Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page Operation Search DSC-J10 Before Use User Guide Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Operation Search Shooting Search by Operation Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 2
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use Operation Search Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing The images used in this User Guide Using MENU items (Shooting) Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Using MENU items (Viewing) Names of parts Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen Using with your computer Printing Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Troubleshoot
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting Operation Search Shooting Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting movies Shooting movies Setting REC mode Changing settings Using with your computer Printing List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list SteadyShot Sweep Panorama Movie Mode Functions not a
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing Operation Search Viewing Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Image Index Deleting images Delete button Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Troubleshooting Scrolling the panorama images for display Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) REC Mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Scene Selection Changing settings Easy Mode Using with your computer Shooting Direction Image Size Printing Burst Settings Troubleshooting Macro Precautions / About this camera Contents list EV ISO White Balan
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Share it Later Changing settings Slideshow Using with your computer View Mode Retouch Printing Delete Troubleshooting Protect Precautions / About this camera Contents list Rotate Select Folder Playback MENU list M
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings Operation Search Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Changing camera settings Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Settings Grid Line Using MENU items (Viewing) Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer Operation Search Using with your computer Before Use Recommended computer environment Shooting Recommended computer environment (Windows) Viewing Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using the software Using MENU items (Viewing) “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing settings “Music Transfer” Using with your computer Printing Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Back to top Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 10
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before Use If you have problems Shooting If you have problems Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting still images / movies Changing settings Viewing images Using with your computer Deleting Computers Printing Printing Troubleshooting Others Precautions / About this camera Warning indicators and messages Messages Contents list B
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera Operation Search Precautions / About this camera Before Use Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing Built-in battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Notes on the AC adaptor On cleaning On cleaning Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Preca
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before Use Shooting Operation Search Viewing Operation Search Using MENU items (Shooting) Search by Operation Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Before Use How to use this User Guide Printing How to use this User Guide Troubleshooting The images used in this User Guide Precautions / About this camera Contents list Names of parts and list of icons displayed on th
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) REC Mode Scene Selection Easy Mode Shooting Direction Image Size Burst Settings Macro EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Smile De
MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Share it Later Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Rotate Select Folder Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Disp.
Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Using the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” “Music Transfer” Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 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 m
Notes on the AC adaptor On cleaning On cleaning 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 About this camera License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 17
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Scene Recognition Shooting portraits Scene Selection (Soft Snap) Scene Selection (Twilight Portrait) Smil
Delete Delete button Format Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom Retouch (Trimming (Resize)) Editing images Retouch Playing back a series of images in order Slideshow Printing images with the date “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing clock settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Initializing settings Initialize Printing images Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 19
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera, how to change settings, and h
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. Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > The images used in this User Guide Operation Search The images used in this User Guide Before Use Shooting Images used in this User Guide Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
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 Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button Power / Charge lamp Flash Self-Timer lamp / Smile Shutter lamp Microphone Lens 24
LCD screen (Playback) button For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever / (Index) lever Hook for wrist strap Speaker Mode switch (Delete) button MENU button Control button Menu on: Menu off: / / / / / / / Tripod receptacle RESET button Lock release lever for USB arm (USB) arm USB arm cover Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 25
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling Close Focus Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.
AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Protect Playback zoom View Mode Share it Later Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2011 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image Display Indication Playback folder Image number / Number of images recorded in selected folder 12/12 Playback Media (Internal memory) 28
Changing folder Metering Mode Flash mode White balance ISO400 ISO number Database file full / Database file error warning Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Operation Search Using the wrist strap Before Use Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Saving the images Operation Search Saving the images Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Images recorded with this camera are all saved on the internal memory. The camera has approximately 4GB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. This camera does not support memory cards.
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 Viewing (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on If the camera cannot focus on a subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep will not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is behind glass. The subject is moving quickly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Operation Search Zoom Before Use Shooting You can enlarge an image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Operation Search Shooting movies Before Use Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing (Movie), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode switch functions Operation Search List of mode switch functions Before Use Shooting Set the mode switch to the desired function. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Allows you to shoot still images. (Still Image) You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU Mode].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before Use Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with settings adjusted automatically. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image). Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Operation Search Program Auto Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and aperture value). You can also select various settings using the menu. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode switch to Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2. MENU (Still Image).
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Still Image). (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.
(Twilight) Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
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. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
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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. Set the mode switch to Using with your computer (Sweep Panorama). 2. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully.
Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Movie Mode Operation Search Movie Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to record movies with audio. Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie Mode). Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Press the shutter button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Changing settings Note You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Operation Search Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Shooting In the table below, indicates a user-changeable function, while — indicates an unchangeable one. The icons below [Self-Timer] and [Flash] indicate the available flash modes.
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.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Operation Search Flash Before Use Shooting 1. Press Viewing (Flash) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) (On) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing (Slow Synchro) (Off) Troubleshooting Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Flash always operates.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Smile) on the control button. 2. Wait for a smile to be detected. When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function. 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.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Using MENU items (Viewing) (Off) Changing settings (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Operation Search Viewing still images Before Use Shooting 1. Press the Viewing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select an image with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Operation Search Playback zoom Before Use Shooting Enlarges the image being played back. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Playback zoom) lever to (T) during still image playback. 1. Slide the The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2. Adjust the position with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Operation Search Image Index Before Use Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Index) lever to display the image index screen. 2. Slide the Slide the lever again to display an index screen with more images. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Operation Search Delete button Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer 2. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Operation Search Viewing movies Before Use Shooting 1. Press the Viewing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a movie with the control button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Press . The Playback bar appears, then movie playback starts.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display Operation Search Scrolling the panorama images for display Before Use Shooting You can scroll panorama images by pressing Viewing on the control button while panorama images are being displayed. Slide the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Viewing You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > REC Mode Operation Search REC Mode Before Use Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (REC Mode) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer (Intelligent Auto) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically. [Details] Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors using Macro mode. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor.
mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) (Easy Mode) on the control button. 2. [OK] 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting Direction Operation Search Shooting Direction Before Use Shooting Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. Viewing 1. MENU (Shooting Direction) desired direction Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Right) Pan from left to right. Changing settings (Left) Pan from right to left. Pan from down to up.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting movies The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Image size when shooting still images Image size (4608×3456) Usage guidelines No.
(Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) Shoots images using wide size. (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) Image size when shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Burst Settings Operation Search Burst Settings Before Use Shooting You can select Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. Viewing 1. MENU (Burst Settings) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Single) Changing settings The camera shoots up to 100 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Macro Operation Search Macro Before Use Shooting Viewing Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Macro) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Auto) Using with your computer Printing The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV Operation Search EV Before Use Shooting You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Operation Search ISO Before Use Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. Viewing 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Auto) / Using with your computer / / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before Use Shooting Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2. MENU (White Balance) [One Push Set] on the control button The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again. Notes If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is either not set or cannot be set. Use automatic white balance.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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. The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen. 1.
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details] Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1. Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder (A), and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock). 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode Operation Search Metering Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Operation Search Scene Recognition Before Use Shooting On Advanced mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 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 (Motion Detection).
First Image* Second Image Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted (DRO plus) Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Sho
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection Sensitivity Operation Search Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Viewing Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Big Smile) Changing settings Using with your computer (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
1. Press on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is selected as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2. Each time you press to an orange frame ( ). , the priority face moves one face to the right. Press until the orange frame ( repeatedly ) is on the face you want to select. 3. To cancel the face selection (Off), move the orange frame to the rightmost face, then press again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > DRO Operation Search DRO Before Use Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) 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. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink Operation Search Anti Blink Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Operation Search Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting Viewing In the table below, Using MENU items (Shooting) cannot be changed. The icons below indicate the available modes. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Operation Search Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Operation Search Easy Mode Before Use Shooting Viewing When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and indicators become easier to see. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Share it Later Operation Search Share it Later Before Use Shooting Selects uploading images in advance to a media service using “PMB Portable”. Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Operation Search Slideshow Before Use Shooting Image Viewing Effects Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Music Interval Repeat Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music. Changing settings Using with your computer 1. Press the 2. MENU Printing (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press music track. Press / to adjust the volume. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow. Mute Does not use BGM. Note The movies are played back without audio.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Operation Search View Mode Before Use Shooting Allows you to select the display format for images. Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) desired mode on the control button Using MENU items (Viewing) Displays images by date.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Operation Search Retouch Before Use Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Operation Search Delete Before Use Shooting Viewing Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button. [Details] Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Delete) desired mode on the control button 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Operation Search Protect Before Use Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer 2. MENU (This Image) (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Operation Search Rotate Before Use Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing 1. Press the 2. MENU Troubleshooting (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Select Folder Operation Search Select Folder Before Use Shooting Viewing When multiple folders are created in the internal memory, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Select Folder) 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Operation Search Before Use MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, one.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Operation Search Changing camera settings Before Use Shooting You can change the settings on the Viewing (Settings) screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Operation Search Grid Line Before Use Shooting With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal / vertical position. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer On Displays the grid lines.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Operation Search Disp. Resolution Before Use Shooting Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode High Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom Before Use Shooting 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. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Red Eye Reduction Before Use Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Operation Search Blink Alert Before Use Shooting When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Operation Search Beep Before Use Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Operation Search Language Setting Before Use Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Operation Search Function Guide Before Use Shooting You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) On Displays the function guide. Changing settings Using with your computer Off Does not display the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Operation Search Display color Before Use Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings White Sets the background color of the LCD screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Operation Search Power Save Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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). 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Operation Search Initialize Before Use Shooting Viewing Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Operation Search USB Connect Before Use Shooting Viewing Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Operation Search USB Power Supply Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Power can be supplied from the computer even when the camera is turned on. When importing images to your computer, you can perform the operation without having to worry about running out of the battery charge. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Operation Search LUN Setting Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Operation Search Download Music Before Use Shooting You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Operation Search Empty Music Before Use Shooting Viewing You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Format Operation Search Format Before Use Shooting Viewing Formats the internal memory. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the internal memory, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Note Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Create REC. Folder Operation Search Create REC. Folder Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Creates a folder in the internal memory for recording images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Change REC. Folder Operation Search Change REC. Folder Before Use Shooting Changes the folder in the internal memory that is currently used for recording images. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select a folder with Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. [OK] Changing settings Using with your computer Printing / (Internal Memory Tool) [Change REC. Folder] on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC. Folder Operation Search Delete REC. Folder Before Use Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in the internal memory. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select a folder with Using MENU items (Viewing) 3. [OK] Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera / (Internal Memory Tool) [Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Internal Memory Tool > File Number Operation Search File Number Before Use Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Settings) (Internal Memory Tool) [File Number] desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder is changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before Use Shooting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Setting Before Use Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing 1. MENU Using MENU items (Shooting) (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired setting Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with Changing settings 3. [OK] / / / on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer” or “PMB Portable”, and importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “Music Transfer” a
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Operation Search “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting “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].
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Operation Search “Music Transfer” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files. You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing 1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click (SONYPMB). 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Operation Search Before Use Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting Viewing 1. Turn on the computer, then press Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Connect the camera to your computer using a dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized the folder where the images you want to import are stored. icon on the desktop Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Connecting the camera to the computer > Deleting the USB connection Operation Search Before Use Deleting the USB connection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: Disconnecting the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied). Finishing copying images from the internal memory. Turning off the camera. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > “PMB Portable” Operation Search “PMB Portable” Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing For Windows, when using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language. Follow the procedure below to make the selection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Using with your computer > Uploading images to a media service > Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Operation Search Before Use Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Operation Search Printing still images Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer You can print still images using the following methods. 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Operation Search If you have problems Before Use Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Press the RESET button using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the power.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Operation Search Battery pack and power Before Use Shooting Cannot turn on the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The battery pack is discharged. Charge the camera. The power turns off suddenly.
This phenomenon may occur if 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 battery pack is dead. [Details] Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Check the free capacity of the internal memory. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] You cannot record images while charging the flash. Set the mode switch to (Still Image) when shooting still images.
(High Sensitivity), (Twilight) or Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. Shooting in Movie Mode. Set the flash to (Gourmet), (Fireworks) mode is selected in Scene Selection. (On) when the Scene Selection mode is set to (Pet), (Beach) or (Landscape), (Snow) mode. [Details] Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details] 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] [Red Eye Correction] in viewing menu [Details], or correct using “PMB”. [Details] Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory is full. Delete unnecessary images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Operation Search Viewing images Before Use Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The folder / file name has been changed on your computer. Using MENU items (Viewing) No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. Changing settings The camera is in USB mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Deleting Operation Search Deleting Before Use Shooting Cannot delete an image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cancel the protection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Operation Search Computers Before Use Shooting Your computer does not recognize the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) When the battery level is low, charge the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Use the dedicated USB connection support cable (supplied).
images in Folder View. [Details] Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Event View is not available on this camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Operation Search Printing Before Use Shooting Cannot print an image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Operation Search Others Before Use Shooting The lens gets fogged. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. Using with your computer This is not a malfunction.
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) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
Empty folder contents You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder. Folder protected You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer. Cannot display file An error occurred while the image was playing back. No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.
Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras. Preparing Image Database File Please wait The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the internal memory is formatted.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Operation Search Precautions Before Use Shooting Internal memory back up Viewing Do not use / store the camera in the following places Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On image data compatibility Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Notes on the LCD screen and lens Internal memory back up Troublesho
On image data compatibility The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Built-in battery pack Operation Search Built-in battery pack Before Use Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Notes on the AC adaptor Operation Search Notes on the AC adaptor Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera The supplied AC adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not use with other electronic devices as it may cause malfunction. Also, make sure to use genuine Sony AC adaptor.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Operation Search On cleaning Before Use Shooting Cleaning the LCD screen Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Using MENU items (Viewing) Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Operation Search Before Use Number of still images Shooting Viewing (Units: Images) Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Internal memory Size Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Operation Search Before Use Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2GB for each file.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Operation Search Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can use the AC adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License Operation Search License Before Use Shooting Notes on the License Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer Printing “zlib”, “libjpeg”, “Miscellaneous” and “ZCAM” software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright.
Cyber-shot User Guide Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Operation Search Trademarks Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using with your computer , “Cyber-shot” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
