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...materials will help to conserve natural resources. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. If you change the fuse. In case of this product shall not be treated properly, hand over to the addresses given in the plug supplied need to the applicable ... battery, this equipment for your safety and convenience. Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. [ Notice for...
...materials will help to conserve natural resources. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. If you change the fuse. In case of this product shall not be treated properly, hand over to the addresses given in the plug supplied need to the applicable ... battery, this equipment for your safety and convenience. Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. [ Notice for...
Instruction Manual
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.... It may cause dirt on the flash surface to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to become unusable or image data may be damaged. Notes on using the...not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images...
.... It may cause dirt on the flash surface to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to become unusable or image data may be damaged. Notes on using the...not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images...
Instruction Manual
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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. Hook 9 Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
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. Hook 9 Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
Instruction Manual
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... if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for maintaining the ...indicated. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to the finish or casing: - Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for 24 hours or more with the power off the camera and wait about one month it becomes completely discharged. Note that exceed this range ...
... if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for maintaining the ...indicated. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to the finish or casing: - Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for 24 hours or more with the power off the camera and wait about one month it becomes completely discharged. Note that exceed this range ...
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Trademarks • , "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. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and...
Trademarks • , "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. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... tips in mind. 8 Notes • The anti-blur function is enabled 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 for... low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that the camera shake is called "Camera shake". On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is reduced automatically. What you can do ...
... tips in mind. 8 Notes • The anti-blur function is enabled 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 for... low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that the camera shake is called "Camera shake". On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is reduced automatically. What you can do ...
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In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 14 The "...speed might be reduced? • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to the lens. When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be slower under low-light conditions, or in the air How can ...be reduced by taking the following steps. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in a dark place. Flash light is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to ...
In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 14 The "...speed might be reduced? • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to the lens. When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Eye Retina How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be slower under low-light conditions, or in the air How can ...be reduced by taking the following steps. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in a dark place. Flash light is caused by the camera's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to ...
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...image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Movie: Press z to adjust the volume. ... to play back the images. / To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. In this case, the center is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . Viewing images Basic ... 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is enlarged. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 66). 33 To switch...
...image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Movie: Press z to adjust the volume. ... to play back the images. / To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. In this case, the center is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . Viewing images Basic ... 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is enlarged. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 66). 33 To switch...
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In this case, the image is changed to be recognized. If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one image...mark color turns green and scene recognition is displayed next to a scene recognition mark. (A total of two shots) If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to [Off...backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using digital zoom • The flash is set to (...
In this case, the image is changed to be recognized. If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one image...mark color turns green and scene recognition is displayed next to a scene recognition mark. (A total of two shots) If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to [Off...backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using digital zoom • The flash is set to (...
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... not press the shutter button fully down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 56 In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...subject 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 same distance. • Use "Semi manual" when it is difficult to ... subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line.
... not press the shutter button fully down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 56 In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...subject 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 same distance. • Use "Semi manual" when it is difficult to ... subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...", a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is selected. When Burst/bracket shooting is selected, [DRO plus] is canceled...scene to be possible to move during this period. • Red-eye reduction may not be shot, and improves the image quality by -area. • DRO is an abbreviation for image processing.... not used, the flash will not strobe to [ISO 400]. - In such a case, you press the shutter button. Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on shooting conditions, ...
...", a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is selected. When Burst/bracket shooting is selected, [DRO plus] is canceled...scene to be possible to move during this period. • Red-eye reduction may not be shot, and improves the image quality by -area. • DRO is an abbreviation for image processing.... not used, the flash will not strobe to [ISO 400]. - In such a case, you press the shutter button. Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on shooting conditions, ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... anti-blur function. Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is too strong. - When camera shake is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, you can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is slow, ...settings for the shooting function. Using the shooting functions 61 The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in the following cases. - Shooting menu For details on the HOME screen. When the shutter speed is faster than in [Shooting] mode. See pages 42, 83...
... anti-blur function. Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is too strong. - When camera shake is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, you can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is slow, ...settings for the shooting function. Using the shooting functions 61 The items appearing in this menu are the same ones as those in the following cases. - Shooting menu For details on the HOME screen. When the shutter speed is faster than in [Shooting] mode. See pages 42, 83...
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... terminal. The USB mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • ... camera Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • "PictBridge" is set to [Auto], the camera ...will automatically recognize certain printers when connected. Skip Stage 1, if this is set . Printing still images 109 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot...
... terminal. The USB mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • ... camera Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • "PictBridge" is set to [Auto], the camera ...will automatically recognize certain printers when connected. Skip Stage 1, if this is set . Printing still images 109 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Stick Duo" is set to [Normal] (page 60). Cannot shoot images in a dark place. • The camera is no effect on the screen. • This is close. Insert the charged battery pack. Or, [Scene...a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on the recorded image. The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is set to [On] (page 59). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than ... subject. • Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 66). The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is in the image when you are shooting a very bright subject....
...Stick Duo" is set to [Normal] (page 60). Cannot shoot images in a dark place. • The camera is no effect on the screen. • This is close. Insert the charged battery pack. Or, [Scene...a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on the recorded image. The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is set to [On] (page 59). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than ... subject. • Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 66). The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is in the image when you are shooting a very bright subject....
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the camera if the files have been processed using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the "Memory..."Memory Stick Duo". No memory space on internal memory No memory space on this is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to the LOCK position. Read only memory • The camera cannot record or delete images on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page ...
...The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the camera if the files have been processed using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the "Memory..."Memory Stick Duo". No memory space on internal memory No memory space on this is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to the LOCK position. Read only memory • The camera cannot record or delete images on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page ...
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Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on again • The lens malfunction. Delete images from the Date View. 128 Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for which date management by the camera is possible. Turn the power off and on the image.
Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on again • The lens malfunction. Delete images from the Date View. 128 Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for which date management by the camera is possible. Turn the power off and on the image.
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...proper operation cannot be used with the camera are equipped with 8-bit parallel data transfer. Locations exposed to water. • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Duo" within the reach of the "Memory Stick Duo" and the equipment used in the case supplied with it. • Do not...Duo" to direct sunlight - "M2" is an abbreviation for all "Memory Stick Duo" functions. Supports 4-bit parallel data transfer equivalent to operate with the camera. • Data read or write operation. - On the "Memory Stick Duo" A "Memory Stick Duo" is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2...
...proper operation cannot be used with the camera are equipped with 8-bit parallel data transfer. Locations exposed to water. • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Duo" within the reach of the "Memory Stick Duo" and the equipment used in the case supplied with it. • Do not...Duo" to direct sunlight - "M2" is an abbreviation for all "Memory Stick Duo" functions. Supports 4-bit parallel data transfer equivalent to operate with the camera. • Data read or write operation. - On the "Memory Stick Duo" A "Memory Stick Duo" is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2...
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...the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in the camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. If decreased usage time between 10... be used . Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up , leave the camera in slideshow (page 35) playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting,... each battery pack is used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. • If you use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.
...the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in the camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. If decreased usage time between 10... be used . Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up , leave the camera in slideshow (page 35) playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting,... each battery pack is used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. • If you use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.