Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W320/W330 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-166-049-12(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. MENU/Settings Search Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Marks and notations used in this handbook MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
The images used in this Handbook On Illustrations Table of contents The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the DSC-W320 unless noted otherwise.
Notes on using the camera MENU/Settings Search Shooting Operation Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 13 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 14 Using the mode switch ···················
MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11 Table of contents MENU (Viewing) Settings Operation Search Setting items ······················································· 12 TV Computer Index Using with your computer···································· 79 Using the software ·············································· 80 Connecting the camera to the computer·················82 Uploading images to a media service ·····················84 MENU/Settings Search Viewing images o
Index ································································· 103 Table of contents Index Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 7GB
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 29 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 31 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 45 Pet ············································································ 31 Shooting moving objects Movie······································································· 16 Burst Settings ·······························
Image Size····························································· 35 Deleting images Delete ································································ 26, 54 Format ···································································· 70 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom ····················································· 24 Trimming ································································ 53 Editing images Retouch ···························································
Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. ON/OFF (Power) button 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. MENU button Control button In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [ ] indicate the changeable modes.
MENU items (Viewing) 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Control button Operation Search 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. 4 Press z on the center of the control button. MENU button indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable Menu items Memory card Internal Memory (Easy Mode) (Slideshow) MENU/Settings Search (Playback) button In the table below, one.
Setting items (Settings) screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Control button Operation Search 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select the desired category with v/V, then press B to select each item, then press z. 4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button Table of contents Identifying parts C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Microphone G LCD screen H For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (18) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (24, 25) J Hook for wrist strap* K L (Playback) button (23) (Delete) button (26) M MENU button (10) N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / MENU/Settings Search I Mode switch (16) Operation Search F Lens O Terminal cover (USB)/A/V OUT jack Q Speak
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images A Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are limited in Easy Mode.
B D Indication z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number Display Indication Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Overheating warning 125 Shutter speed Face Detection F3.5 Aperture value Burst Settings Exposure Value AF range finder frame +2.
Set the mode switch to the desired function. Shutter button Table of contents Using the mode switch Mode switch Operation Search MENU button Allows you to shoot still images (page 29, 30, 31, 33). You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU t [REC Mode]. (Movie) Allows you to record movies. Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press the shutter button again to end the recording.
The camera has approximately 28 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. B B On image data stored in the internal memory MENU/Settings Search Internal memory When there is no memory card inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Press the W/T (zoom) button. Table of contents Zoom T button Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 60. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Exposure Data) (Playback mode only) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Exif data for the recorded image is also displayed. (Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information. MENU/Settings Search Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Flash always operates. Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Flash does not operate. The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. 3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again. Face Detection frame Notes • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function.
1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Table of contents Self-Timer Does not use the self-timer. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, press again. (2sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button.
Table of contents Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback zoom) button during still image playback. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with W/T (zoom) button. Press button (T) to zoom in, W side to zoom out. Press z to cancel playback zoom. You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming].
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the (Index) button to display the image index screen. Table of contents Image Index Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Note • When the camera is set to Easy Mode during image index display, the LCD screen changes to the singleimage screen. You cannot view images in index mode during Easy Mode.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 54). 1 Press the 2 Table of contents Delete (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button Deletes all images in the selected folder at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2. Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. Table of contents Viewing movies 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Playback feature z Play/Pause B Fast forward b Fast rewind V Displays the volume control screen. Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. zOn the movie viewing screen MENU/Settings Search • Adjust the volume with v/V on the control button, then press z.
1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Still Image). (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Scene Selection) (SteadyShot) Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically (page 29). Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 30). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 31).
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t the control button Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) t z on Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. Operation Search 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). (REC Mode) t 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t control button t desired mode (Scene Selection) t z on the Operation Search (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
(Underwater) Table of contents Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.). Note • When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Allows you to shoot with reduced camera shake or subject blur. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t button (Still Image). (REC Mode) t Table of contents SteadyShot (SteadyShot) t z on the control zHints for preventing blur Camera shake Your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. Subject blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed.
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 MENU t Table of contents Easy Mode (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. • The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. • When the (Playback) button is pressed, the playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU t Table of contents Image Size (Image Size) t desired size Image size Usage guidelines (4320×3240) For prints up to A3+ size No.
In Easy Mode Shoots images in [14M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Table of contents Large When shooting movies Movie image size Usage guidelines VGA (640×480) For viewing on a TV screen For sending as an e-mail attachment zOn “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
You can select single shooting or burst mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode Shoots a single image. (Burst) Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Operation Search (Single) Table of contents Burst Settings Notes MENU/Settings Search Index • Burst shooting is not available in Easy Mode, Movie Mode or Smile Shutter. • The flash is set to [Off]. • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Table of contents EV Notes zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images Lower EV setting – Correct exposure MENU/Settings Search Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Operation Search • In Easy Mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or Scene Selection. 1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. [Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent White Balance 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting.
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to 1 MENU t (Auto) (Underwater) mode in Scene Selection. (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode Table of contents Underwater White Balance Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural. (Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong. Notes MENU/Settings Search • Depending on the color of the water, the Underwater White Balance may not work correctly even though you select [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2].
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode AF range finder frame • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces. • When Scene Selection is set to (Underwater) mode, focus operation is suited to underwater shooting.
If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame 2When the AE/AF lock indicator 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.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode When shooting still images: (Program Auto) t (Metering Mode) When shooting movies: 1 Set the mode switch to desired mode. (Movie) t MENU t (Metering Mode) t (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Table of contents Scene Recognition Example of an image where (Backlight) has activated.
([Advanced]) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects even a slight smile. Notes Operation Search (Normal Smile) Table of contents Smile Detection Sensitivity • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • [Smile Detection Sensitivity] cannot be adjusted in Easy Mode or Movie Mode.
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. Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 MENU t (Auto) Does not use Face Detection function. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. Notes • [Face Detection] cannot be selected in Easy Mode or Movie Mode.
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is selected as the priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( ). Operation Search Face Priority Frame Off Table of contents zSelecting the priority face 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. (Off) (DRO standard) (DRO) t Does not adjust. Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the images automatically. Adjusts image brightness and contrast automatically and strongly.
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and indicators become easier to see. 1 Press the 2 MENU t Table of contents Easy Mode (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. • The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode].
Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t z on the control button Table of contents Slideshow 3 Select a desired setting. 5 Press z to end the slideshow. Note Operation Search 4 [Start] t z • You cannot play back movies. Selects the group of images to be shown. All Plays a slideshow of all the still images in order. Folder Plays a slideshow of still images in the currently selected folder.
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button Records the zoomed playback image. (Red Eye Correction) Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with the control button t z. • You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 26). 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple Images) You can select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2. 2MENU t [OK] t z Deletes all images in the selected folder at once.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (Multiple Images) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) (Multiple Images) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and order printing multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t z on the control button Operation Search 1 Press the Table of contents Rotate 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected still images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Select Folder) t z on the control button 4 [OK] t z Note Operation Search 3 Select the folder with b/B. Table of contents Select Folder • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Table of contents Grid Line 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Table of contents Digital Zoom 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom).
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released.
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode t z on the control button Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide.
Sets the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off). Table of contents Power Save 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Power Save] t desired mode t z on the control button The camera turns off after about 1 minute of no operation. Standard The camera turns off after about 2 minutes of no operation.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button Table of contents Initialize (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 78). NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China).
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Table of contents USB Connect 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode t z on the control button PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer.
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. Table of contents LUN Settings 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode t z on the control button Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images in the internal memory are displayed.
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. 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. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Table of contents Create REC.Folder 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 72) and select the folder for viewing images (page 58).
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Change Table of contents Change REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete Table of contents Delete REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Table of contents Copy (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] MENU/Settings Search • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • Images cannot be copied individually.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) MENU/Settings Search Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Date & Time You can set the date and time. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
On TV color systems PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay MENU/Settings Search PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc.
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera.
Table of contents Using the software Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (Windows) The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Operation Search 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. 2 Click [Install].
Operation Search • “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import]. • Images on a computer can be exported to a memory card, and displayed on the camera. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, click [Export] t [Export Media Files] in the [Manipulate] menu, and click [Export]. • You can save and print images with the date.
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the computer, then press Table of contents Connecting the camera to the computer (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. Operation Search • When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. 1 To a USB jack of the computer (USB) jack “PMB” allows you to easily import images.
Deleting the USB connection Table of contents Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • • • • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Windows XP 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help. Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. MENU/Settings Search When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language.
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer. 2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder. 3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK]. The User Agreement screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
Note Operation Search You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed. 5 Desired item t [Start] t z Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 88 to 95. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 96. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Table of contents • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. The indicator may not be accurate depending on the conditions of use. • The battery pack is dead (page 101). Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
Cannot select the Face Detection function. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. 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. • (Landscape) or (Twilight) mode is selected in the Scene Selection. MENU/Settings Search • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Table of contents • Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On] (page 61). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. • Light the room and shoot the subject. • Retouch the image using [Retouch] t [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu (page 53), or correct using “PMB”. Dots appear and remain on the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 26).
Deleting • Cancel the protection (page 55). Table of contents Cannot delete an image. Computers • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 82). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Memory card • Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Table of contents Cannot insert a memory card. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. • Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Operation Search Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Internal memory • There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
PictBridge-compliant printer Cannot print images. Printing is canceled. • Confirm that you have disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the Connecting) mark disappears. (PictBridge • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. Index Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
Others • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Table of contents The lens gets fogged. The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. Operation Search • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on again. • Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the memory card several times. • The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted memory card is inserted. Format the internal memory or the memory card (page 70).
• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Table of contents Camera overheating Allow it to cool Internal memory error • Turn the power off and then on again. • The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera (page 3). • The terminal section of the memory card is dirty. • The memory card is damaged.
File protected Image size over limit • You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Table of contents • Release the protection (page 55). Unable to detect face for retouch (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. • The lens malfunction.
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
Operation Search • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents Battery pack Effective use of the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • Only NP-BN type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
A F AF range finder frame ....................................................42 Face Detection ...................................................................48 Table of contents Index File Number ........................................................................75 B Flash .......................................................................................20 Focus ......................................................................................42 Battery pack .....................
Movie .....................................................................................16 Shooting Movie..............................................................................16 Multi AF ...............................................................................42 Still image.....................................................................29 Multi-pattern metering ...................................................44 Slideshow .........................................................
