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Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 13 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 13 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
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... on a TV 49 Printing still images 50 Using the camera with a computer 52 Changing camera settings 56 Changing the operation sounds 56 Setting the custom button 57 Using the MENU items 58 Using the (Settings) items 62 Others 65 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 65 List of icons displayed on the screen...
... on a TV 49 Printing still images 50 Using the camera with a computer 52 Changing camera settings 56 Changing the operation sounds 56 Setting the custom button 57 Using the MENU items 58 Using the (Settings) items 62 Others 65 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 65 List of icons displayed on the screen...
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... will be able to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may turn on the camera again. • Do not hold the camera by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. In some tiny black and/ or...
... will be able to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may turn on the camera again. • Do not hold the camera by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. In some tiny black and/ or...
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... be saved or recorded. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for a long time, fragmentation of the camera or recording media, etc. 9GB If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Initialize] If you repeat recording/deleting images for .... Warning on other materials may be copyrighted. Note when playing movies on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to the provisions of external media first, and then perform [Initialize] in (Main Settings) (page 63).
... be saved or recorded. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for a long time, fragmentation of the camera or recording media, etc. 9GB If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Initialize] If you repeat recording/deleting images for .... Warning on other materials may be copyrighted. Note when playing movies on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to the provisions of external media first, and then perform [Initialize] in (Main Settings) (page 63).
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... Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) x Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged. • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada...
... Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) x Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged. • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada...
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Adjust the finder adjustment dial to view for shooting. K FINDER/LCD button • Switch the finder or LCD screen to your camera to charge the battery pack. Use the battery charger to the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Identifying parts M DC IN jack/DC IN jack ...cover • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder. • Face the camera toward the brighter area for shoulder strap 11GB L Hook for easier adjustment. N Multi connector Getting started A ON/OFF (Power) button B Mode dial C / (...
Adjust the finder adjustment dial to view for shooting. K FINDER/LCD button • Switch the finder or LCD screen to your camera to charge the battery pack. Use the battery charger to the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Identifying parts M DC IN jack/DC IN jack ...cover • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder. • Face the camera toward the brighter area for shoulder strap 11GB L Hook for easier adjustment. N Multi connector Getting started A ON/OFF (Power) button B Mode dial C / (...
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.../"Memory Stick Duo" media cover ea Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to move over the range of the LCD screen 90 degrees towards 1 or 160 degrees towards 2. S (Delete) button T (Custom) button 12GB Getting started... Duo" media slot wl Access lamp e; es RESET button • You can adjust the angle of movement may occur. Forcing the LCD screen to the camera may cause malfunction.
.../"Memory Stick Duo" media cover ea Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to move over the range of the LCD screen 90 degrees towards 1 or 160 degrees towards 2. S (Delete) button T (Custom) button 12GB Getting started... Duo" media slot wl Access lamp e; es RESET button • You can adjust the angle of movement may occur. Forcing the LCD screen to the camera may cause malfunction.
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...the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of still images may vary depending on the camera settings. This may take longer depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of 25 °C (77 °...images Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 200 Approx. 370 No. x Battery life and number of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is...
...the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of still images may vary depending on the camera settings. This may take longer depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of 25 °C (77 °...images Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 200 Approx. 370 No. x Battery life and number of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. This may cause damage to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Slide the battery eject lever...Fine)], it is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. For recording movies with the camera. "Memory Stick" media You cannot use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. x To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access lamp Note • Never remove ...
...the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. This may cause damage to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Slide the battery eject lever...Fine)], it is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. For recording movies with the camera. "Memory Stick" media You cannot use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. x To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access lamp Note • Never remove ...
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... under certain circumstances. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is running on the upper left of the LCD screen. Getting started x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on... and you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may not be replaced. Remaining ...
... under certain circumstances. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is running on the upper left of the LCD screen. Getting started x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on... and you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may not be replaced. Remaining ...
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.... • It may take time for the power to next], then press z. 5 Select your desired area with v/ V on the control button, then press z. 18GB The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [Go to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with b/B on...
.... • It may take time for the power to next], then press z. 5 Select your desired area with v/ V on the control button, then press z. 18GB The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [Go to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with b/B on...
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x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 64). 19GB By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Getting started 6 Select [OK], then press z. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 64). 19GB By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Getting started 6 Select [OK], then press z. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
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... dial to indicate that SteadyShot is working. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to zoom quickly. Mode dial ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Turn the W/T (Zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. • The shortest shooting...
... dial to indicate that SteadyShot is working. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to zoom quickly. Mode dial ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Turn the W/T (Zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. • The shortest shooting...
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Shooting/viewing images Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 47). (Playback) button x Selecting...
Shooting/viewing images Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 47). (Playback) button x Selecting...
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...you press the (Custom) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. (Custom) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing ...of the camera and be as level as possible. Using shooting functions 23GB Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press the (Custom) button...
...you press the (Custom) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. (Custom) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing ...of the camera and be as level as possible. Using shooting functions 23GB Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press the (Custom) button...
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When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the subject, then shoot images. 24GB Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject. Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen.
When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the subject, then shoot images. 24GB Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject. Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen.
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... settings as the reference to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. An image without closed eyes is recognized. Using shooting functions 25GB First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most...
... settings as the reference to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. An image without closed eyes is recognized. Using shooting functions 25GB First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most...
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... z again. 27GB zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it. Using shooting functions Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the control button during Face Detection. Press z repeatedly until the orange frame ( ) is on an adult...
... z again. 27GB zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it. Using shooting functions Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the control button during Face Detection. Press z repeatedly until the orange frame ( ) is on an adult...
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...-timer. (Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. Set Macro On when shooting close -up . Use this mode. (Macro On): This camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Auto): This... camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. To cancel, press again. (Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Note • ...
...-timer. (Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. Set Macro On when shooting close -up . Use this mode. (Macro On): This camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Auto): This... camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. To cancel, press again. (Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Note • ...
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Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Using shooting functions Selecting a ...
Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Using shooting functions Selecting a ...