Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Handbook

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Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
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. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 15 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 16 Using the internal memory ··································...
Page 5 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Viewing images on a TV ··································· 105 Computer Using with your computer·································· 108 Using the software ············································ 109 Connecting the camera to the computer···············111 Uploading images to a media service ···················113 Printing Printing still images ···········································...
Page 6 Others Using the camera abroad·································· 127 Memory card ····················································· 128 Battery pack ······················································ 130 Battery charger·················································· 131 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 132 Number of still images and recordable time of movies······························································· 133 Precautions ······················································· 135 Trademarks ······················································· 137 Index Index ································································· 138...
Page 7: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting movies Shooting portraits Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting moving objects Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Intelligent Auto ······················································ 21 Scene Selection ··················································· 26 Scene Recognition ··············································...
Page 8: Adjusting Exposure
Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size Changing screen display Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings High Sensitivity...
Page 9: Printing Images
In-Camera Guide Printing images Viewing on TVs In-Camera Guide ··········································· 19, 63 Printing still images ··········································· 115 Viewing images on a TV ·································· 105...
Page 10: Menu/Settings Search
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. 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.
Page 11 Mode switch REC Mode Menu items In-Camera Guide (Settings) Note • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
Page 12: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 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.
Page 13: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 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 z.
Page 14: Clock Settings
Categories Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator E Lens F Microphone G LCD screen H For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (29) For viewing: (Playback Zoom) button/ (Index) button (35, 36) I Mode switch (20) J Hook for wrist strap* (Playback) button (34)
Page 16: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen 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 When shooting movies 100Min When playing back Display...
Page 17 Display Indication Zoom scaling Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback Zoom View Mode Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie 0:12 Recording time (m:s)
Page 18: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 27 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. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
Page 19: In-Camera Guide
In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. Control button / (In-Camera Guide) button MENU button 1 Push the / (In-Camera Guide) button.
Page 20: Using The Mode Switch
Using the mode switch Sets the mode switch to the desired function. MENU button (Still Image) (Sweep Panorama) (Movie) Mode switch Allows you to shoot still images (page 21, 23, 26). MENU t [REC Mode] t desired mode. Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images (page 24).
Page 21: Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t button 3 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode.
Page 22: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 23: Program Auto
Program Auto 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). 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t z on the control button 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 24: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
Page 25 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Panorama Image MENU t [Panorama Image Size] t select [Standard] or Size: [Wide] t z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen.
Page 26: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t control button t desired mode (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness. (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Page 27 (Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Underwater) Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (Marine pack, etc.). Note • When you shoot images using and the images tend to blur.
Page 28: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio. 1 Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Page 29: Zoom
Zoom 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. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 78. Notes •...
Page 30: Disp (Screen Display Settings)
DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays the information.
Page 31: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 32: Smile Shutter
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. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Page 33: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) 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.
Page 34: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for later playback.
Page 35: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press (Playback Zoom) button during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 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.
Page 36: Image Index
Image Index 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. Press the button again to display an index screen with more images. Press the button yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Page 37: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 70). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All Images on This Date All in This Folder Multiple Images...
Page 38: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z.
Page 39: Rec Mode
REC Mode 1 Set the mode switch to 2 MENU t (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto) (Program Auto) (Scene Selection) (Still Image). Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 21). Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 23).
Page 40: Movie Shooting Scene
Movie shooting scene Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene. 1 MENU t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the setting automatically. (Underwater) Shoots underwater in natural colors when using a water proof housing (Marine pack, etc.).
Page 41: Panorama Shooting Scene
Panorama Shooting Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Sweep Panorama mode. 1 MENU t (Panorama Shooting Scene) t desired mode (Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images (page 24). Panorama) (Underwater Allows you to shoot underwater panoramic images in natural...
Page 42: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down.
Page 43: When Shooting Still Images
Image Size/Panorama Image Size 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 large- format paper.
Page 44 In Easy Shooting mode Large Shoots images in [14M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. When shooting Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) (Vertical: 4912×1920) When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
Page 45 On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Page 46: Burst Settings
Burst Settings You can select single-image mode or burst mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Shoots a single image. (Burst) Shoots up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Notes •...
Page 47 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 Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Page 48: 2-Second Delay Self-Timer Iso
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto or mode in 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).
Page 49: White Balance
White Balance 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 the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, etc.
Page 50 To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 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 t (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z 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.
Page 51: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or in [Panorama Shooting Scene]. 1 MENU t (Underwater White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Automatically adjusts color tones underwater so they appear natural.
Page 52 Focus 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 (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 53 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 54: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 55: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition In Intelligent Auto mode, 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). Example of an image where 1 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode (Auto)
Page 56 Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like (Advanced mode) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Page 57: Soft Skin Effect
Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. 1 MENU t (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode (Off) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect. (Low) Adds light Soft Skin Effect.
Page 58: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
Page 59: Scene Recognition
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.
Page 60 Selecting the priority face (Tracking focus) 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 target frame appears.
Page 61: Scene Recognition Dro
In Program Auto, 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. 1 MENU t (DRO) t desired mode (Off)
Page 62: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto) that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded.
Page 63 In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1 MENU t (In-Camera Guide) 2 Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. Search method Shoot/playback guide Icon guide...
Page 64 Easy Mode When you see still images, the text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Press the (Playback) button to set to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Easy Mode) t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 65: Continuous Playback
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) (Slideshow with music) Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z Control button...
Page 66: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Note • You cannot play back movies or panoramic images. Image Selects the group of images to be shown.
Page 67 Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Repeat Turns slideshow repeat on or off.
Page 68: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. (Folder view Displays only still images.
Page 69 Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Page 70 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the / (Delete) button (page 37). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Page 71 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. 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 (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
Page 72 DPOF 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. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
Page 73 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
Page 74: Select Folder
Select Folder 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 (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (Movie)] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z...
Page 75: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
Page 76: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 77: Disp. Resolution
Disp. Resolution Selects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Standard Displays a standard-quality image for shooting. High Displays a high-quality image for shooting.
Page 78: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom 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. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 79: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 80: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 81: Blink Alert
Blink Alert When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 82 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
Page 83: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 84: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
Page 85: Display Color
Display color Sets the color of the screen display. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink (Main Settings) t [Display color] t...
Page 86: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or other functions. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Page 87 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 88 COMPONENT Selects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type3a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 89: Video Out
Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use (page 107).
Page 90: Usb Connect
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
Page 91: Lun Setting
LUN Setting 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 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Page 92: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button The message “Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Page 93: Empty Music
Empty Music 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. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 94: Power Save
Power Save Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off).
Page 95 Eye-Fi Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Uses the upload function.
Page 96 Notes • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Page 97 Format 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.
Page 98: Create Rec. Folder
Create REC. Folder Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 99: Change Rec. Folder
Change REC. Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 100: Delete Rec. Folder
Delete REC. Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 101 Copy 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 Notes • 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.
Page 102: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Page 103: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Page 104: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. 3 [OK] t z Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 106 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type3a-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Page 107: On Tv Color Systems
“PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. • PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
Page 108: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
Page 109: Using The Software
7 Start up the software. • To start up “PMB”, click For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t •...
Page 110 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
Page 111: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Page 112: Deleting The Usb Connection
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
Page 113: Uploading Images To A Media Service
Uploading images to a media service 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. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
Page 114 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 115: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • 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.
Page 116: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 87). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
Page 117: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • 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.
Page 118 Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Under such conditions, recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus.
Page 119: Viewing Images
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 47). The image colors are not correct. • Adjust the White Balance (page 49). White or purple streaks appear in bright areas of the subject, or the whole screen of the image becomes reddish.
Page 120 • 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 (pages 111, 112).
Page 121: Memory Card
Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 111). • When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera (page 97). After making a USB connection, “PMB”...
Page 122 Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. • This feature is not available. Printing Cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images are printed with both edges cut off. •...
Page 123: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 87), then turn the power on again. E:94: • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”.
Page 124 Camera overheating Allow it to cool • 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. Internal memory error •...
Page 125 Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Empty folder contents • You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder.
Page 126 Error Formatting Music • Execute [Empty Music]. 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 •...
Page 127: Using The Camera Abroad
Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) 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. On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal.
Page 128: Memory Card
Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Notes •...
Page 129 “Memory Stick” media 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. “Memory Stick” media type Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo...
Page 130: Battery Pack
Battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 131: Battery Charger
Battery charger • 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. •...
Page 132: Intelligent Pantilter
Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter. Note • The Intelligent Pantilter may not be available in all countries or regions.
Page 133: Movies
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Capacity Internal memory Approx. 27 MB Size 16:9(11M) 16:9(2M) Notes •...
Page 134 Note • The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast- moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
Page 135: Precautions
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 136 On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Page 137: Trademarks
Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 138: Index
Index AF Illuminator ...75 AF range finder frame ...52 Anti Blink ...62 Area Setting ...103 Auto Orientation ...79 Battery charger ...131 Battery pack ...130 Beach ...26 Beep ...82 Blink Alert ...81 Burst ...46 Calendar ...68 CD-ROM ...109 Center AF ...52 Center-weighted metering ...54 Change REC.
Page 139 Identifying parts ...15 Image Index ...36 Image Size ...43 In-Camera Guide ...19, 63 Initialize ...87 Install ...109 Intelligent Auto ...21 Intelligent Pantilter ...132 Internal memory ...18 ...48 Landscape ...26 Language Setting ...83 LUN Setting ...91 Macintosh computer ...108 Mass Storage ...90 Memory card ...3, 128...
Page 140 Smart zoom ...78 Smile Detection Sensitivity ...58 Smile Shutter ...32 Snow ...27 Soft Skin ...26 Soft Skin Effect ...57 Soft Snap ...26 Software ...109 Spot AF ...52 Spot metering ...54 Sweep Panorama ...24 Tracking focus ...60 Trademarks ...137 Trimming (Resize) ...69 Troubleshooting ...116...
Page 141: Notes On The License
GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...

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