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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 User Manual

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Cyber-shot User Guide
Operation Search
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-W530/W550

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. 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 Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Operation Search

    Operation Search Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top 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 Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 3: Before Use

    Changing settings Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using the wrist strap Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the internal memory Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 4: Shooting

    Program Auto Scene Selection Printing SteadyShot Troubleshooting Sweep Panorama Precautions/About this camera Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Contents list Using shooting functions DISP (Screen Display Settings) Flash Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 5: Viewing

    Delete button Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing movies Using with your computer Viewing panorama images Printing Scrolling the panorama images for display Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 6: Using Menu Items (Shooting)

    Using with your computer Burst Settings Printing Troubleshooting White Balance Focus Precautions/About this camera Metering Mode Contents list Scene Recognition Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 7: Using Menu Items (Viewing)

    Viewing images on a TV Protect Using with your computer DPOF Rotate Printing Select Folder Troubleshooting Playback MENU list Precautions/About this camera MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 8: Changing Settings

    Initialize Contents list Video Out USB Connect LUN Setting Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Delete REC. Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Date & Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing Back to top 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 Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 10: Using With Your Computer

    Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Printing Deleting the USB connection Troubleshooting Uploading images to a media service Precautions/About this camera “PMB Portable” Contents list Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Printing

    Printing still images Viewing Printing at a shop 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 Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Changing settings Deleting Viewing images on a TV Computers Using with your computer Memory card Internal memory Printing Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions/About this camera Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Contents list Messages Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera

    Number of still images Printing Recordable time of movies Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions/About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Search by Operation Using MENU items (Shooting) Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Before Use Viewing images on a TV How to use this User Guide Using with your computer How to use this User Guide...
  • Page 15 Smile Shutter Self-Timer Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting)
  • Page 16 Slideshow Retouch Delete Protect DPOF Rotate Select Folder Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to recording media Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction Main Settings Beep Language Setting...
  • Page 17 Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Installing “PMB” (Windows) Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer (Windows) Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Deleting the USB connection Uploading images to a media service...
  • Page 18 Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 19: Shooting Portraits

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by Operation Operation Search Search by Operation Before Use Shooting Leaving the settings to the camera Viewing Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Using MENU items (Shooting) Scene Recognition Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting portraits Changing settings...

  • Page 20: Editing Images

    Printing images with the date “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing clock settings Date & Time Setting Initializing settings Initialize Printing images Printing still images Viewing on TVs Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 21: How To Use This User Guide

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before Use Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Using MENU items (Shooting)
  • Page 22 Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed.
  • Page 23 Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 24 Illustrations used in this User Guide Changing settings Illustrations used in this User Guide are of the DSC-W530 unless noted otherwise. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 25: Names Of Parts

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Operation Search 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...
  • Page 26 (Delete) button MENU button Control button Menu on: Menu off: (USB) / A/V OUT jack Battery eject lever Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Speaker Terminal cover Memory card slot Access lamp Battery/Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 27: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Operation Search Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing...
  • Page 28 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F2.7 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Movie standby Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) Display Indication Recording folder Number of recordable images 100Min...
  • Page 29 Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2010 1 1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 12:00 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in selected...
  • Page 30 Flash mode White balance ISO400 ISO number Display Indication C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display +2.0EV Exposure value Shutter speed F2.7 Aperture value Playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 31: Using The Wrist Strap

    Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by Viewing being dropped. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 32: Using The Internal Memory

    By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Shooting Still Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Operation Search Shooting still images Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 34 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 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35 When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Contents list Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Shooting Movies

    Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Related Topic Zoom Image Size Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the (Movie) shutter button again to end the recording. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection SteadyShot Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Intelligent Auto

    (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), the corresponding Scene Recognition icon and guide is displayed on the LCD screen. For details, see “Scene Recognition”. [Details] Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 39: Program Auto

    Using with your computer mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 40: Scene Selection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
  • Page 41 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 42: Camera Shake

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > SteadyShot Operation Search SteadyShot Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image). Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
  • Page 43 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 44: Sweep Panorama

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Panorama Operation Search Sweep Panorama Before Use Shooting Allows you to create a panorama image from composite images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1.
  • Page 45 For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Shooting Direction Image Size Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: Movie Mode

    For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Shooting movies Precautions/About this camera Image Size Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 47: Functions Not Available In Some Rec Modes

    Precautions/About this camera — (High Sensitivity) Contents list (Soft Snap) — (Landscape) — (Twilight Portrait) — — (Twilight) — — (Gourmet) — — (Pet) (Beach) (Snow) * [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Screen Display Settings) Operation Search DISP (Screen Display Settings) Before Use Shooting 1. Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
  • Page 49 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 51: Smile Shutter

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before Use Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing 1. Press (Smile) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2.
  • Page 52 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before Use Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) Does not use the self-timer.
  • Page 54 You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55 2. Select an image with the control button. 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 Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 56: Playback Zoom

    (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out. Press on the control button to cancel playback zoom. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 57: Image Index

    Viewing images on a TV Displaying images of the desired folder Using with your computer Select the left side bar with the control button, then select the desired folder with Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 58: Delete Button

    (Index) button (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode. You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect] or [DPOF]. Note In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All] to delete an image. Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 59 Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with on the control button, then press Note You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Scrolling The Panorama Images For Display

    Scrolls images W (zoom) button Displays the whole image Panorama images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB”. [Details] Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61 Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] (Scene Printing Selection) Troubleshooting Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur. [Details] (SteadyShot) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before Use Shooting When you want to select another scene, follow the steps below. Viewing 1. MENU (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode...
  • Page 64 You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 65: Easy Mode

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. Viewing The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1.
  • Page 66 Related Topic Scene Recognition Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 67: Shooting Direction

    Changing settings Pan from down to up. (Up) Viewing images on a TV (Down) Pan from up to down. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Sweep Panorama Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 68: Image Size

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Image Size Operation Search Image Size Before Use Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Using MENU items (Shooting) Image size when shooting movies Using MENU items (Viewing)

  • Page 69: Size

    Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images Image No. of Usage guidelines Printing size images Less Fine (4320×3240) For prints up to A3+ size (3648×2736) For prints from 10×15 cm up to A4 size (2592×1944) For e-mail attachments (640×480)
  • Page 70 The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format. Movie image size Usage guidelines For viewing on a TV screen VGA (640×480) QVGA (320×240) For sending as an e-mail attachment Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 71: Burst Settings

    You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. Note You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 74: White Balance

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color Viewing appears unnatural.
  • Page 75 When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto] or [Flash]. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Operation Search Focus Before Use Shooting Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Viewing You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

  • Page 77: Focusing On Subjects Near The Edge Of The Screen

    2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 78: Metering Mode

    If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 79: Scene Recognition

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting Advanced mode Viewing The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur Using MENU items (Shooting) (Motion Detection).
  • Page 80 Shoots with the face which the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the strobes on as guide face and the background adjusted (DRO plus) * When [Flash] is set to [Auto]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81 You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For Precautions/About this camera details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Contents list Related Topic Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 82: Face Detection

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before Use Shooting Selecting the priority face Viewing When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
  • Page 83 When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame selected, Smile Detection is performed only on the selected face. In Easy Mode or when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People], you cannot select a priority face. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when Contents list [DRO plus] is set. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 Precautions/About this camera Burst Settings Contents list White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection (Settings) Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. Precautions/About this camera Contents list 4. Press on the control button. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87 You can delete the currently displayed image. Select [OK] button You can delete the currently displayed image with [1 image], and delete all MENU images in a folder with [All]. button Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Image Viewing Interval Repeat Using MENU items (Shooting) Images are automatically played back in succession. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
  • Page 89 Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow ends. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90 Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. (Red Eye Correction) Select [OK] with the control button You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image. Note You cannot retouch the panorama images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91 MENU [OK] Contents list (All in Deletes all images in the selected folder at once. This Folder) Note In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. Related Topic Delete button Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94 Protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 95: Select Folder

    : Moves to the next folder Precautions/About this camera : Moves to either the previous or next folders Contents list Note This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 Using with your computer (Retouch) Printing (Delete) Troubleshooting (Protect) Precautions/About this camera DPOF — (Rotate) Contents list — (Select Folder) (Settings) Note Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 97: Changing Camera Settings

    [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 98: Grid Line

    On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Viewing images on a TV Off Does not display the grid lines. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting The battery charge is used up more quickly when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 100: Vga

    Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 4×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the image size. Size Total zoom scale Approx. 4.7× Approx. 6.7× Approx. 27× 16:9(2M) Approx. 9.0× Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 101: Red Eye Reduction

    If you do not use the Face Detection function, Red Eye Reduction does not work, even when you select [Auto]. [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (High Sensitivity) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the beep volume, select [Low]. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104 (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 105: Function Guide

    Using MENU items (Viewing) On Displays the function guide. Changing settings Off Does not display the function guide. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 106: Display Color

    Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 107: Power Save

    Viewing images on a TV Standard The camera turns off after about 2 minutes of no operation. Using with your computer The camera does not turn off automatically. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108 Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 109: Video Out

    NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Viewing images on a TV Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 110: Usb Connect

    Troubleshooting Note Precautions/About this camera When [USB Connect] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To Contents list export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 111: Lun Setting

    Precautions/About this camera Contents list Note Set [LUN Setting] to [Multi] when uploading images to a media service using “PMB Portable”. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Note Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113 Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a Contents list new folder is automatically created. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114 This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. Using with your computer You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 You can delete only empty folders. If a folder contains images, or files that cannot be played Printing back by the camera, first delete these images and files using a computer, and then delete Troubleshooting the folder. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 116 A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 117: File Number

    Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder Reset contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 Precautions/About this camera The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119 When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] During output to TV, [Easy Mode] is invalid. When buying a dedicated A/V cable, consult with your nearest Sony dealer. When purchasing the cable, give the name (VMC-15CSR1). Back to top...
  • Page 120 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi- Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122 Viewing images on a TV time. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is Using with your computer required.) Printing For other details, see (PMB Help). Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123 5.0, some functions may become invalid after you install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM. Also, you can start up “PMB” or other various software from “PMB Launcher” installed at the same time. To start up “PMB Launcher” double-click (PMB Launcher) on the desktop. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 124: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Wait for a while. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic USB Connect LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 125 Changing settings computer, click [Open folder to view files] [OK] [DCIM] copy the desired images to the computer. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 126: Importing Images To A Computer (Macintosh)

    Changing settings files. Viewing images on a TV The image is displayed. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 127 Note Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128 To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
  • Page 129 This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 130 This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can repair “PMB Portable” by downloading the PMB Portable installer from the website. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 131 Using with your computer When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. Printing You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 132: Printing At A Shop

    Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. Troubleshooting You cannot set the number of prints. If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic DPOF Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 133: If You Have Problems

    Changing settings 3. Initialize the settings. [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewing images on a TV Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the Using with your computer internal memory, music files may be checked.

  • Page 134: The Power Turns Off Suddenly

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever Using MENU items (Shooting) is locked.
  • Page 135 It is recommended to charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). For details, see [Details]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 136: Cannot Record Images

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Operation Search Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the Using MENU items (Shooting) camera.

  • Page 137: The Flash Does Not Work

    The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash when: Burst mode is selected. [Details] (High Sensitivity) or (Twilight) mode is selected in Scene Selection. Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. Shooting in Movie Mode. Set the flash to (On) when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Landscape), (Gourmet), (Pet),...

  • Page 138: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen

    The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Burst Settings] to [Single]. [Details] [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 139: Viewing Images

    The image does not appear on the TV. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your TV. [Details] Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140 Cannot delete an image. Viewing Cancel the protection. [Details] 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 Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 141: Cannot Import Images

    Using MENU items (Viewing) PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. Changing settings If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer. The Viewing images on a TV computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 142 “PMB” and play it back. [Details] Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 143: Memory Card

    Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 144: Internal Memory

    Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 145: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off

    Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 146: The Lens Gets Fogged

    The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 147 If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Using MENU items (Viewing) Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
  • Page 148 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Operation Search Messages Before Use Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 Changing settings minutes of remaining battery time left.
  • Page 149 Memory card locked You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. Read only memory card The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
  • Page 150 No internal memory space remaining Delete all images? The internal memory is full. To record to the internal memory, select [Yes] and delete unwanted images. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Do not use/store the camera in the following places Viewing On carrying On operating temperatures Using MENU items (Shooting) On moisture condensation Using MENU items (Viewing) Notes on the LCD screen and lens Changing settings...
  • Page 152 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

  • Page 153: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery

    Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with Printing the power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 154: Battery Pack

    Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Operation Search Battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Shooting) How to store the battery pack Using MENU items (Viewing) On battery life...
  • Page 155 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BN1 (supplied) can be used only in N type compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156 When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before Use Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Shooting) When using a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 158 Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) 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.
  • Page 159 Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 160: Cleaning The Lens

    Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 161: Table Of Contents

    When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 162: Internal Memory Memory Card Formatted With This Camera

    Precautions/About this camera [Normal]. Contents list The recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording the movie automatically. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 163: Using The Camera Abroad

    Using MENU items (Viewing) An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 164: On Tv Color Systems

    Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Troubleshooting United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Precautions/About this camera PAL-M system Brazil Contents list PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 165: Carl Zeiss Lens

    Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 166 Read “license4.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of Changing settings “zlib”, “libjpeg”, “Miscellaneous” and “ZCAM” software. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Using MENU items (Shooting) Duo,”...

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