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Cyber-shot User Guide
Before Use
Shooting
Viewing
Using MENU items (Shooting)
Using MENU items (Viewing)
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About this camera
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DSC-RX100

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    4-432-943-12(1) Cyber-shot User Guide Top page DSC-RX100 Before Use User Guide Shooting Viewing Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use Before Use Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide...14 Using MENU items (Shooting) Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts...16 Changing settings...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Shooting still images...26 Using MENU items (Shooting) Zoom (Still images)...28 Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting movies Changing settings Shooting movies...30 Zoom (Movies)...31 Viewing images on a TV Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec)...32 Using with your computer Setting REC mode...
  • Page 4 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing Before Use Viewing Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Viewing still images...61 Using MENU items (Shooting) Playback zoom...62 Using MENU items (Viewing) Image Index...63 Deleting images Changing settings Deleting images...64 Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing movies...65...

  • Page 5: Using Menu Items (Shooting)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting)...67 Using MENU items (Shooting) Still shooting menu Using MENU items (Viewing) Image Size...68 Changing settings Aspect Ratio...69 Quality...70 Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 6 Func. of Center Button...126 Func. of Left Button...128 Func. of Right Button...129 MF Assist...130 Focus Magnif. Time...131 Face Priority Tracking...132 Face Registration...133 Custom menu items not available in some REC modes...134 Back to top GB 6...
  • Page 7 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing)...136 Using MENU items (Shooting) Playback menu Using MENU items (Viewing) Still/Movie Select...137 Changing settings Delete...138 Slide Show...139 Viewing images on a TV...

  • Page 8: Changing Settings

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing settings Viewing Changing camera settings...148 Using MENU items (Shooting) Memory Card Tool menu Using MENU items (Viewing) Format...149 Changing settings File Number...150 Select REC Folder...151 Viewing images on a TV New Folder...152 Using with your computer Recover Image DB...153...
  • Page 9 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Shooting Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Viewing Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)...173 Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 10: Using With Your Computer

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Using with your computer Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Recommended computer environment...177 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using the software Using MENU items (Viewing) “PlayMemories Home” (Windows)...178 Changing settings Installing “PlayMemories Home”...
  • Page 11 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Printing still images Viewing Printing still images...191 Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Troubleshooting Shooting If you have problems Viewing If you have problems...192 Using MENU items (Shooting) Troubleshooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Battery pack and power...193 Changing settings Shooting still images/movies...194 Viewing images...196 Viewing images on a TV Computers...197 Using with your computer...

  • Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera Before Use Precautions/About this camera Shooting Precautions Viewing Precautions...205 Using MENU items (Shooting) On the internal rechargeable backup battery...207 Using MENU items (Viewing) Battery pack...208 Charging the battery pack...209 Changing settings Memory card...210 Viewing images on a TV On cleaning...

  • Page 14: How To Use This User Guide

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting Viewing Selecting a topic to display Using MENU items (Shooting) Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 15 Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page. Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out the page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A).

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing...
  • Page 17 (Playback) button (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Tripod socket hole Access lamp Memory card slot HDMI micro jack Battery/Memory card cover Back to top GB 17...
  • Page 18 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing List of shooting mode icons Using MENU items (Shooting) List of viewing mode icons Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 19 Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Buffer writing CAPTURE Importing still images Still image recording unavailable Spot metering circle C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Level Display Indication Drive Mode Metering Mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Flash compensation Focus Mode White Balance 7500K A5 G5...
  • Page 20 Display Indication Memory card/Upload View Mode 100-0003 Folder-file number Aspect ratio of still images 20M/18M/17M/13M/10M/7.5M/6.5M/5.0M/4.2M/3.7M/3.2M/VGA Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Recording mode of movies File Format Protect Print order (DPOF) Battery charge remaining Low battery warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database...

  • Page 21: Using The Wrist Strap

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Using the wrist strap Shooting Viewing Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Using MENU items (Shooting) dropped.
  • Page 22 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the strap > Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Before Use Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Use the strap adapters (supplied) for attaching the shoulder strap (sold separately). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 23: Using The Control Wheel

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Shooting Viewing Moving the selection frame on the MENU screen, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) Selecting an image to be played back Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 24 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting Viewing 1. Press the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired MENU item using on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 3.

  • Page 25: Shooting Tip

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera Guide > Shooting Tip Before Use Shooting Tip Shooting Viewing The camera displays shooting tips for the shooting mode selected. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press / (In-Camera Guide) button in shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.

  • Page 26: Shooting Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing...
  • Page 27 The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size Back to top GB 27...

  • Page 28: Zoom (Still Images)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Shooting Viewing Available zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Zoom scale Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Using MENU items (Viewing) enlarge images up to 3.6×.
  • Page 29 Zoom scale The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size. The table below summarizes the zoom scales when [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] are set to [On], and [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]. Operation D: Zoom B: Zoom by...

  • Page 30: Shooting Movies

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). Using MENU items (Shooting) To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the mode dial to (Movie).

  • Page 31: Zoom (Movies)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Shooting Viewing Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Using MENU items (Shooting) enlarge images up to 3.6×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality.

  • Page 32: Shooting Still Images While Recording A Movie (Dual Rec)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even when Using MENU items (Shooting) you shoot still images.

  • Page 33: List Of Mode Dial Functions

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Shooting Viewing Set the mode dial to the desired function. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...

  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Viewing Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Shooting) Features of Auto shooting modes Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
  • Page 35 images. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top GB 35...

  • Page 36: Superior Auto

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Shooting Viewing The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot Using MENU items (Shooting) images with the optimal settings. For details on the Scene Recognition function, see “Scene Recognition.”...
  • Page 37 Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top GB 37...

  • Page 38: Program Auto

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Before Use Program Auto Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture Using MENU items (Shooting) value).

  • Page 39: Aperture Priority

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Aperture Priority Before Use Aperture Priority Shooting Viewing Allows you to adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority).

  • Page 40: Shutter Priority

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Shutter Priority Before Use Shutter Priority Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Shutter Priority).

  • Page 41: Manual Exposure

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Viewing BULB Using MENU items (Shooting) You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1.
  • Page 42 4. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Notes Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

  • Page 43: Memory Recall

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Memory recall Before Use Memory recall Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 44: Movie

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Before Use Movie Shooting Viewing You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to your desired settings while recording movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).

  • Page 45: Sweep Shooting

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Shooting Before Use Sweep Shooting Shooting Viewing Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1.
  • Page 46 center of the image, then shoot again. Notes If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

  • Page 47: Scene Selection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).
  • Page 48 Allows you to shoot the reds of the sunset or sunrise beautifully. (Sunset) Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise.

  • Page 49: Functions Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing Functions available in REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Functions available in [Scene Selection] In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that can be changed, while —...
  • Page 50 — — — (Fireworks) (High — Sensitivity) * Smile Shutter cannot be selected. Back to top GB 50...

  • Page 51: Tracking Focus

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Shooting Viewing The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 52: Disp (Display Contents)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Contents) Before Use DISP (Display Contents) Shooting Viewing Displaying histogram Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Display Contents) on the control wheel, then select a desired mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) Selectable modes can be set using MENU [DISP Button(Monitor)].
  • Page 53 Displays the histogram and recording information. Histogram Does not show recording information. No Disp. Info. Graphic display The graphic display shows the shutter speed and the aperture value graphically in the picture, so that you can easily understand the exposure system. The shutter speed indicator bar and the aperture value indicator bar show the current values.

  • Page 54: Flash Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Mode Before Use Flash Mode Shooting Viewing You can also change [Flash Mode] using MENU. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press (Flash Mode) on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.

  • Page 55: Exposure Comp

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Exposure Comp. Before Use Exposure Comp. Shooting Viewing You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 56: Photo Creativity

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Photo Creativity Before Use Photo Creativity Shooting Viewing [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively, using unusual screen Using MENU items (Shooting) display.

  • Page 57: Drive Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Drive Mode Before Use Drive Mode Shooting Viewing Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Using MENU items (Shooting) You can set a drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. You can select the [Drive Mode] also from MENU.
  • Page 58 You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Related Topic Drive Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top GB 58...

  • Page 59: Using The Fn (Function) Button

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Using the Fn (Function) button Before Use Using the Fn (Function) button Shooting Viewing Up to seven frequently-used functions can be registered on the Fn (Function) button. You can recall the Using MENU items (Shooting) functions when shooting images.

  • Page 60: Using The Control Ring

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Using the Control Ring Before Use Using the Control Ring Shooting Viewing You can assign frequently-used functions to the Control Ring and use those functions instantly while Using MENU items (Shooting) shooting.

  • Page 61: Viewing Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select an image with the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing images taken with a different camera Changing settings...

  • Page 62: Playback Zoom

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Playback zoom Shooting Viewing Enlarges the image being played back. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
  • Page 63 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Viewing Displays multiple images at the same time. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.

  • Page 64: Deleting Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Deleting images Shooting Viewing You can delete the currently displayed image. Using MENU items (Shooting) You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] 1.

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU [Still/Movie Select] [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. Using MENU items (Viewing) To return to still image playback mode, select [Folder View(Still)].
  • Page 66 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing > Viewing panoramic images > Scrolling panoramic images for display Before Use Scrolling panoramic images for display Shooting Viewing You can scroll panoramic images by pressing the center button on the control wheel while panoramic Using MENU items (Shooting) images are being displayed.
  • Page 67 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can change the settings for shooting or execute functions. In the “Using MENU items (Shooting)”...

  • Page 68: Image Size

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Image Size Before Use Image Size Shooting Viewing [Image Size] determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. Using MENU items (Shooting) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper.

  • Page 69: Aspect Ratio

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Aspect Ratio Before Use Aspect Ratio Shooting Viewing Sets the aspect ratio of still images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Aspect Ratio] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Suitable for standard prints.
  • Page 70 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Quality Before Use Quality Shooting Viewing Selects the image quality for still images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Quality] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format.

  • Page 71: Panorama: Size

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Panorama: Size Before Use Panorama: Size Shooting Viewing Sets the image size when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Panorama: Size] desired size Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 72: Panorama: Direction

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Panorama: Direction Before Use Panorama: Direction Shooting Viewing Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Panorama: Direction] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 73 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Drive Mode Before Use Drive Mode Shooting Viewing You can set a drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) [Drive Mode] can be set using the (Drive Mode) button.
  • Page 74 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Flash Mode Before Use Flash Mode Shooting Viewing [Flash Mode] can be set using the (Flash Mode) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Flash Mode] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 75: Focus Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Focus Mode Before Use Focus Mode Shooting Viewing Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Using MENU items (Shooting) AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1.

  • Page 76: Autofocus Area

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Autofocus Area Before Use Autofocus Area Shooting Viewing Using Flexible Spot Using MENU items (Shooting) You can change the focusing area. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
  • Page 77 Tracking focus Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top GB 77...

  • Page 78: Soft Skin Effect

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Soft Skin Effect Shooting Viewing When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use [Soft Skin Effect], and the effect Using MENU items (Shooting) level.

  • Page 79: Smile/Face Detect

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Smile/Face Detect. Before Use Smile/Face Detect. Shooting Viewing Using Smile Shutter Using MENU items (Shooting) When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts [Autofocus Area], [Flash Mode], [Exposure Comp.], [White Balance] and [Red Eye Reduction] settings Using MENU items (Viewing) automatically.
  • Page 80 Do not cover the eyes with bangs. Do not obscure the face by a hat, mask, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are showing.

  • Page 81: Auto Port. Framing

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Auto Port. Framing Before Use Auto Port. Framing Shooting Viewing When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed into its optimal Using MENU items (Shooting) composition.
  • Page 82 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > ISO Before Use Shooting Viewing 1. MENU [ISO] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) In case you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] or [ISO AUTO], press on the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a desired value.

  • Page 83: Metering Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Shooting Viewing Selects [Metering Mode] that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 84: Flash Comp

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Flash Comp. Before Use Flash Comp. Shooting Viewing Adjusts the amount of flash light. Separately to the exposure compensation, flash compensation Using MENU items (Shooting) changes the amount of flash light to change the exposure for the main subject within the range of flash light.

  • Page 85: White Balance

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting Viewing To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural.
  • Page 86 Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode 1. MENU [White Balance] [Custom Setup] 2. Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down.

  • Page 87: Auto Hdr

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > DRO/Auto HDR Before Use DRO/Auto HDR Shooting Viewing D-Range Optimizer Using MENU items (Shooting) Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
  • Page 88 indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying attention to the blur. Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top GB 88...

  • Page 89: Creative Style

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Creative Style Before Use Creative Style Shooting Viewing Allows you to select the desired image processing. Using MENU items (Shooting) You can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness as you like for each [Creative Style] mode. Unlike with [Scene Selection], where images are shot automatically, you can adjust the exposure Using MENU items (Viewing) (shutter speed/aperture value), etc.

  • Page 90: Picture Effect

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture according to the desired effect. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
  • Page 91 Creates an intense, high-contrast image in black and white. (High Contrast Mono.) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect using (Soft Focus) Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single image that looks like an oil painting.
  • Page 92 [High Contrast Mono.] The [Miniature] effect may not be applied when using a zoom function other than optical zoom. When using [Partial Color], the selected color may not remain depending on the subject or shooting condition. In the following situations, you cannot confirm the effect before shooting. You also cannot set [Drive Mode].

  • Page 93: Clear Image Zoom

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Shooting Viewing Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 3.6× optical zoom) Using MENU items (Shooting) [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.

  • Page 94: Digital Zoom

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Shooting Viewing With [Digital Zoom], the camera can zoom over the scale that can achieved using the optical zoom or Using MENU items (Shooting) [Clear Image Zoom], although the quality of the resulting image will deteriorate.

  • Page 95: Long Exposure Nr

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Long Exposure NR Before Use Long Exposure NR Shooting Viewing When you set the shutter speed to 1/3 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is Using MENU items (Shooting) turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open.

  • Page 96: High Iso Nr

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > High ISO NR Before Use High ISO NR Shooting Viewing When shooting with a high ISO, the camera reduces noise. When noise reduction is in progress, in Using MENU items (Shooting) some cases a message may appear, and you cannot take another picture during that time.

  • Page 97: Af Illuminator

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > AF Illuminator Before Use AF Illuminator Shooting Viewing The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 98 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > SteadyShot Before Use SteadyShot Shooting Viewing Sets whether or not you use [SteadyShot] for still image shooting. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [SteadyShot] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Sets whether or not to use [SteadyShot].

  • Page 99: Color Space

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Color Space Before Use Color Space Shooting Viewing The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is Using MENU items (Shooting) called “color space.”...

  • Page 100: Shooting Tip List

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Shooting Tip List Before Use Shooting Tip List Shooting Viewing Displays all shooting tips installed on this camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Shooting Tip List] desired shooting tip Select a desired item from [Table of contents] and display it.
  • Page 101 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Write Date Before Use Write Date Shooting Viewing Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
  • Page 102 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing When the mode dial is set to [Scene Selection], select another scene following the steps below: Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
  • Page 103 Allows you to shoot the red of the sunset or sunrise beautifully. (Sunset) Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise.
  • Page 104 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Memory recall Before Use Memory recall Shooting Viewing When the mode dial is set to [Memory recall], follow the steps below to make new selections if you want Using MENU items (Shooting) to recall other settings.
  • Page 105 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Memory Before Use Memory Shooting Viewing Items that can be registered Using MENU items (Shooting) To recall registered settings Allows you to register up to three often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall Using MENU items (Viewing) the settings using [Memory recall].

  • Page 106: Still Shooting Menu Items Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Still shooting menu > Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Still shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 107 Still shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] The icons below indicate the available modes. Menu items Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Drive Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect. Auto Port.

  • Page 108: File Format

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > File Format Before Use File Format Shooting Viewing You can set the recording method used to record movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [File Format] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 109: Record Setting

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Record Setting Before Use Record Setting Shooting Viewing The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Using MENU items (Shooting) used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.

  • Page 110: Image Size(Dual Rec)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Image Size(Dual Rec) Before Use Image Size(Dual Rec) Shooting Viewing Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Image Size(Dual Rec)] desired size Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 111 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > SteadyShot Before Use SteadyShot Shooting Viewing The strength of [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [SteadyShot] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Active...

  • Page 112: Audio Recording

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Audio Recording Before Use Audio Recording Shooting Viewing When recording a movie, sets whether to record sounds. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Audio Recording] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 113: Wind Noise Reduct

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Wind Noise Reduct. Shooting Viewing Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Wind Noise Reduct.] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 114 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Movie Before Use Movie Shooting Viewing You can select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to [Movie]. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Movie] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 115: Movie Shooting Menu Items Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting menu > Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Movie shooting menu items not available in [Scene Selection] Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 116: Red Eye Reduction

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Shooting Viewing The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using Using MENU items (Shooting) flash.

  • Page 117: Grid Line

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Grid Line Before Use Grid Line Shooting Viewing With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 118: Auto Review

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Auto Review Before Use Auto Review Shooting Viewing You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed Using MENU items (Shooting) time.

  • Page 119: Disp Button(Monitor)

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > DISP Button(Monitor) Before Use DISP Button(Monitor) Shooting Viewing When shooting, set available screen display mode by pressing the DISP (Display Contents) button on Using MENU items (Shooting) the control wheel.

  • Page 120: Peaking Level

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Level Before Use Peaking Level Shooting Viewing Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in manual focus. Using MENU items (Shooting) This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1.

  • Page 121: Peaking Color

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Color Before Use Peaking Color Shooting Viewing Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Peaking Color] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 122: Control Ring

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Control Ring Before Use Control Ring Shooting Viewing Set the often-used functions to the Control Ring. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Control Ring] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Assigns recommended functions for...

  • Page 123: Control Ring Display

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Control Ring Display Before Use Control Ring Display Shooting Viewing Sets whether to display animation when operating the Control Ring. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Control Ring Display] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 124: Function Button

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Function Button Before Use Function Button Shooting Viewing You can customize the seven functions (A) assigned to the Fn (Function) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
  • Page 125 Metering Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp. White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect Quality Image Size Smile/Face Detect. Aspect Ratio Back to top GB 125...

  • Page 126: Focus Magnifier

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Center Button Before Use Func. of Center Button Shooting Viewing Functions assigned when [Func. of Center Button] is set to [Standard] Using MENU items (Shooting) AEL toggle AF/MF Control Toggle Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 127 Focus Magnif. Time Back to top GB 127...

  • Page 128: Func. Of Left Button

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Left Button Before Use Func. of Left Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the left button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 129: Func. Of Right Button

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Func. of Right Button Before Use Func. of Right Button Shooting Viewing Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the right button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 130: Mf Assist

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > MF Assist Before Use MF Assist Shooting Viewing Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. Using MENU items (Shooting) This works in [Manual Focus] or [DMF] modes. 1.

  • Page 131: Focus Magnif. Time

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Focus Magnif. Time Before Use Focus Magnif. Time Shooting Viewing Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded version for the [MF Assist] or [Focus Using MENU items (Shooting) Magnifier] function.

  • Page 132: Face Priority Tracking

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Face Priority Tracking Before Use Face Priority Tracking Shooting Viewing When the camera detects faces while using the tracking focus function, sets whether to give priority to a Using MENU items (Shooting) face.

  • Page 133: Face Registration

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Face Registration Before Use Face Registration Shooting Viewing New Registration Using MENU items (Shooting) Order Exchanging If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority when Using MENU items (Viewing) [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist.

  • Page 134: Custom Menu Items Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Viewing Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Using MENU items (Shooting) Custom menu items not available in [Scene Selection] Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 135 Focus Magnif. Time Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Back to top GB 135...
  • Page 136 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) You can change the settings for the viewing, or execute functions. In the “Using MENU items (Viewing)”...
  • Page 137 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Still/Movie Select Before Use Still/Movie Select Shooting Viewing Switches the display mode between still images and movies (View Mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Still/Movie Select] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
  • Page 138 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Delete Before Use Delete Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the Delete button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 139: Slide Show

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Slide Show Before Use Slide Show Shooting Viewing Plays back images automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) Plays back only 3D images in [Slide Show] on a 3D TV connected to the camera. 1.
  • Page 140 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Viewing Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Image Index] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
  • Page 141 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > 3D Viewing Before Use 3D Viewing Shooting Viewing Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images shot on other cameras. Connect the Using MENU items (Shooting) camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
  • Page 142 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Protect Before Use Protect Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. Using MENU items (Shooting) mark is displayed for registered images. 1. MENU [Protect] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can select and protect multiple images.

  • Page 143: Specify Printing

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Specify Printing Before Use Specify Printing Shooting Viewing DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card Using MENU items (Shooting) that you want to print out later.
  • Page 144 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Viewing Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration, and saves it as a new file. Using MENU items (Shooting) The original image is retained.

  • Page 145: Volume Settings

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Volume Settings Before Use Volume Settings Shooting Viewing Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Volume Settings] desired value Using MENU items (Viewing) Adjusting the volume during playback Changing settings...

  • Page 146: Playback Display

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Playback Display Before Use Playback Display Shooting Viewing Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in portrait orientation. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Playback Display] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 147 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback menu > Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Before Use Shooting Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while —...

  • Page 148: Changing Camera Settings

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Shooting Viewing You can change the settings for memory cards or the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) In the “Changing camera settings” section, the following MENU item is explained. (Memory card tool menu) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Clock setup menu)
  • Page 149 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Format Before Use Format Shooting Viewing Formats the memory card. Using MENU items (Shooting) When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting.

  • Page 150: File Number

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > File Number Before Use File Number Shooting Viewing Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [File Number] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 151: Select Rec Folder

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Select REC Folder Before Use Select REC Folder Shooting Viewing Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.

  • Page 152: New Folder

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > New Folder Before Use New Folder Shooting Viewing Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.

  • Page 153: Recover Image Db

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Recover Image DB Before Use Recover Image DB Shooting Viewing When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on computers, Using MENU items (Shooting) etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form.

  • Page 154: Display Card Space

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool menu > Display Card Space Before Use Display Card Space Shooting Viewing Displays the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. The number of recordable still Using MENU items (Shooting) images is also displayed.

  • Page 155: Date/Time Setup

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Clock setup menu > Date/Time Setup Before Use Date/Time Setup Shooting Viewing Sets the date and time again. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Date/Time Setup] Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press or turn the control wheel to select the desired item, and set the numeric value using Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...

  • Page 156: Area Setting

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Clock setup menu > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Shooting Viewing Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Using MENU items (Shooting) Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1.

  • Page 157: Menu Start

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Menu start Before Use Menu start Shooting Viewing Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of Using MENU items (Shooting) the item previously set.

  • Page 158: Mode Dial Guide

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Mode Dial Guide Before Use Mode Dial Guide Shooting Viewing Sets whether to display the mode dial guide (description for each shooting mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Mode Dial Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 159: Lcd Brightness

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > LCD Brightness Before Use LCD Brightness Shooting Viewing The brightness of the screen is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light Using MENU items (Shooting) sensor.

  • Page 160: Power Saving Start Time

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Power Saving Start Time Before Use Power Saving Start Time Shooting Viewing Sets the length of time until the camera turns off automatically. Using MENU items (Shooting) If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

  • Page 161: Hdmi Resolution

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > HDMI Resolution Before Use HDMI Resolution Shooting Viewing When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable Using MENU items (Shooting) (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.

  • Page 162: Ctrl For Hdmi

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use CTRL FOR HDMI Shooting Viewing This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the Using MENU items (Shooting) HDMI Cable (sold separately).

  • Page 163: Upload Settings

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Upload Settings Before Use Upload Settings Shooting Viewing Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.

  • Page 164: Usb Connection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB Connection Before Use USB Connection Shooting Viewing Sets how to make a USB connection when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [USB Connection] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 165: Usb Lun Setting

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB LUN Setting Before Use USB LUN Setting Shooting Viewing Sets [USB Connection] mode when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [USB LUN Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 166: Usb Power Supply

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > USB Power Supply Before Use USB Power Supply Shooting Viewing Sets whether to use [USB Power Supply] function when the camera is connected to a computer or USB Using MENU items (Shooting) device using the micro USB cable.

  • Page 167: Audio Signals

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Audio signals Before Use Audio signals Shooting Viewing Selects whether the camera produce or turn off the sound when you operate the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Audio signals] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing)
  • Page 168 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Version Before Use Version Shooting Viewing Displays the software version installed on this camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Version] Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer...
  • Page 169 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Language Before Use Language Shooting Viewing Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Language] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings...

  • Page 170: Drop Sensor

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Drop Sensor Before Use Drop Sensor Shooting Viewing Sets whether to use the protective function when you drop the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Drop Sensor] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...

  • Page 171: Demo Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Shooting Viewing You can set whether to use a demonstration of movie playback. When there is no need to view a Using MENU items (Shooting) demonstration, set to [Off].
  • Page 172 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Changing settings > Setup menu > Initialize Before Use Initialize Shooting Viewing Initializes the settings to the default setting. Using MENU items (Shooting) Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1. MENU [Initialize] desired mode [OK]...
  • Page 173 “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
  • Page 174 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Shooting Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 175: Viewing 3D Images On A 3D Tv

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D Before Use Shooting Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images shot on other cameras.
  • Page 176 Open the HDMI cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Nothing is displayed on the screen of the camera. Related Topic 3D Viewing Back to top GB 176...

  • Page 177: Recommended Computer Environment

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Image Data Converter”...
  • Page 178 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home.” Using MENU items (Shooting) “PlayMemories Home”...
  • Page 179 “Expanded Feature.” For details on “PlayMemories Home”, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) or the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Notes Log on as Administrator. Set MENU [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].

  • Page 180: Software For Mac

    Viewing For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: Using MENU items (Shooting) http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking Using MENU items (Viewing) [FOR_MAC.URL] in [PMHOME]. Set MENU [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].

  • Page 181: Image Data Converter

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Image Data Converter” Before Use “Image Data Converter” Shooting Viewing Below are examples of the functions available when you use “Image Data Converter.” Using MENU items (Shooting) You can edit RAW images using multiple correction functions, such as tone curve or sharpness.
  • Page 182 Viewing 1. Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer. Using MENU items (Shooting) Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Using MENU items (Viewing) For other details, see Help under “Image Data Converter” or “Image Data Converter” support page (English only).

  • Page 183: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Shooting Connecting the camera to the computer Viewing 1. Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable (supplied) (A). Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings...
  • Page 184 PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
  • Page 185 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > To disconnect your camera from the computer Before Use Shooting To disconnect your camera from the computer Viewing Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: Using MENU items (Shooting) Disconnecting the cable.

  • Page 186: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer

    High-definition You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format image quality playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation 3. You (HD) (AVCHD cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. disc)
  • Page 187 Devices Disc type Standard definition High-definition image quality (STD) Creates a Blu-ray disc or a disc in standard definition image quality (HD) image quality (STD) using a Blu-ray recorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) Creates a disc in standard definition image quality (STD) using a device such as an HDD recorder.

  • Page 188: Copying High-Definition Image Quality (Hd) Movies On To Dvd Discs

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Before Use Shooting Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs Viewing (AVCHD discs) Using MENU items (Shooting)
  • Page 189 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Before Use Shooting Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using the “PlayMemories Home”...
  • Page 190 To create Blu-ray discs using “PlayMemories Home”, be sure to install the dedicated add-on software. For details, see the following URL: Changing settings http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ To install, your PC must be connected to the Internet. Viewing images on a TV For detailed operations, see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.”...

  • Page 191: Printing Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Printing still images Shooting Viewing You can print still images using the following methods. Using MENU items (Shooting) Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

  • Page 192: If You Have Problems

    Viewing images on a TV 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Using with your computer Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Printing Customer Support Website.
  • Page 193 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Shooting Viewing Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is Using MENU items (Viewing) locked.

  • Page 194: Cannot Record Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Cannot record images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Check the free capacity of the memory card. If it is full, do one of the following: Using MENU items (Viewing) Delete unnecessary images.
  • Page 195 The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The camera automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. (Sports Action), (Landscape), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in [Scene Selection].

  • Page 196: Viewing Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Viewing images Shooting Viewing Cannot play back images. Using MENU items (Shooting) Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Using MENU items (Viewing) The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
  • Page 197 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Computers Shooting Viewing Your computer does not recognize the camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Using MENU items (Viewing) Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Changing settings Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
  • Page 198 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Cannot insert a memory card. Using MENU items (Shooting) Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
  • Page 199 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Viewing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Using MENU items (Shooting) Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an Using MENU items (Viewing) image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
  • Page 200 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Shooting Viewing The lens gets fogged. Using MENU items (Shooting) Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 201 A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera, then turn the power on again. [Details] E:94: There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
  • Page 202 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Shooting Viewing If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Set Area/Date/Time. Changing settings Set the area, date, and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery.
  • Page 203 Home” and recover the memory card. Camera Error System Error Remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is damaged.

  • Page 204: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Shooting Situations this camera has difficulty handling Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, Using MENU items (Viewing) then shoot the images again.
  • Page 205 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Viewing Memory card back up Using MENU items (Shooting) Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying Using MENU items (Viewing) On operating temperatures Changing settings On moisture condensation...
  • Page 206 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

  • Page 207: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings Using MENU items (Shooting) regardless of whether the power is on or off.
  • Page 208 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Shooting Viewing On charging the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Viewing) How to store the battery pack Changing settings On battery life...
  • Page 209 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Using MENU items (Shooting) Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the Power/Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being Using MENU items (Viewing) charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.

  • Page 210: Memory Card

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Memory card Using MENU items (Shooting) Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Viewing) When using “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 211 When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction. When using “Memory Stick Micro” media or a microSD memory card, be sure to insert into the dedicated memory card adaptor.
  • Page 212 Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Shooting Viewing Cleaning the lens and flash Using MENU items (Shooting) Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Using MENU items (Viewing) Cleaning the flash Changing settings...

  • Page 213: Number Of Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Shooting Number of still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Using MENU items (Viewing) [Image Size] : [L: 20M] When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]*...

  • Page 214: Recordable Time Of Movies

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Shooting Recordable time of movies Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files.

  • Page 215: Using The Camera Abroad

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting Viewing You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V Using MENU items (Shooting) to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.

  • Page 216: On Tv Color Systems

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use On TV color systems Shooting Viewing To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same Using MENU items (Shooting) color television system.

  • Page 217: Carl Zeiss Lens

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens Before Use Carl Zeiss lens Shooting Viewing The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with Using MENU items (Shooting) excellent contrast.

  • Page 218: Avchd Format

    Cyber-shot User Guide Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Before Use AVCHD format Shooting Viewing The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD Using MENU items (Shooting) (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i* or 720p* specification using high-efficiency compression coding...
  • Page 219 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. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your camera. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME”...
  • Page 220 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.

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