow the subject to move during this period. • Red-eye reduction may not be shot, and improves the image quality by -area. • DRO is set . 59 It depends ...on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. In such a case, you press the shutter button. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring ...(DRO standard) The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast of the entire scene. (DRO plus) The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter...
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.... The default setting is set [Continuous] or [Off] only. When the shutter speed is too strong. - See pages 42, 83. When camera shake is slow, for example, shooting night scenes. (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings Selects the settings for the shooting function. Using the shooting... functions 61 Shooting menu For details on the HOME screen. The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in the following cases. - You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, ...
.... The default setting is set [Continuous] or [Off] only. When the shutter speed is too strong. - See pages 42, 83. When camera shake is slow, for example, shooting night scenes. (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings Selects the settings for the shooting function. Using the shooting... functions 61 Shooting menu For details on the HOME screen. The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in the following cases. - You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, ...
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...is the case. When [USB Connect] is recommended to use terminal. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the cable for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to ... press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and select [USB Connect], then press z. 4 Select [PictBridge] with b/B on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. Printing still images 109 MENU button Control button HOME button • It is set .
...is the case. When [USB Connect] is recommended to use terminal. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the cable for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to ... press z. 3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V, and select [USB Connect], then press z. 4 Select [PictBridge] with b/B on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. Printing still images 109 MENU button Control button HOME button • It is set .
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The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is in succession. • The internal memory or "Memory Stick ... [Normal] (page 60). The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is close. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (...page 52). There is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you are not recorded (page 2). Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is no effect on the image. In this case...
The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is in succession. • The internal memory or "Memory Stick ... [Normal] (page 60). The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is close. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is too bright. • Adjust the exposure (...page 52). There is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you are not recorded (page 2). Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is no effect on the image. In this case...
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... only using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been recorded on the ..."Memory Stick Duo" • The selected folder does not contain a file that cannot be played back in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been processed using a computer or recorded with the same first three digit...blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is the case. Cannot create more folders • The folder ...
... only using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been recorded on the ..."Memory Stick Duo" • The selected folder does not contain a file that cannot be played back in the internal memory. • No images that can be played back have been processed using a computer or recorded with the same first three digit...blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is the case. Cannot create more folders • The folder ...
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Delete images from the Date View. 128 Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for which date management by the camera is possible. Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the image. Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Turn the power off and on again • The lens malfunction.
Delete images from the Date View. 128 Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for which date management by the camera is possible. Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the image. Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Turn the power off and on again • The lens malfunction.
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...8226; Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" under the following cases: - Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is turned off during a read /write speeds differ depending on the combination of...with MagicGate functions. They might accidentally swallow it in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be recorded. *4) The camera is used with the camera are equipped with 8-bit parallel data transfer. "Memory Stick" type Recording/ Playback Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) a*1 Memory...
...8226; Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" under the following cases: - Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is turned off during a read /write speeds differ depending on the combination of...with MagicGate functions. They might accidentally swallow it in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be recorded. *4) The camera is used with the camera are equipped with 8-bit parallel data transfer. "Memory Stick" type Recording/ Playback Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) a*1 Memory...
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...battery life • The battery life is shorter. Compatible battery pack • The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used . Effective use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing. Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it with a new one. • The battery life ...under direct sunlight. We recommend the following to how it in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. • If you use . To maintain the battery pack's function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing. • To use the battery ...
...battery life • The battery life is shorter. Compatible battery pack • The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used . Effective use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing. Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it with a new one. • The battery life ...under direct sunlight. We recommend the following to how it in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. • If you use . To maintain the battery pack's function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing. • To use the battery ...