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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110 Handbook

Sony operating instructions digital still camera dsc-w110/w115/w120/w125/ w130
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See also: Service Manual , Instruction Manual
Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125/
W130
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
"Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide", and retain them for future
reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
VCLICK!
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the shooting
functions
Using the viewing
functions
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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  • Page 1 W130 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions...

  • Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera

    Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo”: You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick”: You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using the camera ...2 Basic techniques for better images ...7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 9 Color – On the effects of lighting... 10 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 11 Flash –...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Using the shooting functions Shooting menu... 45 Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Image Size: Selecting the image size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...64 Manage Memory ...66 Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool...66 Format Create REC. Folder Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ...68 Format Settings ...69 Main settings — Main Settings 1 ...69 Beep Function Guide Main settings —...
  • Page 6 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer... 81 Installing the software (supplied) ... 83 On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)... 85 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” ... 87 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” ... 91 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 7: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
  • Page 8 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.” Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the...

  • Page 9: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...

  • Page 10: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 11: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
  • Page 12 Basic techniques for better images DSC-W130 The default settings are marked with Image size (3264×2448) 3:2 (7M) (3264×2176) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (6M) (3264×1840) 16:9 (2M) (1920×1080) *1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 112).
  • Page 13 Basic techniques for better images DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 The default settings are marked with Image size (3072×2304) 3:2 (6M) (3072×2048) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (5M) (3072×1728) 16:9 (2M) (1920×1080) *1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 112).

  • Page 14: Flash - On Using The Flash

    Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...

  • Page 15: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button B Shutter button (25) C POWER lamp D Flash (27) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile Shutter lamp (32)/AF illuminator (72) A AE/AF lock lamp (green) B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange)
  • Page 16 Identifying parts K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (43) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 27, 28) (Slideshow) button (36) M Multi connector (bottom) Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. •...

  • Page 17: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 21). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
  • Page 18 Indicators on the screen Display Indication AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie Standby ISO400 ISO number (49) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise.
  • Page 19 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (115) Image size • is for DSC-W130 only. • is for DSC-W110/ W115/W120/W125 only. (61) Protect VOL. (34) Volume Print order (DPOF) mark (102) PictBridge connecting Zoom scaling...
  • Page 20 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory) Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory.

  • Page 21: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display v (DISP) (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* Histogram on* During playback, the image information is displayed. Histogram display (page 22) Indicators off* LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to up.
  • Page 22 Changing the screen display z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.

  • Page 23: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

  • Page 25: Shooting Images (Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Zoom button Mode dial MENU button Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Macro button Self-timer button z button...
  • Page 26 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. AE/AF lock indicator 2Press the shutter button fully down.
  • Page 27 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 73. •...
  • Page 28 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

  • Page 29: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)

    Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z button v/V/b/B button Control button Select the mode ( Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( mode dial. Shoot with the shutter button. Select the mode ( / Select SCN with the mode dial. Press MENU button, and select from control button (page 45).
  • Page 30 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released...
  • Page 31 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro Flash Face Detection...
  • Page 32 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.
  • Page 33 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z Hints for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.

  • Page 34: Viewing Images

    Viewing images (Playback zoom)/ (Index) button MENU button (Playback) button Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.
  • Page 35 Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. You can also access the index screen by selecting [ •...

  • Page 36: Viewing Still Images As A Slideshow

    Viewing still images as a slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. (Playback) button Press (Slideshow) button. The setup screen appears. Press (Slideshow) button again. The slideshow starts. • The setting is maintained until it is changed. •...
  • Page 37 Viewing still images as a slideshow To change the setup On the setup screen in Step 1, select each item with v/V, then press The items that can be set are as follows. The default settings are marked with Image You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 38 Viewing still images as a slideshow Interval 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto Repeat z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during slideshow.

  • Page 39: Deleting Images

    Deleting images (Index) button MENU button (Playback) button Press (Playback) button. Press MENU button while displaying in single-image or index mode. Select (Delete) with v/V on the control button. Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All In This Folder], then press z.
  • Page 40 Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.

  • Page 41: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Press HOME button to display the HOME screen. Shooting Category Item...

  • Page 42: Home Items

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Shooting* View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied. DSC-W120/W125/W130 only.

  • Page 43: Using The Menu Items

    Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items MENU button Press MENU button to display the menu. Function Guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 69). • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. •...

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: Shooting menu (page 45) Scene Selection Image Size Flash Face Detection...

  • Page 45: Using The Shooting Functions

    Using the shooting functions Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 43. The selectable mode is displayed in white. Unavailable The default settings are marked with Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection Selects the scene selection in the menu.

  • Page 46: Flash: Flash Setting

    Shooting menu For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode. Large Small For movies (Fine) (Standard) Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Auto Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function.

  • Page 47: Smile Detection: Setting The Smile Detection Function

    Shooting menu • In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is [Auto]. • When the mode dial is set to Detection frame is not displayed. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be detected when (Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

  • Page 48: Rec Mode: Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method

    Shooting menu REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (The Exposure Bracket settings are for the DSC-W130 only) (Normal) (Burst) BRK ±0.3EV BRK ±0.7EV BRK ±1.0EV On the Burst •...

  • Page 49: Ev: Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Shooting menu EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – –2.0EV +2.0EV • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

  • Page 50: Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Shooting menu Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) (Only for still image) • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. •...

  • Page 51: Focus: Changing The Focus Method

    Shooting menu Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) (Center AF) (Spot AF) For details on the operation 1 page 43 Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
  • Page 52 Shooting menu 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...

  • Page 53: White Balance: Adjusting The Color Tones

    Shooting menu 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. White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.

  • Page 54: Flash Level: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light

    Shooting menu n (Incandescent) (Flash) • For details on the white balance, see page 10. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...

  • Page 55: Red Eye Reduction: Setting The Red Eye Reduction Function

    Shooting menu Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function (Auto) (On) (Off) • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. •...

  • Page 56: (Shooting Settings): Selecting The Shooting Settings

    Shooting menu (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (DSC-W120/W125/W130 only) Selects the anti-blur mode. (Shooting) (Continuous) (Off) • In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. •...

  • Page 57: Using The Viewing Functions

    Using the viewing functions Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 43. (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen, see page 39. (This Image) (Multiple Images) (All In This Folder)
  • Page 58 Viewing menu (Red Eye Correction) (Unsharp masking) (Soft Focus) For details on the operation 1 page 43 Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
  • Page 59 Viewing menu (Partial Color) (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) (Radial Blur) For details on the operation 1 page 43 Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button.

  • Page 60: (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing The Image Size According To Usage (Dsc-W130

    Viewing menu (Retro) (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (DSC-W130 only) You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.

  • Page 61: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Viewing menu • For details about the image size, see pages 12, 13. • You cannot resize movies. • You cannot resize the images from VGA to • Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality. (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure.

  • Page 62: Adding A Print Order Mark

    Viewing menu Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images • are protected, and these images cannot be restored. It may take some time to protect an image. • To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the same procedure to protect it.

  • Page 63: (Select Folder): Selecting The Folder For Viewing Images

    Viewing menu (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

  • Page 64: Customizing The Settings

    Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. Press HOME button to display the HOME screen. Select (Manage Memory) or Select an item with Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. •...
  • Page 65 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Select a setting with v/V, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. If not, press b. •...

  • Page 66: Manage Memory

    Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...

  • Page 67: Copy

    Manage Memory Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

  • Page 68: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool

    Manage Memory Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings Main settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

  • Page 70: Main Settings - Main Settings 2

    Settings Main settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. Auto PictBridge PTP/MTP Mass Storage COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected...

  • Page 71: Video Out

    Settings Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 80).

  • Page 72: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1

    Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.

  • Page 73: Af Mode

    Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function or the Smile Detection function is activated. • When using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
  • Page 74 Settings Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×) Size 16:9 (2M) • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: – (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode. – The LCD screen is off. Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied).

  • Page 75: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2

    Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with Auto Orientation (DSC-W120/W125/W130 only) When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. •...

  • Page 76: Clock Settings

    Settings For details on the operation 1 page 64 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the date display format with v/V on the control button, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.

  • Page 77: Language Setting

    Settings For details on the operation 1 page 64 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

  • Page 78: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
  • Page 79 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the component cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
  • Page 80 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD output adaptor cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.

  • Page 81: Using Your Computer

    Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music – Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 82: Recommended Computer

    Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Page 83: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the...
  • Page 84 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. Double-click to start “PMB Guide”. Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.

  • Page 85: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)

    • To view the website, you will be redirected by a server run by Sony (hereon after referred to as Sony server). You may not be able to access the website because of server maintenance, etc.
  • Page 86 • On termination of the operation of Sony server, the termination will be informed of beforehand on Sony websites, etc. • The URL redirected to by Sony server, etc., may be recorded for improving future Sony products and services. In this case, personal data will not...

  • Page 87: Copying Images To Your Computer Using The "Picture Motion Browser

    Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC...
  • Page 88 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer Connects the camera to a computer as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer”. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser”...
  • Page 89 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
  • Page 90 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” • Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG – Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

  • Page 91: Copying Images To A Computer Without "Picture Motion Browser

    Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot: Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
  • Page 92 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000”.

  • Page 93: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo

    • You may not able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.

  • Page 94: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)

    Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...

  • Page 95: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5)

  • Page 96: Technical Support

    The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 94. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (SONYPICTUTIL).

  • Page 97: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide

    (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.

  • Page 98: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 112). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 99) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 99: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 100 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Turn on the printer. Press (Playback) button and turn on the camera. After the connection is made, indicator appears. Press MENU button, select [Print] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 101 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer [Size] Selects the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Selects [Day & Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (page 76).

  • Page 102: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 103 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images Press MENU button while displaying images in single- image mode or in index mode. Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z. Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (page 69). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.

  • Page 105: Battery Pack And Power

    Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to •...

  • Page 106: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of • the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 39). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. –...
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting Zoom does not work. You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 73). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 74).
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting The screen is too dark or too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 21). • The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode •...

  • Page 109: Viewing Images

    • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 93). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 89).

  • Page 110: Deleting

    Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 87, •...

  • Page 111: Memory Stick Duo

    Troubleshooting After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 87). Cannot play back images on your computer. If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 85). •...

  • Page 112: Internal Memory

    Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it. • Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” with sufficient •...

  • Page 113: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Troubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.

  • Page 114: Others

    Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect • and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal. The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the •...

  • Page 115: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with the camera’s •...
  • Page 116 File error An error occurred while the image was • playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
  • Page 117 Warning indicators and messages Macro is invalid The macro is unavailable under the • current settings (page 31). Flash settings cannot be changed The flash is unavailable under the • current settings (page 31). Maximum number of images already selected You can select up to 100 images.
  • Page 118 Warning indicators and messages Self-Timer is invalid The self-timer is unavailable under • these settings (page 31).

  • Page 119: Using The Camera Abroad - Power Sources

    Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 120: On The "Memory Stick Duo

    On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 121 On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

  • Page 122: On The Battery Pack

    On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...

  • Page 123: On The Battery Charger

    On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

  • Page 124: Index

    Index Index Adjusting EV ...22, 49 AE/AF lock indicator ...26, 52 AF Illuminator...72 AF lock ...52 AF Mode...73 AF range finder frame ...51 Aperture...9 Auto Adjustment ...25 Auto Focus ...7 Auto Orientation...75 Auto Review...75 B & W ...56 Battery charger ...123 Battery pack...122 Beach ...30 Beep...69...
  • Page 125 Index Identifying parts...15 Image file storage destinations and file names...89 Image quality ...11 Image size ...11, 45 Incandescent ...54 Index screen ...35 Indicator...17 Initialize ...69 Install ...83 Internal memory...23 Internal Memory Tool...68 ISO...9, 10, 49 JPG...90 Landscape ...30 Language Setting ...77 LCD Screen ...21 Macintosh computer ...95 Recommended...
  • Page 126 Index Spot metering ...50 Spot metering cross hairs ...50 SteadyShot...56 Trimming...57 Troubleshooting...104 TV...78 Twilight ...30 Twilight Portrait ...30 Underexposure...9 Unsharp masking ...58 USB Connect ...70 Using the camera abroad ...119 VGA ...12, 13 Video Out ...71 Viewing images...34 Viewing menu ...57 Vivid...55 Volume ...34 Warning indicators and...
  • Page 127 GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 128 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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