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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 9 Getting started 11 Checking the accessories supplied 11 Identifying parts 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 9 Getting started 11 Checking the accessories supplied 11 Identifying parts 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
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Deleting images 37 Deleting the currently displayed image 37 Deleting multiple images 37 Deleting all images (Format 38 Connecting to other devices 39 Viewing images on a TV 39 Printing still images 39 Using the camera with a computer 41 Changing camera settings 45 Changing the operation sounds 45 Using the HOME screen 45 Using the MENU items 48 Using functions in Program Auto mode 50 Others 51 List of icons displayed on the screen 51 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 53 Troubleshooting 54 Precautions 57 Specifications 58 8GB
Deleting images 37 Deleting the currently displayed image 37 Deleting multiple images 37 Deleting all images (Format 38 Connecting to other devices 39 Viewing images on a TV 39 Printing still images 39 Using the camera with a computer 41 Changing camera settings 45 Changing the operation sounds 45 Using the HOME screen 45 Using the MENU items 48 Using functions in Program Auto mode 50 Others 51 List of icons displayed on the screen 51 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 53 Troubleshooting 54 Precautions 57 Specifications 58 8GB
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...water-proof. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by companies other than Sony, this could cause a power supply trouble. Read "Precautions" (page 57) before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to protect the camera. It may appear on the LCD ...recorded or edited with magnets could cause a camera trouble. • Using other manufacturers' camera cases with other bright light. The heat of the pixels are a normal result of the camera. • Do not use . Please use Sony genuine accessories If you may be unable to...
...water-proof. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by companies other than Sony, this could cause a power supply trouble. Read "Precautions" (page 57) before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to protect the camera. It may appear on the LCD ...recorded or edited with magnets could cause a camera trouble. • Using other manufacturers' camera cases with other bright light. The heat of the pixels are a normal result of the camera. • Do not use . Please use Sony genuine accessories If you may be unable to...
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Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction 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 the provisions of the camera or recording media, etc. 10GB Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction 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 the provisions of the camera or recording media, etc. 10GB Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
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...Using the paint pen The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel. "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) 11GB The camera may fall off. x On the Cyber-shot Station Cradle This camera is not compatible with a wrist strap. Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied.... • Paint pen (1) • USB, A/V Cable for multi-use terminal (1) Note • Do not carry the camera by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - It attaches to prevent the camera from damage by holding the paint pen.
...Using the paint pen The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel. "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) 11GB The camera may fall off. x On the Cyber-shot Station Cradle This camera is not compatible with a wrist strap. Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied.... • Paint pen (1) • USB, A/V Cable for multi-use terminal (1) Note • Do not carry the camera by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - It attaches to prevent the camera from damage by holding the paint pen.
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... M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the...
... M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the...
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Charging may take longer depending on the camera settings. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 110 Approx. 240 No. Do not use with compatible Sony batteries and the battery charger. Getting started x Charging time Full charge time Approx. 220 min. Notes •...
Charging may take longer depending on the camera settings. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 110 Approx. 240 No. Do not use with compatible Sony batteries and the battery charger. Getting started x Charging time Full charge time Approx. 220 min. Notes •...
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With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until the battery eject lever is locked. 4 Close the cover. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. Check the direction of the battery, and insert it until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Battery eject lever 15GB Getting started Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately).
With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until the battery eject lever is locked. 4 Close the cover. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. Check the direction of the battery, and insert it until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Battery eject lever 15GB Getting started Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately).
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... indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. High Low Notes • It takes about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). For details on the number of (Manage Memory). Note • Never remove the "Memory ... "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 16GB Slide the battery eject lever. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to a "Memory Stick...
... indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. High Low Notes • It takes about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). For details on the number of (Manage Memory). Note • Never remove the "Memory ... "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 16GB Slide the battery eject lever. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to a "Memory Stick...
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... on. • You can print or save images with the date. Lens cover Getting started 3 Touch each item, then touch v/V to turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. • It may take time for superimposing dates on and allow operation. x Setting the date and time again... Touch t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 47). 17GB The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Touch [OK]. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can also...
... on. • You can print or save images with the date. Lens cover Getting started 3 Touch each item, then touch v/V to turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. • It may take time for superimposing dates on and allow operation. x Setting the date and time again... Touch t (Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 47). 17GB The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Touch [OK]. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can also...
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... on. Slide to the W side to zoom. The image is working. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Lower the lens cover. Shooting/viewing images 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to return. is displayed to focus. Zoom (W/T) lever Lens cover 3 Press the shutter button... shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to indicate that SteadyShot is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock
... on. Slide to the W side to zoom. The image is working. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Lower the lens cover. Shooting/viewing images 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to return. is displayed to focus. Zoom (W/T) lever Lens cover 3 Press the shutter button... shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to indicate that SteadyShot is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock
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... last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on the screen. x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35). x Turning off the camera Close the lens... cover. • You can also turn off the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. 19GB x Deleting an image Touch...
... last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on the screen. x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35). x Turning off the camera Close the lens... cover. • You can also turn off the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. 19GB x Deleting an image Touch...
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...) again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image then returns to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1... Touch (Smile). 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. The smile...
...) again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image then returns to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1... Touch (Smile). 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. The smile...
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When the camera recognizes the scene, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) appears. Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Touch (REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t or . 2 Point the camera at the subject. Scene Recognition icon When the camera does not recognize the scene, appears on the screen of the camera. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and then press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. 22GB
When the camera recognizes the scene, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) appears. Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Touch (REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t or . 2 Point the camera at the subject. Scene Recognition icon When the camera does not recognize the scene, appears on the screen of the camera. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and then press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. 22GB
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...after taking two shots with the brightness and contrast of the face strobes on as guide guide and shake reduced Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as which the eyes are not blinked automatically. The camera will select, ...even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of getting a clear shot, the camera automatically takes one more shot using a different effect by changing the settings as guide and the background adjusted (DROplus) When set to [Advanced], ...
...after taking two shots with the brightness and contrast of the face strobes on as guide guide and shake reduced Shoot in Slow Synchro with the face Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as which the eyes are not blinked automatically. The camera will select, ...even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of getting a clear shot, the camera automatically takes one more shot using a different effect by changing the settings as guide and the background adjusted (DROplus) When set to [Advanced], ...
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... when the shutter button is in the image. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. (Close focus enabled): Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close -up subjects. Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects... a 10-second delay. Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) Notes • You cannot select (Macro On) when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • Macro mode is fixed to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
... when the shutter button is in the image. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. (Close focus enabled): Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close -up subjects. Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects... a 10-second delay. Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches) Notes • You cannot select (Macro On) when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • Macro mode is fixed to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
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The shutter speed is slow in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. 25GB Using shooting functions Selecting a flash mode 1 Touch (Flash) t desired mode t . (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Notes • (Flash On) or (Slow Synchro (Flash On)) are not available when the camera is in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is insufficient light or backlight (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates.
The shutter speed is slow in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. 25GB Using shooting functions Selecting a flash mode 1 Touch (Flash) t desired mode t . (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Notes • (Flash On) or (Slow Synchro (Flash On)) are not available when the camera is in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is insufficient light or backlight (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates.
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...t (Face Detection) t desired mode t . (When touched): Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen. (Auto): Selects the face the camera is to choose a focus point automatically, touch . : Face detected. : No face detected. You can change the focus position. 1 Point the... of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. 27GB Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the frame you want the camera to automatically focus on. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child's face. (Adult Priority): Detects and...
...t (Face Detection) t desired mode t . (When touched): Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen. (Auto): Selects the face the camera is to choose a focus point automatically, touch . : Face detected. : No face detected. You can change the focus position. 1 Point the... of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. 27GB Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the frame you want the camera to automatically focus on. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child's face. (Adult Priority): Detects and...
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x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 2 40 84 173 351 693 1401 2847 8M 2 56 118 ... conditions and the recording media. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Using shooting functions 29GB
x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 2 40 84 173 351 693 1401 2847 8M 2 56 118 ... conditions and the recording media. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Using shooting functions 29GB
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... approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour: minute: second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with the size set to [Normal]. • Movies with this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1280×720 (Fine) - 0:03:00 0:06:40 0:13:50 0:28...
... approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour: minute: second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with the size set to [Normal]. • Movies with this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1280×720 (Fine) - 0:03:00 0:06:40 0:13:50 0:28...