Instruction Manual
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.../a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 25 Battery life and memory capacity 27 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 27 Number of still images and recording time of movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power...computer 23 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 23 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 24 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Lens hood 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Learning the various functions -
.../a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 25 Battery life and memory capacity 27 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 27 Number of still images and recording time of movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack and power...computer 23 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 23 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 24 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Lens hood 15 Viewing/deleting images 17 Learning the various functions -
Instruction Manual
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...that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is lit. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may be copyrighted. These dots are operational for ...system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the camera. [ Warning on recording/playback • Before you may cause malfunctions. • If moisture...
...that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is lit. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may be copyrighted. These dots are operational for ...system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the camera. [ Warning on recording/playback • Before you may cause malfunctions. • If moisture...
Instruction Manual
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"Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery ... (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) GB • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot application software -
"Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery ... (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) GB • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot application software -
Instruction Manual
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Lens hood [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after use. 15 M Manual Exposure shooting Allows you to the desired function. Soft Snap ... lighting. Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in all their splendor. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to shoot with a softer atmosphere for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting...
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Lens hood [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after use. 15 M Manual Exposure shooting Allows you to the desired function. Soft Snap ... lighting. Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in all their splendor. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to shoot with a softer atmosphere for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting...
Instruction Manual
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...timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is off * * The brightness of the LCD Backlight up. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the...and brightness changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on the control button. Adaptor ring 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Each time you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until it...
...timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is off * * The brightness of the LCD Backlight up. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the...and brightness changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on the control button. Adaptor ring 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Each time you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until it...
Instruction Manual
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...Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Review Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. For details on the operation 1 page 19 HOME items Pressing ... following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Grid Line Digital Zoom 20 Categories Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show Print Music Tool...
...Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Review Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. For details on the operation 1 page 19 HOME items Pressing ... following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Grid Line Digital Zoom 20 Categories Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show Print Music Tool...
Instruction Manual
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... AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Conversion lens Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame + Spot metering cross hair Histogram 26
... AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Conversion lens Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame + Spot metering cross hair Histogram 26
Instruction Manual
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... location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with any of the camera. Do not leave the camera in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C... inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to malfunction, and in the camera, and then leave the camera for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the power off. 32 Do not touch the camera with an LCD cleaning ...
... location, moisture may condense inside the lens, images will not be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with any of the camera. Do not leave the camera in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C... inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to malfunction, and in the camera, and then leave the camera for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the power off. 32 Do not touch the camera with an LCD cleaning ...
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... mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 286 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10× zoom lens f = 6.3 - 63 mm (38 - 380 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 - 4.4 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance...
... mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 286 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10× zoom lens f = 6.3 - 63 mm (38 - 380 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3.5 - 4.4 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...and lens • The LCD screen is capable of the pixels are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. This is not completely discharged. When using the camera. 2 These dots are not actual images shot using ... in a cold location. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you do not affect the recording. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it . Other memory cards cannot be used as is to maintain the...
...and lens • The LCD screen is capable of the pixels are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. This is not completely discharged. When using the camera. 2 These dots are not actual images shot using ... in a cold location. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you do not affect the recording. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it . Other memory cards cannot be used as is to maintain the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...66 Format Settings 67 Main settings - Folder Change REC. Shooting Settings 1 70 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens 4 Table of contents SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions ... images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings...
...66 Format Settings 67 Main settings - Folder Change REC. Shooting Settings 1 70 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens 4 Table of contents SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings Using the viewing functions ... images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be slower under low-light conditions, or in Scene Selection (page 29). (The flash is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Flash light is turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High ...with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". These phenomena can the "White circular spots" be reduced by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by taking the following steps. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can be reduced? • Light the room and...
Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be slower under low-light conditions, or in Scene Selection (page 29). (The flash is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Flash light is turned off automatically.) * Even though you selected (High ...with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". These phenomena can the "White circular spots" be reduced by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by taking the following steps. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can be reduced? • Light the room and...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...4 7 5 8 9 A POWER button B POWER lamp C Mode dial (23) D Shutter button (24) E Microphone F Flash (26) G AF illuminator (70)/Self-timer lamp (27) H Hook for shoulder strap I Lens 14 qd qs qa qjqh qg qf A For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (25) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (33, 34) B (Playback) button (33) C LCD... G Jack cover H Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.
...4 7 5 8 9 A POWER button B POWER lamp C Mode dial (23) D Shutter button (24) E Microphone F Flash (26) G AF illuminator (70)/Self-timer lamp (27) H Hook for shoulder strap I Lens 14 qd qs qa qjqh qg qf A For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (25) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (33, 34) B (Playback) button (33) C LCD... G Jack cover H Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... using the built-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • When shooting with the conversion lens, go through the settings of [Conversion Lens] (page 72). • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the camera when it clicks. Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring A Lens hood B Adaptor ring...
... using the built-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • When shooting with the conversion lens, go through the settings of [Conversion Lens] (page 72). • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the camera when it clicks. Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring A Lens hood B Adaptor ring...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... the image noise. Number of recordable images Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (70) Red-eye reduction (50) Flash mode (26) Flash charging Conversion lens (72) Indication Self-diagnosis display (111) Self-timer (27) Spot metering cross hair (46) AF range finder frame (47) Histogram (21) 18 Shutter speed Aperture...
... the image noise. Number of recordable images Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (70) Red-eye reduction (50) Flash mode (26) Flash charging Conversion lens (72) Indication Self-diagnosis display (111) Self-timer (27) Spot metering cross hair (46) AF range finder frame (47) Histogram (21) 18 Shutter speed Aperture...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... fire works in the background without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Advanced Sports Shooting Suitable for shooting scenes with conversion lens (not supplied) you to shoot sharp images of people with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. Modes selected from the ...screen Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting ...
... fire works in the background without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Advanced Sports Shooting Suitable for shooting scenes with conversion lens (not supplied) you to shoot sharp images of people with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. Modes selected from the ...screen Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...) Beep Initialize Function Guide Main Settings 2 (page 68) USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 70) AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 (page 73) Auto Review Clock Settings (page 74) Language Setting (page 75) * Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be...
...) Beep Initialize Function Guide Main Settings 2 (page 68) USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 70) AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 (page 73) Auto Review Clock Settings (page 74) Language Setting (page 75) * Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...lens up or down will increase error. • When you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 48 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital... a dotted line. P 96 In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited ...
...lens up or down will increase error. • When you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 48 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital... a dotted line. P 96 In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited ...
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... W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Viewing menu (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 39 Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. (Fisheye Lens) 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
... W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Viewing menu (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 39 Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. (Fisheye Lens) 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
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The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is set to [Tele], [Wide] or [Close-up to approximately 3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 ... at close range. Although there is no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up ]. • When you can easily set to [On]. - [Conversion Lens] is locked. Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you use the AF illuminator when: - Settings For details on subjects located near the center...
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is set to [Tele], [Wide] or [Close-up to approximately 3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 ... at close range. Although there is no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up ]. • When you can easily set to [On]. - [Conversion Lens] is locked. Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you use the AF illuminator when: - Settings For details on subjects located near the center...